The Sun.
London, England, 1863-03-07 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 7, 1868.

rustic cheering from the thousands who crowded
the grounds overlooking the station, for London.
In order that her Milie&ty might have the ear
Beat intelrgenee of the landing of her Royal High-
-11"8, the telegraphic wires were brought to the end
of the Terrace-pier, and the instant the Princess
Alexandra set her foot on the landing stage the
next moment the fact was flashed along the electric
wires to her Majesty at Windsor Castle.
Iler Royal Highness, wore a while tulle
bonnet, trimmed with pink daisies, a purple velvet
°IO4II, trimmed with sable, and a mauve moire
antique silk drLsJ.
The Prince of Ws les was dressed in a blue beaver
frock-coat and light trousers.
The Prince of Wales arrived at Gravesend at 15
Minutes to 12 o'clock, and immediately proceeded
,thlwri the Pier to the Royal yacht, where the
riircess Alexandra awaited on deck. As soon as
has Royal Highness took the Princess's band he
affectionately saluted her on the cheek, an incident
which produced one of the most telling effects of the
say The cheering, the affectionate greeting elicited
from the populace on shore and afloat, was some-
thing tremendous.
A fact of some importance to our nautical readers,
is that, although the passage made by the Victoria
end Albert royal yacht was one of the quickest
ever made, the Warrior iron-plated frigate kept
uP with her within a knot and a half an hour.
It will be interesting to our readers to know that
her Royal Highness speaks English remarkably well,
for those within close proximity to her as she stepped
ashore distinctly heard her reply, in answer to a
question addressed to her by the Prince of Wales,
I think so."
As the Royal party entered the saloon carriage
on the railway platform, Lord Sydney had the
honour to kiss her Royal Highness's band, and
amidst the strains of the Danish Hymn, played by
the military band in attendance, the train left the
station.

taries led the way, the Lord Mayor and the
Sheriffs following.
Never did such plaudits rend the air assuredly
on that side of the water. Both the Prince and
Princess appeared delighted at their reception.
They occupied the last carriage, the Princess
sitting by the side of her mother, the Princess
Louise, and opposite the Prince of Wales. The
Prince of Denmark sat by the side of the Prince.
Both the Prince and Princess appeared impressed
and gratifi d at the warm reception awarded
them and their daughter. The Princess wore a
white crape tulle bonnet, ornamented with white
and pink roses, and a purple furred mantle. The
Prince of Wales and Prince Christian kept their
hats of, and bowed very gracefully to the shouting
crowd.

The cortege had scarcely got past the Bricklayers
Arms, when the rain, which had been threatening
for the last half hour, began slightly to fall, and
the royal ladies were compelled to resort to the use
of umbrellas, but the rain ceased ere the
cavalcade got well into the Great Dovur-road. T. is
made the occupants of the Royal carriage quite
merry, and the Prince of V,Tales and the Prince of
Danmark remained uncovered—their hats in their
hands slightly elevated over their heads—to the end
of the journey.
In the Borough-road, just past St. George's
Church, a handsome arch had been erected
tastefully, bearing across it the motto, " P 'ace and
Prosperity—Health and Happiness. From the
mil way station on London-bridge hundreds of flags
were displayed, and several of the mottoes of wel-
come and good cheer were couched in the native
language of the Princess.
The progress of the procession to London-bridge
was one continuous and splendid ovation. Every
available corner from which the cavalcade could be
beheld was crowded.

London-bridge was reached at about a quarter to'
three, and the cheering at this point was loud and
hearty. The procession halted at the south end for
about ten minutes. The few gentlemen around,
who stood with uncovered heads—for the bridge
had, strangely enough, been kept almost c!ear—
set up a loud cheer, which the Prince and Princess
very graciously acknowledged.
The parapets of the bridge were ornamented from
the south to the north with portraits of the Kings
of Denmark, from the earliest period to his
present Majesty Frederick VII., affixed on the
Danish national standard. surmounted with ra-
vens and elephants. Between the standards 100
tipods, the three legs of which terminated in well
formed lion's claws, were placed, from which in-
cense arose and richly perfumed the air as the
cavalcade passed across.
At the south and north approaches of the bridge
wero erected pedestals, on which stood statues of
Fame, surmounted by Danish warriors, holding the
" Danebrog," the national flag of Denmark. In the
several recesses of the bridge the same ornamenta-
tion was carried out.

