The Washington times., 1905-06-06

the court: Then passed the escort of
honor OF the bride, consisting of officers
and noblemen of Mecklenburg-Schw
IN, who arrived in Berlin on Saturday
with their mistress. The Kaiser s
rfIdster of the hunt. Count Won Asse-
burg rg-Faikenstein, walked next in line
Some little distance in the rear of the
master OF the hunt, the bride and groom
took their places in the procession
prince being on the left of CeciIe. The
bride wore a magnificent drap d argent
dress of white cloth, so woven with
silver threads as 10 resemble a shining
mass of precious metal. The base ma
terial cost $1,000 The dress was en-
broidered with rich decorations in sill
Yer. and from her head streamed i long
train, also of drap d argent, cut after
the style of the mantel worn by the
Empress, Josephine, at the coronation
CT Napoleon.
shape. despite the protests of the crown
prince who, when the design OF the
sleeve sleeves was being discussed. unsgeeess- MS
against the decree of fashion.
Wore Bridal Wreath.
On her head Cecile wore a bridal
wreath OF myrtle and grange blossoms.
with chain of diamonds, entwined in
her hair Her other ornaments were the
regalia of the Prussian royal family,
prescribed by tradition for Hohenzollern
maria ges. About her neck was a
splendid diamond chain. the border of
the cut-away portion of her dress was
lined with diamonds. connected by a
golden chain: the bodice of her dress
was decorated with two rows of un-
usually large brilliants. and on her left
shoulder was pinned the insignia of
the Order of Louise, the highest Prus-
sian women order. =
The crown prince, in honor of his
marriage. had been promoted by the
Kaiser from a captain in the First Regi-
ment OF Infantry Guards, to the rank OF
ma Jor, and he wore his new uniform for
the first time today. His coat was OF
blue cloth. with silver epaulettes, the
collar being surmounted with gold lace;
his trousers were of white material; he
had knee boots of black shiny leather,
and on his head was helmet with an
eagle engraved on the front bearing the
inscription 'Semper Taia," and sur
mounted by a white plume. He wore
his SIDE, and pinned to his coat were
the order of the Black Eagle the order
OF the House of Hohenzollern, and the
British Order or the Garter
Behind the bridal pair in the process
sion walked four countesses, holding
the train of CeciIe. and TO the right
OF them walked Frau Won Theiele-
Winkler the mistress of the robes of
the new crown princess, Then marched
the crown princess escort of officers
and noblemen, and last of all were the
Kaiser and Empress.
Through White Hall.
The procession marched along the
length of the White Hall and at the end
walked down a flight of steps and
through a narrow door. entering the
chapel TO the accompaniment OF a -four
ish of trumpets and the singing of the
choir.
At the chapel entrance the party was
met by the chapel clergy. headed by DR..
Dryander, the court chaplain. The
clergy escorted the bride and groom to
the altar, beautiful -artition of yellow
Egyptian alabaster.
On reaching the altar, the crown
prince changed from the left to the
right side of the bride, giving to Cectle
the position of honor at the right hand
OF the ofhciating clergy. The Kaiser
stood al the right hand side of the altar
ana the Empress at the left. both facing
.t1e audience in the chapel. The other
members OF the immediate families of
the couple stood in the first rows OF
guests among the visiting ROYALTY
when the wedding party had taken fts.
'plaee Dr. Dryander delivered a short
ADDRESS OF admonition to the youn,s
couple. ~ Ihen addressing the bride. said:
now ask your royal highness, Ce-
Gle Augustine Marie whether Won will.
take his imperial highness. the German
crown prince, Frederick William Victor
husband
The bride replied simply 'fYes."
,ihen turning 10 the crown prince the;
chaplain repeated:
now ask you, your imperial high
ness, Frederick William Victor August
Ernest, whether you are willing to take
her royal highness, Duchess CecIIe
augustine Marie OF MecIxlenb1Ire
St5l"efin, as your lawful welded wife,
he crown prince replied Yes
The Wedding Rings.
The crown prince then placed a small
gold ring, engraved with the date of
teGay's ceremony. on the third finger
OF his brides right hand. and CecfIe
placed similar ring on the third
finger OF the crown prince $ right hand.
Then raising his hands, the court chap
lain pronounced a benediction.
As he finished. a signal was given
from the interior OF the chapel. and a
cannon doomed outside, notifying the
city OF Berlin that the ceremony was
over. Church bells in the city pealed.
and the noise Of the Ginning bells
PASSED out of the city and into the sur
Rounding suburbs where Elee ch11rcEs