The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-04-20

supported by broad, fat pill
lars terminating in frescoed arches.
On the plain altar draped
With crimson velvet and gold stood
handsome ivory and ebony crucihx,
Aanked by tall waxsn tapers and gold
eandesticks. Garlands of fir hung grace
inily from pillar to pillar. and the pulpit
vas imbedded I'm beautiful white flowers.
This being Primrose day in England, in
honor of Queen Victoria primrosss
brought especially from England formed
enc Of the leading features OF the elabor-
ate decorations OF the grand little chapel.
According to the ceremonial decided
upon by Queen Victoria. all the ar
nngements having been submitted to
her in Florence, the marriage was to
take place ut noon precisely, In the pri-
ysie chapel OF the ducal schloss, with full
state. IN tho Lutheran style. Following
German presidents there were no brides
maids. but the bride was supported by
her younger sister. Queen Victoria was
accompanied to the chapel by the Duke
Of saxe-Coburg-G otha and Edinburgh,
father OF the bride. and was escorted to an
armchair In the front row Of distinguished
guests. next to Emperor William, OF Ger
many. by whose side was the Duchess Of
eaxe-Coburg-Gotha and the Grand Duchess
Marie of Russia, sister Of the cxar. The
ceremony common csd with = brilliant and
impressive function.
In tho wedding procession Emperor
William escorted the Duchess of Coburg.
snd ex- Em press Frederick followed alone
The Prince OF Wales and the czarewitch
came next, walking together. The BRIDE
groom entered with his supporters, his
uncle, Prince Henry of Hesse, and bis
hrother-in- law, Prince Henry of Prussia.
The bride came in last. supported by her
father and brother and accompanied by
her sisters. The Prince of Wales sat be-
SIDE ex-Empress Frederick of Germany.
eldest daughter of Queen Victoria: then
came the ezarewitch. Distinguished
quests occupied front seats on the other
site OF the aisle, corresponding with those
ofQueen Victoria, Emperor William and
The Duchess of Co5urg. Other important
ressonages filled three rows behind the
Imperial nosabiiities already mentioned.
bat the suites OF court officials and minis
krs IN attendance remained standing
throughout the ceremony. Among tho
ssher distinguished persons present were
she Duke and Duchess of Connaught,
Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia,
Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Vladimir
aBussia, Grand Duke Serglus OF Russia
snd wife. formerly Princess Elizabeth OF
Hssse- narmstadt: Princess Aiix OF Hssse.
the crown prince and princess of Rou-
iaanis. the hereditary prince and princess
Of SAKE Meiningen, Prince and Princess
Philip OF Cohurg, Prince George OF Greece.
Prince Aribert of Anhalt and Princess
i Henry and Louis of Battenberg.
i Tie distinguished assemblage of ladies
1 IN court toilets, sparkling with jewels, the
1 hight dresses contrasting beautifully with
Tie gorgeous uniforms OF the rasle por-
lion OF the guests: the elaborate floral
decorationS, the grandeur Of the old chapel
l and tie natural solemnity of the surround
ags formed magnificent spectacle not
Ellen rsvaled Ia recent years in any coun-
1 Try. Queen Victoria wore the broad blue
1 fihoen Of the order of the Garter. Upon
ass head sparkled n magnificent crown OF
1 diamonds. Her majesty renamed seated
/ throughout, age and intrmitles prevent
j 'ns her standing with the other guests
sAea they arose during certain portions
q rae marriage services.
l The general superintendent of the Lush-
sfas church. Pastor Mueller ofiiciated.
ASSISTED by the court chaplain of the X and
Il aachy n tlesse and tive local cseFgymen.
Alter the address had been delivered the
Bride aad bridegroom pslghted saeir tsota
sni wedding riggs we're exchanged. Inc
tneSlsiion vas pronounced. after which
AsnGsi>soan's Wedding march Mas
candy played and the ceremony sas st
az cad. The newly couple after
sa'd kissed their relatives IN sura, aal
she Procession reformed and leif the chapel
alo'cioeA auid booming Of cannon and
ar layia. ringing OF ali she church bells
stsaln miles of the ducAl chapel. Eae
wee party shortly after leaving tae
salel. entered tae RisenGaal. ~ here break
aas as segyel. Especially hearty ehsers
sefe Ea..ea by the crowds Of the PIAZZA
shs0 tAe uesly-mArried couple and the
oaAs AMI Duchess Of Cobusg crossed the
S~sre - t"e palace.
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rAaads s,ator o. Queen Victoria and
--as -tvf 80 tae Duke 81 Edinburgh and
sob9fg, @as born az Malta, ahence she
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