Evening star., 1923-04-26

ROYAL SPLEND0R AND
TUMULTU0US ACCLAIM
MARKS DUKES MARRIAGE
Continued from First Paxe.)
hearts Of the English people. The
fact that Lady Eli2abeth's marriage
to the Duke Of York makes her elisi-
BILE to wear the crown Of the empire
in the event anything untoward be-
falls the Prince of Walls. impaired
an additional note of interest and
significance to the event.
Today's ceremony within the hal
lowed walls OF the historic abbey.
which has witnessed the supreme joys
and sorrows of the nation for ages
social event. and was marked by q
glittering exhibition of fashion and
sumptuous jewels. Eight hundred OF
Engiand's greatest luminaries in
state. court, diplomacy and society. as
well as an impressive assemblage Of
others OF rank and title, were there,
attired In finery and jeweled en-
bellishments that represented the
proverbfal kings ransom.
Sky Begins to Clear.
drizzle that had continued
throughout the early hours of the
morning gave way to clearing skies
not long before the brilliant wedding
cortege began its procession from
Buckingham Palace to the abbey, and
cheered the waiting thousands with
the hope that the sun would shine
as 1t, did on Princess Mary's wedding
day year ago.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, as
guished prslates. solemnised the
union. The Prince of Wales took 4
prominent part in the proceedings
end doubtless learned much that will
be turned to good account when he
enters the marriage state himself
Wales and his brother. Prince Henry,
acted MS best men. but 1t was Wales
who produced the ring at the crit
ical moment.
The eight bridesmaids were chosen
mainly from among the personal
friends of the bride. They were
crepe chiffon trimmed with Nothing
ham lace. and presented a faIryl:ke
picture.
Lady Elizabeth was attired in an
exquisite gown OF white ivory molre
chiffon embellished with bands Of
silver and pearl embroidery. 4 NJ
teen-foot train Of ivory-colored net
hung from her shoulders.
Duke Wears Uniform
The duke was dressed in the uni
form of an officer of the royal air
force. King George wore the field
Uniform of a general. while Queen
Mary's attire was gown of blue anI
silver.
Seats were limited to those on in
innate terms with the families of the
bride and bridegroom. or whose official
or social status entitled them to the
distinction OF witnessing the ceremony.
George Harvey. the American ambassa-
dor. was striking figure in tight velvet
Knee breeches, silk stockings and other
court regalia, while Mrs. Harvey at
tracted wide attention in her gown of
beige crepe with overdress of black lace
and sash and vest Of beige crepe en-
oroidered In oriental colors. She wore
sable furs and a black crinoline hat
trimmed with lace bows.
In all nine Americans witnessed the
ceremony. In addition to Ambassador
and Mrs. Harvey these favored guests
we're seven Of the American newspaper
men In London, who cast lots for the
scriptions OF the service and the
gorgeous spectacle it afforded.
Procession Beautiful.
The faces of the sovereigns were
radiant as the tall. erect figure Of
their son. with Wales on his left,
walked to the altar. followed soon
after by the bride upon the arm of
her father. the Earl of Strathmore
The strident, stately strains of the
hymn, Lead Us, Heavenly Father,
Lead U.s." lent = note OF beauty to
the procession. The revised and
shortened exhortation. as approved
pronounced by the Dean of West
minister, and then the archbishop
asked tho vital wilt thou?" Turn
ing to his bride Albert said. II take
for poorer; in sickness and in health:
to love and to cherish until death US
do part, according to Gods holy ordi-
nance; and thereto l plight my troth."
Bride Repeats Vow.
The prelate then received the bride
from her father. She then repeated
the solemn words:
Il take thee, Albert Frederick Ar
thur George, to be my welded hus-
band. to have and to hold from this
day forward: for better, for worse:
for richer, for poorer: In sickness and
in health, to love. cherish and obey.
until death us do part
The archbishop then bestowed his
blessing on the pair and q prayer was
reoited- This was followed by q sec
ond blessing and an address by the
Archbishop Of York.
While the duke and his bride were
signing the register in the chapel OF
the anthem, Beloved. Let Us Love
One Another" and. as the royal cou-
pie left, the inspiring cadences of
Mendelssohn's wedding March" rang
through the arched domes of the
great abbey.
Emerging into the street the duke
and his bride were greeted by q peal
OF the abbey chimes. This was the
signal for q deafening shout OF ac-
claim from $4,000 throatS, as the null
titude outside the abbey. craning
their necks and standing on tiptoe to
catch q glimpse of the couple, saw
them step into their gorgeous car
riage of plate glass and gold, for the
drive to Buckingham Palace.
Vast Crowds Cheer.
Parliament Square was q sea Of
faces Above the crowd rose st. Gau-
den's massive bronze statue of Lin
coin. the somber figure OF the great
American casting a benignant express
sion over the tumultous scene. Eight