New-York tribune., 1879-03-14


her while the bridesmaids stood behind, with the
Lord Chamberlain and Vice-Chamberlan near
them The beauty of the bridesmaids, the snowy
whitencss of their robes, and above all,
the movement of color as the BRIDE ad-
vancel to the altar and was joined ny
the young Duke, interested all observers
The Archbishop Of Canterbury performed the mar
riage service which brief. The bride was
given away by her father. the distinguished sol
der Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia.
At tho conclusion of the service the choir
sang the "Halleluiah Chorus" and Men
delssohn's wedding March" pealed forth
ms the bride leaning upon the arm of her spouse
left the chapel. Outside, the cheering was tremen-
dous as the royal pair, escorted by troop OF horse
dashed off to ClaremOnt House, in Surrey. where
they Will spend part of the honeymoon. In the
"Lppg Walk a salute of guns announced the ter
minaton of the ceremony. The royal family ana
guests left the chapel in the reversed order IN whch
they entered it. All the royal personages returned
tn the q 1een's entrance to the castle, whore the
registry of the marriage was signed in the green
drawinc-room, and duly attested by the Queen
and the other distinguished personages invited TO
attend for that purpose. In the quadrangle oppo-
site the principal entrance to the castle guard OF
honor of the Second Battalion Of the Coldstream
Guards was mounted.
within the altar rails at the ceremony were the
Officiating clergy and the bride and bridegroom
Next to them. behind, their respective support
ers the Crown Prince of Germany and Irihce
Frederick Charles of Prussia for the bride. the
Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh Tor
the bridegroom. The Queen was on the right,
close by the Prince of Wales. The Princess
Beatrice and Prince Albert Victor of Wales,
were behind Her Majesty. Next behind them
wero the Princess of Wales, Prince George
and the PrinceSses of Wales The bridesmaids
were on the western part of the dals, with
the Vice. Chamberlain and the Lord Cham
berlain on each side The other royal personages
were seated on each side of the altar The BODY OF
the chapel was occupied by about 80 ambassadors
and foreign ministers with their families, cabinet
ministers, members of the nobility ana dlStin-
guished soldiers and sailors
THE BRIDAL ATTIRE
The bridal dress of the Princess Louise Margaret
of Prussia was of heavy white satin, and the low
bodice was embroidered with lace four inches IN
width. The skirt was Ornamented with lace twelve
inches in width, and there was attached in front,
little toward the right small bouquet OF myrtle
The train was thirteen feet long, and was covered
bv rich lace flounce the width Of which was three
feet and half, and upon which was laid branch
of myrtle. The bridal veil o square Of lace
blossoms, about ten feet and half squaae, which
was fastened to the top of the crown, envelOplng
the Princess All the lace of the
finest pont dAlencon; the design modern
in STYLE representing a fantastic combi'
nation of oranges, myrtle and roses. The
bridal handkerchief was made on the same
pattern and had in one corner the Interaced name
of the bride, and in the other the Prussian eagle.
The bridal wreath, the orange blossoms and leaves
were procured here. The recent bereayementS in
the two royal and imperial familiesrendered several
black robes de cOur for the Princess indispensable.
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richly embroidered with pearl lace, and dress of
rep, the satin insertion of which is adorned with
lIich bead embroidery The travelling costume Is
gray, braided with sOutache.
The bridesmaids were attre1 similarly to the
Princess Louisa. They wore white silk dresses
trimmed with myrtle flowers. and long wells
The Queen wore black corded silk dress,
richly embrOdcled and trimmed white
veil a tiara cf diamonds, a cloak of royal ermine,
and the nsi gnia of the Garter. The Princess of
Wales wore black dress, trimmed with white, and
tiara of diamonds, the Duke of COnnaught wore
the uniform of the Rifle Brigade. The Prince Of
Wales the uniform of a Field Marshal, and
the Duke of Edinburgh that Of an Admiral
The costume prescribed for those attending the
wedding was For the ladies invited to the chapel
full dress with plumes for those in the procession
full dress with plumes and trains The gentlemen
wore uniforms or tull dress coats and trousers.
spectlve collars, but not their robes.
The following is the programme of the music per-
formed For the procession of the royal family
and the royal guests, the march from Hercules"
by Handel; for the Queens procession, the
march from "Athale." by Mendelssohn; for
the bridegrooms procession. the march OF
albert Edward" by Sir George j. Elyey, the Or
ganist of st. Georges Chapel; for the brides pro-
cesson, the March Occasional" of Handel for
the united procession, the Wedding March OF
Mendelssohn. The chant was Psalms 12o and 67'
by Sir George ]. Elvey in A. At the close OF the
ceremony the Halleujah Chorus of Handel.
The route for all the carriage professions was
through George Tvs gate. down Castle Hill and
through Henry Wills gate, and return by the same
route.
Mr. Sidney Hall received the Queens command
to sketch the brilliant scene in St. Georges Chapel
to-day.
COSTLY WEDDING GIFTS
The marriage presents were displayed in the
White Drawing-room of Windsor Castle. The
officers of the Royal Artillery, iii which the Duke of
COnnaught held commission after leaving
Woolwich Academy, yesterday presented him
with handsome silver centre-piece repre-
sentng squad of artillery serving
gun. Later in the day the presents were
visited by many members of the Royal family
and party staying at the Castle. Some of the most
valuable jewelry presented had no cards attached.
The room was filled with costly and splendid gifts
and works of art. Diamonds blazed III one corner
on special table reserved for them. centre-able
was occupied by plate and candelabra. Couohes
and gueridOns had furs. cloaks, lace and emDroid-
cry disposed upon chem. An excellent portrait Of
Princess Louisa Margaret by Won Angel. dated
1879 stood close by the table of jewels.
The Queen gave a magnificent diamond tiara. the
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