New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-27

49,. m the lower step of the flight leading to the
~" =, the dais while Chevaliers OF the Guard,
~, drawn swords. occupied the other steps.
c,or,,v afterward shouts again rent the air out
- .,s Cathedral mingled with the booming of
~. the peallng of bells and the swelling tones
:, Sensational anthem all announcing the ap-
.,n n the Car and Czarna AT 1O O'Clock
...,, uajesties entered the church. and as they
"a "a The guards about the dais and on the steps
-.,,sd with their swords The Car wore the uni
,,-n NJ the Preobrajansky Regiment. The Gar
ina was attired in q silver-colored gown. with a
90, sash across her breast. Their Majesties
rsre preceded by the Metropotans. bearing a
.,oss holy water and sacred ikon. Both as
.snded the steps of the ikonostas unattended and
s,ssea the sacred ikons both sides OF the royal
Au,rs Then. attended by brilliant throng OF
generals. they turned from the ikonostas and
,,oun,ed the dais. where they stood in front OF
the thrones.
THE BEAUTIFUL CZARINA.
The Czarina was bareheaded and two curls fell
unon her neck. Her cheeks were flushed with ex-
element. and she looked charmingly beautifui.
The scene was one that would have delighted
an artist. Everything was in absolute harmony
and the effect was magnificent. The gorgeous
uniformed men on one side and ladies in gowns
Of blue. red green and yellow on the other, the
gold and purple dais. the rich baldachin under
which the Car and Czarina stood facing the
picture-ladel ikonostas. crowded before which IN
golden robes and jewelled mitres were the clergy
made a scene that will never be forgotten
After the Imperial couple had stood for little
time facing the expectant spectators the Metro
Dat aSCendpQ
requested the Car to repeat the creed. The
Metropolitan held the prayer-book while His
Majesty. in a voice that was everywhere audible
IN the church, rected the creed all those present
crossing themselves as he did so. The Metro
poltan of St. Petersburg then blessed the Car
and Czardna both humbly bowling their heads.
Throughout the whole ceremony the strength
and pre-eminence Of the Church were visible.
After the blessing the Metropolitan of st. Peters
burg, who is an old. white-bearded ecclesiastic,
read an episte from the gospels In feeble voice.
The Metropolitans Of Kief and st. Petersburg
and two aids then assisted the Car TO adorn
the Imperial mantle His Majesty then assumed
the gorgeous diamond collar Of the sovereignty of
the Order Of ST Andrew The Metropolitan then
addressed the Car
CROWNED. THE CYNOsURE OF ALL EYES.
few moments later the Metropolitan Of st.
Petersburg blessed the crown and handed 1t to
the Gar who firmly placed 1t upon his head.
He then grasped in his right hand the sceptre
Of state and in his left the orb of the Empire all
present bowling and crossing themselves.
Crowned and holding the sceptre of a mighty
empire. the autocrat Of all the Russias stood the
cynosure OF all eyes. The numbering of guns
and the deep changing of many bells gave the
signal outside that the coronation Of the Car
was an accomplished fact. The word spread
everywhere and men everywhere crossed them
selves and prayed for "Balwshka." st. Peters
burg and the remote parts Of the Empire were In
touch with Moscow, and throughout the Russian
dominions prayer assembled for the Great White
Car"
The Emperor took his seat upon his throne
sdl holding the sceptre and orb Then, placing
these emblems OF power on a table, he arose and
turned to the Czarina who knelt before him
On velvet cushion, and placed on her mead her
own crown. He bent over and spoke to her. ana
then took her hand and assisted her to rise he
enderly kissed her. after which they both TOOK
'aeir seats on their thrones.
An archdeacon then proclaimed the many
titles Of the Car
me Czarina, serene and calm, sanctihed by
'ne Church. made ready for her high destiny. and
0e''seo by her adopted people, sat beside her
august husband. whose throne she will beautify
o"ong In innocence and womanly power
sac VIII be a potent factor 70 sustain him.
never was a queen more queenly, nor woman
more womanly. She has changed somewhat
"nce the day Of her marriage. when the United
''ess representative saw her In the Winter Pal
Se' The woman and wife predominant despite
S regalness.
DOMESTIC PHASE OF THE SCENE.
After the browning Of the Czarina the choir
ing the "Salvam Fac Mari" While the sing
ing was going on the Dowager Cza,lna went to
Her son and kissed him four times and whis-
pefed something to him. She then kissed the
o1arina twice, The tears of the Dowager Czarina
we're near the surface 1t certainly NOV
ing sight to witness the afectionate greetings
"hcn emphasized the domestic and sweet side
VI the life Of the Imperial family. The immediate
members Of the Cars family also kissed him
ana the Czarina. These greetings occupied
twenty minutes. after which the Emperor's
prayer was said by the Metropolitan Of St. Peters
0urg, who subsequently blessed the Imperial
s'upie. All present knelt during the prayer with
'"e exception of the Car. The prayer will be
~ed at the yearly festival Of the accession of His
-'''esty. AS the prayer was being offered the
~" which was getting high shone through the
"'"oo" back Of the Empress, It's rays falling
spoh her head and causing her crown to flash
dszzlingly.
ne services went on with singing and prayers
s emperor standing uncrowned. The Empress
throughout. wearing her crown.
h'ervalsa Metropolitan assembled the dais
~ censed and blessed the communion and
'peh' Two popes bore to the Dowager
r,..' nina book. which they each kissed. In the
rr-. ume The Cathedral was filled with grand
1<a9 o'clock the doors of the ikonostas