The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-06-07

her subjects, were impressive As tha
spanish spirit, rich in romance. could
make them. Alfonso's Ministers had
the future as well as bor-
from the past to honor their
young monarc and his northern bride
Iheg marshaled the pro 7inces of Spain
IN a oounteous pageant for a kaieido-
scoplc picture Of the whole historic
country with which to charm the eyes
n ears OF Princess Ena-Princess
victoria, the Spaniards already called
her. Beautiful floats representative of
the hngdom's every part had been
Quilt and peopled to follow the bridal
train. The ceremony itself not oniy
was invested with the solemnity on the
Roman ritual and honored by the pres
ence Of Toledo's Archbishop and the
Pope's Special Nuncio. but an almost
classic air was lent to it hy the tradi-
tons or the Church of, 81, Geronimo ell
Real, wherein it was performed. And
all Europeall the world was repre-
scented in the sparkling thousands of
guests that thronged the royal chapel.
wedding weather greeted the King
and Princess when they awoke, he In
the Royal Palace, she in That of Prado.
Princess Ena, according to imme@e-
rial Spanish custom, donned her we'd
ding fnery at the Senate House,
whence she vas escorted from the villa
of the Prado by half of the noble ladies
of Spain, who superintendent the adj
justing Of the wedding veil. \
The royal progress to the church of
King and bride was like a scene from
the arabian Nights" fairy tale
coaches made of crystal and gold, Ara
bian horses With tails and names
twined with roses, and harness plated
with gold and studded with precious
stones, troops in gorgeous uniforms,
military bands, delegations from Ara
gon and CASTLE in the gay and pictur-
esque native costumes, while every
where were music and flowers, glitter
and pomp.
Roars of welcome hailed Alfonso, fol-
loved by louder cheering when the
brides coach followed his. Roses were
showered on them from balconies,
hurled at them over the heads of the
regiments strung along the sidewalks,
tossed under the feet of the horses
from roofs and upper windows. On all
sides cleaned the rich cOlors of the
couAtry. The same patriotic idea was
carried out in the interior decoration
of the church, the blazing hues being
heightened by thousands of incandes-
cent lights and embroideries of gold
and silver. On a dais were two gold
armchairs, in one of which King Al
fonso, arriving twenty minutes before
his bride, sat i~mpatiently, sending %
tier after courtier to the entrance to
watch for her until her coach rolled
up to the door.
Conspicuous because of the simple
dignity of their attire among the shin
ing uniforms of Princes, Grand Dukes,
Archdukes, mobiles, m~arshals, admirals
and generals were Minister Collier and
Special Envoy Whitridge O. the United
States.
Two hundred choristers sang the pro-
cessional as the royal couple advanced
to the altar, King Alfonso flanked by
Prince Carlos and his little namesake,
Princess Nn0 escorted by her mother,
her brother and her future mother-in-
law.
The blonde bride in her wonderful
robes of white and silver seemed a
fitting figure in this fairy pageant we'd
ding. Her gown was a gift from the
King and cost $1,000. 1t was of white
brocade overlaid with silver embroid-
cry and Spanish lace. The latter was
valued at $50 a yard. The lace was
caught up with pesies of orange bios
sons.
This wedding robe, while magnificent
as a work of art would shock a
Partisan dressmaker By its elaboration.
The bodice was high Spain would be
Mortified to see any bride so to the
altar decollete, as English princesses
do.