Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-13


ering of members of tue British royal faini-
". continental sovereiEns or their repre-
sentatives and members of the highest no
bility.
The weather was delightful and the streets
crowded with people. The day was OBJ
served as u partial national holiday. The
arch bishop of Canterbury performed tho
marriage ceremony. The bride wore the
veil worn by her mother on the oc-
casion Of her own marriage. Her
wedding gown was of silver brocade. The
bridesmaid toilets was white satin and
silver lace. The bridesmaids gowns were
made with low bodices, and neither hats,
wreaths, nor VOLS were worn, only simple
rose in the hair
AS the procession entered the chapel and
were marshaleI in their places in front of
the altar "a good view was obtained Of the
royal porsonagcs present and also OF the
lesser diGuitares. Brilliant uniforms, on
the breasts of which glistened the stars and
crosses of many Sorders and magnificent
gowns were seen on every side. The queen
walked alone, leaning on an ebony stick,
attred in black dress with train. The
bodice was of Droche silk, with lace. She
across her bosom the broad blue RIB
bon of the Order Of the Garter, the highest
British order, and on her head was small
ed. Around her neck was a necklace
Diamonds with Pendant Alta ohed.
Following the queen came the Prince of
Wales and thu Duke of Edinburgh and be-
hind them walked a number of admirals in
full uniform, escorting the bridegroom, who
the uniform of a fleet captain. The
czarevltch, the official representative Of the
en- peror OF Russia, was in military uniform
odd ,iCtt oil ian fnt
edged with ermne The king of Denmark
escorted his daughter, the Princess of
Wales. The princess wore dress of pure
white silk and a tiara of diamonds. The
Marquis of Lorne wore the dress of high
land chief, the plaid of which was that of
the Campbell clan. lis wife, Princess
Louise, fourth daughter Of the queen, wero
q heliotrope- colored robe. She also had a
tiara Of diamonds
Tbs bride leaned upon the arm of her
father and as the procession advanced her
train was carried by her bridesmaids.
Among the notabilties present were Mr.
and Mrs. Gladstone. They were in their
seats before the royal party appeared in the
chapel. Mr.. Gladstone the uniform
of the Brethren of Trinity House. which in
clubed large pair of naval epaulettes.
ILrs. Gladstone wore a black silk robe trim
med with Brussels lace and black cap
studded with diamonds.
Queen Sat Throughout the Ceromony
with absorbed attention. The Duke Of
y ork responded to the questions in clear
voice, his answers being audible in the far
therest corners OF the chapel The Princess
Msy's responses were not so audible and
could scarcely be heard beCond the royal
circle.
At the conclusion OF the religious cere-
monies the archbishop Of Canterbury made
"A short address TO the royal bride and groom
upon the high station of tho welded, and
their duties to the nation. At the conclu-
sion Of the closing hymn and prayer, the
queen was the first to salute the royal
couple, after which the prince and princess
OF WI es, and the duke and duchess of Tecli,
kissed the bride and congratulated the
groom. Presents were received from all
parts of the British domnious. The
dukes gift to his bride consisted OF an open -
petalled rose in pearls ard diamonds, and a
tlve-row pearl necklace. The gifts OF the
princess OF Wales consisted chiefly of jewell
ry and precious stones, valued TT $3.50, 600.
On the way back TO Buckingham palace
the queen was most enthusiastically cheere d
by the crowds in the streets. The newly
welded pair were anmatsdly talking, only
occasionally stopping their conversation tc
sa.ure the crowd in response TO the chsers
with which They Were Welcomed.
Shortly after the royal party entered the
palace the queen the Duke Of York and his
bride and the Duke and Duchess Of Took
appeared upon balcony. AS they stepped
out the crowd before them went wild with
enthusiasm. At 2:3O o'clock the royal party
withdrew from tho balcony to attend the
Gejeuner.
Among those who signed the registry Of
tne marriage at the chapel royal We're Prime
Minister Gladstone, Lord Herschell, lord
hgn chancellor; the Earl of Rosebury sac
rotary of state for foreign affairs; the Earl
OF Kimberly, lord president of the council,
and the Duke Of Norfolk. The duke signed
the registry as the hereditary earl marshal
Of England.
London Illuminated
The Examinations this evening ore mag
nillcent From Liverpool street westward
far beyond Pccadilly, the city is aglov
with oo!ored lights. The splendor of thu
scene has not been equalled before in Lon
don. Enormous crowds fiji the mali
streets. No serious disturbance has bseI
reported.
In the scramble for views of the process
sons 70 persons we're slightly injured and
two were jured mortally. Two hundred
persons Frustrated by the heat and excite
ment we're carried away from the crowd
by ambulances but all recovered withou
being taken to hospitals.
Dispatches from Londonderry say tina
the Orangemen to-day showed their resent
ment of the governments attitude TOWARD
home rule by refusing to celebrate the roya
marriage. The buildings and monument
under their control were left undecorated
Hardly dozen flags were hoisted by them
History of the Royal Alliance.
About IS months ago the London Gazett
had the announcement that at the court O
Windsor, the 18th day OF December, 1891
Her majesty in council was pl used TO do
clare her consent to cont act OF matrl
mony between His Royal HIS hness Prime
Albert Victor Christian Edward, duke q
Clarence and Avondele, and Her Ssren
Highness the Princess Victoria Mary Aug
usta Louise Olga Pauline Claudins agnes
daughter Of His Hghness Frances Pau