The decorations of the High-street, Gravesend,
deserve a passing
notice, for certainly fnr size, bril-
liancy, and variety nothing like the flags here dis-
played were to be seen in any other part of the
loyal and now celebrated town.
The happy event is to be celebrated this evening
by the 800 volunteers forming the Ist Kent Artil-
lery, the whole body having been invited to a sump-
tuous banquet given in honour of the memorable
Colonel
occasion by their gallant commanding officer,Lieut.-
Gladdish.
, The poorer inhabitants of the town also cele-
brate
the event in good old English style, the
Earl of Darnley and the more wealthy of the
surrounding neighbourhood furnishing the feast.
Altogether the whole arrangements passed off
to admiration, and henceforward the 7th of March
Will be a red letter day in the annals of Gravesend.

At a quarter to two the Royal train arrived at
the Bricklayers' Arms station, which was splendidly
decorated and filled by thousands of elegantly
dressed ladies. The Royal party then entered the
reception room provided them, and Sir G. Grey and
others had the honour of presenting them to the
Princess.
On leaving the reception room the Royal car-
riages were occupied, and amongst one of the most
magnificent pictures the eye of man ever looked
upon, th eßosal party proceeded on their journey.

Here, on the northern side of Adelaide place, was
erected a magnificent triumphal arch—on the south
side of which and in the centre, and immediately
on the carriage way, was placed the united arms of
England and Denmark, right and left, and over the
footways well executed medallions, in relief, of the
Prince and Princess.

On the columns stood the following statutes ;
Sato Gramaticus, the grammarian (1156); Hol-
berg, the poet ; Thorswaldsen, the sculptor; Joel,
the painter. _

Procession of the Prince of Wales and the
Princess Alexandra through London.

At the break of day this morning thousands upon
thousands of the denizens of the metropolis, and the
additional thousands who, during the last
day or two, have been hurrying hither to
behold the Royal cavalcade pass through the lead
i-
ng thoroughfares on both sidcs of the Thames,
doubtless cast wistful glances towards the sky, and
then towards the pavements and roads, in order,
very naturally, to ascertain the state of the
Weather, and the probable prospects of the day in
that regard. The sudden tornado of yesterday
and the drenching rain that fell for an hour or so
had tended very naturally to damp the spirits
even of the most sanguine, and to de-
press a little the somewhat enormous price
asked yesterday for seats, especially in the 1
City. The morning came in cold and gloomy,
and even the least experienced in weather lore and
its aspects could hardly have been induced to do
aught else than shake their heads and to prog-
nosticate foul weather. But when the morning
had thoroughly dawned it was discovered that the
rain had all fal;en yesterday, and that though
it Was gloomy over head, and continued so all the
morning, London might safely venture forth and
make holiday, As early as eight o'clock thousands
were afoot, and before ten all the great streets on
the northern side of the river were all but impassable,
for 80 great was the throng of pedestrians and
vehicles, that by 10 30 the City streete were all
but blockaded up, and even thus early numbers of
ladies and children had taken their seats. Probably
never in the history of this country, and probably
in no other, were ever so many people congregated
to the streets intent on sight-seeing.
Shortly after 12 o'clock, by which hour the
gloomy weather had somewhat departed, some hun-
dreds of the Royal Horse Artillery entered the
City, and with the aid of the police managed, but
not without difficulty, to clear the streets. On the
southern side the roads were kept by the same
troops: It appeared to our reporter that both the
City and metropolitan police discharged their duty
With great skill ang good nature.

