Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-01
OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS
Howard Corner Sixteenth Street.

Queen Christina greeted the bride after |
which the women brealfasted together in |
the blue salon OF the ministry.
The wedding cortege started from the
royal palace at $3.50 a. m. amid the ringing
OF church bells, the firing of artillery sa-
lutes and the clamorous enthusiasm of the
crowds massed along the route. Ahead
rose trumpeters in crimson velvet suits OF
the time OF Philip II, sounding the ap-
proach OF the royal party. Following them
came the personnel OF the royal household
the heralds. mounted on stations from the
royal stud and caparisoned IN oriental
style, each led by a royal cadet OF the
royal riding academy, and the eduerries
and grooms from the royal stables, leading
the kings favorite horses, with gold-em-
broidered saddle cloths and colored plumes,
accompanied by pages and riding masters
and all the bewildering equipment Of a
luxurious court.
Coaches of Spanish Grandees.
Next came a long line OF gala coaches
Of the Spanish grandees, each Of dis
tinctive color. with panels richly painted,
gilded and jeweled, and drawn by magnif-
cent horses in silver harness. adorned with
tall plumes matching the livery. Within
rode the nobility OF Spain-the men with
their breasts covered with orders and the
women in wedding attire.
But the brilliancy OF this part OF the
cortege was far surpassed when the ia
nous royal gala coaches came into view.
each drawn by eight superb white horses.
with golden and silver harnesses and lofty
colored plumage, looking like the coaches
depicted on sdme illuminated page of
, fairy book These coaches formed one OF
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cortege. They were marvels OF luxury,
some of tortoise shell, others OF mahogany,
some with panels painted by famous ar
lists. all ornamented with precious metals
and emblazoned with the royal insignia,
They were relics of bygone days, when
kings and queens rode in golden vehicles,
but they had been renovated in all their
original splendor for this occasion.
Kings Coach Approaches.
As the kings coach appeared it was
greeted by a great roar, while the multi
tude wildly waved handkerchiefs. fans and
parasols. His majesty could plainly be
seen smiling and bowling to the popular
greetings. He wore the uniform Of field
marshal, his hat surmounted by a sweep
ing, white plume Around his coach was
calvacade OF royal guards, heralds,
equerries and pages. holding back the en-
thusiastic populace.
Immediately following the royal coach
came the brides party. forming another
glittering array Of gala coaches, bearing
the lords and ladies' in waiting and the
princes and princesses OF the House Of
Battenberg. and finally came the famed
mahogany coach with the radiant. bride
| Princess Victoria, attended by her mother
and Queen Marie Christina.
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about to become their queen aroused the
people to the highest pitch of emotiop.
Men and women cheered and shouted
| friendly salutations, while others from the
balconies OF the houses along the route
showered flowers on the princess and let
loose hundreds OF pigeons in bright stream
/ ers The bride looked most charming and
graciously acknowledged the continued ova-
! tions.
/ on reaching the Chamber Of Deputies the
cortege came in sight OF the Church OF St.
Jeronino Ell Real. which was magnihcently
adorned for the ceremony. TWO richly
gilded arm chairs OF marvellous workman
ship occupied the dsis on which also rested
two soft. silken cushions. upon which the
bridal couple knelt.
T. American Envoy and Party.
Mr.. whittridge, the American special en-
voy. who was in evening dress, sat among
the other ENJOYS. and Minister Collier and
Mrs Collier were seated with the resident
diplomats. The wife Of the American min
lister. who was the only American woman
present. wore a Partisan court gown OF
white lace over white satin, embroidered
| with silver roses. Mr. Whitridge and Mr.
Collier were conspicuous owing to the fact
that they did not wear uniforms The
ministers OF the crown and the highest Of
ncer OF state sat further back, and then
came the mobility. The grandees. the
4 Knights of the Golden Fleece and the field
marshals. each in their distinctive uni
forms. their breasts aeiutillating with high
orders. the silken vestments OF the ENJOYS
OF China. Persia, siam ana Morocco lending
the scene additional touch, OF oriental color.
Regal Couple Eaters.
As the royal couple entered the sem
blaEe rose aud. 800 choristers intoned a pro-
oessional hymR The king looked calm,
happy and slightly pale. as usual Across
the breast OF his field msrshaiA uniform
was the blue and white sash OF the Order
OF Charles III ana on his breast sparkled
the Orders OF the Garter and Of the Golden
Fleece.
The bride entered with her mother.
brother and queen Christina the silvsred
embroidery OF her wedding dress being re-
nected by the myriad OF lights until the
bride seemed 10 be ROBBED in jewels. Her
veil. slightly drawn aside, revealed her
clear. nne features. With cheeks full OF
youthful color.
KinG Meets Hts Bride.
The king advanced to meet the bride and
! they atood toeether as the uarrfnRs service