The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-10-15
duchess E4fe Married Today

Louise. The ceremony took place In
the ancient chapel of St. James palace,
where both were baptised.
There was room for fewer than 300
persons in the simply decorated chapel,
but not since the coronation of King
George had there been such a gather
ing of royalties and notable person.
ages as on this occasion.
Besides King George, Queen Mary,
Queen Mother Alexandra, the king and
queen of Norway and other royal rela-
tives of the couple, the congrega ton
consisted of the diplomatic corps, the
British cabinet, members of the royal
household and a few distinguished civ
ilians.
Among the diplomats were Ambassa-
dor Walter H. Page and Mrs. Page.
The ambassador was dressed in plain
evening clothes and the only person
there who wore neither a decoration
nor a uniform. Among those present
were Lady DecieS formerly Miss Helen
Vivien Gould, and Lady Alasiir Innes
Ker, formerly Miss Anne Breese. Both
were accompanied by their husbands
and wore their famous jewels. The
chapel glittered with diamonds and
pearls, almost every woman present
wearing a tiara and necklace of fab
ulOus value
The bride entered the chapel between
King George and his mother. She was
gowned in a dainty dress of white
charmeuSe embroidered with pearls
and diamonds and adorned with ex-
quisite brussels applique lace, from
which the bridal veil also was made.
bridesmaids Much Admired.
Much admiration was expressed at
the appearance of the five bridesmaids
who were Princess Mary daughter of
the king and queen; Princess Maud,
only sister of the bride: Princess Vic
toria and Princess Helena of Teck and
Princess Mary. the little daughter of
Prince and Princess Alexander of
Teck. Their gowns We're made of shell
pink charmeuse and cream lace and
they carried bouquets of carnations
and lilies, the same flowers as decor
ated the royal chapel
The pages were little Prince John,
the kings youngest son and Prince
Olaf of Norway, a great favorite in
England.
captain of the royal Scots Grays with
its bright scarlet tunic and high bear
skin busby. All the men among his
royal relatives Wore military uniforms
covered with decorations.
The king was dressed as field mar
Archbishop of Canterbury Officiatcs.
The ceremony was performed bv the
archbishop of Canterbury, the bishop
of London as dean of the chapels royal
the Canon Edgar Shepherd sub-dean
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 short ad-
dress. in which he pointed out that
while only a 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 Eng
1ish prince and princess. The first part
of the honeymoon is to be spent at the
residence of Waldorf Astor at Sandwich
Bay, on the southeast coast of Eng
land.
A futile attempt to reach King George
and Queen Mary was made by a midi
tant suffra gette, 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 a petition, but she was seized and
arrested