The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-21

GREAT BRITAIN's EMPREss-QUEEN.
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 a white tuft in her bonnet. EN-
press Frederick of Germany, attired in
deep black, took the seat ut the right
Of the queen, while the Duke Of Con-
haught wearing his Windsor uniform.
seated himself at her left. The others
Erpuped themselves closely behind, and
Aooksd very like a simple family of
worehippers. 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.
e Ordinary morning prayers began
with short exhortation from l Timo-
thy, and the suffrages after the creed
contained sentences with special refer
snce to the queens jubilee. After the
flrst 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 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 y arning!
Oh happy realm, such mother grace
With loyal love returning!
Where England's flag flies wide un-
furled,
%, All tyrant wrongs repclling;
God make The world a better world
For mans brief earthly dwelling"
Before The benediction 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 ana lDllOWlnp ClOSely lHe
special prayers and hymn
At the end there was a pause. The
queen, with bowed head, continued in
silent prayer. Then followed touch
Ing scene. Summoning Empress Fred
erick, 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 similar token of affection.
In many cases the recipient was kissed
several times.
The queen was profoundly moved,
and tears rolled down her checks. At
last and evidently with great reluct-
ance, she beckoned her Indian attend
ant, and leaning on his arm passed
slowly out Of the chapel, the entire
9, congregation standing.
There were two services at st. Paul's
cathedral at II a. m. and at p. m
Immense crowds filled all the ap-
proaches to the cathedral at the morn
Ing service, anxious to catch a glimpse
of the royalties and distinguished per-
sonages who were 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, in
purple and black vestments, accompa.
MED by two deacons and General Kir.
reef, in full uniform. Then followed
Chang Wing Huan, the Chinese envoy
an the gorgeous celestial garments. He
WAS escorted to the choir, where were
! seated also the envoys Of the United
States, Russia. Holland. Denmark