Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-30
A ROYAL MARRIAGE.

OF 4 DUKE AND PRINCEss-DREss OF
THE PARTY-THE MARRIAGE SER
VEGA HOUSE FULL OF ROYALTY
&C., &C., &c.
The marriage of the Duke of Edinburgh
son OF Queen Victoria, and the Princess
Maria, daughter of the Gar, took place
on Friday last, in the presence of a vast
assemblage, in the Winter Palace, in Rus
STA. The various galleries were filled with
ladies sumptuously attired. The prevail
ing costumes were peculiarly Russian ones
the ladies being mainly in velvet and dia.
monds and the men were in uniform, with
the exception of the American diploma.
lists. A telegram detailing the event
says:
After assembling, procession was FORM
ed with the grand equerries and champef-
lains and officers of the court leading
Then came the Emperor, Empress, 1mpe-
rial Prince and Princess, Princess OF
Wales. the Princess Imperial OF Germany
and Denmark and Prince Arthur. linen
the bride and bridegroom, VINO wore the
Russian naval uniform. Inc Drlue was
splendidly apparelled IN
LONG CRIMSON VELVET MANTLE
trimmed with ermine. Her train was
horne by four pages. Then followed, in
immense procession, the Imperial family,
Princes. Princess, 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 rifle brigade acting as groomsman.
ALL WORE SILVER WEDDING FAVoRs.
The procession upon reaching the Russian
church. was received blythe Metropolitan
head of the Russian church, the holy syn
cd. bearing crosses and sacred vessels OF
holy water. The Emperor conducted the
bride and bridegroom to the middle OF the
church. assuming his station with the EN-
nress. Immediately behind. Around the
bridegroom stood Prince Arthur and the
Grand Dukes. The wedding rings, borne
on golden salvers, were deposited on the
altar temporarily by the Imperial Confess
or until placed on the fingers OF the bride
and bridegroom The magnificent chapel
was Illuminated with innumerable wax
candles, the floor was covered with
VELVET CRIMSON AND GOLD CARPET,
and the pillars and altar covered with gold.
The Greek marriage ceremony was unique.
Tn the absence of music, chants and lntOn-
ed 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 Sergius, that over the bride
The Imperial Confessor then said: Thou
servant Of God, Alfred Ernest Edward,
art crowned for this handmalden OF God,
Maria Alexandrovna, IL the name OF the
Father. Son and Holy Ghost" rhen the
20 to % verses. were read. After the read
ing was concluded the Gospel OF the mar
rage at Cana, in Galilee was read.
Then the crowns were removed. The
marriage couple walked thrice around the
raised dais holding to the tip OF the con-
fess0r's robe with one hand and a candle
in the other. At the conclusion OF this
ceremony the Sacramento cup was brought
forward, blest and partaken OF by the brl-
dial pair, tie confessor
PRESENTING THE CROSS WHICH BOTH
The deacon gave an excellent admonition
on marriage duties. After the chant
sGlory to thee, o, Lord!'' was sung, con-
GLIDING with the benediction. Thus ended
the Greek service. The procession then
slowly formed. proceeding to the hall OF
Alexander for the Anglican service
Dean Stanley oficiated. The hall was
rather small. The walls We're decorated
with battle pictures. Dean Stanley, who,
during the Greek service, wore his EEisco-
pal Doctor of Divinity hood and gown, now
appeared at the altar wearing his
EPISCOPAL sURPLIcE WITH THE JEWEL
collar Of the Order Of the Bath around his
neck. He was assisted by two English
clerpymen, The members of the English
colony. including bankers and merchants,
gathered at the left Of the altar. Consplc-
alous among them were Governor jewel,
the American Minister, Lord Latlers, Ehe
English Minister, and the corps dlplo!ntl-
one Especially noticeable was Prince
GortschokOff for his venerable appearance
surrounded by leading members OF the Rus
sian nobility gathered on the right side OF
The altar. Episcopal chants were sung by
Russian chorister, lads in long crimson
dresses. When the marriage procession
entered the bride walked between her
father and the bridegroom, with Prince
Arthur behind. Upon the conci uslon OF
the service, Dean Stanley warmly congfat-
ulated the couple. Several Roman Catho-
Lie dignitaries were present. During the
ceremony at the English chapel, the EN-
press being confirmed invalid and much
fatigued, sat down. and seemed to be over
come with emotion,
HOLDING HER HANDKERCHIEF TO HEX
EYES
when the married couple came to salute
her. Criticism was made On the appear
ance of the bridegroom his reserved and
solemn manner created an unfayorable INA
preston. The Prince and Princess OF
Wales affability was cheered on their COM
inc on the street. After the ceremony
BANQUET was given at the palace, Madame
PATTI singing. Subsequently ball was
given at st. Georges Hall, at which the
grand Russian polonaise was danced by
Che Imperial family and guests.
At the opclusion of the ball the bridal
eouple marched to the bridal chamber,
accompanied by the Emperor and officers
of the court After the retirement OF the
couple the festivities Wege continued, the
Emperor being present.
Letter from Salem.
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