The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-05-31
ROYALTY JOINED
IN WEDL0CK
Ccoptipued from page IL

within Special stands had been erected
for the accommodation OF the invited
guests. the chancel and the nave being
reserved for the royal family, princes
and members OF the court. The scene
when tie wedding guests assembled was
most magnificent There WAS an acre
Of many colored uniforms ana beautiful
gowns with flashing jewels and glittering
orders OF the royal personages and no.
bnity
Conspicuous among the foreign rep
resentatives were the Prince Of Wales,
Prince Albert Of Prussia. the Grand
Duke Michael OF Russia. the Archduke
Franz Ferdinand OF Austria. the Duke
of Genoa representing the King Of Italy
the Crown Pr.nce Louis of Portugal
Prlace Albert OF Flanders. the Crown
Prince Gustave. OF Sweden. the Crown
Prince Constantine OF Greece, General
Dubois representing the French Repub-
lie. and representatives Of China, Den
mark Turkey. Morocco and other pow
ers
Frederick NJ wlhitridge the United
States special envoy, In plain evening
dress occupied first place among the
giltteringly uniformed ENJOYS. and was
consequently AtiN HArN rAilhiHh hh1
In the whole gathering. as he stood Fe-
side the British ambassador whose SC w-
let uniform made a striking foil for the
simple attire OF the American represen-
tative There was numerous array OF
mantillas.
Arrlv Of tne Bridal Party.
a roar Of cheers announced the arrival
OF the bridal party at II O'Clock. The
reception Of the party az the steps OF
the church and the procession up the
nave was a great spectacle. The Pri-
mate OF Spain aud the Archbishop Of
/ Santiago. in robes covered with heav-
lest gold embroidery. the former bearing
q massive gold crook and surrounded by
five archbishops and score OF bishops
wearing striking purple and violet vest
ments received the bridal party az the
entrance. where white canopy orna-
mented with gold and borne by Ave
priests. was held over their heads. The
procession led ~ an anchorite with
a golden crucinx. passed with slow and
solemn pace up the central aisle be-
tween the close ranks of brilliantly un-
formed princes. srandees and diplomats,
their breasts flashing with ieweled dec
orutloAs.
Made Man and wife,
The marriage ceremony was performed
by Cardinal sancha, Archbishop Cf To-
iedo and rrmate Of Spain, assisted by
a number OF minor prelates. The GER
emony was brief but impressive In the
extreme FOR several minutes the bride
and bridegroom kneif before the altar
ihe sun streaming on them from the
great colored windows and thousands Of
Dyes hxed on ,hem as the deep impres-
aive tones OF the priests voice RANG
throughout the church as he repeated
the marriage service. Al the moment
when The couple were made one for life
Alfonso. IN accordance with unique
4 Spanish custom handed TO his bride
thirteen gold coins which are suppose
70 symholize in some way Christ and tn
twelve apostles.
A short pause, then an overwhelmint
tide Of harmony flooded the sacred edi
nee. as the orchestya, organ and choi
burst into a re Deum, which lasted /
half hour
The bridal party left the church with
the same ceremonial WI ich attende'
their entry. and the coach drove on ami'
hearty cheers ard the strains a tn
Spanish Royal Maroh. while peais o
bells echoed from every stecpie in Ma
drld-
Return 70 the Palace.
The return Journey Was contlanou
ovation. soon after ihe ayrival Of tn
royal couple az the pals>s there ocourrel
dramatic eplsoa>. The Plaza de ANA
IN front az the palace was crowded viii
people. anxious 20 catoh glimpse Q
the KinG ana his fair yopng QNees