New-York tribune., 1885-07-24
WEDDING Of A PRINCESS.
PAGEANT ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT.

PRINCESS BEATRICE AND PRINCE HEsRY MARRIED
INST MILDRgD's PARISH CHrRcH.
OsBORvR, July 23-The marriage Of the Princeu
Beatrice to Prince Henry of Batcnberg took place To-
day at St. Mildreds Church, Whippingham. six miles
from Osborne At sunrise thousands OF hags were
,n on the Venetian inasts that lined the route to b.
taken by the marriage procession Flags OF all Nations
aoated from the housctops. The river and bay weu
full of yach g. brilliant with bunting. presenting IRON
the land an enchanting appearance The royal yachts
were distinguished by the royal standard at their
maInheads and they were decked with wreaths, ever
greens and flowers In profusion.
continuous sreamo Of sightseers arriving in seamsu
and carriages took positions along the route from the
palace to the church
The Ninety third Highlanders guarded the ap-
proaches to the Church, while the road raversed By
the procession was lined by volunteers The sailors
belonging to the royal yachts took position between
the Volunteers and the Highlanders
! The invited guests from London arrived at Ports
month al o'clock and we're taken IN royal yacht to
Cowes Over 100 guests of the Queen brcakfasted
this morning IN the Palace at Osborne, and at IL
o'clock started for the church. The officials, resp!end
eni in court dress and gtterng orders, presenteds
peculiar appearance in the royal carriages passing
along the country roads.
At ba,-past l the Archbishop OF Canterbury, the
Dean OF Windsor and the other cregymsn who a.
sisted IN the ceremonies. arrived at the church. which
MAS already thronged. The boys of the choir Of St
Georges Church, at Windsor, took their places, 10
readiness tor the service.
The Queen. who had been with the Princess Beatrice
he morning. LETT the palace for the Church
shortly before o'clock. The bridal procession started
from the palace at fifteen minutes after Loyal and
enthusiastic shouting and cheering greeted the paseaat
"A II emerged from the gates and the demonstraoa
was taken III aud continued by the people along tho
II IN
posted at different points on the roate played -
4 intervals
h along a covered way through the church yard: The
,ueTrys passed in first Then followed the foreign
gucs Is and then the royal family When all had en-
.ns %Terie The Prince and Princess Of
4 Wales did not join in the procession. They both
remained at the entrance to the church Prnce Henry,
The bridegroom passed into the church accompanies
by the members of his royal house. The bridesmaids
who waited the vestry received the bride at tho
church door.
with cheers and royal salute. The pipers played tho
march. Highland Ladde,' and the sphead and the
Soent guns were hred. ., -.
i The Prince of Wales was the right of the bride.
4 The bridesmaids followed. Princess Beatrice bowed
to the guests on each side as she went ND ,he ase.
Prince Henry stood at the south side OF the altar ana
\ awaited the bride The Princess walked with a hrm
step up the aisle. Alter the bridal march from Lohcn.
grin had been played the Archbishop OF Saneryay
in clear tones which were heard Throughout the build:
ing The Queen gave the bride away. Al the close o.
4 the service Mcndelssohn anthem was sung
the bridal party left the church Mendelssohns We'd
ding March played.
The Princess Beatrice looked very pretty. She was
d, ,essed ivory satin with loniton lace. Her hair wa
artstically arranged and it, effect was made more
charming by a wreath of orange blossoms which she
4 wore The Queen was dressed in black. With lace.
and wore a miniature diamond crown. The Princess
4 of Wales wore q costume OF white eau de Nil lhs
brdcsmaids dresses of embroidered silk muslin
over ivory satin aud peiicoas Of hounces OF aeehn
lace with design of orange flower buds over satn
cor.aee trimmed with the lace The dress which
the Princess Beatrice in starting on her bridal
rip is of figured China Grape OF soft shade OF cream
color The top Is caught up on the let side by long
looms wi ends of moie ribbon. The loops arc
driven through buttonboles ma lie IN the skirt. she
Lao wore d0lman OF the same material having two
souare ends in front trimmed with Irish lace Inside
the church deni toietes were enoned for ladies whe
sept last night the island. The guests who arrio
from London to-day were permitted to appear 10
morning dress.
Prince Henry the bridegroom. wore white uniform.
and ON the front of coat numerous orders.
rbe Prince of Wales wore the uniform OF Field
Marshal his son Victor dressed in the uniform
Of an army officer and his son George in that OF an
officer OF the Navy.