In the pediment were the following ,ppropriate
lines from Shakespeare :
" Honour, riches, marriage, blessing,
Long continuance and increasing ;
Hourly joys be still up, n you:
England showers her blessings on you."
Below was a well got up artistic painting repre-
senting Britannia escorting the Princess Alexandra
to the shores of England, accompanied by sea
gods and goddesses. When night has fallen
upon this mighty city, the painting will
be removed, and a transparency fixed repre-
senting " The riches of Earth, Air, and Water in
offerings to the Princess." On the pediment is re-
presented Britannia in her car, drawn by four
white horses, welcoming the Princess Alexandra
to our shores, and on either side recumbent
figures of Fame heralding her happy approach to
this country. On the southern front of the arch,
and in its centre, is a good portrait of our
gracious Queen Victoria, within a wreath
of laurel, and the crown above, supported by
allegorical figures of Wisdom and Strength. On the
eight Corinthian columns on this side of the arch
were four statues of Fame. Above the footways
the Royal arms of England and these of Denmark
were displayed.
It was much to be regretted that though this
beautiful arch was complete, and it was only
finished a short while before the arrival of the
Royal pair, that a portion of the scaffolding poles
remained standing.
The civic authorities here joined the procession
and the cavalcade then proceeded in the following
order :

Mounted Police Constables to clear the way.
A Military Band.
COOKS' COMPANY.

The Masters and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage
drawn by four horses, with postillions dressed in
the colours of the Company.
CARPENTERS' COMPANY.
The !dasters and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage
drawn by four horses, with two postillions in
the colours of the Company.
GIRDLERS' COMPANY.
Banner of the Company's Arms.

The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage
drawn by four horses, with postillions in the
' colours of the Company.
TALLOW CHANDLERS' COMPANY.
Banner of the Company's Arms.
Banner of the Arms of Mr. Alderman Humphrey.
Banner of the Arms of Mr. Alderman Hale.
Banner of the Arms of Thomas Farncomb, Lq., late

Bricklayers' Arms Station and the Old
Kent Road.

The arrangements here were perfect. The direc-
tors of the South-Eastern Rtilway had provided
Beats for some hundreds of their fri,nds, covered
it,:d open, gaily decorated with flags and evergreens.
1-be station itself—not by any means so unpic-
laresque as some critics have recently styled it—
ad been newly painted and defiled, and had fo-
ul,' quite the appearance of ft pretty pas-
senger, instead of, as is now its doom, merely
a goods station. The Royal standard floated gaily
from the little tower. Shortly before one o'clock
a detachment of the Life Guards with their band,
under the command of Major-General Crawford,
arrived and took up their position in the court-
yard, the splendid band, during the interregnum,
playing several national and other airs and melo-
dies. The GOth Rifles, to the amount of 500 men,
from the Tower and Woolwich, under the command
of Col. Bingham, arrived almost at the 1:1,M0 time
and took charge of the ground outside the gates.
A detachment of the Royal Blues soon followed.
Major-General Lawrenson was the chief officer in
command. Sir Richard Mayne and Clpt. Harris
were on the spot, and conducted the police ar•

Alderman.
The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage
drawn by four horses, with postillions in the colours
of the Company.
CLOTHWORKERS' COMPANY.
Banner of the Company's Arms.
Banter of the Arms of his Royal Highness the late Prince
Consort.
B anner of the Arms of the late Countess of Kent.
Banner of the Arms of Sir John Musgrove, Bart.
Banner of the Arms of Mr. Alderman Humphrey.
Banner of the Arms of the Waterman's Company,
Banner of the Arms of the Waterman's Company.
The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage
drawn by fun' hordes, with postillions in tho colours
of the Cora deny.
VINTNERS' COMPANY.
The Royal Standard.
Banner of the Company's Arms.
Banner of the Vintner's Royalty (a Swan).
Banner of St. Martin (the Patron Saint).
Banner of Bacchus in a Chariot.
Banner of the Arms of the late Alderman Lucas.
Banner of the Arms of the late Alderman Farebrother.
Banner of the Al ms of the late Alderman Hooper.
The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage
drawn by four horses, with two postillions in the
colours of the Company.
IRONMONGERS' COMPANY.
The Royal Standard.
The Union Jack.
Two Banners of the City Arms.
Two Banners of the Company's Arms.
Banner of St. Lawrence (the Patron Saint).

