The Washington times., 1923-04-26

Soldlery, passed through lanes OF
unanimously joyful humanity.
DoWager Queen Alexandra was
the first member of the Royal fam
lily to reach the abbey, arriving at
11:17 o'clock. King George and
Queen Mary arrived at 1920; the
Duke of York at 1925, and Lady
Elizabeth several minutes later.
The Dean Of Westminster re-
ceived the duke at the door of the
abbey. The groom and his sup
porters were escorted at once 10
the sanctum. Ten minutes later
the carriage bearing Lady Eliza
beth and her father drew up. Be
fore this the members of the royal
family had arrived. and all were
in their places before the altar.
Within the abbey were assem-
bIed all the estates of the realm.
The wedding guests might be said
to represent a microcosm OF the
empire. All ranks and classes
were represented.
Invites Boy Friends.
A touch of pure democracy was
given by the presence in a special
section of twenty boys, represent
ing the main industries Of Great
Britain. The Duke Of York has
taken a keen interest in industrial
affairs and for several summers
has invited some 200 boys to be
his guests at holiday camp in
Kent. The young Prince arranged
that the boys representing each
of the leading industries might
elect representatives who attended
/ the wedding today.
The austere beauty of the Abbey
was unspoiled, in compliance with
Esthe wish of Lady Elizabeth, by Os-
tentatious decoration.
Throughout the period of wait
ing gracious music filtered through
nave and transept from the great
organ.
Almost Immediately upon his ar
rival at the Abbey the Duke of
York took his place in the sanctu-
airy. Beside him and behind him
were his brothers, acting today as
his supporters - the Prince of
Wales, Prince Henry.
Royalty Enthroned.
On either side of the sacrarium
were ranged gold chairs for the
relatives and more intimate friends
of the bride and groom. In the
chairs along the south side were
seated the members of the royal
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group were three golden thrones,
Mary and Dowager Queen Alex
andra. Directly opposite the
thrones were the chairs placed
there for the Earl and Countess of
Strathmore and Kinghorne, the
parents of the bride. Nearby sat
Viscount Lascelles and his wife,
the former Princess Mary, sister
of the groom.
The somewhat sombre aspect of
the Abbey was given a radiant
touch by the gentlemen-at-arns
who lined the choir-loft. Picked
men, every one, the gentlemen-at-
arms made a magnificent spectacle.
There were in reality three pro-
| cessions within the Abbey. The
first was that of the royal family,
headed by the King and Queen and
followed by Dowager Queen Alex
andra, escorted by the Duke of Con
naught. Closely following them
came the impressive array of prin-
cipal clergy who assisted in the
ceremony.
The Bridal Procession.
Finally there came the bridal pro-
| cession. The choir and the minor
clergy headed this professional.
| Blind it came the demure bride.
walking firmly through the nave,
being led by the hand of her noble
father, according to royal custom.
THE choir sang Lead Us,
Heavenly Father, Lead U.s. During
| the service the choir chanted the
| Sixty-seventh Psalm and the hymn,
| Praise, My Soul, the King of
Heaven Then followed the anthem,
| Beloved, Let Us Love One An.
other which had been composed by
the organist Of Westminster Abbey
especially for the marriage of Prin-