Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-27

ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS
ENGLAND's THANKSGIVING.
a Great Day In LOu0Ou.

LONDON, Feb. %, 10 a. m.-The dav Of thanks
giving for the recovery OF the Prince OF Wales
opened with sslutes and the ringing Of bells NJ
sunrise. From an early hour the streets through
which the procession was 20 pas were clesredot
vehicles and pedestrians. The line Of march 20
and from the Cathedral IL seven miles. The
carriageway along the entire route j. fenced IA
and uninterrupted from curb 90 curb. The
houses on both sides are decurs,ed from cellar
20 attic; not house by house. but block by
block, and all the open spaces are filed with
banks Of seats. An ayenae OF uaes. stresmers,
and gorgeous tapestry ~inds Tor miles through
the heart of the city passing through uiumphal
arches. Every available place Is occupied by
spectators, who are only 20 be numbered by
millions. Fabulous prices are given for single
for Q year. Twelve thousand soldiers and a most
the entire police force guard the line. The dec
orators had hardly finished their york when the
general public holding tickets were admitted 10
ST. Paule. The transformation which had been
made in the interior OF the Cathedral caused
universal surprise and admiration. The deco
rations were superb and the arrangement OF the
throne, the galleries and seats tor the public
such ~ To afford a favorable view 60 all. aud at
the same time display the great mas OF people
10 the best advantage. IL il estimated that
Cathedral. while thousands uPon thOussnd-
outside are within hearing of tie music.
THE ROYAL PROCESSION.
LONDON, Feb. y. noon.-The rovsl proceSSia-
Is in motion. The thunder OF guns ringing I'D
bells, and cheering along the line OF mari
announce that he Queen has lett the palace.
q nrOceN<lfTr.
escortfng the Queen, began 70 move from BncL
inghsn palace shortly before noon amid ~,
roar OF artillery, the ringing OF bells. ani e
chorus OF thirty thousand children. In the mr.
cessiOn the great bodies OF the kingdom We
represented, and all the crack regiments OF o.,
army furnished detachments The Queefi'-
carriage was preceded by the ROYAL houscho. q
and the members OF the roy al family. includihg
the Duke Of Edinburgh, Princes Arthur ami
Leopold, and the Prince and Princess OF wsics
The Prince OF Wales looked thinner and palcr
hawa Last -.
much stronger than W as expected. A. the Prince
and Princess came in sight. the immense Assem-
blage OF spectators began 90 cheer and tho
cheering increased to a mighty roar a. the
Queen, whose carriage followed, came IN view
Cheering and shouting was taken ur all alour
the line as the procession slowly moved ON. A.
city from the Lord Mayor and corporation. The
rest of the journey to the doors VI the Cathe,ral
was a continued ovation.
HOLIDAY rHRnUoHoUr rHR KINGDOM.
LONDON, Feb. &.-The day is observed as =
legal holiday throughout the united king fm.
Dispatches from the principal cities OF Engi., .
Scotland and ireland report that thsnksgiviu.
waScelebTateo on scale Commensurate with
therrs wealth aud population. In many a pro-
cesslon and religious exercises similar TO those
IN the metropolis took place. In the smaller
towns, the villages and hsmlets OF Eagland,
Scotland and Wales the day il being celebrated
with appropr ate festivities. In Ireland special
PRAYERS will be offered in the churches by order
Of the bishop OF the Irish church. In Dabln a
7e Drum will be sung AZ 1t Pstri~k's Cath adra'.
AMI the castle and portions Of the city will bs
illuminat, d tonight.
I'm n London Jaip.
LONDON, Feb. H.-Minor, the Am aTican WHO
murdered a workingmsn i'm this CITY on the
night of tie 18th instant, has been comm tied 10
await trial on the charge OF willful murder.
The Pope for the Count de Cham bord.
PARIS, Feb. N.-The Pore has addressed a
letter 10 the French bishops, asking them TO
support Count de Chambord for ruler OF
France. Ii is reported that the Count will