Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19

fora steward escorted, on the Other size,
the greatest parsonage of the process
sion, the stately Herne, but scarcely
SO sorrowful as of yore, ar
rayed in raven black, and with
heightened train, borne by two youthful
pages of honor in scarlet and white,
| wearing broad, blue ribbon Of the order
of the garter. the diamond of George,
and number of other decorations.
With long veil of white gauze and
coronal, flashing with diamonds, comes
Victoria, queen Of England, and en-
press of India. The Princess Beatrice,
and little Albert, victor of Wales, closely
followed her majesty, after whom
come a crowd of great officers
of the household, master of
Buckhounds, and gold stick, the
venerable Viscount Templeton. AS the
procession enters the choir the march
from Athole is played on the orgal..
The queen is conducted to the foot
stool of crimson and gold, placed for
her on the dais. She does not. however,
take her seat for time, but remains
standing, receiving with austere dignity
the deep obeisances Of princes and
mobiles.
The bridegroom is conducted to the
footstool on the right, before the altar.
For the fourth and last time the cere-
mopies at the west door is repeated, the
yeomen and gentlemen-at-arms closing
BEFORE it and crossing their partisans as
though to guard some specially precious
object. Once more the clangor of silver
trumpets is heard and wide open are
thrown the doors. The ubiquitous Lord
Chamberlain bows low to welcome
the procession of the bride. the two
masters of ceremonies. apparently I'M
pressed with the solemnity of the stu
alton, followed the heralds; then como
the members of the German embassy,
in diplomatic uniforms, covered with
stars and ribbons, and then the German
ambassador, count and minister. The
beaming and happy vice chamberlain
Viscount Darlington, cleverly emulat
ing the dexterous half turn perambu-
lations Of his chief, Immediately pre-
cedes the bride. She is pretty, grace
full and trembling. Her simple, girlish
lineaments reminded the spectators
strongly of the stories and charming
picture of Little Swans Down, arrayed
in bridal white with veil of the richest
lace, and a wreath of orange blossoms.
Her train. of white satin and
lace, was borne by eight bridesmaids.
Princess Louis Marguerite, or Margaret
as the queen is particularly anxious the
bride should be called, looked so simple,
so fresh, so gentle, SO natural, that the
spectators quite forgot to ask whether
she wore diamonds or not. They
only saw simple, natural girl. The eight
bridesmaids, chosen for their beauty
as we'll as their exalted positions. fol-
lowed the bride, robed in snowy white
and wrapped in soft-drooping wells The
bride is supported by her father, Prince
Frederick Charles, the stern captor Of
Metz, Familiarity known as the Red
Prince. AS the procession passes up,
HandePs occasional overture is played.
The marriage is solemnized by the
Archbishop of Canterbury, who is sup
posed to be assisted by other members
Of the Episcopal Church, and by the
Dean Of Windsor. In reality, the cere-
mony is wholly performed by the Arch
bishop himself
The marriage presents were displayed
in the white drawing room of the castle.
The officers Of the royal artillery, in
which the duke of Connaught held a
commission after leaving Woolwich
academy, yesterday presented him with
a handsome silver center piece repre-
senting a squad Of artillery serving a
gun.
The room was filled with costly and
splendid gifts and works ofart, diamonds
blazed in one corner on special table
reserved for them. A comfortable was
occupied by plate and candelabra.
Couches and gueridons had furs, cloaks,
lace and embroidery disposed upon
them. The queen gave a magnificent
diamond tiara, the brilliants hanging
down in sparkling peaks from central
wreath of brllliants of pure water; also
"a pearl and diamond pendant,
the jewel of the royal Or
der Of Victoria and Albert, medal
lion of the queen and prince consort,
andjewel Of the imperial order Of the
crown of India, her majesty's royal and
imperial cipher, Y. r. and I. in dia.
monds, pearls, and turquoises, encircled
by border, set with pearls and sur
mounted by an imperial crown,
ieweled and enamelled in
heraldic colors attached to light
blue edges with white. The king
and queen Of Belgium presented some
valuable Belgian lace and specimens Of
the finest products of the looms of Flan-
ders IN large quantities. The princess
of Wales gave q ring set with stones
known as. catseye. The prince of Wales
gave a great mixing bowl, Is inches
across, silver with gilt, standing
on an ebony plinth, and having
a suitable inscription. The crown
princess of Germany gave a fine oil
painting done by her own hand, and
signed " Victoria, 1875" representing
fruit and flowers. The Princess Bea-
trices' gift was a lamp lacquered in the
highest style of Japanese art The
Duke of Edinburgh gave sapphire and
ruby xsoltaires. The Duchess of Cam
bridge presented six handsome antique
silver spoons. The Grand Duchess of
Mecklenberg Strelitz gave fish slice