The New York herald., 1922-02-28
SHOWERY WEATHER
FOR THE WEDDING
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viously were provincials. Some carried
stools on which, when they had chosen
their halting place. they settled for the
night wrapped closely against the rain
and wind.
Whitehall. with it's wide thoroughfare
and broad sidewalks was one of the ia
vorite locations OF the sightseers, and
here many are passing the night with
wei stocked food baskets.
The brilliant assemblage which is to
witness the wedding Tomorrow of
Princess Mary in Westminster Abbey
will be more IN the nature of friends
than is usually the case In great state
functions, for the majority of those in
vted are really friends. or at least
acquaintance of one or both OF the
principals rather than guests merely
bidden OH account of court formality.
The wedding guests will be surprised
at the altered appearance of that edifice,
which poetical writer's frequently term
"the gray old abbey" Tne blazing
scarlet of the carpet in the central aisle
probably will be the dominant color tone.
unless it develops that the peeresses and
other richly gowned women have in
clined to other equally vivid shades in
choosing their dresses. 'a
When the petrothal of the Princess
was first announced II was expected that
many members of royal families from
abroad would be invited to the ceremony,
but only the son and daughter of the
King of Spain and Grand Duke Michael
and Prince Nicholas Of Rumania will be
present, they being the only member . OF
other royal houses CHANGING to be N
England at this time.
The list of royal wedding presents is
sued at buckingham Palace tonight
comprises eos separate articles. Among
the latest announced is a sum of more
than 1890 towards a present for
Princess Mary subscribed by the women
of southern ireland. All classes con-
tributed, the contributions varying from
a few pence to few pounds. 1t is nn-
derstood that Mary will choose gift
closely associated with southern Ireland.
saved Bride Groom's Life.
An interesting incident is disclosed re-
lating to one OF the wedding guests.
Credited with having rescued Viscount
Lascelles under shell fire. Private Rob
ert Benstead of Leeds holds a special
invitation ticket Benstead served in
the First Grenader Guards with Las
celles When the Viscount was wounded
by shell fragment and fell across
an old broken trench Private Benstead
rescued him. dressed his wounds and
brought him to safety.
There is a tradition that the mother
Of bride of the English royal house
must be first to speak to her daughter
on her wedding day. Partly due to
this tradition. but probably more because
of natural inclination. the Queen will
awaken Princess Mary and express ma
terial wishes for the brides happy fu-
turc.
The Princess is greatly interested in
folklore. which characterizes Shrove
Tuesday and Tuesday in general as
lucky day, the adage running. Monday
for health, Tuesday for wealth. Wednes-
day best day of ALL"
other sayings pertaining 10 marriages
which have long been honored by the
superstitious accord with the royal we'd
ding programme. Mary's bridal gown
Is OF silver. with white train, which Is
true to the rule--"married In white. It's
sure to come right"
II is not known whether the Princess
intends TO adhere to the admonition
which forblds a bride TO look into the
mirror after she has donned her we'd
ding gown. But there Is likelihood of
showers before the ceremony, according
to the weather prophets, which Is
reckoned q happy augury, though the
sun must shine as the bride and BRIDE
poets brighter.
A Promise of Happiness.
BY marrying. the Princess will have
changed her initial. which Is considered
lucky. AS ito change name and not
letter Is 10 change for worse and not for
better" But Notwithstanding all signs.
favorable and otherwise IL is recalled
that Princesscs are supposed TO possess
Ut
happiness with them.
The gigantic wedding cake, which the
bride will assist In cutting at Bucking-
ham Palace after the ceremony. is SYM
bolical of the empire. IT contains wheat
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