The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-22


had reached their seats in stands or OBJ
tanned access to houses where they had
bought windows by o'clock to 7:30. II
was only the inevitable late corners who
had TO push and struggle, In the case OF
ladies', much TO the damage OF their
toilettes. At length order was evolved
out OF chaOs-many Of the extreme late
corners were peremptorily shut out and
everybody settled down to walt. The
picture was complete. The last touches
OF decorator. upholsterers and florist had
been given. the fine effect OF the decora-
tions could be viewed. the places were in
their places.
Decoration for her majesty's Jubilee
has been universal and without stint.
Could the queen have passed this morn
ing through some of the wretched streets
Of her great London, some Of those mar
row, ill-favored alleys where pale-faced
children come to believe the sky is only
q yard wide. where there is want and
hunger and disease the year round
she could have found no more striking
evidence OF her abiding place In the
hearts Of her people. The resplendent
West End. with It's crimson glory. great
banners, triumphal arches. purterres
OF costly blossoms meant no more IL half
30 much as the tiny paper flag. the yard
or 80 OF narrow red. white and blue
stretched along window sill and round
q common flower pot with its single rose,
modest decorations. which formed to-
day shrines for the children Of the
shadows In the Whitechapel, Spital-
fields, Hoxton or Shoreditch alleyways.
1t is. however, to the 6% miles Of the
professional route that one must turn
for what are considered the jubilee
decorations. In describing them 1t may
be said at the outset the art of street
decoration Is not understood in Lon
don. While here and there much that
is beautiful meets the eye, II Is not pos
sible to escape the fact that the ensemble
has been ruined by lack OF concerted ef-
fort. The means employed have been
as varied as the ends achieved. While
there Is plenty of red, white and blue,
the greatest reliance has been placed on
royal crimson trimmed with gold. Mot
toes are beautifed with strolls, banners,
flags, the royal arms, the imperial mono
gram, portraits OF the queen in every
possible form of reproduction, and un-
limited illusions to ''1S37-1S97."
In the richer streets are countless,
costly blossoms. but paper flowers have
not been disdained. especially In such
decorations as are in the street proper.
and the green of evergreen and mr. and
laurel garment the triumphal arches.
In streets OF the line Of route the dec
orations were as lavish as was commen-
surate with the prosperity of the in
habitants. Flags. banners and imperial
devices Of every description were dis
played, many windows had hangings OF
some, sort. generally scarlet and gold,o
red, white and blue. and many others
added flowers. In short. by decorations
as by everything else. London was trans
formed into a vast court at which an
empire rendered fealty to it's sovereign.
Dinner to Distinguished Quests.
The queen at 3:46 last evening enter
tained at dinner 80 Of her most distin-
guished guests In the state supper room
at Buckingham palace. Among those
present were the Prince and Princess
Of Wales, with all the members Of the
royal family. the royal guests, the en-
voys Of states with the rank Of am
bassadors. and the great officers of the
household, who were in full court dress
During the progress of the banquet.
music was discoursed by the band Of
the Royal Engineers. The suites of
the ENJOYS and the ladies and gentle
men in attendance dined in the garden
vestibule, the yeomen of the guard on
duty in the grand hall and vestibule.
After the dinner the queen proceeded
from the grand salon to the ball room
to receive her guests, the ENJOYS and
their suites. the Indian princes. the Off.
GERS of the imperial forces and Of the
native Indian escorts and the officers
of the queens German regiment.
The colonial premiers with their wives
were presented TO her majesty by Mr.
Chamberlain, secretary Of state for the
colonies. and the suites of royal and
other, guests were presented severally
by their chiefs. The great officers OF
state attended.in full court dress.
Mesdames whitelaw Reid, Nelson
Miles and Ogden Mills were presented by
the queens special command.
Presidents Friendly Letter.
The following Is the text of President
McKinleys personal letter to Queen
Victoria, which was delivered to her
majesty by WhItelaw Reid. the special
envoy OF the United States:
To Her Majesty. Victoria, Queen OF
Great Britain and Ireland and En-
press Of India:
Great and Good Friend-In the name
and on behalf Of the people Of the United
States i present their sincere felicia.
tions upon the Goth anniversary of your
majesty's accession to the crown OF
Great Britain.
express the sentiments OF my fellow
citizens I'm wishing for your people the
prolongation OF a reign illustrious and
marked by advance In science. arts. and
popular well-being. On behalf OF my
countrymen wish, particularly. to
recognize your friendship for the United
States and your love OF peace exempli-
fed upon important occasions.
1t is pleasing to acknowledge the debt
OF gratitude and respect due to your
personal virtues. May your life be pro-
longed and peace. honor and prosperity
bless the people over whom you have
been called to rule. May liberty flourish
throughout your empire under Just and
equal laws and your government con-
tinue strong In the affections OF all who
live under II.
And pray God to have your majesty
in His holy keeping.
Done az Washington this 2sth day Of
May A. ID. 1897 by the president