New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-09-28
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. e'cleck this morning when the
prines and bis new princess entered
the outer sanctuary before the
Kashikedokoro. tho place Of ave-"
IN tie Imperial palace where the
spirit OF the sun goddess Il worship
ped - tho material ancestor of the
imperial house.
Makes Formal Report
To the strains OF huts music the
doors of the sanctuary were opened
disclosing the sacred metal mirror.
one OF tine three imperial treasures,
symbol OF the spirit OF the sun god
dsss. There Prince Chichibu made
4 formal report of the marriage to
the goddess and the other dcities OF
the Pantheon Of which she is the
central figure. Then a master of
ceremonies handed the divine cup OF
sake, or rice wine, to the prince and
his bride in turn. The actual we'd
ding ceremony was completed when
they drank this.
Under court ritual only a few
princes and prineesses OF the blood
and court ritualists and officials
were eligible 10 witness the cere-
mony. Setsuko's parents. Tsuneo
Matyudaira and his wifi, however.
were granted imperial permission
and attended, No foreigners were
present.
Further ceremonies we're then
held in the Koreiden and shiden
sanctuaries within the palace to an
nounce the union to tho imperial
ancestors.
The couple left the imperial pal
ace together at 1880 o'clock in =
honedrawn closed carriage. still
wearing their ancient ceremonial
robes. The princess outer kimono
was = brilliant Nile green and =
gold half crown surmounted an
elaborate couture Of the medieval
court.
Not Pretensious
The keynote Of the public process
sion vas its lack Of ostentation. The
crowds lining the streets were COM
posed mostly Of school girls. The
only escort was Z platoon OF caval-
~. The couple were driven to the
princes Omote-Machi mansion. an
Occidental style dwelling near the
imperial palace. which Is to be their
residence. !
This evening the couple returned
- the imperial palace, this time in
modern dress to receive the con-
gratulstions Of the emperor ana
empress. The princess appeared in
. Parisian gown ard the prince in
the military uniform Of the guards
division.
To Dine the eorrs
The foreign diplomatic corps had
no share In today's ceremonies. The
various ambassadors ana ministers
and their wives will take part IN the
later festivities to celebrate the nup-
tiak. probably AZ guests at a state
banquet to be given by the emper-
Or At his Akasa'sa palace. This will
take place after the prince and
princess have returned from a tour
4 certain imperial tombs to fur
report their union to the spirits
HE departed.
Exchange Gifts
'n"'ay's ceremonies had been pre-
~ by long series In prepara-
a for the event. The most i'm
ant Of these were the exchange
i b. trothal gifts on September II
nd that OF Wednesday when the
prince formally notified the family
81 the bride OF the date selected for
the. wedding. The betrothal gifts
were those which custom prescribed,
garments for the bride. fan Of cv- 4
preas wood. the tree of the sun;
two fresh fish Tai. 10 the Japan
ese the king OF fishes. and 4 cask OF
special purified sake. The brides
family sent in return gifts Of TAI"
and sake. There had been mpnv
publication rites. also and ancient
ceremonies designed to drive away
evil spirits and misfortune.
Family Very Old
TO overcome the technical obsta
Gle caused by setsuko's father hav-
Ing no title. she was adopted by her
uncle. viscount Morio Matsudaira.