The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-06-21


entrance. Assisted by her Indian at
tendant, she walked slowly to the chair
of state. the congregation standing.
She was dressed all In black, except
for O white tuft in her bonnet. EN-
press Frederick Of Germany, attired in
deep black, took the seat at the right
of the queen, while the Duke Of Con-
naught, wearing his Windsor uniform,
seated himself at her left. The others
grouped themselves closely behind. and
looked very like a simple family of
worshippers. Among them were the
Duchess of Connaught, Prince Henry of
Prussia and Princess Henry, Prince
Christian and Princess Christian, with
their children, Princess Henry Of Bat
tenberg the Grand Duke Sergius and
the grand duchess.
Ordinary morning prayers began
with a short exhortation from / Timo-
thy and the suffrages after the creed
contained sentences with special refer
ence to the queens jubilee. After the
first collect, a special collect was read,
and instead of the usual prayer for
the queen and royal family, two special
prayers were substituted.
A special prayer for unity was said.
and there were special psalms and gos-
pels used instead Of those for the day,
the gospel being st. Matthew xxi, 16;
"Render, therefore, unto Caesar the
things which are Caesars"
There was no sermon, but a special
hymn, written by the Right Rev. Will
lam Walsham, lord bishop of Wake
field. with music by Sir Arthur Sulli-
van. was sung at her majesty's re-
quest The third verse was as follows;
" Oh royal heart, with wide embrace
For all her children yearning!
Oh, happy realm. such mother grace
With loyal love returningl
Where England's flag flies wide un-
furled,
All tyrant wrongs repelllng;
God make the world a better world
For mans brief earthly dwelling"
Before the benedictlon special
Thanksgiving was offered.
The choir of st. Georges chapel rem
dered the musical portion of the ser
vice, Sir Walter Parrett presiding at
the organ. The service lasted 40 min
utes, the queen remaining seated
throughout and following closely the
special prayers and hymn.
At the end there was pause. The
silent prayer. Then followed a touch
ing scene. Summoning Empress Fred
erlck, who bowed low at her side. the
queen kissed her on both cheeks. The
Duke of Connaught and the others OF
the family followed, receiving on bend
ed knee a sim 'sSr token of affection
In many cases the recipient was kissed
several times.
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and tears rolled down her cheeks. At
last. and evidently with great reluct-
ance, she beclconed her Indian attend
ant, and leaning on his arm passed
slowly out of the chapel, the entire
congregation standing.
There were two services at st. Paul's
cathedral, at II a. m. and at .. m.
! Immense crowds filled all the ap-
proaches 10 the cathedral at the morn
| ing service, anxious TO catch a glimpse
OF the royalties and distinguished per-
| sonages who We're announced to be
present, including all the Protestant
ENJOYS. The first to arrive and TO be
| recognized with the greatest interest
were the archbishop of Finland I'm
purple and black vestments, accompa-
MED by two deacons, and General Kir-
| reef, In fun uniform. Then followed
/ Chang Ying Huan, the Chinese envoy,
In the gorgeous celestial garments. He
was escorted to the choir, where were
seated also the envoys of the United
| States, Russia. Holland. Denmark,
Sweden, Brazil and Hawaii. White,
law Reid, with Ambassador Hay and
Mrs. HaY, General Nelson A. Miles
Ogden Mills. Creighton Webb, Captain
Maus and Captain Maeauley came IT
royal carriages.
Under the dome and behind the rich
ly crimsoned royal pews were the PEER
and peeresses in full robes. the for
eign ENJOYS and fve colonial premieR
with their families. Others seated II
this portion Of the edihee were specia
delegations from various societies, th'
presidents Of the principal hospital
and colleges Of London, Sir Riohar,
Webster, the attorney general, and 20
queens counsel in their wigs on'