Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-07-28

vast concourse of people opposite the pal
ace, and the Prince of Wales was enthu-
siastically cheered.
THE PROCESSION TO THE CHAPEL.
On the arrival in the Bow Library of
the Queen, who was accompanied by the
Grand Duke of Hesse, the procession TO the
chapel was formed. 1t comprised the
Queen, the members of the royal family
who had gathered in the library, the King
of Greece, the Crown Prince of Denmark
and other guests, and the officers of the
royal household. The procession on its
way to the chapel passed through several
royal apartments in which many of the
guests who had found it impossible to en-
ter the chapel was seated. Upon reaching
the chapel the Queen was escorted to the
seat prepared for her. while the other roy
al psrsonagee took seats on either eide Of
the alter.
The Earl of Fife, who was attired in
Highland costume, and wore the quarter of
the Duffs, was accompanied by his grooms-
man, Mr.. Horace Farquhar. took his posi-
ton at the altar rails, and awaited the
coming of the bride. The Prince of Wales,
with the bride and the Princesses Victoria
and Maud of Wales aud members of the
household, arrived at the palace just before
noon. They were received by the Lord
Steward and conducted TO the Bow Library
were Joined by the bridesmaids who were
Princesses Victoria and Maud of Wales,
Princess Louise Of Schleswig- -Holstein,
Princess Victoria of Schleswig- -Hoistein,
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dore Gleichen, Countess Victoria Gleichen
and Countess Helena Gleichen.
The bridal party then proceeded to the
chapel. The bride wore Duchesse dress
of white satin, with flowing train. 1t
was trimmed with orange blossoms She
also wore a wreath Of orange blossoms and
a Poiut.de- Gaze veil. a costly necklace
of diamond soltaires "a gift of the Queen
encircled her throat, while miniature
fan of sspphires and rubies glistened In
her hair. The bridesmaids wore dresses
of plush pink faille and carried bouquets
Of pink roses.
THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY.
The Prince of Wales gave the bride
swsy and, in accordance with ancient
usage, the Queen formally signifed her
assent. The marriage was solemnized by
the Archbishop of Canterbury, assisted
by the Bishop of London, the Dean of
Windsor, Rev. DIR. Worthingtop, Chaplain
in Ordinary to the Queen, the Rev. ]. Her
yey, Domestic Chsplain TO the Prince of
Wales, and Rev. T. Teignmouth Shore
A choral service was sung by the choir
Of the chapel royal st. James. A feature
IF the service was the singing of special
anthem entitled 20, Perfect Love-" COM
posed by Mr.. Barnaby. Many of the min
Isters were present Mr.. Gladstone was also
among the guests.
The Queen wore drees OF black bro
cade. Her Majesty appeared to be IN the
best of spirits. The Princess Of Wales was
sttired in pearl gray satin brocaded with |
silver. Her Royal Highness also wore a
tiara Of diamonds. After the benediction
had been pronounced, the Queen kissed
The bride and cordially grested the groom.
AFTER THE WEDDING.
After the ceremony the bridal party
drove to the Marlborough House, the
Prince of Wales residence, where the we'd
ding breakfast was given. Here the pres
ents on exhibition in gorgeous profusion
were inspected by the guests.
AS the bridal party emerged from the
Buckingham Palace after the wedding,
10 proceed to Marlborough House, the
immense crowds outside were forced
10 give way, and q space OF 2,OOo
wards was cleared by detach-
ment of the Royal Artillery
and Horse Guards who were on duty. The
crowd cheered enthusiastically as the
newly-msrried couple drove through, and
the Prince and Princess of Wales received
the same ovation. The same guests who
we're present at the ceremony partock OF
the breakfast. Toasts were drunk to the
bride and groom and to the Queen. and
also the Prince and Princess of Wales. |
The Earl and his bride will spend the
honeymoon in Scotland.
THE PRINCESS AND THE DUKE.
The Princess, whose full name is Louise
Alexandra Dagmsr, is the second
child and eldest daughter of the Prince and
Princess Of Wales. She is in her 23d year
and ia old enough to have her own way.
She is tall, overlooking girl, more like
her lovely mother than like the Guelphs;
a quiet modest, well-bred young lady, to
whom the Euglish accord share OF the
affection which they all feel for the Pfin-
cess of Wales.
Although the Duke of Fife boasts a
shadowy descent from the distinguished
of Macbeth, his peerage only |
comes straight to him from the time OF the
Queen Regent Caroline, by whom, in 1735,
William Duff, Writer to the Siguet, was
made Baron Brace of Kilbryde, in the
peerage of Iceland. In 1859 he was sd
yanced to the title of Viscount Mscduff
and Earl Fife, but it was not until 1857
that the fifth in descent, the father Of the