New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-07
PRINCESS MAY A BRIDE.
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with the CHEESEMAN'S t0Hets OF w1lte Satln ana
silver lace The bridesmaids gowns were made
in low bodices, and neither hats, wreaths nor
v,ils were worn. only simple rose in the hair.
The bridesmaids were the Princesses Victoria and
Maud of Wales and Princessos Victoria Alexandria
ard Beatrice of Edinburgh, Trnoesses Margaret
and Victoria Mltrcia of Connaught Princess
Victoria of Schcswig- l!olstcin. and Princess
Eugene
DUKE AND PRINCESS PLIGHT THEIR TROTH.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, assisted by the
other clergy, performed the ceremony, the bride
being given away by her father. The Duke of
York responded to the questions in a clear voice,
his answers being audible in the furthest corners
of the chapel Princess Mays responses could be
heard scarcely beyond the royal circle The
Archbshop's voice was resonant, and not a word
was missed by those WHO listened to him. At the
conclusion of the religious ceremonies he made a
short address to the royal couple upon their
duties to the nation. lie cnjomed them to cult
vatc moderation and discretion, combined with
enthusiasm for all worthy ends. Their one prayer,
the Archbishop added, ought TO be that 10 element
of wisdom, charity righteousness be lacking in
their lives.
The magnificent silver sacramcnta plate, the
central aims dish of which is valued at 10000
and is said to have been manufactured in the
reign Of Charles I, was displayed upon the altar,
which was decked with the choicest flowers. The
services began with the marriage chorale Father
Of Life, specially composed by Dr. Creeser for the
occasion and sung by the gentlemen and children
of the Chapel Royal" as the members of the choir
are styled In the midst of the service Sir Joseph
Barnby's "Oh, Perfec, Love-" chorae sung at
the MARRIAGE of the Duke and Duchess Of Fife
in Buckingham Palace Chapel. was given. Tho
services concluded with the hymn, Now Thank
We All Our Cod At the end Of the closing
hymn and prayer the Queen, who had sat through
out the ceremony with absorbed attention, was
the first to salute the royal couple, after which the
Prince and Princess of Wales AMI the Duke and
Duchess of Trck kissed the bride and congratu-
lated the bridegroom
Mcndclssohns Wedding March" was plaSd
as the royal party left the chapel the united pro-
cessons Of the bride and bridegroom leading to tho
throne-room, where the registry of the marriage
atteetcd Ivy Her Majesty and the other mem
bcrs Of the royal family and royal CHESTS Among
the other persons who signed the registry we're
Mr. Gladstone, Lord ITcrschcl, Lord High Chan
color; the Earl of Rosyi-ry Secretary of State
for Foreign Affairs: tho Earl Of Kimberley Lord
President Of the Council and the Dake Of Norfolk.
The Duke Of Norfolk Is a Catholic. He signed
the register as the hereditary Earl Marshal Of
England. In leaving the chapel the Duke and
Duchess OF York led the way, followed by the
Queen.
THE QUEEN ENTHUSIASTICALLY CHELRED
On the way back 10 Buckingham Palace from
the Chapel Royal the procession was led by the
carriage Of the Queen. Her Majesty. who was
accompanied by the Duchess of Ieck, was wrapped
up in n white India shawl. She gave instrrc-
tlons that the carriage should proceed slowly. in
order that she might view the decorations This
gave the loyal crowds along the route an excellent
opportunity TO see the Queen again, and she was
enthusiastically checrcd She kept ND lively
conversation with the Duches, of Teck, who
pointed out to her the special features Of the deco
ratious that caught her eye Following tn" Qnccl
came the carriage OF the bride and brile2room
The newly welded couple were anmatedly talk
ing, only occasionally stopping their conversation
to salute the crowd In response to the cheers /
with which they were welcomed.
An immense crowd was assembled in the Mall /
Bird Cage Walk. the upper part Of st. Jamcs's
Park and everywhere else in tn" vicinity of
Buckingham Palace Even in Grosvcnor Place
back Of tho palace gardens, from which nohin:
of 7he procession cOull he seen. peopl" stood
packed and jammed. Buckingham Paac" Roai
was also crowded IA far az could u" seen
WILD EXTHr sfTsM FOR THE ROYAL COUPLE
\ little after the royal party had entered the
palace the Queen. the Duke of York and lis |
BRIDE and the Duke and Duchess of Teck ap- /
pcarcd upon a balcony. A. they stepped ont
the crowd before them went wild with enthusiasm
Such cheering and such long-continucd expressions
Of popular approval have seldom. if ever, been
couallod in London. So prolonged In" ova- |
ton that 4 chair was brought 70 III" balcony |
and the Queen seated herself. She appeared to |
be suffering little from heat, and a. she sat |
,bn cl,nir Sha
face plainly showe.r the pleasure she felt az tIc |
enthusiasm of the crowd. who in every possible |
way expressed their approval OF the m3rriase
which il is believed the Queen. to a certain cX-
The faces of the Duke and Duchess Of York
hramcd with happiness and they rrPcltehy n9w th
and smiled as the salvOs of applause ana the |
cheers of the multitude were repeated az IN an /
again The Duchess OF York looked chnrmn!ly /
rRnI @s I'm, sH fa IU Of those she may
at some time III, cacl upon u ruiz over. ~" /
carried in ono hand bouquet of Provence roses
orchids and orange blossoms
STARTING on THE wEDDG"G JOURNEY.
At half-past . o'clock the royal party Withdrew |
from the balcony 10 attend tho d"jeur"r. which /
was served in the state dinins-room After III" /
Queen toasted the young couple. the band OF the I
scots Guards played Rule Briannla. Aft"r
the Marquis of Breadalhane, the Lord Steward;
toasted Her Majesty, the band played the national
anthem The Danish anthem Was played wien
the health Of the King of Denmark was p'opoS'N.
other national airs in honor of other guests were
rlavcd during the serving of the meal Th" band /
was stationed on the lawn fronting the wlnloWS.
After the decuncr the Queen retired to her private
apartments, passing through the ballroom, WHERE /
300 of the loss favored guests had been enter
tanned.
Nearly two hours were spent AT the table: During
this time the crowds waited with a. much patience
az they could muster for the rc-app arancr OF the
bride and bridegroom on their way 10 >andrngnahi'
the Prince of Wales's country residence, where
they will spend part of their honeymoon.
At half-past o'clock the Duke and Duchess
babe adieu 10 the Queen and their other relatives
and left the Palace They descended TO the
street from the grand entrance. An open carriage |
drawn by fonr horses awaiting their COMING
The Duke CALAMITY handed his bride into the car
raac and them himself entering it, they started for
the railway station along the route selected, which