The Holland Society of New York - Yearbook (New York, NY)

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Queen re. S' and the elllhroid 7 'il1'Wait. f her mis- : the ands Willtll thel' Stood ' dows of The deep, llghout the lily sound of cameras ID noticed- ed his feet sfrom the the minis- a ring, and nd. The ehnger of ture, blush- th the ring, 35 an awk- forgetful, him iLWO at its Con' IS knees ile aoldher npather, look upon them always in lo grant them Thy grace. The communion and the Spirit of Godi be their portion forever. - . ve. Son of the Father Queen Wilhelmina and Duke Henry rose as the wife of the Chaplain handed them a large, blue-bound Bible with Dutch custom. They then walked back to their chairs, 'and the congregation also resumed their seats. Then the Chaplain addressed the bridal couple for ten min- utes, earnestly and solemnly. His text was apassage from the Fourth Psalm : Lord, lift Thou up the light of Thy coun- tenance upon usf' . ' ' The festal hour has arrived, said the pastor, wherein the entire people has its share of delight. The prayer contained in the text embodies the essential conditions for lastin happiness, which does not depend on external things, but on the disposition of the heart. The prayer for the light of the Lord's countenance seems to suggest some darkness, and it is certain that clouds will show themselves, at times in the conju- gal heaven. a This union, which we to-day are celebrating, has already demanded sacrifices. The husband has had to leave his country and people, and the bride has had to leave the side of a dearly loved mother. In the future, too, be sure the reverses of life will fall to your lot. Do not then forget the prayer of David: ' Lord, lift Thou up the light of Thy countenance upon us'.' It will be necessary for you, if you are to fullil thoroughly the duty of marriage, to fulnl the duty of love in your mutual relations. In that relation, man is the head and woman is the heart. The Psalmist's prayer will also be your help when you have to bear your mutual burdens, for, in marriage, two sinners areunited, each having his and her own faults. According to the command of God, 'These two shall be one.' Now only love can form and preserve this tie. But if ,in accordance g married YOU wish this bond not to be loosened, your hearts mustbe ' filled with prayer. ' Lord, lift Thou up the light of Thy coun- tenance upon us.' . After the Chaplain's address the Queen and the Duke sat, glancing at one another occasionally, while the choir chanted the last verse of Psalm xxxiii. Finally, the royal couple IOSC for the benediction. After the invocation of the blessing of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, there was a moment's hesita- U011, and the Duke stepped forward, grasped the Cha-Plamis

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the Duke rose and the Queen re After thls the Queen and ved her right glove d1SClOSlDg an 1mmense Jewelled bracele o wrist The m1n1ster stretched out h1s arms and the er couple stepped forward a few paces standing on the embro1d ered rug 1n front of the railing The Queen had handed her bouquet to an aged lady 1n Walt who la1d 1t on a chalr, and arranged the folds of her rms 1ng tress gown, which trailed clear across the velvet rug, w1th the gauzy whlte ve11 hang1ng over It Duke Henry took the bride s right hand ln h1S left hand Wh1ch rested on the h1lt of h1s sword For Several 1'I11I1UtCS they stood there the sun stream1ng on them from the great w1ndows of am glass and thousands of eyes fixed on them The deep, 1mpress1ve tones of the Chaplaln s vo1ce rang throughout the church as he repeated the marrrage SCIVICC The only sound whlch marred the ceremony was the sharp cl1ck1n g of cameras 1n the press gallery facmg the royal sextet all of whom notlced the disturbance and looked annoyed The Queen stood very erect Duke Henry shlfted h1s feet nervously and played Wlth h1s sword 'lhe responses from the brlde and brldegroom could not be heard Fmally the m1n1s ter held out a gold plate from Wh1ch the Duke took a r1ng and placed lt on the thlrd linger of the Queen s r1ght hand T e Queen took another r1ng and sllpped It on the same linger of the Duke s r1ght hand She made a very w1nn1ng p1cture, blush 1ng and becommg confused over the ceremomal w1th the r1ng, as all brides are supposed to do Duke Henry was an awk ward, but stalwart and manly figure Either he was forgetful or badly tra1ned ln the part for the pastor had to g1VC h1m two or three h1nts as to how to carry hlmself Those s1tt1ng near enough to hear the responses descrlbe h1m as saymfr ja Me1n Herr when he should s1mply have repl1ed Jah F mally, as the Chaplam ralsed h1s arms 1n the attrtude of bless ID g the couple sank on the1r knees and there was a great rustle of relief after the tenslon of long l1sten1ng, throughout the church The 1nvocat1on was brief The only words d1st1ngu1shable were the names of Queen Wllhelmlna and Duke Henry This ceremony had evldently not been rehearsed, because at 1ts con cluslon, the Duke started to r1se and was almost stand1ng when the Chaplam motloned h1m back, and he dropped on h1S knees 383111 tl-11'U1I1g very red and rema1n1ng kneel1ng while another hYmH WHS Sung The words of this hymn were ghd' zlllerllookg-El in glllelnrllhy fofgvd-n , Tillman ' and! 'C wi111f w U hallllfd than .Tb utch Cuswlzn ,lm wllgregau. lim W cmd solemn! Calnestllian u l f0lllth Psalm . n lewnceup0U us' by ml The feslffl bolt sharf o llltleople has M fl ' the wr mbodlei llelelle meh does not wpineshllf liidislosmon of the ba ce sew! that clouds will 950 elven. 'This u1li0Ul which 'C lmanded sacrifices. Tl wwwy and people, and lhf early loved mother. ln lie will fall to your lot. lwd 'l.ord, lift Thou ul w It will be necemry fo lleduty of marriage, m fy relations. ln that relation lllrl The PSalmist's pn, have to bear your mumll 5 lleunlted, each having hi, According to the mm, lll Now only love an lu wish this bond not to Wllll Pla er. I p nceupon L, ., Lord' Lords countenall ltllllll t 1eC'h1olain', nd Clllg at One N all Verse of p he benedicdjilm Ill I alher, Son, and H on and the Duke ol!

