Marble Arch, on their extreme left, so that they stood facing towards Park-lane. But even this space was too little to permit of the alignement of all their forces; so that the right wing, near Rotten-row, was obliged to be thrust forward at an angle with the main body. The privileged spectators, who had got tickets, were accommodated with raised seats in the oblong enclosure formed by wooden barriers in front of the centre of the volunteers' line. Here a flagstaff was erected, bearing the Royal standard, which was hoisted at six o'clock, when the Prince and Princess of Wales arrived, amidst a salute of guns fired at the Knightsbridge Barracks. They came from Marlborough House, the Prince on horseback, wearing the uniform of Colonel of the Hon. Artillery Company, which resembles very nearly, as Londoners are aware, the uniform of the Grenadier Guards. His Royal Highness also wore the blue ribbon of the Order of the Garter, and was mounted on a superb chestnut charger. He rode into the park with the Duke of Cambridge, Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's forces, who was attired as a Field-Marshal, with the Garter ribbon on his breast; and they were accompanied by Prince Louis of Hesse, the husband of Princess Alice, dressed as a Prussian General of artillery.

As soon as the Royal party arrived at the flagstaff, the volunteers gave the usual salute, and the united bands of the Household Brigade played the National Anthem. The Prince of Wales, accompanied by Prince Louis, and the Duke of Cambridge, rode along the front and rear of the assembled troops, inspecting the different corps with considerable interest, and when he had arrived at the Hon. Artillery Company, His Royal Highness placed himself at the head of the corps of which he is Colonel. The Hon. Artillery Company led off the Prince of Wales's Brigade, with which His Royal Highness marched up to the flagstaff, where the Princess and his sister were seated. The Prince saluted them with his sword in the usual military style, and then took his place by the side of the carriage, where he remained until the whole of the troops had marched past. The three bands of the Household Brigade, with the Artillery and Engineers' bands, were massed opposite the flagstaff, and they played as the different brigades marched by. The Prince's brigade marched by in admirable style. The first battalion of the Hon. Artillery Company was warmly cheered, and Lord Colville and Major Robinson had just reason to be proud of their men. The Oxford University Corps, under Lieutenant-Colonel Bowyer, mustered six full companies strong. The Cambridge men also mustered well, and marched admirably; as did also the Civil Service (Lord Bury), which were included in this brigade.

Then came the cavalry and artillery; then Lord Elcho, with the second brigade, containing the London Scottish; the bands in front struck up the tune "Highland Laddie." The St. George's, under Colonel Lindsay, followed; and the Queen's, in the same

brigade, did quite as well as any of their comrades. The last brigade of the first division, which was under the command of Major-General Eyre, was led by the 1st Surrey, which acquitted itself as became the oldest of the metropolitan corps, excepting the Victoria, and the Hon. Artillery Company. Major Beresford's corps, the 7th Surrey, was also admired for the firmness of its marching. The second division was commanded by Major-General Lord F. Paulet, C.B., and in its first brigade some Kent corps earned much applause. In Lord Donegal's brigade, the London Irish led, and marched past in excellent style. The 3rd City (Working Men's), under Major Richards, earned much applause by their soldierly bearing and appearance, and by their steady marching. The Inns of Court were also applauded.

In the third division, which was under the command of MajorGeneral Rumley, the most notable regiments were the Victoria, the North Middlesex, the West Middlesex, the 1st Manchester, the Robin Hoods, and the 2nd Manchester. The country corps, and especially these three, bore the comparison with their metropolitan brethren very well, and it should be observed that all the country regiments had travelled up by rail in the morning to be present at the review.

During the march past, the Princess of Wales kept her attention fixed upon the regiments, and though the Prince had passed by the Royal carriage without saluting, few of the other mounted officers had the self-denial to follow his example. Their politeness and devotion overcame the strict sense of discipline, and, while there were some notable exceptions, it must be said that the salutes of the field-officers were, on the whole, made, not to the Commander-in-Chief or to the Prince of Wales, but to Her Royal Highness, who frequently expressed her delight at the appearance and bearing of the troops. It was nearly eight o'clock when the review was over, the corps having, as soon as they passed, marched round in order to their original positions, where they remained at the salute when the Royal party moved off the field, amid the cheers of the crowd of spectators.

