New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-24
LONDON'S GREAT SHOW.
TT VAS REVEL OF LOYALTY
IMPERIALISM ECLIPsED BY THE PERSON
ALITY OF THE QUEEN.
HER MAJESTY RECEIVES THE TWO HOUSES OF
PARLIAMENT AND THEN RETURNS TO
WINDSOR CAsTLB-PopULAR DEM
oNsTRATIoNs ON THE RE-
TURN JOURNEY-A
GALA NIGHT
OF OPERA.
IsY CABLE TO THE TRIBuNE.l

London, June 23.-AN LONDON Is congratulate
ing itself over the complete success Of yesterdays
splendid pageant. and is receiving with satisfac-
ton evidence that the historic tableau presented
at ST Paurs commands the sympathetic atten-
ton OF all nations. With all the painstaking ef-
fort that was made 10 convert It into an Imperial
saie With Colonial Prime Ministers as conspicu-
Gus figures. the personality Of the little lady in
black with the gray hair and the gracious smile
alone possesses the magnetic qualities and COM
mands the homage OF her subjects and the re-
spect Of foreign nations 1t is a revel Of loyalty
rather than of Imperialism that is now in prog
ress and II is doubtful II the complex problems
Of Imperial Federation much nearer practical
solution than they were before these splendid
functions were opened.
The most interesting scene to-day has been the
progress Of the Houses Of Parliament to Buck
ingham Palace, In accordance with the ancient
tradition. Speaker Gully was convened in state
In an antique coach cumbrou5 that dray
horses were employed to draw 1t. and as II
rumbled along It seemed to invite the fate Of
Holiness famous SHAY" There were other
riages but most OF the members followed on foot.
The Lord Chancellor and the Lords with Mace
and Purse Bearers also attended. but the scarlet
and ermine robes worn on Sunday were not used.
Tho ceremony at the palace lasted barely ten
minutes
The only other function was the reception Of
the Mayors and Provosts in the great ballroom
The Queen then started for Paddington. pass
ing before a large body of School Board children
on Constitution Hill ard receiving a warm well
come from the crowds along the route. When
she came from Windsor there was almost a con-
tinuous line Of spectators all the way to Lon
don assembled to see the train pass and there
ITO oF ipta
to-day. She received addresses at Slough. Eton
College and Windsor. and castle and town were
illuminated in the evening.
The great social feature tonight Is the gala
night Of opera. with nearly all the royal guests
present and the most distinguished among the
foreign envoys. Ten central boxes were con-
verted into spacious loge. and the big foyer
reserved for retiring for royalty
and the guests Of the Crown The whole house
was wreathed and garlanded. and converted
into a great rose garden. The programme in
cluded selections from various operas and
brought upon the stage nearly all the noted
singers Of the Covent Garden company. After
this sumptuous performance before one Of the
most brilliant audiences ever seen In London
there VIII be party at Buckingham Palace.
Tomorrow night the Princess of wales's poor
guests to be entertained in various metro
politan parishes. They will number nearly
three hundred thousand London is again brill
iantly illuminated tonight. I, n. f.
THE QUEEN RECEIVES HER PARLIAMENT
HALF CENTURY HAS PASSED SINCE A SIMILAR
VISIT HAS BEEN MADE.
London. June 23-This day was one Of the |
most fatiguing Of the week for the Queen, the |
official programme demanding the reception Of
vo1 had nF op3o otol
ages. an inspection Of the Body Guard and the |
reception Of addresses at Slough, Eton and |
Windsor. The chief function of the day and one |
OF the most interesting Of the entire week was |
the presentation to the Queen of congratulatory |
addresses by both houses Of Parliament which
occurred at Buckingham Palace this morning.
Nearly half century has passed since the |
House Of Commons visited the sovereign in q |
body, the last occasion being the presentation |
Of an address acknowledging the reception Of the
Queens message announcing the declaration Of
war against Russia. and not since the early
forties. when addresses were made congratu
lating the Queen on the failure Of attempts at
assassination. has she received the two houses
together There were brief formalities at West
minister to-day, the two houses meeting. and the
formal announcement being made by Lord Halls
bury in the House of Lords and by Mr. Balfour
In the House Of Commons that the Queen would
be pleased TO receive the two houses, they pro-
ceeded in stately procession 10 the palace.
WHERE THE RECEPTION WAS HELD.
The ballroom in which the reception was held
is large. long apartment. hung entirely with
cherry brocade. with heavy gliding on the cell
Ing and elaborately patterned gilt. cream and
cherry mouldings. On the walls are large family
and historical paintings including full length
picture Of King William Of Prussia. At the
further end Of the room. enters, is a deep
alcove Of cherry and gold. which, with the floor
Tor twenty feet in front. is raised two steps
The whole room is carpeted in dull crimson.
black patterned.
On the raised platform Of the room and cover
ng the steps was a royal Administer carpet the
lift of the women Of England. at the suggestion
Il the Duchess OF Teck. II is beautiful exam
pie Of the carpet weavers work. was made at
Shropshire. is 1Sx16 feet and Of
unusually fine texture. The centre is two shades
II crimson damask and shows the monogram
". r. l." in bold letters Of gold, supported by
he Tudor Rose and Star of India the whole
'eing incosed In garter bearing the old familiar
MOTTO, "Honi soft qui NAL y pense." This is
urmounted by the imperial crown entwined by
wreath OF oak leaves tied with ribbon. The
'order on an ecru ground Is composed In right
vi colors, OF the rose, shamrock thistle and the
otos flower, for India. At the angles are animals
ropery colored and lifelke in attitude. allegor-
cal Of the colonies-the Indian tiger. the African
iephant, the Canadian beaver and the Austria
Ian kangaroo. The extreme edge Of the carpet /
has the conventional band worked in soft gold
On this carpet and raised portion Of the room
tood the royal family, with the household off,
ers In the alcove In front Of the steps, on the
loor' was the queens chair. upholstered in
merry. AT the sides Of the main room were two .
ines Of gtlded armcbairs. and at the end Of the .
oom. under heavily gilt carved organ. was the ,
music gallery this portion OF the floor also being
sised two steps. Yeomen Of the Guard stood .
~ each side OF the entrance door =