rangements.
At one o'clock his Royal Highness the Duke of
Csnbridge, attended by his staff, rode into the sta-
tion.. His Royal Highness was loudly cheered, and
bowed very graciously to the throng. Sir
George Grey next arrived. The Duke of Saxe
Coburg, accompanied by the Prince of Prussia,
nett arrived. The Count de Fllndrea
haft
- previously arrived. lhe Lord Mayor
1113c1 Sheriffs arrived shortly after one o'clock. At
a quarter to two the whole of the avenues imme-
diately adjacent to the station were filled by eager
thousands. Immediately opposite the station a
pretty motto, surmounted by the Prince of Wales'
feathers, was designed first to meet the royal pair
" Albert Edward—Alexandra—may their Union
e Happy.,,
The occupants of the six Royal carriages in the
procebsion were—
Fuist Carriage.—General the Hon. Sir C. Grey, Colonel
_6:Yraour, Capkin Lund, and Mr. Funck.
S
and
Carriage,—General
—Countess Hilda ReveutloW and INladame
v
Oxholme and Madame Oxholme.
Fifth Carriage.— Prince Waldemar and Prince William.
Carriage.—Prince Frederick, Princess Dagmar, and
Sixt!ii"" Thy
ra.
Carriage.—Prince of Wales, Princess Alexandra,
Prince Christian, and Princess Louise.
The Royal cortege emerged from the Bricklayers'
Ampsstation precisely at five minutes after two
"It, amidst vociferous cheering, and waving of
hats, and handkerchief's. The members of Parlia-
ment for the borough of Southwark and its digni-

Banner of the Arms of the late Alderman Thompson.

The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage
drawn by four horses, with two postillions in tho
colours of the Company.

SALTERS' COMPANY.
Two Banners of the Company's Arms.
_ _ _

The Beadle of the Salters' Company, bearing his Staff

of Office

The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage
drawn by four horses, with two postillions in the
colours of the Company.

HABERDASHERS' COMPANY.
Banner of the Company's Arm,.
Banner of the Arms of Denmark.
Banner of the Arms of his Royal Highness the
Prince of Wales.

The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage
drawn by four horses, with two postillions in the
colours of the Company.
MERCHANT TAYLORS' COMPANY.
Banner pf the Arms of his Royal Highness the Prince of
Walos.
Banner of the Arms of her Royal Highness the Princess
Alexandra of Denmark.
Banner of the City Arms.
Banner of the Conopliny'e Arms.
The Union Jack.
'Po Royal Staadard.

The Master and Wardens of the Company in a carriage
dray, n by four horses, with two postillions in
the colours of the company.
SKINNERS' COMPANY.
Banner of the Company's Arms.
Banner of the Company's Crest.
Banner of the Prince of Wales's Feathers.
Banner of the Prince of Wales's Feathers.
Banner of the Arms of Denmark.
Banner of the Arms of Denmark.
The Royal Standard.
The Royal Standard.
The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage
drawn by four horses, with two postillions in the
colours of the Company.
GOLDSMITHS' COMPANY.
Banner of the Company's Arms.
Banner of the City Arms.
Banner of the Arms of the late Sir Martin Rowe.
Banner of the Arms of Sir Hugh Myddleton.
Banner of the Arms of Mr. Alderman Copeland.
The Royal Standard.
The Prime Warden and Wardens of the Company, in a
carriage drawn by four horses, with two postillions
in the colours of the Company,
FISHMONGERS' COMPANY.
Banner of the Company's Arms.
Banner of the Arms of the late Sir Matthew Wood.
Banner of the Arms of William Cubitt, Esq., M.P., late
Alderman.
Banner of the City Arms.
Banner of the Arms of his Royal Highness the late
Prince Consort.
The Union Jack.
The Royal Standard.
The Prime Warden and Wardens of the Company, in a
carriage drawn by four horses. with two postillions
in the colours of the Company.
DRAPERS' COMPANY.
The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage
drawn by four horses, with two postillions in the
colours of the Company.
GROCERS' COMPANY.
Banner of the Prince of Wales's Feathers.
The Standard of Denmark,
The Royal Standard.
Baßner of the Company's Arms.
Banner of the City Arms.
Bannerttho Army, a
of the Marquis
.E .
o ooCornwallis.dha rEsq.
Banner of
Banner of St. Anthony.
The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage
drawn by four horses, with two postillions in the colours
of the Company.

