Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-30
ROYAL BRITONs REJOICE on DATE
OF ANOTHER ANNIVERSARY.
Real Celebration in England Will
Occur Today with the Usual
Ceremonies.

England 49,
today is the Ttn anniversary OF the blrth
of Queen Victoria. For the first time
since her accession to the throne, the birth
day falls upon Whit Sunday-the great
festival that inaugurates the English
summer-and as a result the usual outdoor
fetes, Maypoe dances and other Nhitsuh-
tide festivities will be blended with the
celebrations in honor of the queens natal
day. Her majesty is spending the day in
quiet at Windsor. She is still much de-
pressed as a result of the untimely death
of Prince Henry of Battenberg, and the
consequent grief of the Princess Beatrice,
and has decided to forego her usual in
spection of the guards in the Long Walk
of the pretty city.
The usual royal salute was fired this
morning within the castle grounds, and
the city is gaily decorated. In this city,
in accordance with time honored custom
the Scots guards marched from their bar
racks in Chelsea to Hyde Park, where
with the detachments Of the First Life
guards and Cold Stream guards they fired
the royal salute and went through the Ger
emony of trooping the colors. Dispatches
of greeting from the emperor of Germany,
the president of the French republic, the
duke of Marlborough and the various min
listers plenipotentiary of the foreign pow
ers were received at Windsor today. All
over the country the school children and
municipal bodies will celebrate Monday,
and which, under an act of parliament
Is national holiday, and Lord Salisbury
and other members of the cabinet win
give receptions and banquets.
Her EventfuI Life.
The queen was born on May "a, 1919, at
Kensington palace, and was the only Id
of the duke Of Kent, fourth son of George
Ill The duke Of Kent is on record as
calling his daughter plump as a part
ridge" His affection for her had curious
connection with his death. He came home
with wet feet, and instead of changing
his shoes went to the nursery to play
with her, and in consequence caught cold
and died. At five years the Princess Vic
toria Is described as having "a counte-
nance which bespeaks perfect health and
good temper" She had fair hair and
complexion and very large eyes. She used
to ride a donkey gayly caparisoned with
blue ribbons in Kensington gardens, and
would accost the passerby with, How do
you do?" and Good morning." She has
always retained her regard for the donkey
family. The duchess of Kent trained her
daughter very thoroughly. She was care
full that she should appear very seldom
at the court of her uncle, George ". One
of the effects of her mothers training
was the simplicity in dress which has
always characterized her. She was Is
years old when she became queen by the
death of William ", on June 90 1887. At
that time she was a very sweet looking
young woman, with very fair hair, large
blue eyes and rosy cheeks, easily blush
ing. Above all, her appearance was fresh
and wholesome. Writing of the queens
voice as he heard it at the coronation.
Fanny KembIe, the great actress, said:
The enunciation was as perfect as the
intonation was melodious, and I :hink
it impossible to hear a more excellent ut
terance than that of the queens English
by the English queen" With her coro-
nation robes she wore the insignia OF the
Order OF the Garter, the highest order of
knighthood In England. There was some
doubt as to where the garter should be
worn. The left arm was finally decided
on. Her marriage followed three years
later. She was fortunate in finding in her
cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-
Gotha, one who was acceptable to the
country, and whom she herself loved
Had to Propose Marriage.
The queen had to propose to her hus-
band. Once she asked him If he liked
England, and he said: VERY much"
Then why should you ever leave it?''
she asked. BY little inquiries of this KIM
she ascertained the state of his feelings
and finally made a declaration. She told
him that he would make her Intensely
happy If he would sacrifice himself and
share his life with her.
The queen and prince consort had a
honeymoon of three days. There were