The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-06
SUNDAY AT THE CASTLE.
THE EMPEROR OPENS THE DAY
WITH a SHORT RIDE.

Break fast Followed by an inspection
of the Life Guards and 6cOts Guards.
The Troops Escort the Royalties to
Church-The ladies of the House
hold attend Services at tho Chapel.
LONDON, July 5.-Emperor William rose
early at Windsor to-day and took a short
ride, returning to breakfast with the queen
and royal family Immediately afterward
be star ted in carriage for Victoria bar
racks. accompanied by the Prince Of
Wales, the Duke OF Connaught and the
Duke of Clarence. The emperor was in the
uudress uniform Of corps garde,
bedecked with Prussian orders, and
wore a plumed helmet. The Prince Of
Wales was In the uniform of a colonel Of
the Life Guards 1t being q semi-state oc-
cas,on only the military attaches of the
German embassy aad English equerries at
tendant upon the emperor followed the
royalties. The carriages Of the royal party
we're preceded by mounted police ana OUT
riders. Arriving at the barTRck square the
emperor found the Life Guards drawn up
In line, with ths Scots Guards in the rear
He saook hands With the commanding Off
up and down the lines and mInutely scruti-
nlzing the equipments Of the soldiers.
AT CHURCH.
This business over, the troops escorted the
royalties 20 Trinity churcl. The emperor,
entering occupied the royal pew in the
central isle, the other royalties and num-
Der Of the members of the emperor's and
queens households filing the pews in the
rear and troops and guards occupying the
galleries. The interior Of the church pre-
sented brilliant spectacle Of diversified, yet
harmonious coiors, the white robed choir in
front Of the altar and the red OF glittering
uniforms Ia the csnter, with a sqnber back
ground OF civilian attire. The Guards
band played Meudalsohnn's March while the
royalties were entering. The succeeding
hymas were sung to the bands
accompaniment. After the singing of
Onward Christian Soldiers the
sermon vas delivered by the queens chap
lain, Arthur Robbins, who referred TO self
denying lives Of Christian record, mention
ing Gen. Grant, Count Won Moltke, Gen.
Gordon acd Father Damiens. The service
| over, the congregation stood while the roy
slties left, the emperor and royal parry
driving back to the castle.
While the emperor was at Trinity the
queen, empress and Princess Beatrice drove
to the private chapel at FroRmore, attended
by the ladies Of the household. The bishop
Of Rlpon officiated.
AT LUNCHEON.
At luncheon, which was served in the
| banqueting hall In the castle, the German
emperor and empress met the bride and
bridegroom Of to-morrow-Prince Aribert
Of Ar halt aud Priacess Louise Of Sebleswig-
| Holstein. The great table was laid with
massive gold plate, which the queen per.
mits to be displayed only or
special occasions. After luncheon
the queen aud royal party proceeded
| to the east terrace Of the castle
TO listen to the Guards band. Some Is, 00C
people had assembled there, among whom
the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Con
naught moved. the emperor looking en- be-
side the queen at window Of the terrace.
In the afternoon the emperor and empress
aud the Prince and Princess of Wales drove
| TO Cumberland Lodge to visit the Prince
and Princess Christian, returning il
! time for a family dinner party
The day concluded with a sacred concert in
| ST. Georges nall. Mme. Albani and the
| principal so]oists received the special con
! gratulatlons Of the emperor and empress.
! 1t is reported that the Wimbledon rowe =
has been rearranged, the emperor, gratified
a. yesterdays reception, accepting the pro-
! gramme without further oavil.
The German imperial yacht Hohenzoller1
has departed from Port Victoria to bring
the Emperor Williams sons to England.