30. MARRIAGE of the Count de Paris and PRINCESS ISABELLE D'ORLEANS.—The marriage of Louis Philippe Albert d'Orleans, Count de Paris, eldest grandson of King Louis Philippe, with the Princess Maria Isabelle d'Orleans, eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess de Montpensier, and niece of the reigning Queen of Spain, was solemnized in the Roman Catholic Chapel at Kingston. The auspicious event was the occasion of a general gala-day in the neighbourhoods of Kingston, Claremont, and Esher. At half-past ten the guests invited to be present at the ceremony arrived at the chapel: among whom were many tried friends of the Orleans family, the principal members of the Corps Diplomatique, Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar, the Marquis and Marchioness of Clanricarde, Earl and Countess Russell, the Earl St. Germans, and others.

The ceremony was performed by the Right Rev. Dr. Grant,

Catholic Bishop of Southwark, assisted by the Abbés Tourcel and Vasseur, French Chaplains; the Abbé Tuelle, Chaplain to Queen Amélie; M. Pierre Mailly, Canon of Arras; Dr. Berchilli, Spanish Chaplain; and Canon Holdstock.

Groups of beautifully-dressed children strewed a pathway of flowers to the chapel.

The members of the House of Orleans who were present comprised the Prince and Princess de Joinville, the Duke de Nemours, the Duke d'Aumale (the Duchess d'Aumale was prevented from attending by indisposition), Prince Ferdinand of Coburg and Princess Amélie of Coburg, Prince Philippe of Wirtemberg, the Duke Augustus of Saxe-Coburg, Princess Mercedes, the Duke de Guise, Princess Marguerite, the Duke d'Alençon, Princess Blanche, the Count d'Eu, Princess Christine, the Prince de Conde, and Prince Auguste of Coburg.

Shortly before eleven, Queen Marie Amélie, conducted by the Count de Paris, entered the chapel and proceeded to the altar, followed by the bride, conducted by her father, the Duchess de Montpensier, and the Duke and Duchess de Chartres. There were no bridesmaids. The Bishop, who wore his pontifical vestments, read a short discours. The service then proceeded according to the ritual of the Roman Catholic Church. At the conclusion of the ceremony the bride and bridegroom retired to the sacristy to sign the register, which was witnessed by the Duke de Montpensier, the Duke de Chartres, and the Spanish Minister. Their Royal Highnesses returned to the chapel, when the Bishop celebrated low mass.

The Royal bridal party then left the chapel, amid enthusiastic cheering, the firing of cannon, and ringing of bells, and proceeded to Claremont. Upon leaving the chapel, the bride was met by a group of young ladies representing the French deputation, one of whom presented to the Countess a bouquet, composed of choice white flowers, which was received most graciously by Her Royal Highness, who, on accepting it, gracefully saluted the young lady. After the company had reassembled at Claremont, the Count de Paris led his bride to the entrance of the house, where their Royal Highnesses were greeted with enthusiastic demonstrations, in acknowledgment of which the Count said:-"Ladies and Gentlemen,-I thank you, in my wife's name and my own, for your sympathy. Nothing can be more gratifying to me than to see this happy day celebrated by those amongst whom I have spent many years of my youth. The feelings towards us that have grown up during those years to be at last so kindly expressed to-day are the more valuable because I may conceive that they are quite spontaneous. They have been to my family a great comfort during the trials of exile. Therefore you are welcome on the day of a great domestic joy, and I trust that your good wishes will prove for us both a happy omen." This address was greeted with renewed applause, amidst which their Royal Highnesses retired.

