Memories of the Kaiser's court . e Vue. They are in the happyposition of seeing to advantage all that goes may not look quite as smart as the mountedUhlans of the escort, but they add a quaint,homely German touch to the picture which isvery agreeable. Only State carriages are allowed to drive, asthey do on this occasion, along the gravelled centreof the avenue of lime-trees on Unter den LindenAll the Stall-Meisters, Sattel-Meisters, Wagen-Meisters and other stable functionaries areassembled in Belle Vue Garden, while the Masterof the Horse in his plumed cocked hat, casts aneye over the
Memories of the Kaiser's court . e Vue. They are in the happyposition of seeing to advantage all that goes may not look quite as smart as the mountedUhlans of the escort, but they add a quaint,homely German touch to the picture which isvery agreeable. Only State carriages are allowed to drive, asthey do on this occasion, along the gravelled centreof the avenue of lime-trees on Unter den LindenAll the Stall-Meisters, Sattel-Meisters, Wagen-Meisters and other stable functionaries areassembled in Belle Vue Garden, while the Masterof the Horse in his plumed cocked hat, casts aneye over the horses and hopes that those well-trained quadrupeds will not be stirred out of theirusual calm by the unaccustomed character ofthe days proceedings. From the Schloss there is an excellent view ofthe long procession as it at last comes slowly upthe Linden. It stops at the Brandenburger Tor,where the Burger-Meister—the Lord Mayor ofBerlin—has the pleasing duty of making a speechof welcome to the bride, who is expected to make. C/3 w o 5 03>-) <o _ ^ ?J o £ QH « H [a£* a o 5 u <! O 5 CQM MH ROYAL WEDDINGS 191 a short speech in reply. A bouquet is also pre-sented by one of a galaxy of palpitating white-clad maidens, and, headed by the black-coatedbutchers, amid the fluttering pennons of the Uhlansthe big coach swings slowly on its way, the bridesmiling and bowing incessantly. Never was anyonemore joyously responsive than the future Crown-Princess, who possesses in a high degree thatcapacity for appearing pleased and amused whichis so invaluable to royalties. She probably doesnot know how to look bored. The world is toher an intensely amusing, interesting place. Thatday she drove triumphantly into the hearts ofthe people, where she has remained enthronedever since—a stimulating, charming presence. Besides the bride, the coach contained theEmpress and the Mistress of the Robes, and whenit turned at last from the shouting, waving popu-lace into the court-yard of the
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