Connecticut western news., 1885-05-06


 went out because of his ambition. Many more would have died willingly for love of him. His turn had come. | Death is the great conqueror. The Galerie des Batailles is dreadful with the many vivid pictures of the wounded and the slam; yet we were in- terested in seeing here a picture of the "Siege of Yorktown in America, con- ducted by Generals Rochambeau and WashiDgton-1781." There is also a picture of Washington in the Gallery of Portraits. In one of the galleries of sculptures we saw model of the tomb of Mahomet. In front of the Palace of Versatile is large equestrian statue of Louis XIV.
 We came from Paris to London via Dieppe and New Haven. The journey is through picturesque country and we had a succession of fine views. Rouen was the largest town en route. Dieppe is situated in a valley and has lofty white chalk-cliffs on each side. Our steamboat ride from there to New Ha- ven was pleasant. The water was calm and the moon trailed it's gold through the sea. Landed at New Haven we be. gan to hear the English speech again. The gentlemen greeted it enthusiastic ally, but would willingly have listen. o5 Iox1o.o. k1 &I,o q klo Erovoh I do not wonder that these more demon strative nations find the ways of En- gland comparatively formal and cold. England seemed cold to me on my re- turn. and it certainly is a month behind Paris from weather point of view. A ride of Q couple of hours brought us to London, where we had already sojourn- ed long enough to feel quite at home. For few days the atmosphere was very foggy, making the throat and eyes ache. The social atmosphere was foggy, too, and sad with wars and rumors of wars. It has not cleared yet, but bright days come between. Just now the weather is balmy and sunny.
 The sun shone auspiciously on the ''Drawing-room" days of Queen Victo- ria and of the Princess of Wales. Thou sands of people collected in St James's park in front of Buckingham Palace to hear the military music, catch glimpse of the royal family and stare for an hour at the favored ladies who attended the 'Drawing-room." The drivers were very important in their hobby suits and with large bouquets. The ladies dressed in rich brocades, flowers, feath- CTS and jewels, sat in their carriages, waiting, ''the observed of all observers, " till the long line could pass. The brides were arrayed in white. All the ladies, old and young, must wear the conven- tional three white ostrich plumes upon the hair and a white veil. Many also wore bands of diamonds and jewels. Some brunettes wore alko red plumes on the hair. All carried flowers. It was beautiful dress parade.
 Now the Prince and princess of Wales are in Ireland. A ''Drawing-room" has been held in Dublin. All are hoping that the visit of the Prince and Princess to Green Erin will help to clear some clouds from the political sky. The peo- pie are glad to see them, although the Lord Mayor of Dublin has no welcome for them.
 London has been greatly saddened by General Gordon's death All praise him as a Christian hero. Many anec. dotes are told showing his self sacrifice, devotion and philanthropy. Memorial services have been held at St. Paul's cathedral and at Westminster Abbey. Thousands have monrned and wept fol him. It will Ge fitting that the memo. rial raised for him shall be @ hospital where the sick and the wounded may be cared for and healed.
 A few months ago wrote to you about tho showy procession in honor ot the new Lord Mayor, Alderman Not tage. No one could foresee how soor another procession would be formed for him, to bear his body to the tomb He is the first Lord Mayor of London who has died in office for over 100 years All speak well of him. His last oficia, act on Easter Tuesday was the pleasant one of giving prizes to the Blue Coat boys, and to each of these schoolboyl bright new shilling fresh from the mint. He was i'll four days of pleurisy and died the next Saturday, April 11th. That day the great bell of St Paul's ca thedral tolled an hour. On the follow ing day the Dead March in Saul wal played in all the churches. Last Satur day his funeral and burial took place in St Pauls cathedral. After o'cloch in the morning no vehicles were allow, ed in the streets through which the pro- cession was to pass at noon. These streets were filled from that time with immense crowds of people. The large cathedral, which will seat at least 6OOC people and has standing room for many more, was filled at half past II, and the doors were closed. Military bands play, ed the Dead March as the solemn pro cessiOn moved slowly along. Noted men, dignitaries, members of the royal family and Lord Mayors were in the procession. The new Lord Mayor, who will serve till the annual Lord Mayors day in November, was also there. Ht had been chosen quietly from the board of aldermen and sworn into office. The beautiful burial service of the Church of England was chanted, while the cas- ket covered with flowers stood immedi q 4 I rIaa