The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-22
A RAINY DAY FOR THE SHOW.
LOWERING CLOUDS AND A CHOPPY SEA
't MAR THE EAVAL REVIEW =,
Many Spectators Get Dreaafaiiy Ssastek
while Out 60 Sec the French War Shaps
The Queen Reviews the Fleet.

Msny Spectators Get Dreaafnily Ssassek
while Out TO See the Freseh War Shaps
The Queen Reviews the Fleet.
PoRrMouTH. Aug. Ala heavy storm had
raesd throu Rhout the night and the wind had
raised . sea which was far from pleasant to
the crowds Of amateur sailors who were ready
to put on from the shore In yachts and excur.
sion boats. Tho French feet. which had come
from Osborne Bay to spithead, had not an.
ehored In position at l0x A. N. Shortly after
that hour. however. the French war chips
steamed slowly into their positions between
the two lines OF British war vessels. The
French ships were slowly getting into limo
when the strong current, combined with bad
steering. turned the visiting vessels around
and they got so much In each others way that
a series OF collisions appeared imminent. How
ever. the French men of-war gradually cleared
each other. although they were unable TO take
up their proper positions. and wore Obliged to
anchor In u curved line instead OF the straight
line assignedt to- them.
At about noon. to the delight OF the sight
seers, tho weather cleared up considerably and
the fleets OF yachts and excursion steamers
made for the war fleets from all quarters.
Many OF those vessels leaving Portsmouth
were loaded down With exoursionists. Outside
tho harbor they found such heavy sea that
many OF them were obliged to run back for
shelter. as the pounding from the waves throat-
sned to swamp them Others h9Tsyer: brave. y;
drenchei condition. 1t was case OF Yachting
under difficulties and Sightseeing amid con-
Tho Govern ment transport wye with about
2So q and fh ,bs ladies o.
sion i.et for the scene Of the review. and
many Of ihem. by reason OF sickness. soon re-
Stsp: M H.. when shs signal to dress ship was
given. all the British war vessels, as II by
maRin, suddenly broke out their bunting and
The French Meet slso dressed rs , ship IN due
ships presented a fine appearance.
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as her a ajesty stepped on board.
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Portsmoath.. by lord George Hamilton. the
PI5 e. t f, q the AAdPmsTaIy AMI By Admiral
Tho Victoria and. Albert, accompan BY
the royal yach'a Alberta and Osborne. BY q |
sraI sisamers, loaded With piessure seekers.
started fr ,spithead In order to review the
entered tho lines q war ships II. n; j camp camp:
Yards sh sn s M wona t. zen
ard then remained s,anains on the Yards.
:, When .he yietoria ana Alber. entered tho
Gs Il a.o
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VII witch we're we're. Tssnondsd to 81 M Bri,sh tars
their enthusiasm. seemed never tired OF
marrsd by occasional showers OF rain and by |
the presence OF heavy drifting clouds and a
Alter ra,stne down one o, the lines Of British
and and French war vessels. tho Victoria and al:
snd IL % on ether saa nG
Commander CHEZ. AGmirai Gerva 1 fs shen
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ey her .na he he aaSe
compliments OF the usual rider
y III tuou, tHe A'!u'iT0l returning on n0RfQ his
D agship. the Victoria and Albert con tinued her
slow steaninG through the lines ~ hattle-
81 lbs. and. that ceremony complei ell. the war
ships again belched forth their tongues Of
hame
While these last salutes were being fired tho
royal yacht g canned back toward Osborne
Palace; Her Majesty. npon landing. was greet
% with another royal salute from the huge
By this time the vast fleet OF yacht. and ex.
.ursoh steamers hal put about for home, the
or q trip around tho war ships on th. home
Ta,d Journey. The French visitor. were cheer.
ID bv oil. and they must feel convinced that
he Welcome accorded them was q hearty one.