The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1905-06-28
PRINCE FREDERICK WEEDS
First Son of German Emperor Takes
Duchess Cecilia as Bride.
CEREMONIES IN ROYAL CHAPEL

Royalty Gathers in Berlin to DO
Honor to the Occasion - Ritual of
the Lutheran Church Used - De.
scription of the Scrvices Wedding
Gown of the Bride an Elaborate Affair
Berlin, Germany, - Crown Prince
Frederick William and the Duchess
Cecilia of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. were
married by DR.. DryaEder, the court
chaplain. in the small chapel Of tie
palace at 5 o'clock in the afternoon ac-
cording to the ritual of the Lutheran
Church, which is the same for q prince
rs for a subject.
About half Of the 400 persons pres
ent were princes OF special ambassa-
doris Of other countries with their
aides-de-camp. Ambassador Tower
was present as the extraordinary I'M
bassador for the United States. Mrs.
Tower was with him.
The other guests were the diplomats
accredited to this court, the members
of the Cabinet, generals and admirals.
When Chancellor Won Buelow took his
place in the chapel he received the
quiet congratulations of those about
him on his elevation to princely rank
by Emperor William.
Royalty Present.
After the other persons were in their
places the visiting members Of royalfam-
lilies entered. Especially distinguished
among them were the Archduke Franz
Ferdinand of Austria, representing
Emperor Francis Joseph; the Grand
Duke Michael Of Russia. Prince Henry,
consort Of the Queen Of the Neither
lands; the Duke and Duchess of Aosta,
representing the King and Queen Of
Italy; Prince Arthur of Connauglt,
representing. Great Britain; Prince and
Princess Albert of Belgium, the Duke
Of Oporto, representing Portugal;
Prince Ferdinand of Roumania and
the Crown Princes Of Denmark and Of
Greece. The Junior members of the
house of H~ohenzollern followed, and
finally came the Emperor and Empress.
Crown Prince Frederick William ell
tered by a side door of the chapel and
waited at the altar for the Duchess
Cecilia, who, on the arm Of her brother,
tile reigning Grand Duke Of Mecklen-
burG-Schwerin, and followed by ladies
and gentlemen-in-waiting. had left her
rooms in another part Of the palace and
passed through a long corridor hung
with pictures illustrating the glory of
the house Of H~ollenZollern, among them
being battle scenes of the time of Fred
crick the Great and the coronation Of
Emperor William l. at Versailles.
The Wedding Gown.
The duchess wore q wonderful train
of silver brocade made at Moscow and
the gift of the Grand Duke Michael. 1t
was borne by two pages.
The embroiderieS on the train, which
was nearly fourteen feet in length and
seven feet wide. were done after the
designs of Professor Doepler in pink
and silver. The corsage was cut low
and trimmed with lace.
The veil was of old Brussels lace Of
great delicacy and beauty. She wore q
tiara and the broad blue ribbon Of the
Grand Star of the Luisen Order, be-
slowed on her by the Emperor.
The Crown Prince wore the light
blue uniform of a major of the First
Foot Guards, with red and white fac
ings. Across his breast was the light
blue ribbon Of the Wendische Crown,
the highest decoration of the dukedon!
OF observation-disclosures. He also
wore the PruSsian Order Of the Black
Eagle.
The Services.
The service began with the cathedral
choir. high up in the circular gallery
around the dome Of the chapel, singing
in double quartet, He Shall Give His
Angels Charge"
1t is the privilege of the pastor, ac-
cording to the Lutheran rite, to read
either one Of the several admonitoly
addresses to the bridal couple or to
make one of his owl. Dr.. Dryander
elected to lay aside the book, taking as
his subject the Book Of Ruth. Chapter
l.. verses 1G and II. beginning:
For whittier thou soest l will 60"
DR.. Dryander spoke briefly on the
beauty Of love, the large responsible
ties resting on the youthful pair, their
need for the support of faith and spir-
itual vision. The pastor then asked
His Imperial Highness if lie took out
Of Gods hand to have and to hold &C.
cording to Gods word and will Her
Highness Cecilia.
The Crown Prince answered Eyes"
The same question was addressed to
the duchess. with the additional ques.
ton of land obey" to which she also
answered Yes"
These were the only responses. The
.ings were then exchanged and the
pride and groom knelt while DR.. Dry.
inder read the liturgical prayer closing
he ceremony, which had taken exactly
wenty minutes.