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At half-past twelve, the Prince and Princess of Wales, accompanied by Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse, arrived at Claremont. The Duke de Nemours, the Prince de Joinville, the Duke d'Aumale, and the Duke de Chartres conducted their illustrious visitors into the reception-room, where they were received and welcomed by the venerable Queen. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Mary, and the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, with the younger members of their family, also arrived. At two o'clock the company proceeded from the reception-room, through the great hall, into a temporary banqueting-room, where a déjeuner was prepared. The Prince of Wales led Queen Marie Amélie to her seat, while the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg conducted the Princess of Wales. Queen Marie Amélie sat in the centre, faced by the bride and bridegroom, having on her right the Prince of Wales and Princess Louis of Hesse, and on the left the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg and the Princess of Wales. Before the company present at the déjeuner had separated, Queen Marie Amélie rose and proposed a toast to the health of the newly-married Prince and Princess, which was most enthusiastically responded to by all present. The Count de Paris briefly returned thanks.

The bride and bridegroom took their departure in the afternoon for Woodnorton, Worcestershire, the seat of the Duke d'Aumale, where they were to pass a few weeks.

Queen Marie Amélie wore a dress of pale lilac, trimmed with white lace. The bride wore a dress of white silk trimmed with white lace, and a bridal veil. The Princess of Wales wore a dress of pale blush pink; Princess Alice a lilac silk; the Duchess de Montpensier a dress of white and yellow striped silk trimmed with black lace; and Princess Mary of Cambridge a dress of pale salmon-coloured silk.

The bridal presents were magnificent. The Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duchess of Cambridge, and many others, were munificent in their gifts. Queen Amélie's gift to the Count de Paris consisted of a white marble presse-papier, containing an exquisite miniature of Her Majesty on ivory, with gilt mounts, made by Leuchars, from the Queen's own designs.

In the evening a ball was given by the Duke and Duchess de Chartres, at their residence, Morgan House, Ham-common. Their Royal Highnesses were honoured with the presence of the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse, the Duke of Cambridge, the Grand Duchess of MecklenburgStrelitz, Princess Mary of Cambridge, and the greater part of the company present at the wedding, about 300 in number.

JUNE.

2, 3, 4. VISIT OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS Of Wales to the UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE.-On Thursday, the 2nd, a special train of the Great Northern Railway conveyed the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge to Hitchin, whence the train was brought on to Cambridge over the Great Eastern Company's line. The Prince and Princess of Wales were attended by the Countess of Morton, Lieut.-Gen. Knollys, Lieut.-Col. Keppel, and Mr. Fisher. The Duke of Cambridge was accompanied by Col. the Hon. James Macdonald. Two minutes before the appointed hour, one o'clock, the special train drew up at the Cambridge platform, and as the illustrious visitors stepped from the carriage, they were received by the Duke of Manchester; and the Cambridge University Corps, who were under the command of Colonel Baker, presented arms. The route to Trinity College, about a mile in length, lay along Hill's-road, turning into Lensfield-road, and thence by Trumpington-street, King's-parade, and Trinity-street, to Trinity College. At the Old Conduit-head, where stands a venerable structure associated with the name of Hobson, the famous carrier and horse-letter of Cambridge, and where a large and prettilydecorated structure had been erected for the accommodation of the Mayor and Town Council, a halt was made for a short time, for the presentation of an address from the Corporate body. The Mayor of Cambridge, Mr. H. H. Harris, stood forward as the first carriage drew up, and led forth his daughter, who had the honour of offering the Princess a magnificent bouquet.

The whole of the route was decorated with flags, evergreens, and banners bearing inscriptions appropriate to the occasion, and throughout their passage the Prince and Princess were heartily greeted. The square of the college was lined with faces anxious to gain something more than a passing glimpse of the Royal visitors. On the south side of the square was a dais, with chairs of state, and here, amid the utmost enthusiasm of undergraduates, and cheers from the Volunteer Corps, who raised their caps aloft upon their rifles, the Prince received an address from the Chancellor, Masters, and Scholars of the University. As soon as the procession, closing with the officers of the Cambridge Town Volunteer Corps, had withdrawn, the University Volunteers, who meanwhile had packed themselves away in the closest column known to military art, advanced in line as to the centre, with both flanks thrown forward in front so as to form, when the word was given to halt and front, a hollow square about the platform. Her Royal Highness in person then proceeded to deliver a very valuable list of prizes. Lieut.-Colonel Baker had the honour of receiving, in the first instance, the challenge cup given by the Prince of Wales;