The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-06-24
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Iond On, june 81 Queen Victoria be-
gan the celeb ion OF her jubilee Sum
day. ass wass bsft ting her entire career,
before the altar of her faith. Through.
ont London, the United Kingdom and
the empire. inSeyery cathed ral, church
or chapel Of the esta blished church 81
England was held services similar to
those AT st. Georges chapel, Windsor,
where Nll her majesty paid her sdeyotions
and offered Solemn thanks to God. 4S5ss$
The anno4n cement that the services
st ST. ueorge's chapel would be private
and Tor the members Of the royal, fam.
lily prevented the gathering Of large
$croWd. The scene was most impress
siye and q n the service very simple. Her
majesty sat in the chair of state immue.
diately in front Of the communion rail
ar; and Just beside the brass plate whose
inscription designates. the spot which
was the temporary place Of interment
OF the Prince Consort. 5i5s5 W. DE .s5. 81
Punctnally at II o'clock, amid the
soft strains OF an organ voluntary. the
queen s' 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 7AE. was dressed all in black. except for
a white ttft in her bonnet. Empress
frederick OF Germany. attired in deep
! black 81 g took the seat at the right Of the
queen. while the duke of Connaught,
wearing his Windsor uniform, seated
himself at her left Theothers 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
5ergius and the grand duchess. -
u b; ss s:.>,s, The Services. '" -,
Ordinary morning prayers began with
a short exhortation from First Tim
othy. After the first collect, 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 ED
chapter of ST. Matthew: Render,
therefore. until Caesar the things which
are Caesars. There was no sermon but
special hymn written by RI Rev. Will
liam Walsham. arch bishop of Wakefield,
with music by Sir Arthur Sullivan. was
sung at her majesty's request. The
third verse was as follows: =
20 roya; hearts, with wide embrace.
i For Ell her children yearning! =
o happy realm, such imother-grace, =
With loyaIflove returning! ......x
Where England's flag flies wide unfurled.
: Ali tyrant wrongs repelling; H.,
God make the world better world , i =
r. For mans brief earthly dwelling!"
Before the. benediction special
thanksgiving was offered. The choir of
St. Georges chapel rendered the musical
portion of the service, Sir Walter Parret
presiding at the organ. {,
An Hresstve Scene.
The service TASTED 40 minutes, the
queen re,nainingse seated throug bout and
following closely the special pra yer and
hymn. At thk end there ives 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 it..
Summoning Empress Frederick, who
bowed low at her side, thetgueen kissed
her on both cheeks, The duke of Con-
naught and the others ofthe family fol-
lowed, receiving on Bonded knee 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 ex-
.quisite strains of the organ rising and
swelling beneath the Gothic-bannered
roof. z It was scene never to be forgot
ten, and thrilled all present with strong
emotions. 49,: =: >~.
~ AT st. Paul's Cath dral.
& There were two services at st. Paurs
SdlACOA dls' q = - IL three %, m.
Immense crowds filled all the an
proaches to the cathedralat the morning
service, anxious to catch a glimpse Of
the royalties and distinguished person
ages who we're 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 Ying Huan, the
Chinese envoy, in gorgeous Celestial
garments. He was escorted to the
choir, where were seated also the en-
voys OF the United States, Russia. Hol-
land, Denmark, Sweden, Brazil and
Hawaii. Whitelaw Reid, with Ambas-
sador Hay, and Mrs. Hay, Gen. Nelson
"A. Miles, Ogden Mills, Creighton Webb,
Capt. Maus and Capt. Macauley came in
rOvaI carria geS ~ F. - =!