Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-10
AUSTRIA.
THE MARRIAGE PROCESSION.


VIENNA, May 9.-At half past twelve this
afternoon the queen of the Belgians and the
Princess Stephanie drove from Schonbrum
to Theresianum. There they dressed for the
formal entry into the city. The sky was over
cast and there were slight showers. There
were vast crowds of people to witness the
entry Theroute was lined by infantry. The
procession was headed by squadron of
cavalry, followed by officials on horseback.
Then came the state carriage and detachments
of the imperial guards, after which came the
bride in carriage drawn by six gray horses
surrounded and followed by mounted officials
Then came the Hungarian guardians.
At the triumphal arch near Eliza
beth bridge the procession halted,
and the burgomaster, the council, and other
municipal officials presented an address of con-
then traversed the city to the imperial palace,
where Princess Stephanie was received by the
Emperor Francis Joseph and Prince Ru-
dolph.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
. NEW YORK, May GA Vienna special says
With a dull sky overhead and slight sprinkllng
showers, the royal bride made her entry into
the city to-day. Her reception was as enthu-
hour large throngs gathered along the whole
line of route until the streets were completely
packed with human beings. The
decorations were rich and plen-
tiful, the only thing wanting to make
the entry an entire success being sunshine.
At noon the various corporations assembled.
The Queen OF the Belgians and Princess Ste
phanie drove in carriage and six from the
imperial chateau of Schonbrunn to Theresian-
xu1n fhaxy ryhro I,v hill
staff. By this time continuous line of in
fantry had takers position along the route and
kept clear the way for the procession. At
Theresianum her majesty and the royal bride
appeared dressed for the procession. First
came cquadron of cavalry and these were fol.
lowed h ichly dressed servants, councillors
in carriages,
SOLDIERS AND TRUMPETERS
on richly caparisnned horses and carriage
containing the dignltaries of the household.
The equipage of the master of the horse was
drawn by six horses and perfect in all appur-
tenances. A detachment of the Imperial body
guard, and another detachment of the guards
which followed lent additional brilliancy to
the procession. The carriage containing the
bride, who was accompanied by her mother,
was drawn by six greys and on the left side
of the vehicle rode Gen. Phillipovic, COM
mander in chief of the lower Austria, sword
in hand On the right side walked the inspector
of the imperial carriages. The queen
d.,op and princess , both appeared lin in
greetings The enormous crowd
behind General Phillipovic and the inspector
walked several footmen, who were followed by
six holferdiers and six body guards on horse
back, then came six pages on horseback, and
after them mounted detachment of the i'm
perial guards in red uniforms trimmed with
gold, white horses and Wellington boots.
After these marched the Hungarian body in
gorgeous green and gold uniforms. Then the
carriage containing two ladies of the house
hold of the queen and princess. Two more
carriages containing three ladies of the impe
rial household ard drawn by six horses came
next and the rear was brought up by a compa-
ny of infantry and squadron Of cavalry. All
servants forming part of the procession
walked OF rode bareheaded. When the car
riage of the bride reached the
TRIUMPHAL ARCH
near Elizabeth bridge, halt was made, and
the burgomaster of the city, accompanied by
The common council and various municipal
officers, approached and delivered a speech.
At the conclusion of this, the procession re-
sumed its way through the magnificent
On approaching the imperial
burg the arrival of the gorgeous cavalcade
was formally announced BY court official to
the chief of the imperial household by Prince
Houhenlohc who in turn announced it to the
emperor.
Preparations for the marriage are now COM
plete. The imperial city has been futter of
excitement fory Jays past and wears most
charming aspect. Banners and bright hued
drapery are hung from the windows and the
leading thoroughfares. The palace and public
buildings are brightly decked with evergreens,
and the whole city is resplendent with illum-
nations and decorations.
THE BRIDE
is to go to the altar attired in costly dress
of silver brocade, trimmed with silver en-
broidery. The train is to be five yards in
length, trimmed with silver lace and velvet.
The princess arrived here in pompadour of
pink, with train and bodice of pink damasse
satin trimmed with rosebuds. The city has
contributed superb lace overdress to
Stephanie's trosseau. She will wear it caught
up with bouquets and white lilacs and roses.
GREAT BRITAIN.