The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-07

In four professions. The first included the
members of the household and distin-
guished guests. Next came the Duke of
York and his supporters. the Prince of
Wales AID fhe Duke IF LuXam berg. The
third consisted of the BRIDE, accompanied
by her father. the Duke of Teck, and her
brother, Prince Adolphus. The last COM
prsed the Queen. accompanied by the
Duchess of Teck, her younger sons and
the Grand Duke OF Hesse. Each process
sion was accompanied by military escort
and was heartily cheered along the line.
The finest display of decorations was
accorded to st. James street. the thorough
fare leading to the palace. Venetian mats
were plentiful, and many floral arches
covered the roadway.
The streets from the Mansion House to
Buckingham Palace were thronged at an
early hour. and as the day progressed the
crowds gained in numbers until the streets
were almost impossible. 1t is estimated
that over 100000 persons were on the
streets watching the several professions.
The balconies and windows along the
route afforded vantage ground for thous-
ands of sightseers. and in many cases
fabulous prices were paid for the privi-
lege OF occupying them.
A large number OF people were caught
in the crush and so badly injured that it
was necessary TO remove them TO the hos
pital
At 1913 the Duke of York and his escort
arrived at the Chapel ROYAL. Five min
utes later deafening cheers announced the
arrival of the Princess May. fanfare
of trumpets was sounded as the Queen ar
rived, and the greatest enthusiasm was
manifested by the multitude of people who
were gathered in the vicinity of st. James
Palace.
AS the procession entered the chapel
and we're marshaled in their places a
good view was obtained of the royal per-
sonages present, and also Of the lesser
dignitaries. The Queen headed the pro-
cession. She walked alone, leaning on an
ebony stick. Her Majesty was attred IN
a black dress with train. She wore
across her bosom the broad blue ribbon OF
the Order Of the Garter, the highest Brit
ish order. and on her head was small
diamond crown from which a veil de-
pended.
AS her Majesty passed up the nave Of
the chapel the whole assem- blage bowed.
Following the Queen came the Prince of
Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh. and
behind them walked n number OF admirals
in full uniform escortiDg the bridegroom,
who wore the uniform of feet captain.
The Care itch, the official represen tative
of the Emperor of Russia, was in military
uniform.
The King OF Denmark escorted his daugb-
ter, the Princess OF Wales The Princess
wore dress of pure white silk and tiara
Of diamonds.
The Marquis of Lorne wore the dress of
Highland chief. the plaid of which was
that of the Campbell clan. His wife, the
Princess Louise. was attired III a heliotrope-
colored robe. She wore a tiara of dia-
monds.
The bride leaned upon the arm of her
father, and, as the procession advanced.
her train was carried by her bridesmaids.
Among the notableS present were Mr..
and Mrs. Gladstone. They were in their
seats before the royal party appeared in
the chapel. Mr.. Gladstone wore the uni
form OF the Brethren of Trinity House.
which Included large pair of naval
epaulets. Mrs. Gladstone wore a black
robe. trimmed with Brussels lace. and a
black cape studded with diamonds.
The ceremony opened with the pro-
cessioE OF clergy into the chapel. This
consisted of the Archbishop of Canterbury,
the Bishop of London, the Dean of the
Chapel Royal, the Sub-Dean, Bishop OF
Chichester, the Vicar of Kingston. tie
domestic chaplain 10 the Prince of Wales