The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-26

been the coronation place of many Cars,
on on this day SO important in the history of
At $40 numerous ladies and gentlemen
Oh the Court, in brilliant dresses and uni
forms, entered and took their places,
and at $50 the great bell in the Ivan Tow
er began to boom, giving the signal to all
other bells. which took up the peal, and
resounded throughout the City. A large
number of bishops and priests, in magni-
fieent ceremonial robes, were in attend
ance, the bishops with golden mitres and
white surpiices with golden chasubles.
Some OF the priests were busy within the
ikonostes lighting the tapers on the
altar and preparing the elements for
others were grouped in their several places
about the Okenostas. AS the bell of Ivan
choir, which in Greek churches is always
concealed, began to intone the TIE Deum.
Their beautiful voices swelied to the
tones of the grand and solemn anthem,
and seemed a fitting preparation to the
ceremony about to begin. At a quarter
to nine. the diplomatic body and special
ENJOYS, headed by the Count de Muntehelle
the French Ambassador, who in the
inability of the Turkish Ambassador to
be present in Greek Church, was the
into the sacred building. The choir con-
tinued singing, and at nine o'clock the
sound of cheers and roars from the
fact that the Royal party was approach
ing
of the Emperor and Empress and their
brilliant suite. as they descended the
red staircase from the Krenlin Palace.
and crossed the enclosure to the Cathe-
dral. Shout after shout rose upon the
air, drums sounded. bells pealed, and the
bands grouped in the Great Square
played the National Anthem At these
sounds the Metropolttans of Moscow. st.
Petersburg and Ezieff and several of the
higher clergy proceeded to the southern
entrance of the Cathedral. Then through
tlr0ny Il irrl arin
cf state, bearing the imperial insignia,
regalia and coronation robes, which they
| q table near the throne. The sword and
flag of State were stationed on each side
OF the, short flight of steps leading up
| were guarded by four ma jor- generals with
| drawn swords.
| The first of the imperial party to ap-
| of the Emperor, who came separately
| from the Emperor and Empress and
! their attendants. The Dowager Empress
wore crown and an imperial mantle
and was accompanied by those members
of the imperial family who were not
included in the Cars .cortege and the
| chamberlains bore her train as she as
/ cended her throne on a dias level with
| the other two thrones. Over the Dowager
Czarina.s throne hung a magnificent
| red velvet was the initial letter mp in
gold on the opposite pillar was the
|
| it,. The Czarina's initial was not visible.
| being covered by the great baldachin
ImImediately In after. amid tumultous
Empress appeared at the door They
| were received by the clergy and escorted
to , the steps Of the altar.
| The Emperor was in the dark green
| and gold uniform of General of the
Guards, with high boots. The Empress
| was dressed in a silver robe with long.
train. which was borne by four pages.
Arriving ait the altar steps, the Metro
| politan of MOSCOW and the Grand Duke
| Sergius welcomed the Emperor and EN-
press in the holy building The Metro
politan Of ST.. Petersburg presented the
| cross for them to kiss, and the Metropol-
| ftan of Kieff presented them with the
| holy water. After bowling three times
before the altar and kissing the sacred
| images, their Majesties ascended the steps
| and took their places in front of the
altar, with their backs to the thrones
/ The scene Yves one of great beauty as the
Imperial couple stood awaiting the SER
| vice which was to proclaim them Emper-
or and Empress Of all the Russias The
| blaze of gold and silver the brillancy
| of the uniforms and orders, the richness
| of the Russian Court toilettes worn by
| the ladies', the sparkling and precious
| gems. the clouds of incense rising from
| behind the ikonostas and pervading the
/ church, the solemn sweetness of the
singing, which now again began, all con-
/ tributed to the splendor of the occasion.
AS the Emperor and Empress entered
| the Cathedral the choir sang Psalm 10l,
| ''Misericordiam ct Judifium Cantabo Tibi
| Domino
| The Metropolitan of St Petersburg, rs
| the hymn of the choir ceased, stepped for
ward and handed the Emperor a missal,
! saying "Gratias spiritus sancti sic SEM
| per tecum Amen and bidding him read
| aloud the orthodox creed, which he did
in n, voice fi Ia. audible e,, to al This was fol
| prayers for Gods blessing upon the Gar S
| Goyernment.l The choir then sang God
St Is the ~. Lora; With the responses Lord,
The Metropolitans vf Kieff and st.
Petersburg then assisted the Car to don
gold, lined with ermine, which was pre-
| sented on two golden cushions by court
| chaTnberlans.
! In proclaiming the Emperor crowned
| after the donning of the mantle. the
| Metropolitan of st. Petersburg used all
/ of the Cars titles which are:-Nicholas
IL Alexandrovich, Emperor and Autocrat
| Of all the Russias; Car of Moscow, XII
Poland of Siberia, Of the Chersonnase,
| Taurio, Seignior, of Pakow; Grand Duke
| Of Snlolenak, Of Iithuania, Volhynfa, Po-
| doiia and Finland, Prince of Eathonia,
| Livonea and Courland.
| After donning the mantle the Emperor
| assumed the diamond collar of ST. An
| drew, the Metropolitan of st. Petersburg
saying:-"In nonine Patris ct file ct
Then turning to the altar, the Car
! bowed his head to the Prelate of Nov
| gorod, who crossed his hands upon His
Majesty forehead, and said
/ May the Lord anoint him with the oil
| of joy; may He clothe him with power
| and place upon his head crown of pre-
| cious. stones Of long life; may He give
into his right hand the sceptre of saliva
| tion, set him upon the throne CT right
eousness and preserve with His protec-
ton the established rule
Immediately after this the Czar received
the crown from the Metropolitan of ST.
! Petersburg, and. standing in full sight
| of all the people, and still before the al
tar, with both hands placed the crown
upon his head Then, taking his seeptre.
in which blazed the famous Orloff dia,
mond, in his right hand, and the giobe of
the empire in his left, he assembled the
dais, and took his seat upon the throne.
the Empress still standing in her former
place. This was the supreme moment
of all, and when gazing round the church
and seeing. representatives from nearly
every district of this might Empire. and
beholding the Gar sitting on his throne
Of state, with the symbols of power given
| to him by the highest authority in the
land, one had realizing sense Of the
great power welded by the man in whose
honor this great function was held
At the moment of his taking mis- seat
on the throne, the cannon of the arsenal
thundered forth, the bells rang, and the
bands massed outside played the National
pying the throne for few seconds, rose
and placing the sceptre and the globe on
the table by his side, turned to the En1-
press, and, taking off his crown touched
her forehead with it. She then knelt be-
fore him on a crimson velvet cushion