St. Paul daily globe., 1892-05-27
H0NORS FOR RULERS.
All Denmark En- Fete for King
Christian and Beloved
Queen Louise.
Emperors, Kings, Princes and
Royal Ladies Assemble to Do
Royal Homage.

COPENHAGEN, May 26.-Though for
several days past this city has been en-
fete in honor of the golden wedding of
King Christian and Queen Louise, to-
day is the actual anniversary of the
marriage of the king and queen, and it is
being observed in a manner that shows
how deep is the love entertained by the
Danes for their sovereign and his queen.
AT an early hour this morning all the
church bells in the city rang out joyous
peals in honor of the day. Bands
were playing in every direc-
tion,and everywhere the city wore asgala
appearance, and was bright with flags,
vari-colored bunting and other hand
some decorations.
At an early hour all the chorus So
cieties proceeded to the Amaienborg
queen and their imperial and royal
guests. The singing was beautiful and
showed long preparation for the
event. King Christian, who was
standing by window with his
guests. stopped, and lifting in his arms
his eatzgrandehild, Prince George. in
|.fant son of the King of Greece, stepped
|-eut on the balcony. His majesty thanked
the singers for the great pleasure they
had given him, and his remarks were
greeted with laundering cheers from
the singers and the vast throng that had
congregated about tine palace.
At 10 o'clock there was a grand pr O.
cession of imperial and royal person :
ages from the palace to Christianberg
church, where divine services were
held. The procession included the king
and queen OF Denmark, the czar and
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the Prince and Princes of Wales and
their two daughters, Princesses Vic
tOria and Maude, the Dake and Ouch
ess of Cumberland, and number of
lesser note. The route to the church
was literally packed with humanity,
and cheer followed cheer until the last
member of the party disappeared with
in the church.
Dozens of magnificent triumphal
arches spanned the roadway, every one
OF them triumph of design and art.
The scene in the church was most
brilliant one. The bright and varied
uniforms of the men and the superb
toilets of the ladies made picture sell
dom witnessed in this staid old city.
The service, which was entirely muSl-
cal, lasted an hour. Upon its conclusion
the procession was reformed, and the
presses, princes and princesses drove
back to the palace. The cZar was at
tired in the uniform of the Danish life
guards, and the. king of Greece wore
the uniform of an admiral of the Dan
/ ish navy.
On the way H.. TX from the church the.
procession was halted to receive adj
dresses that were presented by various
deputations and by the municipal au
thoritles. King Christian, who was
deeply moved by the warm words of
love and appreciation contained in the
addresses, made short speech in reply.
New YORK, May ga score of Dan
ish residents in this city celebrated the
golden wedding of King Christian and
Queen Louise this afternoon by din
ner at the invitation of the Danish con-
sui. Felicitous speeches were made,
and the following cable message was
sent TO the king on behalf of the Danes
of seventeen American cities:
''king Christian, Copenhagen: On this
day of rejoicing the Danes in the United
States send your majesties their most respect
full greetings and congratulations. with
heartfelt wishes for long life and happiness"