The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-01

Kings little nephew, Prince Alfonso, the
actual heir to the throne Of Spain. His
Majesty could plainly he seen smiling
and bowling to the popular greetings. He
wore the uniform Of a field marshal.
Immediately following the royal coach
came the brides party. forming another
glitterlng array OF gala coaches. bear
ing the lords and ladies in waiting and
the princes and princesses OF the house
T OF Battenberg. and 81 finally came the
famed mahogany coach with the radiant
bride, Princess Victoria, attended by her
mother and Queen Marie Christina. q
Tho appearance OF the Princess, who
was about to become their Queen, aroused
the people to the highest pitch Of emo
ton. Men, and women .cheered and
shouted friendly salutations, while others
from the balconies OF the houses along
the route showered flowers on the PTin-s
cess and let loose hdhAreds j Of pigeons
carrying long bright streeaTrI n! er r The The
ciously acknowled ged tn continued ova-
lions. - # vi 4 u
Scene at Church.
On reaching the Chamber Of Deputies
the cortege came In sight Of the Church
OF ST. Jeronimo ell Real, which was mag
nihcently adorned for the ceremony.
Over the entrance was suspended an
Immense canopy OF red and yellow vel.
vet, embroidered with Spanish escutch-:
cons and supported on gold tipped lances.
Awaiting the bridal party stood lines OF
halberdiers and palace guards. The
massed bands played the Spanish national
anthem as the bridal party, with meas
ured steps. appeared in the church.
The center OF the church presented a
scene OF rare beauty as the royal couple
entered Two richly gildnd armchairs of
marvellous workmanship occupied the
das, on which also rested two, soft stlken
cushions, upon which the bridal couple
knelt. Immediately facting5 the throne were
igilded .dlvans on which were seated
Queen Christian, Princess Henry. OF Bat
tenberg; the Infantas. the princes and
members Of the Battenberg and other
royal families. W.
Beside them were the foreign princes,
archdukes and grand dukes In their
riches court uniforms, with the prin-
cesses and duchesses In marvellous court
gowns. with trains four yards long. cor
sages and hair blazing with Jewels. and
with filmy, while mantillas floating light
ly over the head and shoulders, smantillas
being rigidly required. 5.s. VI
Z Mr.. Whtridge, the American special
envoy, who was ! neyentng dress, and
among the other ENJOYS and Minister and
Mrs, Collier were seated with the resi-
dent diplomats The wife OF the Amerl-
can minister, who was the only American
woman present, wore a Partisan court
gown Of white lace over white satin. ems
broldered with silver roses.
The Marriage Service. !.
AS the royal couple entered. the as
&c mblage arose and two hundred chorls-
tiers intoned a professional hymn The
King looked calm. happy and slightly pale.
as usual.
The bride entered with her mother.
brother, and Queen Christlana, the sill
yered embroidery of her wedding dress
being rreflcted by tn myriad OF lights
until the bride seemed to be robed in
Jewels, Her veil. slightly drawn asfde,
revealed her clear, fine features with
cheeks full of youthful color.
The King advanced to meet the bride,
and they stood together as the marriage
service began. The ceremony was per-
formed with all the impreslveness OF the
the Roman ritual, Cardinal sancha, arch
bishop OF Toledo, robed IN crimson silk,
tofflciating, assisted by a special nuncio
OF the Pope and the highest dignitarles
OF the church, with scores OF acolytes and
ircense burners. Tho ceremony, which
lasted nearly an hour, terminated with
the Nuncio pronouncing the Pope's bene-
diction on the newly married couple and
the chanting OF the to deun.
Route Of the Wedding Cortege.
The route of the wedding cortege was
designed to give Princess Ena a
glimpse OF all that Is best OF Madrid.
Il. coming and going to the church, and
al the same time to give the people an
opportunity to see their new Queen, The
main route traverses thef' very heart OF
the city, beginning at the wost at the
plaza de Orients. facing the royal palace,
ne ssing through the Gala del Arnal and
the Gale del Alcala and the Carrera dc
San Jerorimo. These are among the great
arteries of Madrid, very broad md lined
With fine buildings. Midway In the route
4 IL the Puerta del Sol or Gate OF the
Sun, and further on that Mecca Of all
yisitors to Madrid. the Fradc, now trans
formed into a beautiful palm garden,
ana circled with some of the stateliest
government buildings and museums. In
Guiding the famous Prado gallery.
Along the way ono passes the! famous
equestrian statue Of Philip 81 y, surround