Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-10
VICTOR AND HELENA
YIELD Y0LANDA TO
CARE COUNT CARLO
Civil And Religious Ceremonies
Unite Italian Princess
And Cavalry Captain
Thousands Cheer Welded Pair In
appearance On Balcony of Palace
-Homily BY Court Chaplain-1OO
at Bridal Luncheon-Princcss
Sends Presents to Other Couples
In Rome Welded On Same Day

Rome, pril 9. (By \. P.)-Yolanda.
vivacious and beautiful princess of
the House of Sevoy, today became
the bride of Count Carlo Calvi di
Bergolo. Cavalry Captain and World
War hero.
Nlng Victor Emmanuel and Queen
Helena. with moistened eyes, saw
thelr II year old daughter united
with the m; I of her choice in two
ceremonies. both held within the
historic Quirinal Palace.
The civil ceremony began at 1880
O'Clock in the morning in the grand
hail or the palace, with Senator Tit
toni officiating as civil officer of the
crown. The religious ceremony fol-
loWcd shortly in the Pauline Chanel.
Monsignor Bcccaria, court chaplain,
celebrating the Mass.
In a homily delivered during tho
ceremony the chaplain, addressing
Count Calvi and his royal bride said:
nrcc principal duties must sing
Ike HYMNS in your hcarts-lovc for
YOUR lifetime. education of your chill
ofc-l, and the holy government Of
YOUR family. The assertion that the
TASK OF parents is bitter and heavy is
laise. 1T is sweet and sacred, hav-
Ing that highest object, to continue
anu porpetrate the work of creation"
MonSfEnor BCcCaria ended the
ceremony with a prayer that tie fu-
ture of the couple ho happy ono.
The wedding was cause for
popular rejoicing. When Princess
olanda appeared on a balcony Of
Inc palace, leaning on the arm of 1icr
hnSband. there was an enthusiastic
demonstration from the thousands
gathered in the square below. The
tl1nult continuing, tho King and
Queen and other members of the
royal family showed themselves. and
remained for ten minutes, during
which the cheering continued I'M
abated.
The bridal party then withdrew
ana luncheon was served. with Gov
ers for 100 guests. Queen mother
Margherita sat on the kings right.
Queen Helena on his left. and they
were faced by Princess Yolanda who
was radiantly and courteouslv res
ponding to congratulations from init
mate iiltlltIS lildklHC up the party.
Signor Tittoni presented Yolanda
with the golden pen set with rubies
and diamond with which the mar
riage contract was signed. Premier
Mussolini was presented by the bride
with an autographed photograph.
Monsignor Beccaria. abiding to
the various officials present during
the religious ceremony. referred to
SiSnor Mussolini as the epic man
of the new Italian hour who. with
shining eyes and powerful arm shows
us the road to tomorrow" Several
other couples were married today
in Rome and to each Princess YO-
landa sent a gift consisting of a box
OF wedding sweets on the cover of
which appeared her portrait and
that of Count Calvi. The whole was
tied with a tri-color ribbon. bearing
a silver medal on which appeared
the Savoy and Calvi coat Of arms.
Yolanda also wrote note to each
couple expressing her warmcst
wishes.
The royal bride sent 800 boxes of
wedding sweets ~ tho telephone
girls and gold and silver watches
engraved with her monogram and
that of her husband went to all the
officers and soldiers on duty at the
royal palace. Four thousand other
boxes of sweets are being distributed.