Westminster, which took the place of the civic au-
thorities at Temple-bar, was made up as follows :
HE MEMBERS FOR THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER—Gen.
Sir de Lacy Evans, Sir J. V. Shelley.
First Carriage—Mr. Burgess Elliot, Mr. Assistant-Burgess
Arntz, the High Constable's Mace.
Second Carriage—Mr. Burgess Humby, Mr. Assistant-
Burgess Clarkson, Mr. Assistant-Burgess Roberts.
Third Carriage—Mr. Burgess Goldsmith, Mr. Burgess
Horne, Mr. Assistant-Burgess Goldsmith,
Fourth Carriage—Mr. Burgess Cribb, Mr. Assistant-Bur-
gess Watherston, Mr. Assistant-Burgess Jeffreys, Mr.
Assistant-Burgess Palmer.
Fifth Carriage—Mr. Burgess Low, Mr. Burgess Haines,
Mr. Assistant-Burgess Whitelock, Mr. Assistant-Bur-
' gess Turner.
Sixth Carriage—Mr Burgess Carter Wood, Mr. Assistant-
Burgess Freeman, Mr. Assistant-Burgess Dalton.
Seventh Carriage—Mr. Burgess Cobbett, Mr. Burgess Bar-
ton, Mr. Assistant-Burgess Hannah.
Eighth Carriage —Mr. Chief Burgess Trollope, Mr. Chief
Burgess Miley, the Town Clerk.
Ninth Carriage—The High Bailiff, Deputy High Steward,
the High Constable with the Mace.
The Very Rev. the Dean of Westminster.
Tenth Carriage - His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch, K.G.,
the Lord High steward.
THE STRAND.

MERCERS' COMPANY.
Banner of the Company's Arms.
The Royal Standard.
Banner of the City Arms.
Banner of the Arms of Lord Hill.
Banner of the Arms of the late Sir Richard Whittington.
Banner of the Arms of the late Sir Thomas Gresham.
Banner of the Arms of the late Alderman Newnham.
The Master and Wardens of the Company, in a carriage
drawn by four horses, with two postilions in the colours
of the Company.

A Military Band.
The Commissioners of Lieutenancy of the City of London

in Carriages.
Watermen bearing the Banners of the City of London.

The appearance of the Strand was perhaps as
extraordinary as any portion of the long line
through which the Royal cortege passed. From a
very early hour parties who had engaged seats
might be seen wending their way to the place of
location, and later in the day, judging from the
enormous number of human beings collected in the
private houses, the demand for accommodation
must have been very great. The gigantic struc-
tures erected round the Churches of St. Mary-le-
Strand and St. Clements Dines for the sightseers,
presented a very imposing appearance, whilst that
erected in front of St. Martin's Church was equally
well filled. From nearly every house a large flag,
either English or Danish, was suspended, whilst
iu many places enormous banners reached entirely
across the roadway. The entire length of pave-
ment was crowded, and the utmost good
humour prevailed at all points, and all seemed
animated with but one desire, viz., that of heartily
welcoming the arrival of one who is destined to
take such a prominent position in this great and
powerful country.
As the royal cortege passed the cheering was of
the most enthusiastic nature, and as the pace main-
tained was not much beyond a walk, the royal pair
were well seen by all.
PALL-MALL.

-A
Military Band.
The Officers of the Corporation of London, in Carriages.
The Membersof the Court of Common Council, in Carriages
A Military Band.

