The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-07-07

Il arrived 1t st. Japespalacs and the
members Of the prcce6Is6n proceeded to
seats in the chapel, which was beautifully
adorned with palms aud flowers and car
peted with crimson. Drawing room dresses
were worn by the ladies and tho gentle
men were in full ievee dress The cere-
mony opened with procession 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, the bishop of Rochester, tho
vicar Of kcnsington, the domestic chap
lain to the Prince Of Wales and the do
mestic chaplain to the Duke Of York.
At i2:5t the Duke Of York and his escort
arrived At the chapel royal. Five min
utes later deafening cheers announced the
arrival Of Princess May. A fanfare of
trumpets sounded as the queen arrived
and the greatest enthusiasm was mani
tested by the great multitude Of people
who were gathered in the vicinity of St.
James palace. As the procession entered
the chapel and were marshaled in their
places good view was obtained Of the
royal personages present and also those of
the lesser dignitaries. The queen headed
the procession. She walked alone. lean
ing on an ebony stick. Her majesty
was attired in a black dress with train.
She wore across her bosom the broad blue
ribbon of the Order Of the Garter. the
highest British order, and on her head
was small diamond crown. from which
veil depended. As her majesty passed
up the nave Of the chapel the whole as-
sembiage bowed. Following the queen
came the Prince Of Wales and the Duke of
Edinburgh. and behind them walked a
number Of admirals In full uniform. es-
corting the bridegroom. who wore the uni
form of fleet captain. The cxarowitch.
the official representative of the emperor
OF Russia, Was in military uniform: the
King of Denmarck escorted his daughter.
the Princess of Wales. The princess
wore dress OF pure white silk
and \ tiara of diamonds. The
Marquis of Lorne wore the dress of a
Highland chief the plaid Of which was
that Of the Campbell clan. His wife.
Princess Louise, was attired in a hello
;rope eolored robe and she had a tiara of
diamonds. The bride leaned upon the
arm Of her father and as the procession
advanced her train vas carried by her
bridesmaids. Among the no,ables present
in their seats before the royal party an
peared in the chapel. Mr. Gladstone
wore the uniform of the Brethren of
trinity House, which included a large pair
OF navy epaule;s. Mrs, Gladstone wore
black robe trimmed with Brussels lace and
black cape studded with diamonds.
Handel's march from Occasional Over.
tnre" VAS played by the organist as the
first procession came forward. and while
the arch bishop aud clergy were taking
their places the march lncipio" va, per-
formed. As the queens procession walked
up the aisle. sir Arthur Sailivan's "Impe-
rial March" vas played. and The march in
vas played during the progress Of the
eridegsoom's procession. As the bride
rasssd up the aisle the organis, PLAYED
Wagner's march from ''Lohengrin.' The
BRIDE = ore the welt which was worn hy her
mother at her own marriage and the we'd
ding gosn was silver hrocade The brides
maids toiie; MAS OF white satin and silver
lace. with low bodicss. Neither hats
wreashs nor veiis we're worn. only . rose
in the hair. The bridesmaids xere:
Prinoe.s<s Alexandra. Victoria ana Maud.
et Wales; prfnexsses Aisxaairs ant Beatrice
o. Esin inbargh: Priaeesses Margaret, Victoria and
s.egogi., OF Ccnusugnt; Princess Victoria of
sohle.wess -Holstein. and Princess Victoria Eu-
geasG
The archbishop of Canterbury, assisted
by other clergy. performed the ceremony.
and the bride &as given away by he.
father. The services Aezan with the mar
rage choral, Father of Life" CON posed
for the occasion by fresses. and was sung
by the chapel royal choir In the N ldd.e Of
the service. Sir Joseph Barnsbys oh,