The New York herald., 1922-02-27
Enthu.ia.m Runs High.

LONDON, FeD. 70 (ASsoclate0 Pres6).-
The Air Ministry's weather forecast OF
dull, rainy weather for the first few
days Of this week has failed to lessen
popular enthusiasm over the wedding Of
Princess Mary. 1t is fairly certain that
even a combination OF one Of London's
worst fogs and a torrential downpour
would not prevent multitudes from lining
the route to the Abbey.
Against the vagaries Of the weather
shelters have been provided for the sew
eral stands In front OF Buckingham
and about the west door Of the Abbey.
Should the skies be of modish Mary
blue the state professions which are
to be part OF the elaborate wedding
ceremonial and the beautiful gowns of
the wedding guests will afford the popu-
lace spectacle Of surprising elegance.
The scene within the Abbey during
the ceremony will be preserved for fu-
ture generations by Frank o. Salisbury,
the painter. who already has begun
painting large canvas by royal COM
mand.
The Abbey will be closed tomorrow.
1t will be opened to ticket holders at
9:45 o'clock Tuesday morning, and a
few hours after the marriage ceremony
II win be reopened to the public. when a
charge of one shilling will be made for
view OF the scene Of the ceremony.
VIII Be Gorgeous show.
The carefully selected toilettes of the
more than one thousand women guests
VIII make OF the event a gorgeous show
OF gowns, jewels and other fnery,
the furnishing of which has been a
welcome stimulant to the trade of the
dressmakers. shopkeepers and business
people In general. The hotels and res
taurants are sharing in the benefits;
tonight the West End restaurants and
clubs were swamped by an avalanche
of patrons. the numbers OF which are
being increased hourly by excursionists
from all parts Of the kingdom and the
Continent,
Some Of the enterprising tenants OF
offices in Piccadilly and other streets
which are to be travcrsed by viscount
Lasceles and his. bride will realize a
years rental from the sale of seats. in
windows, SO keen Is the desire of the
people for a glimpse of the couple. The
inland revenue officials have decided
that wedding. not even one with a
entertainment within the meaning OF
the entertainment tax law. so the money
received by the lessees OF offices for
seats in their windows will be clear
profit to them.
There are scores Of transatlantic
visitors here who are endeavorlng by
the exertion of influence in diplomatic.
court and business circles and by the
expenditure OF large sums of money. to
secure coveted tickets Of admission to
the Abbey. Mrs. George Harvey will
wear a gown Of soft brown crepe ro-
maine, embroidered In paillettes of
lighter brown. dull gold and orange.
with a cape OF satin ssconne velvet to
match. and hat OF the same tones OF
brown trimmed with osprey.
The dressmakcrs and milliners who
made the dresses and hats OF Princess
Mary are to be her guests at Bucking-
ham Palace tomorrow. when they will
have a glimpse of the marvellous ac-
emulation OF wedding gifts exhibited
in the state rooms.
Princess Mary's trousseau is described
as youthful looking ana the last word
in smartness." In contrast with her
magnificent bridal gown. OF cloth OF
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