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72 hand, and shook it cordially. The Queen followed him and also Shook his hand, with no air of royal condescension, but with a grateful smile. The Minister bowed low over the hand of the Queen, who bowed lower, almost kneeling. After this, without anY family greetings, the Procession quietly re-formed, and passed down the aisle, while the choir Sang ahymn of Schiller's, to G1uck's joyful music. Before the hymn was finished the last couple Of the TOY-31 famill' WQS gone from sight, and with a great chattering and. hand-shaking, the congregation poured into the aisles and hurried to the doors for a sight of the procession returning to the palace. The big state carriage in which the Queen Mother rode, with six black horses drawing it, was just rolling away, and the military band was playing The Washington Post March, while cheers and shouting Hlled the air. Luncheon was given in the palace after the church cere- mony, the two families, the Ministers of State, and the witnesses attending. The tables were loaded with State plate, gold and silver, and beautifully decorated with white flowers. The Queen Mother toasted the young couple and Prince Heinrich responded. The Queen and Prince Consort arrived at the railway station with a party of guests 'at four o'clock in the afternoon and boarded a special train waiting there to take them to Loo Palace. To-night the populace is like a multitude of happy children. Thousands are swarming through the principal streets, which are nearly impassable, blowing horns, singing the National hymn, following the bands, and smashing hats and lanterns. Aged housewives and their husbands from the provinces are joining hands with stylish city folk and dancing to the music of street organs. There is considerable mild hilarity inspired by wine, but no offensive drunkenness. Sailors, Hshermen, and farmers wear their usual quaint costumes, and a few soldiers are mixing with the crowds. j At 8o'clock there was a turning from every direction toward the Nalieveld entrance to the Bosch, where a display of fire- works was in progress. , On all the principal streets are illuminated portraits of the Queen, Duke fnow Princeil Henry, the Queen Mother, and Duchess Maria, as well as the national arms. The entire expenses of the wedding will be borne by the royal family, without any government appropriation. They nov 611691 t 1 nt1ffheimPirt? The tl tool! P aftus is su r . hgllillg ap aif lllmdu ee ago tween wilho ld I 4 hich were kept ESI hw S discovered ltlaas our of order. Tian Wwere keP' comm jhel11Slfu .da ony to Y I I the CCICIU 0AnoteworfhY feature bsenceol extortion OU' lhewaml-hearted h05P' cewed is equalbi otlser me former Ausman, eg lhecitlr and made It 8 have been the reciplenlf llany of the owners or sion have announceo ows and orphans of t' In honor of her marri tened the sentence The Court Gazette p ouncing that the Pri :he Advisory State C4 The Queen and Duke marriage contract, in act thehushand as the head ode for and educate 1 lgomises to obey the hus ml Parllamejjt, she Thgvell with hrm whe. h contract also pr tsband Interest on gft, ceweno income from th 'I ll It isf 1 ' llrthe ence to the l1l1SbanZ1pm h - HS and.rel1nquiSheS the ri