The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-24

Sathered on the right side Of the altar.
The Episcopal chants were given by Rus
sian chorister lads clad in long crimson
dresses.
When the marriage procession entered the
bride walked between her father and the
bridegroom.
Prince Arthur walked behind
The beautiful Anglican wedding service was
then impressively performed by Dean Stanley,
the Prince and Princess responding according
to the form enjoined in the Book of Common
Prayer. The delivery of the final benedic-
tion-''God the Father, God the Son, God the
Holy Ghost, bless, preserve and keep you
was especially touching.
CONGRATULATIONS
The service being concluded, Dean Stanley
congratulated warmly the newly married
couple.
Several Roman Catholic dignitaries were
present.
MAN AND WIFE.
The bride looked earnest, sweet and fasci-
mating The bridegroom was grave and self
possessed.
THE OTHER ROYAL LADIES.
The Princess of Wales was lovely, pale and
delicate. The German Grown Princess looked
hearty-the image of her mother, Queen
Victoria.
TWO sOvEREIGNs OF THE FUTURE.
The Prince of Wales was apparently on ex-
cellent terms with the German Prince, and
both looked extremely well.
THE EMPRESS MOTHERS EMOTION.
During the ceremony in the English chapel
the Empress of Russia, being a confirmed in
valid and much fatigued, sat down. She
seemed overcome with emotion, holding o
handkerchief to her eyes when the newly mar
ried couple came to salute her.
MASS OF COLOR.
The ceremony being concluded, the crowd
dispersed. There was frighful rush on the
stairways. The whole formed a wonderful
mass of color-the gorgeous decorations, the
variegated uniforms, the colored turbans and
Asiatic robes from Bokhara and Samarcand
and over all lowered q big cuirassier of the
Guard, with his silver helmet surmounted
by golden eagles.
THE KHIvAN HERO IN THE CRUSH.
got entangled in the mass, but, being recog-
nized by the Crown Prince, was instantly
rescued.
GOVERNOR JEWELL.
Much attention was paid by the Russian
dignitaries to Governor Jewell and the men,
bers of his family, who are extremely popular.
THE RESERVED GUELPH.
There was, of course, much criticising OF
the bridegroom, and his reserved and solemn
manner created an unfavorable impression.
The affable bearing of the Prince and Prin-
cess of Wales elected cheers from the popu-
lace.
PROFANUM vULGUs.
On coming into the street the police were
found driving the crowd and Cossack horse
men charging to and fro, clearing the way for
tho diStinouishad parconoooo
WEDDING CHIMES.
The magnificent bell of the st. Petersburg
church kept pealing during the day.
Salvoes of artillery of 100 guns were fired
on the conclusion Of the Greek service, all
forming an extraordinary combination Of
ceremony, wealth, pomp and splendor.
THE IMPERIAL BANQUET.
After the marriage rites there was ban
quet at the palace, Mile. Adelina Patti sing
ing, and subsequently ball at st. George s
Hall, winding up with grand Russian polo
naise by the members Of the Imperial family
and the distinguished guests.
PROCESSION TO THE BRIDAL CHAMBER
At the conclusion of the ball the bridal
couple were formally marched to the bridal
chamber, accompanied by the Emperor and
the officers of the court.
The festivities were continued after the re-
tirement of the happy couple, the Emperor
being present.
SUNNY DAY.
During the day the weather was sunny and
warm, thawing the snow.
There was only limited display of popular
enthusiasm. An illumination of the public
squares of the city took place.
The general scene was one of splendid fes-
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