The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-27

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inch OF space to SPARE along the grand
Morsxaiia prospect or The square in front
OF the Winter palace.
At Ii rs 3. m. in the distance were heard
the strains of the national anthem, and
the multitrdes uncovered in anticipation
OF the approach of the bridal party. Soon
after there appeared an open state carriage,
drawn by four white horses la this se-
hicie were Tue czar and his brother. Grand
Duke Michael. They both wore the uni
forms OF hussars OF the guard. and were
greeted with a vociferous burst OF cheer
ing. which was renewed again and again.
The ears eqalpage was preceded and fol-
lowed hy q detachment of Cheyalier
guards. hussars and Isncers Of the guard.
all in brilliant gala uniforms. Then
came superb landau, also drawn
hy four white horses. in which
were Princess Aiix and the czarina They
received, If possible, an even more hearty
popular greeting than the ozar himself.
Handkerahiefs and hats were waved ia
the air, and the most intense enthusiasm
prevailed. After the carriages of the prin
cess and ezar followed a long train of car
riages with the royal guests, including the
Prince and Princess of Wales. Princess
Irene OF Prussia. Grand Duchess Sergius,
and other prominent members of the nm
perial families. as we'll as all the wedding
guests Military bands were stationed ~
various points along the route, and each
struck up the national anthem as the cor
tege appeared, so that the national hymn
sounded ia the ears of the imperial party
along the entire route.
The wedding procession entered the
Winter palace a. Il:15 a. m, where, as
soon as possible afterward, were assembled
all those invited to the wedding. Along
the prospects there was a magnificent
scene. thousands of cavalry and infantry
lining the roadways, while behind the
troops were immovabie mnltitudes OF spec
tators, all waiting patiently for view Of
the procession on its return. Reaching
the Winter palace, the royal party entered
the Malachite hall, where the bridal pro-
cession was formed. Al its head were the
court funetionar.es. Then came the czar-
ina. escorted by the king of Denmark.
Her father, the czar aud Princess AIix
came next, followed by the Prince and
Princess OF Wales and other members of
the imperial and royal families, and a
batch OF court officials bringing up the
rear.
The procession first slowly traversed the
concert hall. the panels on the walls bear
ing silver plates upon which the Russian
people presented TO the late car bread and
salt during MS journey through the en-
pire and on the occasion OF his coronation.
A large crystal eandelabrum was sas-
pended from the ceiling. The Nicholas
hall vas next entered by the wedding
party. II was decorated with white and
gold and adorned by richly embellished
pansls. the work OF famous artists. In the
center OF the hail was striking portrait
of Nicholas l. The bridal procession then
traversed the Enore hall, splendidly deco
rated in Empire style. the field msrshais'
salon, where variety of large war paint
ings adorned the walls, and then passed
through the famous PetroHsky hail,
in which stands the throne Of Peter
the Great. and which Is deco
rated with ancient furniture Of oxy-
diged silver. From this magnificent
apartment the wedding procession
slowly passed through the hall Of the
court of arms. named after the enormous
alleror!eal figures Of Russians holding III
their hands tue escutcAeons OF all govern
ments Of ths empire. The bridal process
slon then found itself IN the 7 .kotnay
room. which adjoias the church. In this
room remained the majority of the officers
and memberS Of the lesser nobility. on v
the imperial family and their social guests
and Indispensable igRcgionagies passing
INTO the small chapel. which is most
gorgeous. glittcring wish gold and stucco
Nork. On ihe rigst hand OF the chapel,
IN glass cases. wcre al the sacred relics
brought % Russia By the knights OF Malta,
inelndins the band of e. Joha the Bap-
,ast. the martyr saint Treae, and the usi-
racaious image OF the Virgin Mary. These
are ornamenfei with enormous sapphiFes
in the form Of bears.
The costumes Ia the chapel wers aaz-
cling. Most Of the ladies wore the Russian
costumes. very low before and behind and
With arms bare slmoss 70 The shoulders
TIE brides dress was white. richly en-
bfosaerea wish gold. and on her head VAS
the usual AokOshniS belonging 30 the COS
tune. ornamsnted with diamonds. AT the
top az the kokoshnik was a small crown of
Diamonds. Tbs bside's mantle wzs of
parple, lined with ermine- The head
dresses os the old eeari ladies' wore Of
ancient god hyocaae, adorned with sap
phir.-s. emeFa.ds and rnoies.
Whea al the wedding gaesss we're s.
sem hlea. tae marriage ceremony sss car
riee out according 10 the rstes Q; The
Greek church. Tae wedding procession
was reformed. ard tas guests re-entere4
tAelr carriages. IRE dosager craTina Ass
ths firss 10 arrive back st TIE Mla;er
palace
The brides train was bcrns BY I've ofA-