The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-06-23
ROYALTY AT A SHRINE.
Queen Victoria's Jubilee Celebra-
ton Has Begun.
Touching Scene During Her Attend
nnce at Religious Serviccs-Cere-
monies at All Churches In the
United Kingdom.


gan the celebration of her jubilee Sun
day. as was BETTING her entire career,
before the altar of her faith. Through
out London, the United Kingdom and
the empire, in every cathedral, church
or chapel of the established church of
England was held services similar TO
those at st. Georges chapel, Windsor.
where her majesty paid her devotions
and offered solemn thanks TO God.
The announcement that the services
at ST. Georges chapel would be private
and for the members of the royal fam
lily prevented the gathering of large
crowd. The scene was most impress
SIe and the service very simple. Her
IMjesty sat in the chair of state imme-
diately in front of the communion rail
and just beside the brass plate whose
inscription designates the spot which
was the temporary place of interment
of the Prince Consort.
Punctually at II o'clock. amid the
soft strains of an organ voluntary, the
queen arrived from the cloisters at the
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. Empress
Frederick, of Germany, attired in deep
black, took the seat at the right of the
queen, while the duke of Connaught,
wearing his Windsor uniform, seated
himself at her left. The others grouped
closely behind and looked very like a
simple family of worshipers. 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 Batteuberg. Grand Duke
Sergius and the grand duchess.
The Services.
Ordinary morning prayers began with
n short eXhortation from First Tim
othy. 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 gospels
used instead of those for the day, the
Gospel being the 10th verse of the 22d
chapter of st. Matthew: Render.
therefore, unto Caesar the things which
are Caesars" There was no sermon out
n special hymn written by Rt. Rev. Will
liam Walsham, archbishop of Wakefield,
with music by Sir Arthur Sullivan, was
sung at her majesty's request. The
third verse was as follows:
20 royal hearts, with wide embrace.
For all her children yearning!
O happy realm, such mother-grace,
With loyal love returning!
Where England's flag flies wide unfurled,
All tyrant wrongs repelling;
God make the world a better world
~ For mans brief earthly dweling!'
Before the benediction special
thanksgiving was offered. The choir of
ST. Georges chapel rendered the musical
portion of the service, Sir Walter Parrot
presiding at the organ.
An Impressive Scene.
The service lasted 40 minutes, the
queen remaining seated throughout and
following closely the special prayer and
HYMN. At the end there was pause.
The queen, with bowed head, continued
in silent prayer. Then followed a
touching scene which will ever linger in
the memory of those who witnessed il.
Is,
bowed low at her side, the queen kissed
her on both cheeks. The duke of Con-
naught and the others of the family fol-
lowed, receiving on Bonded knee a sim
liar token of affection. In many cases
the recipient was kissed several times.
The queen was profoundly moved and
tears rolled down her cheeks. At last.
and evidently with great reluctance, she
beckoned her Indian attendant, and
leaning on her arm passed slowly out of
the chapel, the entire congregation
standing, the soft light falling through
the multi-colored windows and the en-
quisite strains of the organ rising and
swelling beneath the Gothic-bannered
roof. 1t was scene never to be forgot
ten, and thrilled all present with strong
emotions.
At st. Pnurs Cathedral.
There were two services at ST. Paul's
cathedral, at IL n. IN. and three D. m.
4 Immense crowds filled all the np-
Nuroaches TO the cathedral at the morning
service, anxious to catch glimpse of
the royalties and distinguished person
ages who were announced, 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 vest
ments, accompanied by two deacons
and Gen. Kirreef, in full uniform
Then followed Chang Wing Huan, the
Chinese envoy, in gorgeous Celestial
garments. He was escorted to the
choir, where were seated also the en-
vows of the United States, Russia, Hol.
land, Denmark, Sweden, Brazil and
Hawaii Whitelaw Reid, with Ambas.
4 sador Hay, and Mrs. Hay, Gen. Nelson
IA. Miles, Ogden Mills, Creighton Webb
Capt. Maus and Capt. Macauley came in
royal carriages.
Royni Family Arrives.
Just before ii o'clock, the .rch-
bishop of Canterbury, the bishop OF
London and the dean of the cathedral
with the cathedral clergy and choir
proceeded TO the west door TO receive
the members of the royal family. The
members of the royal family arrived
punctually and were received with the
profoundest respec; as they drove
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