The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-21
PEANS
OF PRAISE.



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prrorc tho benediction this special
Thanksgiving was offered.
O Lord. our Heavenly Father, we give
Thee hearty thanks for the many bless-
ings which Thou have bestowed upon
us during the 90 years ~ the happy rolgn
OF our gracious Queen Victoria. We
thank Thee for the progress made In
knowledge or Thy marvellous works, for
Increase OF comfort given 90 human life.
for kindller feeling between rich All
poor. for wonderful preaching OF the
gospel to many nations, and we pray
Thee that these and all Thy other gifts
may be long continued TO us and TO our
queen. to the glory OF Thy holy name
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. amen.
At the end there was pause. the
queen. with bowed head, continued in
silent prayer. Then followed "A touch
Ing scene which VIII ever linger In the
memory OF those who witnessed IL.
Summoning the Empress Frederick, who
bowed low at her side, the queen kissed
her on both checks. The Duke OF Con-
naught and the othegs Of the royal
family followed, receiving a similar to-
ken OF affection. In many cases the
recipient was kissed many times.
The queen was profoundly moved and
the tears rolled down her cheeks. At
las1 and evidently with great reluctance,
che beckoned her Indian attendant, and.
leaning on his arm, passed slowly out
of the chapel, the entire congregation
standing, the soft light falling through
the multi-colored windows, and the ex-
quisite strains OF the organ rising and
swelling beneath the gothic hammered
roof
II was a scene never to be forgotten
and thrilled all present with q strong
emotion.
Two Services at st. Paups.
There were two services at St Paul's
cathedral, at IL q. 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 en-
voys. The first to arrive and to be
recognised with the greatest interest
We're the archbishop Of Finland, In
purple and black vestments, accom-
panied by two deacons, and General
Kirreef, In full uniform. Then followed
Chang Ying Huan. the Chinese envoy, in
gorgeous Celestial garments. He was
escorted to the choir, where were seated
the ENJOYS of the United States, Rus
sia, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Brazil
and Hawaii. Whitelaw Reid, with Am
bassador Hay and Mrs. Hay, General
Miles, Ogden Mills, Creighton Webb,
Captain Maus and Captain Macauley,
came In royal carriages.
The mann here NJ the rovoJ 20 willy n -
rived punctually and were received, as
they drove through the streets TO the
cathedral. with the profoundest respect
Among them were the Prince and Prin-
cess OF Wales. the Duke and Duchess of
York, the Duke Of Cambridge, the Duke
and Duchess of Saxe-Coburg- Gotha,
Prince Charles Of Denmark and the
Princess Charles. Prince Albert of Prus-
sia, the Grand Duke and Duchess of
Hesse, the Grand Duke Cyril of Russia,
Prhce Waldemar Of Denmark Prince
Eugene Of Sweden. the Grand Duke of
Luxembourg and the Prince and Prin-
cess Frederick Charles Of Hesse.
The queen is now in London. An i'm
mense crowd that gathered near Pad
dingfon station In the early hours of
this morning waited with stolid patti
ence.
The early hours were enlivened by the
pealing of bells, and in the morning
breeze everywhere floated the royal
standard. At II O'Clock the queen left
Windsor Castle. THE Queens Train"
used for the first time today-was
drawn up close to the entrance door.
The magnificent engine. Queen EN-
press" beautifully painted and picked
arms, emblazoned In gold and colors in
front adm royal heraldic devices over
the splashboards of the driving wheels
The train was composed Of six carriages,
built on the American corridor system.
Almost the entire distance the train
passed between scattered groups Of
loyal people. Every station of the Great
Western between Windsor and Pad
dington had been decorated. The rail-
way employees everywhere stood at the
salute, while the platforms were crowded
with cheering people.
Paddington was reached at 11:55. Here
the immense terminus had been trans
formed on the 4'up side" into hall Of
respondent crimson, garlanded with
fringe gold. fragrant with the odors OF
countless blossoms, walled on either side
by parterres or people. The state car
riages from Buckingham palace were
at the end of the covered way. As soon
as the queen had taken her seat the life
guards drew up In front and rear, and
roar of cheers proclaimed to waiting
thousands beyond that she had arrived
From the station to Buckingham the
route was tenanted by an immense as
sembiage. Every window had its occu-
pants. every roof It's sightseers, every
available space In the street and square,
sidewalk and gardens. the paths and
chairs, and even the trees and railings
Of the parks. were black with loyal hu-
manity. The queen drove slowly to
crafty her people. Her face every
where loosened the voice Of the multi
tude. In unrestrained strength the rich
and tumultuous expression OF loyalty
and affection broke forth. voIleys Of
cheers rose clearly above the constant
roar Of acclamation. Hats were thrown
In the air. handkerchiefs waved in well
come, everyone We'd with his neighbor
in active demonstration Of loyalty and
delight.
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