Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-08-07
Quoted to the seats provided for them in the

chapel
On the first entry of the royal party there
was slight hesitation as to places, caused, no
doubt, by the absence of his Royal Highness
the Duke of Cambridge, through an attack 81
gout; but this was speedily rectifed. Lords
Sydney and Castleosse, the chamberlain and
vice-chamberlain, employed the interval in
| proceeding to tho Red Room, from which
they returned with the. procession of the
bridegroom. Mendelssohn's march from
''Athalie" was played as they entered the
chapel. His Royal Highness Prince Chris
tlan wore the uniform of major general in
| the British service, the only member of his
suite in foreign uniform being the Count
Rantzau, his gentleman of honor. Advanc>
ing to the altar rails, aud making two slight
incliuations. right aud left, to the bishops
seated within, his Royal Highness knelt for
few seconds in prayer, and then, rising, was
presented to their Majesties the King and
Queen of the Belgians. The photographs,
as usual, convey but an Inaccurate idea of the
bridegroom. He is a tall, military. looking
man, apparently between thtrty.tive and forty
years OF age, with a good forehead, but the
lower part OF his face covered by a beard
such portions of his face as are visible wear
ing calm determined expression that never
forsakes them, but appears to enter into and
influence all his actions. There was pause
of nearly ten minutes before the procession of
the bride made Its appearance, ais, heralded
by stately march, the time taken from Han.
dePs "Scipione." All present rose as the
Princess supported by the Queen aud his
Royal Highness the Prince Of Wales, entered
the chapel; and the members of the different
procession, which now completely occupied
the standing room in the centre Of the apart
ment, proceeded to take up new positions,-
Tne bride, on entering the chapel, was visi-
bly, agitated, but regained composure upon
reaching her place on the left. hard side of
the altar, and, subsequently made the neces-
sary responses with clearness and audlbili.
ty, calling to mind the charm Of speeches
from the throne in days when these were read
by the Sovereign in person.
1t was remarked with satisfaction that her
Majesty, though adheripg to the deep mourn.
ing which has become characteristic of the
royal attire, introduced into it certain modti-
cations tending to relieve the sombre effect
he Prince Of Wales wore the uniform of
the 10th hussars, of which his Royal High.
ness is colonel. and the Duke of Edinburgh
the uniform of the naval rank. Their Royal
Highnesses the Princes Arthur and Leopold
wore the Highland dress. which has always
been tavorite costume with younger menu
bers Of the royal family.
The Queen wore dress of black MORE an
tique, embroidered with long Grape Suisse
veil, falling from under a crown of diamonds,
with necklace and diamond ornaments. The
Princess Helena wore a wedding dress OF
rich white satin, covered with HUniton point
lace and trimmed with bOquets of orange
blossom and myrtle, under white satin train,
lined with white glace and trimmed round
with HOniton lace, mixed with boquets and
cordons of orange blossom and myrtle. Wed
ding wreath of orange blossom and myrtle
under splendid veil of lHonitOn lace The
pattern OF the lace w1s an elegant design in
ivy, rose, and myrtle. The Princess Louisa
wore a white glace petticoat covered with tul!e
illusion trimmed with Brussels point lace un-
der u body, and pointed tunic of blue satin
trimmed with point lace and blue and frosted
silver ornaments Couture, wreath of blush
roses andssiyer, tulle veil. The dress of the
Princess Beatrice consisted of blue satin
uress trimmed with point lace and blue and
frosted silver ornaments. Couture, wreath
of blush roses and silver, tulle VEIL
The ladies acting as bridesmaids were
dressed in white glace dress covered with
plaitings and bauillOuce of tulle under a long
tunlc Of silver tulle, which was looped up on
one side with a chartelaine of roses, forget
me-nots, and white heather; coiffure, a wreath
of pink roses. forget me nots, and heather,
with long tuIle veil.
The Princess Helena's travelling dress
consisted of white glace slip under a dress
of file white Swiss muslin trimmed with
EalencieDnes lace, bonnet of white tu1le
trimmed with orange blossoms, and a, large
mantle of white China Grape lined with while
silk and trimmed with fancy chenille aud
silk fringe, aud ornaments
The service was perfmrmed by the Lord
Primate The Queen, in person gave away
the bride, responding to the inquiry made
by the Primate with a gesture full of dignity
and determination.
The ceremony over, the bride was warmly
embraced by her Majesty and the Prince of
Wales; and leaning upon the arm of her
husband, her Royal Highness was then con-
Quoted to the White Drawing room, the royal
procession accompanying and attending them;
IN presence of the dignataries of the church
the registry of the marriage was attested in
due form.
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on farm.
That al offensive war against weeds is Eve
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That good fences always pay better than
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That horse who lays his ears back and
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That over fed fowls don't lay eggs.
That educating children is money lent at a
hundred per cent.
That one evening spent at home in study
is more profitable than ten in lounging about
| taverns
That it is the duty of every man to take a
good, reliable, entertaining local paper, and
pay for it Promptly-of course.
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