This celebrated locality was particularly ani-
mated. In front of many of the principal clubs co-
in which was a large
as the cavalcade passed
was universal. In
vthe
ree
mdwaving
hoaof df
hanskerciefs
f
front of St. James's Palau a guard of honour turned
out and presented arms.
ST. JAMES'S-STREET

had the windows and balconies of its houses filled
with elegantly-attired ladies, whose curiosity and
interest were no doubt largely excited by the royal
bride. The reception here was enthusiastic in the
extreme. Along
PICCADILLY

The Deputy-Chairman and Members of the Royal Reception

Committee, in Carriages.
The Under-Sheriffs in Carriages.

The Sheriffs of London and Middlesex in their Carriages
drawn by four horses.
The Aldermen viho have not passed the Chair, in their

popular feeling greeted the
trhoyeaslapmaeir,dainspdl:oy of
they passed to
HYDE-PARK.

Carriages.
The Recorder, in his Carriage,
The Aldermen who have passed the Chair, in their
Carriages.
The Lord Mayor's Servants, in State Liveries,
Three Trumpeters.
The Ci y Marshal, on horseback.
The Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, in his State Carriage,
drawn by six horses, attended by the Swordbearer and
Common Crier.
THE ROI AL CARRIAGES.
The picture was exceedingly grand after the
triumphal arch had been passed. The crowd was
so dense that the cavalcade could only make itsway
with difficulty, and was obliged frequently to halt.
Every window and balcony was crowded, and figs in..
and inscriptions added to the gaiety of the scene. Amongst the regiments taking part in the
To the Hon. Artillery Company, the first in rark honours of the day were the following ;
as in age, were assigned the post of honour, and CAVALRY.
their salute was the first to greet the son of the Middlesex Yemnanry—lst Surrey Light Horse Volunteer
gracious Prince who was for many years their Corps-Ist Hertfordshire Light Horse Volunteer Corps—
colonel, the late Prince Consort, on bringing his Ist Middlesex Light Horse Volunteer Corps—let Hunting-
bride within the limits of the City. The infantry donshire Light Horse Volunteer Corps.
division of this magnificent corps was deployed into
Field Batteries of Ist Middlesex Artillery Volunteer
line end occupied Adelaide-place, and all the space Corps-341 Middlesex Artillery Volunteer Corps.
in front of the gorgeous triumphal arch which spans INFANTRY-18T IrRICCADE.
the roadway. let Battalion—let Sussex Artillery Volunteer Corps—
The horse battery and field battery of the Royal 1- t Glocester Artillery Volunteer Corps-3d North Riding
City Artillery were stationed at King William's ofoYl
Volunteer
eAr Artillery Volunteer l Corps--let o rps-let Middlesexolunteer Artilleryc
ir
statue, the granite ( ffigy of the sailor king—fit
—3d Middlesex Artillery Volunteer Artillery
vorps—lst Towerri
emblem of the loyalty of the corps. At this point Hamlets Artillery Volunteer Corps-2d Surrey Artillery
the Royal pair may ne said to have been sur- Volunteer Corps.
rounded by the hearts and hands of the descend- 2d Battalion-Ist Middlesex Engineer Volunteer Corps--
ants of the ancient Train Bands. Ist Tower Hamlets Engineer Volunteer Corps.
32d3d
.Battalion— 4th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer.
.Cotps.—
Great delay ensued in making the passageofKing
Middlesex Rifb Volunteer Corps—lst Administrative
William-street, as well from the terrible pres.ure ,!
on vet u „
.uatuanySuir6 Rifle Volunteer Corps-6th Hertford
of the crowd as from some of the aldermen and a Rifle Volunteer Corps.
part of the common councilmen having oddly 4th Battalion—lst Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps—
enough been permitted to draw up their carriages 18th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps-47th Middlesex
Rifle Volunteer Corps.
all along the east side of the street. This unseemly
sth Battalion-11th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps—
and improper "block" thus created caused great
36th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps.
delay. 2D BRIGADE.
The Mansion House was reached at a quarter Ist Battalion-21st Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps—
