Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-15
RULERS WITNESS
ROYAL WEDDING
Prince Arthur Takes Princess
Victoria as Bride in
England.
DISTINGUISHED AUDIENCE
WEARS GORGEOUS GEMS
Militant Suffragette Tries to Reach
King and Queen and
Is Arrested.

LONDON, October 15.-Prince Arthur
Of Connaught, son of the Duke of Con-
| naught, governor general of Canada, was
today married to Princess Alexandra Vic
toria, Duchess of Fife, eldest daughter Of
ceremony took place in the ancient
chapel Of st. James Palace, where both
We're baptized.
There was room for fewer than 800
persons in the simply decorated chapel,
but not since the coronation of King
George had there been such a gathering
Of royalties and notable personages as
on this occasion
Besides King George, Queen Mary,
Queen Mother Alexandra, the King and
Queen Of Norway and other royal rela-
dves OF the couple, the audience con-
sisted Of the diplomatic corps. the Brit
fsh cabinet, members of the royal house
holds, and few distinguished civilians.
Among the diplomats were Ambassador
Walter III. Page and Mrs. Page. The
ambassador was dressed in plan even
ing clothes and was the only person there
who wore neither a decoration nor a uni
form.
Famous Jewels Worn.
Among those present were Lady Decies,
formerly Mss Helen Vivian Gould, and
Lady Alastair Innes-Ker, formerly Miss
Anne Breese. Both were accompanied by
their husbands and wore their famous
jewels. The chapel glittered with dia-
monds and pearls, almost every woman
present wearing tiara and necklace of
fabulous value.
The bride entered the chapel between
King George and her mother She was
goWned in a dainty dress Of white
charmeuse, embroidered with pearls
and diamonds, and adorned with ex-
quisite brussels applique lace Of which
the bridal veil also was made
Much admiration was expressed at
the appearance Of the FIVE bridesmaids
who were Princess Mary. daughter OF
me KING and queen; Princess Maud
toria and Princess Helena of Teck
daughters Of the Duke and Duchess of
Teck. and Princess Mary, the little
daughter Of Prince and Princess Alex
ander OF Teck Their gowns were
cream lace, and they carried bouquets
OF carnations and lilies, the same fiow-
ers as decorated the chapel royal.
Tne pages were little Prince John.
n, Ine kings Youngest son. and Prince
vorite In England.
wears M1urary Uniform.
Prince Arthur wore his uniform as a
captain Of the Royal Scots Grays, with
ITS bright scarlet tunic and high bear
skin busby. All the men among his
royal relatives also wore military uni
forms covered with decorations. The
king was dressed as a field marshal
The ceremony was performed by the
Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishop
of London as dean of the Chapels
Royal and Canon Edgar Sheppard,
subdean of the Chapels Royal.
Prince Arthur and his bride uttered
the responses in firm, clear voices
After the ceremony the Archbishop of
Canterbury delivered a snort address,
in which he pointed out that while only
few had been able to be present at
the ceremony, millions of Britons all
over the world Joined in rejoicing at
the marriage of an English prince and
princess. ~
The first part of the honeymoon is to
be spent at the residence Of Waldorf
Astor at Sandwich bay, on the south
east coast of England.
A futile attempt to reach King George
and Queen Mary was made by mill
tant suffragette. Miss Margaret Ster-
ling, as their majesties were on the
way to the wedding. The young woman
broke through the line of police, wav-
ing petition. but she was seized and
arrested.