Morning journal and courier., 1881-05-09
Austria.

Royal Bridal Party-Vienna i'm Holf-
 day Attire.
 VIENNA, May S.-Although at all times one of the most attractive capitals of Europe, this city wears it's most superb array in honor of the nuptials tomorrow of the Prin- cess Stephanie of Belgium and the Grown Prince Rudolph of Austria The public edi- fees, of which Vienna has a notable array, are gay with bunting and hung with decora- tions representing the insignia of the many States over which reigns the sovereign of the house of Hapsburg. On the arrival of the Princess at the railway station the marriage procession will assemble at the Thersianum, an educational establishment formerly &C., cessible only to the aristocracy, but which now admits all classes and pass thence into the spacious square short distance away, where the burgomasters will meet the state coach of the Princess and present an address of the town. All around the sides of this square tribune in grand stands covered with rich canopies and hangings will be erected stands, on which will be assembled the min isters of state and other funotionaries the members of the Austrian and Hungarian Leg islatures and deputations from other cities and States. In the center of the square and plainly visible from all points stands an ele- gant canopy under which the state coach of the Princess will stop during the presentation of the address. After the presentation ceremo- ny is over the procession will cross Elizabeth bridge, the finest of the fourteen bridges which span the small river Vein. At this <,f% Voiy, TCr larly attractive stream, as the water is more or less befouled by the refuse of the numer- ous factories which are located upon it. Both the nose and eyes of the Princess will be protected from this, however, by the masses of flowers and greenery with which the bridge is covered, shutting out a view of the black and muddy water and turning the structure into bower fit for the revels of a fairy queen and her dainty suite. On the outer square, where the Emperor Francis Joseph received the ovations of the Viennese on the occasion of his silver wedding, several tribunes have been erected for the members of the various guilds, of whom some half thou sand are expected to be present with flags, banners and other insignia. The cathedral of St. Stephens, one of the most magnificent specimens of Gothic architecture in Europe, is to be illuminated at night with electric lights, and as the cathedral stands in the centre of the most important square in vienna, the eH6cG ana scope or Iue MuulIud- tion can be imagined. People from all parts of the empire and also from all parts of Europe have been arriving for several days past, and to day the hotels are full to overfowing and all the smaller accommodations for strangers are taxed to the utmost. Guests of royal blood are also plentiful
 The young Prince, heir of the Hapsburgs and husband to be of the daughter of Bel gian royalty, is about twenty three years of age, and quite unlike the ideal prince in his tastes and habits of life. While yet 8 mere boy he exhibited a taste for travel and also gave his attention to the study of various branches of national science. He is the thor of several books which are no duller than the same works written by persons not affected by the drawback of royal blood. He has no vices and will not bring to his bride any prospective trouble from that source. The Princess Stephanie Clotilde Louisa Hermine Marie Charlotte is 8 charming young lady just seventeen years of age on the 21st. This marriage, politically and otherwise, is very acceptable to Austria and bids fair to be quite as happy a one as marriages average, either among the princes or the people of Europe.