after three. This w, s the grand spectacle of the 38th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps.
day. The reception was, in truth, a splendid 2d Battalion-9th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps.
Ovarian.
3d Battalion-4th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps—
The Corinthian columns of the Mansion-house 6th Glocester Rifle Volunteer Corps,
4th Battalion-2d Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps.
were elegant and be autifully arranged, draped with
3D BRIGADE.
crimson cloth. From the capitals were suspended let Battalion-37th
MiddlesexNl
iddlesex
sags of flowers, from the centres of which were 2d Battalion-48th
hung wreaths of orange blossoms. On the 3d Battalion-3d Administrative Battalion Essex Rifle
shafts of the columns were fixed medallions Volunteers-4th Essex Rifle Volunteer Corps.
of the Prince and Princess in relief surrounded
BR:::
Volunteer Volunteer
Corps.
4th Battalion-2d Administrative Battalion Essex Rifle
with wreaths of tne oak, surmounted by the Volunteers.
Corps.
Prin eof Wales's plume. From the windows were sth Battalion-40th4 Middlesex Rifle Volunteer
suspended crimson drapery with wreaths, in the let Battalion-15t1a Miliddleßs
leGxAßDEifie
Volunteer Corps.
centre of which were placed alternately the Cross 2d Battalion-20th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps.
5T
Middlesexn B nfuxn
Rifles.
3d Battalion-22d Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps (Ist
of Denmark and the Prince of -Wales's feathers.
Battalion).
Under the portico, and in a projecting gallery were
seated a host of elegantly attired ladies and gentle- B 4ttthlß. Battalion-22d Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps (2d
sth Battalion-19th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps.
men. In the front sat the Lady Mayoress, sur-
rounded by a bevy of young ladies, who, on the
approach of the Princess, descended from the por- Ist Battalion-39htico to meet her, and presented to her Royal High- 2d Battalion—let and 2d Adminstrative Battalions Sur-
ness a bouquet. Provision has been made for illu- rey3aßßflaettViolunteers. Volunteer Corps.
19th Surrey
iurinating the building with gas ; and on the balus- Rifle Volunteer Corps-23d
Surrey Rifle Volunteer—
trade, at the summit of the building, will be affixed Corps.urroy
eerps-14th Kent Rifle Volunteer
tripods, from which fire will ascend. 4th Battalion-7th, 10th, 12th, and 21st Surrey Ri • fle
The cavalcade here halted, whilst a young lady Volunteer Corps.
—we believe the Lord Mayor's daughter—de- sth Battalion—let Surrey Rifle Volunteer Corps.
seended, and presented the Princess with Ist Battalion-21
A6dToHiiBRIGADE.
a splendid bouquet of flowers, a gift Rifle Volunteers-21 Battalioisntr2a, Battalion Middlesex
ntive
tb. Middlesex Rifle Volun-
very courteously received, and doubtless a boon, h teer Corps.
for the atmosphere, owing to the exhalations from 3d Battalion-46th Middlesex Rifle Volunteei• Corps—
the immense throng was actually hot and ex- 4th Battalion 28th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps,
hausting. 7TuBRIGADE.
The procession set again on its way. All along let Battalion-7th Administrative Battalion Middlesex
Rifle Volunteers.
Cheapside, which was gaily decorated, the vivas of
2d Battalion—let Administrative Battalion Tower Ham-
the enormous multitude rent the very air. H-re lets Rifle Volunteer Corps-12th Tower Hamlets Rifle
there were several stoppages, and Lord Paget Volunteer Corps.
had to call upon the police to do 3d Battalion-4th and 6th Tower Hamlets Rifle Volun-
t heir duty or no progress could be made. feer Corps-4th Battalion-2d, Bth, and 9th rower Hamlets
With much difficulty a way was carved though the Rifle Volunteer Corps.
sth Battalion-sth Administrative Battalion Middlesex
crowd by the aid of the military and royal footmen.
Rifle Volunteer Corps.
St. Paul's was reached at half past 3. A grand
ern BRIGADE.
pavilion bad been erected, and accommodation let Battalion—let Oxford Rifle Volunteer Corps—lst
