THE DUKE OF YORK'S MARRIAGE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2528, 13 July 1893, Page 4

THE DUKE OF YORK'S MARRIAGE.

London, July 7. I Rejoicings and decorations in honour 0 f il,fl Royal Marriage were general all over the r J n^ Kingdom, and also in Dublin. The Gov?™nHWit are condemned for not proclaiming a holiday. All business in London tfas stopped. Ihe military display was mOflfc brilliant. Remarkable enthusiasm was by the crowds, who deluged the bride With flowers. The Victorian Horse Artillery and Indian troops were among the Queen's escort, and they received a splendid welcome, cries of " Long live Australia" being frequently raised. Treats to children and aged poor were a feature of the celebration. The royal couple had a great reception on their return to Sandringham ; the pathway from the railway station to the house was strewn with flowers. The Queen wore the crown and Imperial diamonds in the chapel. The whole scene at the ceremony was most picturesque. Congratulations were received from all the British colonies, and the chief countries ofjEurope. The illuminations in London were dazzling, and delighted crowds thronged the streets till daybreak. Some accidents unfortunately happened. The Marquis of Tullibardine was thrown from his horse, and injured his spine, as the happy pair were leaving for their honeymoon. A man was killed in Fleet Street by falling from a house-top, and a woman was suffocated by the pressure of the crowd in the Strand. A coping-stone fell on a man iu Strand, and a number of minor accidents p~q recorded. The heat was intense, soldiers and women fainted, and several sunstrokes occurred The Duke of York was flushed, but looked healthy, and bore himse 1 ? firmly. In common with his father and the Duke jf Edinburgh ho wore naval dress. The bride was quite unnerved, and her voice was scarcely audible. After the ceremony the Queen and the royal couple appeared on the balcony at Buckingham Palace for teu minutes, tlie Princess holding her bridal bouquet. The crowd was delighted at this unexpected appearance, and there was immense cheoring. The Queen repeatedly bowed her acknowledgement of the public enthusiasm. When tho Duke and Dnche.ss loft the Palace the Quean re-entered the balcony iu tear-. The newly married couple have addressed a letter to the citizens of London, stating that the public evidence of their affection touches them most deeply.