The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-28

products of the provinces arranged in all allegorical ensemble. Tn the angles there are sculptored medalions by Mi- chel, representing the great rivers or Spain. The imagination of some re- cent visitors to this gorgeous apaIt- cess Ena greatly resembles the proud matron seated on a throne, which forms the chief decoration representing the Glory of Spain.
 Many of the salons are decorated with rich embroidered cloths, and the luxurious furniture and ceilings were painted by Mangs. Balyen, Velasquez. Vicente Lopez and Juan Rivera This furniture has been the slow growth of the llxury-loving kings of Spain and represent an fncalculable outlay Many of the salons are veritable mu- seums. Formerly 1t was not possible to adequately admire the beauties Of the palace. as it's vastness made 1t rather dark. but the modern innovation of electric lights has brought out all of its glories. Nowhere are the elec tric lights used with more dazzling effect than in the Sale des Ambassa. deurs. with its majestic thrones on which Alfonso and his Queen will soon be seated together.
 Princess Ena Is said to take special interest in the China Hall. so called. nOt DECduSG tut EOydt 1nlna IS hepL there, but because the ceilings and walls are covered with porcelaine. the joinings of which are cleverly con cealed by figures in polychrolne re- lief. Another sumptuous salon is the large dining halL decorated with ta- pestry woven in gold and silk, by Pan nemaker. in Brussels. for Philip II It is in six different landscape panels. representing the amorous episodes ct vertumuio and Pomona in a delightful garden. Vertumuio is represented as a Bauchus soliciting the favors- of a nymph, whose affection he finally con quers.
 Besides the foregoing main apart ments, there are many other of ;rea. richness. Some of them CT sntain ta- nous collections of old clocks; others. including the chapel. contain most ih-' teresting relics of the Christian era The old tapestries of the palace. about 1900 in number, have no oaual either in artistic execution or intrinsic value The library contains over 100000 vol pn1es and 300,000 manuscripts, many of them unique. Such Is the truly royal residence of the new Queen of Spain.
 The Wedding Dress.
 The wedding dress has attracted great interest In Spain, as it is truly Spanish product, in fabric and finish, except for the wonderfcl Brussels lace which has been bought to adorn 1t. It was fancy of the King and the Queen Mother that the wedding dress should be made in Spain. and the Princess Ena graeiously fell in with this patriotic sentiment.
 The dress is therefore one of the special presents from the King and is a marvel of elegance The silk was manufactured from a special pattern in one Of the large Spanish silk establish ments. It was made up with all the The silk is heavily overlaid with won derful silver embroidery with soft frills of the finest Brussels lace, said to have cost $50 a yard. The faces were pub licly exhibited before being put on tbe dress, and excited the admiration and astonishment of the arfstocratic ladies of Madrid. Orange blossoms are pro- fuse1y used with the silver embroid- cries and laces for tho corsage. and even In dainty clusters alorg the, train, whiehs Is four yards ions According to Spanish traditions the bride must afterwards present this welding dress to the Virgin de la Paloma, the popular protectress of maternity.
 On one of Princess Ena's visits to Madrid she was permitted to visit the gorgeous nuptial apartments that have been prepared in the royal palace and to try on the wedding dress made here. The Cabinet Ministers have he'd their share in the prevailing enthusiasm over Alfonso's fiancee. Premier Moret ex- pressed his official view while drinking a toast to the Princess. Addressing King Alfonso the Premier said: Sire, you have brought us a treasure. May 1t please God to make us worthy to receive it.,