The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-07-29
PRINCESS BEATRICE.
Her Marriage to Prince Henry of Batten-
berg.

berg.
OSBORNE, July 23.-The marriage of Prin-
cess Beatrice, the youngest daughter of
Queen Victoria, to Prince Henry of Batten-
berg, is to take place to-day at st. Mildred's
Church, Whippingham, six miles from Os-
borne. The weather is lovely and 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 marine procession. Flags of
all nations float from the house tops. The
river and bay are full of yachts brilliant with
bunting and presenting from the land an
enchanting appearance. The royal yachts
stand out prominently. The royal standard
is at their main-heads and they are decked
with wreaths, evergreens and flowers in pro-
fusion. Over 100 guests of the Queen break
tasted this morning in the palace at Osborne.
At IL the guests started for the church.
The officials present, who are resplendant in
court dress and wear glittering orders upon
their breasts, present peculiar appearance
in royal carriages passing along country
roads. The Prince of Wales and the mem
bers of his family landed from the yacht and
were driven to Osborne. The Prince Of
Wales wears the uniform 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 approaches to the
church, while the road trayersed by the pro-
cession is lined by volunteers. The sailors
taken position between the volun-
teers and Highlanders. The Queen
has been with Princess Beatrice
throughout the morning The chief State
officials are now preparing to direct the
paeeartry. The invited guests from London
arrived at Portsmouth at IL O'Clock and were
conducted in q 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
80 p. m.-The stream of court officials
going TO the church is increasing. The crowds
of people who have come TO witness the pa
geant is now immense and at the balance
gates they stand ten deep The grand stand
is also crammed with people. The Arch
bishop of Canterbury, the Dean OF Windsor
and the other clergymen who will assist in
the ceremony have arrived at the church,
which is already thronged. The Princess of
Wales and the bridesmaids dressed in white
gossamer material, are much admired. \
salute OF twenty-one guns is now being fired
from the solent
2p. m.-The marriage ceremony is ended.
A salvo of guns from the guard-ships have
just announced the fact.
The bridal procession started from the pal
ace ut 10 o'clock Loyal and enthusiastic
shouting and cheering greeted the pageant rs
ii emerged from the gates and the demon
stration 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. In
side the church demi-tOilettes were eniOined
for ladies who slept last night on the island.
The guests who arrived from London to-day
were permitted TO appear in morning dress.
When all was in readiness, the choir fol-
lowed by the clergy passed TO the altar to
prepare 10 receive the bride. The Queen left
the palace for the church shortly before
o'clock. The procession made its entrance
into the church along a covered way through
the church yard. The Equerries passed in
first; then followed the foreign guests, and
then the royal family. When all had en-
tered the Organist played Hands occasional
overture. All the royal ladies present wore
dresses of white gOssamere silk. The Prince
and Princess of Wales did not join in the
procession. They both remained at the en-
trance TO the church. Prince Henry, the
bridegroom, wore a white uniform, and on
the front of his coat were numerous
orders. He passed into the church
accompanied by the members of
his royal house. The bridesmaids
ing, for the entrance to the churchyard to re-
ceive the bride. The arrival of the Queen
with the bride was heralded with cheers and
a royal salute. The pipers played the march,
Highland Laddie," and the Spitzhead and
the Solent guns Numbered grand salute.
The Queen entered the church on 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 miniature diamond
crown, entered the church, very i'm
pressive. The bride looked very pretty.
She was dressed in ivory satin, with
lace. Her hair artistically arranged,
and its effect was made more charming by a
wreath of orange blossoms which she wore.
The Princess of Wales wore a costume of
white eau de nil. Prince Henry stood at the
south side of the altar, and awaited the bride.
The Princess walked with firm 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
We're heard throughout the building.
The Queen gave the bride away. At
the close of the services 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,
"Mendelssohn's Wedding March, was heard,
L The dress which Princess Beatrice will wear
| in starting on her bridal trip is of figured
China Grape. Tine top is caught up on the
| left side by long loops with ends of cream
| MORE ribbon. She will also wear dolman
| of the same material, having tive square ends
| in front trimmed with Irish lace The brides
| maids dresses were of embroidered silk mus
lin over ivory Isatin, and petticoats Of
l hOunces of Mechlin lace.
ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.