The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-24
CT lebrated Yesterday, in the Presence of a
Brilliant Throng at st. Mildred's Church,
Whippingham, Isle of Wight.
How the Bride, the Bridesmaids and the
Groom We're Attired.
The Row Between Sir George ChetWynd and
Lord Lonsdale-"D NEEDLE with
My Lilly Cable Notes.
THE ROYAL WEDDING.
A Brilliant Affair at ST. Niildr eds Church,
Whippingham.

"hpp1ngham.
OSBORNE. July 3d. Noon.-The marriage of
Princess Beatrice, the youngest daughter of
Queen Victoria to Pince Henry of Battenberg.
is to take place to day, at St Mildred's Church,
Whippingham, six miles from Osborne. The
weather is lovely; gentle breeze is blowing,
which serves to temper the heat.
At sunrise thousands of flags were run up on
the Venetian masts that line the route to be
taken by the marriage procession. Flags of all
nations float from the housetops. The river and
bay are full Of yachts, brilliant with bunting,
and presenting from the land an enchanting APP
pearance. The royal yachts stand out promi-
nently. The royal standard is at their main
heads, and they are decked with wreaths, ever
green's, and flowers in profusion. Over one
hundred guests Of the Queen breakfasted this
morning in the palace at Osborne.
At IL o'clock the guests started for the church.
The officials present, who are resplendent in
court dress and wear glittering orders upon their
breasts, present peculiar appearance in the
royal carriages passing along country roads.
The Prince of Wales and the members OF his
family landed from the yacht and were driven to
Osborne. The Prince Of Wales wears the uni
form of field marshal. His son Victor is dressed
in the uniform of an army officer, and his son
George in that of an officer of the navy.
The Ninety-third Highlanders guard the ap-
proaches to the church, while the road traversed
by the procession is lined by volunteers. The
sailors belonging to the royal yachts have taken
position between the volunteers and Highanders
The Queen has been with the Princess Beatrice
throughout the morning. The chief state Off
Gals are now preparing to direct the pageantry.
The invited guests from London arrived at
Portsmouth at II o'clock. and were conducted in
a royal yacht to Cowes The boys composing
the choir Of st. Georges Church at Windsor
also arrived and will take part in the musical
services at St Mildred.
The bridal procession started from the palace
at fifteen minutes after l. Loyal and enthusi-
astic shouting and cheering greeted the pageant
as it emerged from the gates, and the demonstra-
ton was taken up and continued by the people
along the whole route to the church. Five bands
of music, posted at different points on the route
played at intervals
Inside the church demi-toilettes were enioined
for ladies who slept last night the island
The guests who arrived from London oday
were permitted to appear in morning dress.
When all was il readiness, the choir, followed by
the clergy, passed to the altar to prepare to re-
ceive the bride. The Queen left the Palace for
the church shortly before l o'clock The process
sion made its entrance into the church along
covered way through the church yard. The
equerres passed in first, then followed the for
eigh guests, and then the royal family. when
all had entered the edifce, the organst played
royal ladies present wore dresses of
white gossamer silk. The Prince and
Princess of Wales did not join in the
procession. They both remained at the entrance
to the church. Prince Henry, the bridegroom
wore white uniform and on the front of his
coat were numerous orders. He passed into the
church, accompanied by the members of the
royal mousse The bridesmaids lccfft the yestry.
| in which they had been waiting, for the entrance
to the church yard, to receive the bride The
arrival of the Queen with the bride was heraded
with cheers and royal salute. The pipers
| played the march, Highland Laddie,'
| and the Spithead and the Solent
gnns numbered grand salute,
The Queen entered the church the brides
left. The Prince of Wales was on the right of
the bride The bridesmaids followed. Princess
Beatrice bowed to the guests on either side as
she advanced up the aisle.
The scene as the Queen, dressed in black,
with lace, and wearing a miniature diamond
crown, entered the church, Was very impressive
The bride looked very pretty. She was dressed
IN ivory SATIN with lace. Her hair was artist
ically arranged and it's effect was made more
charming by wreath of orange blossoms which
she wore. The Princess Of Wales wore a cos
tune Of white eau de nil.
Prince Henry stood at the south side of the
altar and awaited the bride. The Princess
walked with hrm step up the aisle After
Wagners bridal march had been played the
Archbishop of Canterbury read the service the
bride and bridegroom responding in clear tones
which were heard throughout the building. The
Queen gave the bride away. AT the close Of the
service, Mendelssohn's anthem was sung. The
Queen, Prince Henry, and the relatives on both
sides kissed the bride. AS the bridal
party left the church AIendelssohn's Wedding
March" was heard The dress which Princess
Beatrice will wear in starting on her bridal trip
is of figured China crepe. The topis caught upon
the left side by long loops with ends of cream
MORE ribbon. She will also wear a dolman Of
the same material, having two square ends
in front, trimmed with Irish lace The brides
maids dresses were of embroidered silk muslin,
over ivory satin, and petticoats of founces of
Mechlin lace.