Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-24
KILOGRAMS TO THE STAR,
THE ROYAL WEBBING.
Marriage Of the Duke OF Edinbnrg 20
the Princess Maria.
Full Particulars OF the Cerem onies
and Festivities,

NEW YORK, January "A st. Petersburg
special SAYS The marriage ceremony OF the
Duke OF tdlnburg and Princess Maria. com
meuced in the presence of a vast assemhlase of
guests in the Winter Palace. The various gal
ieTies were hlled with ladies sumptuously sttir-
"a. The prevailing costumes were peculiarly
Russian, the ladies being mainly in velvet ana
diamonds, and the men were in uniforms with
the exception OF the American diplomatists
After assembling, procession was formed
with the grand Ell nerries aud chamberlain. ans
officers of the court leading. The came the
Emperor, Empress, Imperial Prince and Pria-
cess, Princess OF Wales and the Princess Impe-
rial OF Germany and Denmark. and Prince
Arthur. Then the bride and bridegroom, who
wore the Russian naval uniform. The bride
was splendidly apparalled in a long crimson
velvet mantle, trimmed with ermine. Her train
was borne by four pages. Then followed an i'm.
mense procession, the Imperial family. Princes.
FTincesses, and court officials. The Princess OF
Wales was dressed in dark crimson velvet with
diamond cOronet and collar and pearl necklace.
The Imperial German Princess was dressed in
the same style. The dress OF the Russian
Princess was Of blue velvet and gold: Prince
Arthur, in the uniform OF the rife brigafe iact-
ing erOOmsman. All wore silver wedding
tavors. The procession upon reaching the Rus
sian church was received by the metropolitan
head of the Russian church, the holy synod,
bearing crosses and sacred vessels of holy water
The Emperor conducted the bride and bride
groom to the middle of the church. assuming
his station with the Empress Immediately be.
hind. Around the bridegroom stood Prince
Arthur and the Grand Dukes The wedding
Ilngt, DOrDe on gOiOcn savers, were deposited
on the altar temporarily by the Imperial Con-
lessor until placed on the fingers OF the bride
and bridegroom. The magnificent chanel Wa
Illuminated with innumerable wax candles; the
nOor was covered with velvet crimson and gold
carpet, and the pillars and altar covered with
gold. The Greek marriage ceremony Wss
unique In the absence of music, chants and
intoned prayers were given. During the service
crowns were held suspended over the heads OF
the bridal pair, Prince Arthur holding the
crown over the Duke of Edinburgh, and Prince
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lessor then said: "ThOu servant of God, Alfred
Ernest Edward, art crowned for this hand
maiden of God, Marie AleNandrOvna, in the
name OF the Father, Son and Holy Ghost"
Then the epistle to the Ephesians, first chapter
and 10Th TO sd verses were read. After the
reading was concluded, the Gospel of the mar
rage at Canaan, in Gslilee. was read. Then
the crSWns were removed. The marriage cOu-
pie walked thrice around the raised dais hold
ing TO the tip of the confessOr's robe with one
hand and candle in the other. At the cOnclu-
81 OF this ceremony the sacramento cup was
brought forward, blest and partakeu OF bv the
bridal pair, the cOnfessOr presenting the cross
which both kissed. The deacon gave an admo-
milton on marriage duties. Afterwards the chant
with the benedictiOn. Thus ended the Greek
service. The procession then slowly formed
proceeding TO the hall OF Alexander for the An
gllcan service. Dean Stanley ofiiciated. The
hall was rather small. The walls were deco
rated with battle pictures. Dean STANLEY who
during the Greek service, wore his Episcopal
At the altar wearing his Episcopal surplice with
the leweled collar OF the Order of the Bath
around his neck. He was assisted by two Eng
lish clergymen. The members of the English
colony, including bankers and merch ants a.h-
cred at the left of the altar. Conspicuous among
them were Governor Jewell, the American min
lister, Lord Lotus, the English minister. ami the
corps diptOBtdtiyUs. Especially noticeable was
Prince Gortschakof for his venerable appear
ance, surrounded by leading members OF the
Russian nobility, gathered on the right side of
the altar. Episcopal chants were sung by Rus
sian chorister lads, in long crimson dresses,
When the marriage procession entered the
bride walked between her father and the BRIDE
groom, with Prince Arthur behind. UpOn the
conclusion of the service Dean'Stanley warmly
congratulated the couple. Several Roman
Catholic dignItaries were present. During the
ceremony at the English chapel the Empress
being confirmed invalic and much fatigued
sat down, and seemed to be overcome with emo
ton, holding her handkerchief TO her ewes
when the married couple came TO salute her
Crluclsm was made OF the appearance of the
bridegroom; his reserved and solemn manner
created an unfavorable Impression. The Prince
and Princes of Wales affabiity was cheered on
their coming on the street. After the ceremony
a banquet was given at the palace, Madame
Patti singing. Subsequently a call was given
at st. Georges hall, at which the grand Rus
sian polonaise was danced by the Imperial fam
lily and guests. At the conclusion of the ball
the bridal couple marched TO the bridal cham
Der, accom- anIed by the Emperor aud officers
of the court. After the retirement of the cou-
pie the festivities were continued, the Emperor
being present.