Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-28
A CREEK and GERMAN UNION.
Marriage of the Duke OF Sparta and
Princess Sophie.
THE AFFAIR A BRILLIANT ONE.
Thousands of Loyal Subjects Line the
Streets of AJheus and Greet the
Happy CoupIe-Magnifi-
cent Costumes.
A Splendid Wedding Morn.

tCoppipht 1889 bu james Gordon Bsnnet.l
ATHENS, Oct 27.-[New York Herald
Cable-Specal to THE BEE THE weather
on the wedding morning was glorlously fine.
"King's weather" the people called IL. The
king of Greece Is provcrbially lucky in the
matter OF auspicous skies for state occas-
ions. All day long there has been a de-
licious scent of myrtle throughout the
streets of the city, where it has been pro.
fusely used in decorations. In fact, Athens
has been transferred into city
Of myrtle. 1t is mass of
flags and evergreens, with triumphal
arches at all the principal street interscc-
tions.
~ an carly hour the town was filed with
people from the surrounding country, and
the national costumes of the peasants added
much to the pcturesqueness of the scene.
AT s o'clock a salute of five guns was fired
and forthwith bugle calls rang out from all
points about town through the clear morn
ing air. As II by magic, the greatest anima-
tion was at once apparent in the streets,
which, during the next few hours, developed
into enthusiasm of the widest description that
Athens has ever witnessed. Along the
route 10 be followed by the bridal procession
every inch of vantage ground was taken up.
AL the stands in the Rue de SCade, Rue
d'Ecole Rue d'Hermis and Place de la Con-
ccrde were filed with people. The streets
themselves were crowded with people in
holiday attire, all anxious to get sight of the
bride. There was continual cheering. All
the windows affording view of the pro-
cession were occupied, and thousands of
people viewed the parade from the roofs OF
houses. The streets were lined with soldiers.
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The bride looked very happy, but appeared
TO be trihe nervous. Nevertheless she
bowed her acknowledgements of the applause
of the people, who were all much pleased
with her girlish sweetness.
For weeks there has been the keenest de-
sire to obtain tickets to witness the wedding
ceremony, and those who were lucky enough
to get them came early. There was plenty to
interest them during the long wait. The first
lazy to appear in the diplomatic circle was
Nine. Vlakos in magnificent Greek cos
tune of white red and gold Next came
Mime. Tranbenberg in court costume, with
apink and white satin front, surmounted by
head dress, with pink band ornamented
with diamond stars, from which depended
gauze veil. They were closely followed by
Nine. Olanesko in u sky blue dress with
gold train; Princess Santzo, in costume of
red velvet and grand display of diamonds;
Nine. Backmetlw, wearing Russian costume
Of orange and gold; Nine Ojedt, whose dress
was admirably set off by white Spanish
msntil!a about her head; Baroness Kosjeh,
In light blue dress trimmed with gold en-
broidery; Lady Monson, in pretty pink
silk costume, trimmed with gold.
After while the ladies of the court ap-
peared, headed by Nine. Thocheri, Nine, Sa-
pountzakis and Nine. Anargro, wearing a
natural Greek court costume. Their en-
trance was immediately followed by that
of ninety six ladies belonging to
the suite of the empress of Germany,
queen of Italy, princess of Wales and Emp
ress Frederick, those of the latter being all
dressed in sombre colors
Count Hurbert Bismarck, in the court
dress of minister, attracted every eye. The
bishops and archbishops, in their gorgeous
satin and gold raments, stood in line behind
table, while the metropolitan of Athens
stood in front supported on each side by q
priest, one holding TWO candles, symbolic of
Father and Son, and the other three candles,
symbolic of the Father. the Son and the
Holy Ghost.
On the arrival of the royal party at the
cathedral the metropolitans met them ut the
door. The company entered the church in
the following order: The French ambassa-
dor, accompanied by the empress of Ger
many; the emperor of Germany, escorting
Empress Frederick; the king of Denmark,
accompanied by the queen Of Italy; the
prince Of Wales, accompanied by the queen
of Denmark; Prince Henry, of Prussia,
and the princess of Wales; czarewitch
and the princes of SAKE Meningen.
Then followed the duke of Sparta and
Princess Sophie.
The arrangements IN the body Of the ca
thedral were as follows The center beneath
the dome, which was carpeted with Greek
colors, was filled with royalties, the king and
queen OF Greece IN the center, and next them
the emperor and empress of Germany, eX-
Empress Frederick, the prince and princess
of Wales and their lords and ladies' in wait
ing. On the left side of the center stood the
diplomatic corps and the admirals of the va
rious fleets. On the right Of the center were
the generals and high officers of the army aud
distinguished strangers. In the body OF the
cathedral on the left were the mayors and
civic dignitaries from all parts of Greece.
On the right were the envoys from abroad
and all parts of Greece.
The emperor of Germany wore the full
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prince of Wales that Of the Guards Prince
Alber tVctor was dressed In the full uniform
of the Hussars. The king of Greece and
king Of Denmark wore the uniform of
Greek cavalry generals.
Tho bridal dress was made OF
white satin, with long trails OF orange
blossoms. The enormous train of brocaded
silk was held by three maids Of honor.
Empress Frederick, wore gray dress,
while all the rest of the royal ladies appeared
IN white. with their usual ceremonial jewels
and decorations.
The ceremony commenced at once, Empress
Frederick leading her daughter to the table
and the king of Greece his son. The king
gave hls hand TO Empress Frederick and
they both retired. The ceremony was of
the most Impressive character and lasted
an hour and quarter. II was the usual one
prescribed by the ritual Of the Greek church,
with one exception. Instead OF using the
ceremony with crowns of orange blossoms,
at the special request OF the queen of Greece
gold crowns surmounted by cross were
used. This was held over the head of the
bride three times by Prince Henry, Of
Prussia, Prince Edward and Prince George
OF Wales, and over the head
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