The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-07-06

father, anu as the procession advancea
her train was carried by her brides
maids
Mr.. and Mrs. Gladstone 1hey were In
their seats before the royal party mp
peared in the chapel. Mr.. Gladstone
wore the uniform of the Brethren of
Trinity House, which inclndei u lnrge
pair Of naval epaulets. Mrs. Gladstone
wore black robe trimmed with brns-
sells lace, and black cap stu lded with
diamonds.
The Queen sat throughout the cere-
mony with absor ned attention.
The Duke OF York responded to the
questions in clear voice. his answers
bsing audible to the fartnsst corners Of
the chapel.
Princess Nays responses were not SO
audible aud could be heard scarcely
beyond the Royal circle.
THE PROCESSION OF THE CLERGY.
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,
he Rev. K. Carr Glynn, Vicar of Ken
sington; Canon Hervey, Domestic Chap
lain to The Prince OF Wales and Canon
Dalton, Chaplain to the Duke of York.
HandePs march from the Occasional
Overture" WAS played by the oraanist as
the procession came forward. While the
Arch bishop and clergy were taking their
places, the music of the march in
''SciDio" came from the organ. and i'm
mediately the front of the second
procession, including the royal fam
lily, and royal guests came in sight,
aud the members of it were conducted to-
their seats rs they entered. AS the
Queens procession, which included the
Duchess OF Teck, Two OF the Princes OF
Teck. and The Grand Duke of Hesse,
walked up the aisle Sir Arthur Sul!i-
vans Imperial Mach " was played. A
march In "G," composed by Smart, was
played during the progress of the BRIDE
groom's procession to the communion
table, and as the bride aud her supporters
passed up the aisle to the altar the organ
ist played WaRner's march from "Lohen-
grin."
THE BRIDES WEDDING GOWN.
The bride wore tho veil which was
worn by her mother on the occasion of
her own marriage. Her wedding gown
was of silver brocade 10 perfect harmony
with the bridesmaids' gowns were made
in low bodices, and neither hats. wreaths
nor wells We're worn. only a simple rose
in the hair. The bridesmaids were the
Princesses Victoria aud Maud of Wales,
Priucesses Victoria Alexandra and Bsa-
LFice of Edinburgh. Princesses Margaret
and Victoria Patricia of Connaught,
Princess Victoria OF SchIesWig- Holstein
and Princess Eugene.
THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY.
The Archbishop of CInteroury. assist
ed by the other clergy, performed the
ceremony. the bride being given away
oy ner father. The magnificent silver
sacramental plate. the central aims dish
of which Is said to have been mauufac-
tured in the reign of Charlss | !, and Is
valued at $50, 900, was displayed upou the
altar, which WAS dacked with the cuoic-
est flowers.
WISDOM. CHARITY. RIGHTEOUSNESS.
The Rigut Hon. aud Must ESey. Il iWard
White Benson Arcn blsho } OF q tuJeroary,
Primate OF all England. and Metropolitan.
who, as above sJa,ei, coudacte the SER
vices, did so with special emphasis.
His voice was resonant, aud not a word
was missed by those who listened
70 him. At the conclusion of
the religious ceremonies he
made short address to the
royal bride and groom upon the high
station of the we'd aud their duties
TO the nation. He enjoiaed them 10
caltivats moderation ana discretion,
Combined with euthusia sn for all worthy
ends. TnTir one prayer, Tire Archolsbop
added, onght to be that no elensnt af
wisdom. charity or righteousness be
lacking in their lives.
The service began with the marriage
choral, 'Fatber of Life" especially com
posed by DR.. Creeser for the occasiou
and sung by "the gentlemen ana chi.
dlel of the Chapel Royal" as the mem
bers of the cnoir are styled. lu the mid
die OF the service Sir Joseph BArnaby's
30. Perfect Love-" cnorale sung ut the
marriage OF the Duke aud Duchess of
Fife. in buckingham Palace Chapsl was
given.
The service concluded with the hymn,
Now ThanN We All Our God." Meu-
delssonu's Wedding March, was played
as the royal party left the chapel, the
united professions of the bride and bride
groom leading TO the throne room, where
the registry OF the marriage was attested
by her Majesty and the other memb ers of
the royal family aud royal guests.
AT the conclusion of the closing hymn
and prayer the Queen was the tirs5 to
salute Gne royal couple. after which the
Prince and Princess of Wales aud the
Duke and Duchess of Teck kissed the
bride aud congratulated the troops.
In leaving the cnapet the Duke and
Dachess OF YORK led the way, followed
by the Queen.
The tnest display of decorations was
accorded to 81. james, street, the
thoroughfare lending 10 the Palace. The
leading clubs of the city shared in the
Venetian m SITS wera plenty, and many
floral arches covered cue roadway. Otner
arches hung with various devices We're
also seen. The Aloemarle Hotel, facing
ST. James'S street, showed the finest prs
vate decorations. The whole front OF the
building was huug with deicaIelysc coiored
vaIvets. while hundreds OF electric lights,
to ne used in the evening illumination,
were hidden in masses of flowers
Tne West Eud of the city will be illu-
minated tonight aud everywhere social
festivities will be held in honor of tue
marriage.
PlccaliIly presents most beautiful ap-
nearance, being gaily decorated With
ana electric light uevices are ready tor
use this evening.
STREETS THRoNGED.
The streets from the Mansion House to
Buckingham Palace were thronged aG an
early hour, and rs the day progressed
the crowds gained in numbers unGil the
streets were almost impossible. 1t Is
estimated that over two million persons
were ou the streets watching the se veral
PROFESSIONS. The balconies and windows
along the route afforded vantage ground
for thousands OF sightseers. and in many
case, fa bulous prices were paid for the
privilege Of occupying thenl. Inc police
had their hands full In attending to the
vast throngs on the streets A large
number OF people were caught in the
crush aud SO badly injured that
it was necessary TO remove them
to the hospitals. Otnsis tainted
away owing to the intense heat. aud
excitement. These latter cases were
drawn out OF the crowd as quickly as
possible restoratives were applied and