afforded for
upwards of 10,000 people. The recep- Administrative Battalion Oxford Rifle Volunteers.
2d Battalion—let and 10th Wiltshire Rifle Volunteer
lion here was vociferous.
reached at a quarter to four. Corps-sth, 10th, and 11th Sussex Rifle Volunteer corps
Temple-bar was reae
.. —l2th Essex Rifle Volunteer Corps
Here the City authorities retired up Chaucery la 7,
Volunteer Corps--.sth Hants Rifle 127th S aff rd Rifle
t o
be the Westmin Volunteer Corps.
and the procession was taken up , 3d Btt 1' 1
a a ion— st Administrative Battalion Warwick-
shire Rifle Volunteers—let Administrative Battalion Hert-
ster authorities.
WESTMINSTER. ford Rifle Volunteers-11th Harts Rifle Volunteer Corps.
authorities resigned the 4th Battalion-23d Middlesex Rifle Volunteer
At Temple Bar the civic
I d All infantry corps coming from Paddington and west of
post of honour to the Duke of Buceleuch, as Lord
the Marble arch entered the Park by the
High Steward of the city of Westminster, who,
the enclosure by the west entrance. Victoria-gate, and
with the Dean and Chapter, the High Bailiff, the The infantry corps from Euston-square,King's-cross, and
menaters of the Ancient Court of Burgesses, and Shoreditch stations, and frJra north of Oxford-street and
other representative bodies of the citizens, had been Holborn, and from the Tower Hamlets, entered the Park
Marble-arch and the enelosur
for some time awaiting the arrival of their Royal
hY
the
he other infe t
All t. n by the north entrance.
ry corps, and the whole of the cavalry
Highnesses. The civic procession having filed off,
) and artillery, entered the Park by the gate at Hyde Park-
the royal carriages drove through the old "Barr
corner, and the enclosure by the south e t
which, owing to the gorgeous decoration it had un- As soon as the regiments entered the enclosure the bands
dergone, presented a most
appearance. It was a matter of regret that the i the assembly of the troops, the force was drawn up in
Lord Mayor and the civic authorities did not ac- t two lines, the cavalry and mounted batteries of artillery
company the royal party further than the bounda- ' being deployed, and the rest of the force being formed in
contiguous quarter-distance. columns right in front.
ries of the city, because a great deal of the splen-
MI, Line facing East was composedof Cavalry Brigade,
dour of the pageant was cropped off by such %.,...e . .
an
Artillery Brigade, Ist Infantry Brigade, 3d Infantry Bri-
arrangement. From London-bridge to Temple-bar gade, sth Infantry Brigade, 7th Infantry Brigade.
the sight was very imposing, but after that the Line facing West.-Bth Infantry Brigade, 6th Infantry
Prince and leis Royal Bride monopolised the whole Brigade, 4th Infantry Brigade, 2d Infantry Brigade.
attention of the assembled thousands. The entrance of the carriages containing
the royal
The escort representing the city and Liberty of party into the park was the signal for tremendous

Here the appearance of the scene altogether
changed, and instead of fair faces and waiving
handkerchiefs, upwards of 16,000 volunteers as-
sembled to do honour to the occasion. From 1
o'clock the march of volunteer regiments into the
park was nearly continuous and unbroken. From
the various railway stations, and from the extreme
suburbs, east, west, north, and south, they advanced
upon Hyde-park as a centre, in accumulating lines,
each regiment preceded by its band, and the diffe-
rent colours of the uniforms gave a brilliancy to the
seine that rendered it highly striking and interest-

cheering, and every eye was directed towards the
part from which the cortege was approaching, As
it passed along the seeming interminable line of
volunters, the bands successively player' " God Save
the Queen" and the Danish National Hymn. The
cheers of the populace were taken up by those in
the ranks, and amidst the welcome of a hundred
thousand voices their royal highnesses pursued
their journey towards the Paddington station.
During the last twenty years there certainly has
not been a greater number of persons congregated
than on the present occasion.