Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-07
The Duke Of York and the Princess
Mary Victoria Of Teck.
ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBERRY,
Assisted by Numerous Other Cler-
gymen, Performed the Cere-
mony-How the People Were
Dressed, and Who Were There
The Present Of the Princess of
Wales-Gladstone Was There.

ward with deep interest, took place at
1890 O'Clock to-day in the Chapel Royal,
st. James Palace.
The wedding was brilliant function
and was attended by large gathering
oi the British royal family, continental
soveregns, or their representatives, and
many members of the highest nobility.
The weather was beautiful and II
there is truth in the old proverb "happy
is the bride on whom the sun shines"
the new Duchess of York will be ex-
ceedingiy happy, for more splendid
day has seldom been seen in London.
The occasion was one of national re-
joicing and partial British holiday.
Great crowds of people gathered many
deep along the line of route from
Buckingham Palace to st. James Pal
ace. The decorations along the line Of
the royal procession were profuse and
beautiful.
The ceremony eclipsed In pomp and
spendor any recent state ceremonial In
connection with the British court. The
royal party left Buckingham Palace In
four professions, the first conveying
the members Of the household and dis
tiugushed guests. The Dext process
sion included the Duke OF York and his
supporters, the Prince of Wales and
the Duke OF Edinburgh. The bride came
In the third procession, accompanied by
her father, the Duke of Teck, and her
brother, Prince Adolphus, of Teek. The
last procession was that OF the Queen,
who, accompanied by the Duchess OF
Teck, her younger sons and the Grand
Duke of Hesse, drove in state to the
ceremonial.
Her Maiesty's alighted in the Ambas-
sador's Court under specially erected
canopy over the glass doors of the pas
sage leading to the chapel. Thence
she walked to the Paut Pas, at the
north end OF the edifice. The spot was
beautifully adorned with palms and
flowers from the royal conserVa-
tory and carpeted with crimson.
Upon the same platform seats
were provided for 6 the Prince and
Princess of Wales, the bride and bride
groom and the other members OF the
royal family and royal guests from
abroad. The members of the diplomatic
| body, including the members OF the
| United States Embassy and the other
| invited guests, occupied especial seats
In the body OF the chapel and In the
royal and east galleries. Drawing room
dresses were worn by the ladies, the
gentlemen appearing In full levee dress.
The marriage ceremony opened with
the procession of the clergy into the
! Chapel. This consisted of the Arch
bishop of Canterbury, the Bishop Of
London, the Dean OF the Chapel Royal,
the Sub-dean, the Bishop of Rochester,
the Hon. and Rev. Z. Carr-Glynn, Vicar
of Kensington; Canon Hervey, Domes-
tic Chaplain to the Prince of Wales and
Canon Dalton, Hon. Chaplain TO the
Duke of York. Handel's march from
the Occasional Overture" was played
by the organist as the procession came
| forward.
At 1915 the Duke OF York and his
escort arrived at the chapel royal.
Five minutes later desiening cheers an
nounced the arrival OF Princess May.
| A fanfaron of trumpets was sounded as
the Queen arrived and the greatest en-
thusiasm was manifested by the multi
tude Of people who were gathered in
the vicinity of st. James Palace.
AS the professions entered the chapel
and were marshaed Ia front OF the al
| tar a good view was obtained OF the
royal personages present and also OF the
lesser dignitaries.
The Queen headed the procession.
She walked alone, leaning on an ebony
stick. Her Majesty was attired in q
1 = fNofn hndind
was Of broche silk with lace. She wore
across her bosom the broad blue ribbon
OF the Order of the Garter, the highest
British order, and on her head was q
! small diamond crown from which veil
depended. Around her neck she wore
a necklace Of diamonds with pendant at
tached. As Her Majesty passed up the
nave Of the chapel the whole assemblage
bowed.
Following the Queen came the Prince
OF Wales, and behind them walked
number Of Admirals In full uniform, es'
corting the bridegroom, who wore the
uniform of feet captain. The Duke
OF York looked flushed, but this was
perhaps due to the weather, which was
intensely warm. The CZarewitch, Off
cial representative of the Emperor OF
Russia, was in military uniform, and
wore a picturesque white sling jacket
edged with ermine.
The King Of Denmark escorted hi;
daughter the Princess Of Wales. The
Princess wore dress Of pure white silk
and a tiara Of diamonds.
The Marquis of Lorne wore the dres:
of a Highland chief, the plaid OF which
was of the Campbell clan. His wife
! Princess Louise, the fourth daughter OF
the Queen, was attired in heliotrope
colored robe. She also had tiara OF
diamonds.
The bride leaned upon the arm Of bel
father, and as the procession advanced
her train was carried by her brides
! maids.
Among the nobilities present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Gladstone. They were in
their seats before the royal party ap'
peared In the chapel. Mr.. Gladstone
wore the uniform Of the Brethren ol
! Trinity House, which included large
pair OF naval epaulets. Mrs. Gladstone
/ wore 8 black robe, trimmed with Brus
sells lace, and black cap studded with
diamonds. The Queen sat throughout
the ceremony with absorbed attention.
The Duke Of York responded to tbs
questions in clear voice, his answers
! being audible in the fsEtkest corners oi
she chapel. Princess Mays responses
were not so audible, aRd could be heard
scarcely beyound the royal circle.
The Right Hon. and Rev. Edward