Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-02-27
POPULAR ENTHUSIASM OVER
ROYAL WEDDING TUESDAY

London, Feb. 26.-(By The A. P.)-
The air ministrys weather forecast Of
dull, rainy weather for the first few days
of this week has failed to lessen pop
ular enthusiasm over Tuesdays great
event-the wedding of Princess Mary to
Viscount Lascelles in Westminster Alb
hey. 1t Is fairly certain that COM
bination of one of London's worst fogs
and. a torrential downpour would not
prevent multitudes from lining the route
which is to be traversed by the state
carriages bearing the lbride-elect and
King George and Queen Mary to the
Abbey.
Against the vagaries of the weather
waterproof shelters have. been provid-
ed for the several stands in front of
Buckingham Palace, whence the process
sion will start, and about the west door
Of the Abbey. Should the skies be of
modish Mary blue" the state process
sions, which are to. be part of the elab-
crate wedding ceremonial, and the beau
tiful gowns of the wedding guests will
afford the Dopulace a spectacle of sur
passing elegance.
The carefully selected toilettes of the
more than one Thousand women guests
will make of the event gorgeous show
Of gowns. jewels and other fineries. the
furnishings Of which has been a welcome
stimulant to tF1e trade of the dressmak-
ing shop keepers and business people
I in general. The hotels and restaurants
are sharing in the benefits. Tonight 1t
was more difficult to find lodgings even
in the humbest Of establishments. than
at any time since the coronation of King
George. The West End restaurants and
c,uios have lsbored in their endeavors
to cope with the avalanche of patrons,
the numbers Of which are being increas-
ed hourly by excursionists from all parts
of the kingdom and the continent.
AS far as has been ascertained. George
| Harvey. the American ambassador. and
| Mrs Harvey will be the only America ms
1 fortunate enough to receive invitations
to the Abbey service. It is known that
| there are dozens of transatlantic Wis
! itors, attracted to London by the we'd
| ding. who are endeavorng by the ex-
ertion of influence in diplomatic, court
and business circles and by the expendi-
ture of large sums Of money, to secure
| coveted tickets Of admission.
Mrs. Harvey will wear a gown OF
soft brown crepe ronnaine. embroidered
! in pafllettes of lighter brown, dull gold
and orange, with cape of satin sac
onne velvet to match, and hat of the
same tones of brown trimmed with os-
prey.
The dressmakers and milliners who
made the dresses and hats Of Princess
| Mary are to he her guests at Bucl1ing-
| ham Palace tomorrow, when they viii
have a glimpse of the marvellous ac
cumulation Of wedding gifts exhibited ir
the state rooms.
Some of the enterprislng tenants of Of
fees in Paccadilly and othdr streets
which are to be traversed by Viscount
| Lascelles and his bride will realize
| years rental from the sale of seats II
windows, so keen is the desire of tn,
! people for a glimpse Of the couple, The
inland revue officials have decided tha,
| wedding, not even one with a roya
participant, cannot be termed "an enter
tainment" within the meaning of th
Entertainment Tax law. so the money re
ceived by the lesses Of offices for seat
in their windows will be clear profit t.
them.
| The scene within the Abbey during tn
ceremony will be preserved for futur
generations by Frank o. Salisbury, tn
painter, who already has begun paint
ing a large canvas by royal com
mand.
The Abbey viii be closed tomorrow I
will be opened to ticket holders at "a
a. m. Tuesday morning, and few hour
after the marriage ceremony it will b
reopened to the public when a charg
Of one shilling will be made for a vie7
Of the scene of the ceremony.
All the warships in Portsmouth Wi
dress ship and at night will be illurnin
sted in honor of the wedding.
Announcement Is made that Kin
George has appointed viscount Lascel
les a Knight Of the Order OF the Garter