Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-05-31

Anchorite with golden crucihx.
passed with slow and solemn pace up !
the central aisle between the close
ranks Of brilliantly uniformed princes. |
.grandees and diplomats. their breasts
flashing with 5eweled decorations.
Made Man and Wife.
The marriage ceremony was per-
formed by Cardinal Sancha. Arch
bishop Of Toledo and Primate Of Spain,
assisted by a number of minor pre-
lates. The ceremony was brief but
impressive in the extreme. For sew
eral minutes the bride and bridegroom
ixnelt before the altar, the sun streams
ting on them from the great colored
windows and thousands OF eyes axed
on them as the deep. impressive tones
Of the priests voice rang throughout
the church as he repeated the marriage
service. At the moment when the
couple were made one for life. Alfonso,
In accordance with q unique Spanish
custom. handed to his bride thirteen
gold coins, which are supposed to SYM
bolixe in some way Christ and the
I twelve apostles.
A short pause. then an overpower-
ing tide OF harmony flooded the sacred
edifice, as the orchestra, organ and
choir burst into re Deum, which
lasted half hour
The bridal party left the church
| with the same ceremonial which at
| tended their entry. and the coach drove
OF amid hearty cheers and the strains
Of the Spanish Royal March, while
peals OF bells echoed from every steeple
| in Madrid.
| Return 70 the Palace.
! The return Journey was continu-
GUS ovation. Soon after the arrival Of
| the royal couple at the palace there
occurred dramatic episode. The
! Plaza de Armas. in front Of the palace.
was crowded with people, anxious to
Catch glimpse Of the king. and his
fair young queen. Suddenly. all the
windows Of the palace giving on the
balconies, were thrown open and the
bride and bridegroom stepped forth.
accompanied by the members Of the
roval family and the court. The young
| queen was flushed and radiant az she
| appeared on the balcony, led by the
king. A great shout Of welcome greet
ed the bridal couple. which they gra-
ciously acknowledged with smiles and
bows.
rons~ht the populace IL like q multi
tude Of happy children. Thousands are
swarming through the principal
streets. which are nearly impossible,
blowing horns. singing the national
hymn, following the bands, and swing
ing colored lanterns. Aged housewives
with their husbands from the provinces
are joining hands with stylish city
folks and dancing to the music Of
street pianos Free performances are
being given In the principal theatres
and in the houses OF the nobility all
merrymaking. At the palace tonight .
state banquet takes place. to be fol-
lowed by a grand ball to which all the
great people Of Spain have been in
v'+ad IN addition to the princes and
other foreign ENJOYS In the city. These
festivities will continue several days
and 1t Is probable that King Alfonso
and his bride will remain in Madrid
until the end Of the week before de-
parting for the palace Of La Granja
where the honeymoon will be passed
According to present plans the brida
pair will spend the summer at San Sc
bastian.
Gifts to the Royal Bride.
For the beneft Of the wedding guests
the numerous and valuable gifts to thu
J bride were displayed at the palace to-
day. The gifts were arranged on lonl
J tables in one Of the principal salons
J The jewels were shown in glass Topper
cases in the centre Of the room. Th'
!, Queen Mother Of Spain and Princess
Henry Of Battenberg. mother Of thu
bride. were indefatigable In conducting
:. their guests around and pointing on
the most interesting things.
The value Of the kings gifts to hi
} . million dollars. They comprise !,
golden crown studded with diamonds
diamond and pearl necklaces. bracelet
; studded with diamonds and emerald,
. . diamond diadem. and number O
! brooches and earrings. The gems TO
: the most part belonged to the super
! collection Of Spanish crowd Jewels an
BY order Of the king they were take
: from old pieces Of jewelry and reset 1
!, newer fashion.
d The presents from King Edward an
Queen Alexandra were turquoise an
2 diamond necklace and pendant ear
= rings. Former Empress Eu~enie cav
! a diamond tiara. the Prince an
Princess OF Wales a diamond orns
g ment, and Princess Henry Of Batter
p berg nectlace Of pink pearls an
e diamonds. In addition to some price
= less jeweled ornaments the Germa
g Emperor sent az wedding preser