New-York tribune., 1922-03-01

relaxed and as the bridegroom. holding
the left hand of his bride, descended
the chanccl steps and led her down the
aisle to the west door Of the Abbey a
hum of conversation arose. As the
bridal couple passed the King and
Queen gazed at them in silence while
tue hymn "Preisc my soul pealed in
side the buildings
As the bride and bridegroom reap
poared outside prolonged cheering min
glcd with the Abbey bells and con
tnued as they passed the fag-ladcn
pylonS along the route, rctracting their
former route as far as st. James Street.
where they turned north into Picca-
dilly. Over the entire distance an ova-
ton comparable to i Roman triumph
was extended to the occupants Of thc
royal coaches as they swept along.
CoIored streamers, liberated from many
famous clubs, shops and hotels, foat
cd across tho carriages. making the
whole scene probably the most brilliant
ever witnessed i'll England.
Many Women Faint
Near Hyde Park the crowd was 50
dense that many women tainted and
al along the route ambulanccs we're
kept busy taking away those who had
collapsed from their wait and the
excitement. At ono point the bridal
party was greeted by large detach-
ment OF q-rl guides and smaller ones
we're dispersed at intervals clear to the
palace gates
The royal family reached Bucking
ham Palace at 1875, bat it was near
ly o'clock before Niscount Lascelles
ard the Princess arrived Before they
stepped out Of the coach all the
windows of the palace had been thrown
open and the guests appeared on the
balconies to greet the bride and bride
groom. After entering the palace the
Princess, sun in her wedding gown. ap-
peared with her husband on one Of the
balconies and bowed to the cheering
crowds.
They were soon oincd by the King
and Queen, who remained outside for
five minutes while the throng sang the
national anthem.
While the spectators outside we've
giving. the police all they could do to
hold them in check the Wedding party,
including slXty-one guests. sat down TO
the wedding breakfast in the state din
ing room. Lator in the presence Of the
guests the princess. with her nus
bands sword. cut the wedding cake
The King then proposed the health of
sponded. Although the Abbey record
ned been signed it was necessary to
repeat this ceremony in the Palace. In
this Lloyd George, the Premier, and
other ministers anticipated.
Board Roya! Train
The bridal parry was photographed
in the Palace, although excellent pic
lures had been taken in the Abbey and
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about the time the wedding party re-
turned.
After the reception in the Paloce
Niscount Lascecls and his bride drove
to Paddington station-this time with
smaller escort, but through crowds
of undiminished size and boarded the
royal train OF FIVE coaches. The honey
moon car was in the center.
Although no legal holiday was pro-
claimed all London took a day off for
the ceremony and the enthusiasm in
every way equalled that manifested in
Queen Nictoria's jubilee and the coro-
nation Of King Edward. Although no
foreign royalty was represented at the
Abbey ceremony and the absence of
the Prince of Wales was noted, there
was greater mum Der of spectators
than h9d been observed at any previous
state function.
Among the Ambassadors present
George Harvey, still wearing his to-
toise shell glasses but in knee breech !
ornamented with ribbons at the knees
was conspicuous.
Tonight the millions in London who
were unable to get glimpse Of the
royal wedding or procession are find
ing consolation in the fact that they
viii see it all in the moving pictures
in few days.