Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-24
Daughter of German En-
peror Becomes Bride
of Prince Ernest
THREE RULERS GUESTS
Capital Brilliant With 0eCoTa-
tionS Despite Rainy Day
Americans Present.

Berlin, May 24-Princess Victoria
Luise OF Prussia was married to
Prince Ernest August Of Cumberland
with the rites Of the Lutheran church
ct o'clock this evening.
The ceremony, which took place in
the royal chapel of the imperial castle,
seals the reconciliation between the
dethroned house Of Hanover and the
house OF Hohenzollern.
The presence OF three of the most
powerful sovereigns OF Europe-the
German emperor, the Russian emper-
and the British king-emperors on
terms OF intimate friendship, made the
event demonstration of international
peace.
The civil service was performed
half an hour earlier in the great cleo
tors hall, u small room in the most
ancient part Of the castle. II was at
tended by only the immediate fami-
lies of the bride and bridegroom.
Meantime the guests who were to
attend the religious services had as
ssmbled in the Octagonal chapel al
the other end OF the castle. The room
was richly decorated with flowers.
Among the guests were United
States Ambassador Leishman, wife and
daughter; Secretary Grew OF the
American embassy and wife; Captain
.-a4pert NIbfack, American naval at
tache; Miss Yvette Borup of New
York. who was a schoolmate OF the
bride at Empress Augusta institute,
and dozen excited school girls whom
the young princess insisted on inviting
at the last moment in return for a
personally embroidered present.
choir OF men and boys was ste
toned in the high gallery encircling
tho chapel, just below the dome, where
hymns were sung unaccompanied by
instrumental music.
BRIDAL COUPLE LEADS.
At the conclusion of the civil cere-
mony the bridal procession proceeded
the whole length of the castle through
the long series of state apartments
to the royal chapel. 1t was led by
the bridal couple, the princess train
being borne by four girl friends.
Prince Ernest August was dressed in
HuSSar UNIFORM.
After them came Emperor William,
with the duchess of Cumberland They
were followed in order by the Duke
OF Cumberland, with the German en-
press Emperor Nicholas OF Russia,
with Queen Mary of England; King
George of England, with Crown Prin-
cess Cecelie; Emperor Williams sons,
with consorts, and so or more princes
and princesses of royal blood DIR. En-
nest Dryander, grand chaplain OF the
court. who had baptized Princess Vic
toria Luise and prepared her for con.
fitmation. performed the ceremony. the
simple Lutheran rite. Then he deliv-
cred the customary address of advice
and admouition TO the newly married
couple.
FIRE ROYAL SALUTE.
As the rings were exchanged be-
fore the altar a battery Of artillery
stationed outside the castle fred the
royal salute Then the prince and
princess. with Emperor William and
Empress Augusta Victoria and the
duke and duchess Of Cumberland. re-
turned to the white hall OF the castle.
where they received congratulations
OF the guests while seated beneath a
canopy at small tables. The guests
filed past them. making profound bows
and courtesies.
WEATHER UNPLEASANT.
The wedding day OF Princess Vic
toria Luise. the only daughter of the
German emperor, and Prince Ernest.
opened unpleasantly. A dark overcast
and penetrating drizzle made the move
ment along the streets disagreeable
From an early hour the streets were
alive with people. Protected by UNI
brellas and raincoats. they watched
the constant passing OF brilliantly uni
formed attendants on the many royal
personages here for the ceremony
Every house was hung with bunting
and at most windows were punches
Of evergreens Bright colored flowers
graced porches and balconies. The
many palaces and public offices had
hoisted their largest flags and when
later in the morning the wind strength
ered in intensity and the downpouI
abated. these few gaily in the breeze
The sky, however. remained gloomy
and the clouds threatened each mo
hsent TO break again. Every schoo
child OF the capital and teachers pa
raded the streets or took up positions