New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-21
THE QUEEN MOVED TO TEARS.
A TOUCHING SCENE AT ST. GEORGES
CHAPEL.
SPECIAL PRIVATE SERVICES FOR THE SOVEREIGN
AND THE ROYAL FAMII.Y-KGssING

SPECIAL PRIVATE SERVICES FOR THE SOVEREIGN
AND THE ROYAL FAMILY KISSING
HER CHILDREN
London. June 20-Queen Victoria began the
celebration Of her Jubilee to-day heft
ting her entire career, before the altar Of her
faith while throughout London, the United
Kingdom and the Empire in every cathedral,
church or chapel of the Established Church OF
England were held services similar to those at
St Georges Chapel. Windsor. where Her Males
ty paid her devotions and offered solemn thanks
giving.
. The announcement that III" services d, -.
Georges Chapel would be private and for the
members Of the royal family prevented the
gathering Of a large crowd. The scene was mot
impressive. and the service simple. The Queen
sat in the chair of state Immediately in front
Of the communion rail, and Just beside the brass
plate whose inscription designates the spot which
was the temporary place of buria. Of the Prince
Consort
The women and men who the officers OF
the Queens household entered first followed by
the Military Knights Of Windsor in the full
costume Of cooked hats and scarlet coats. The
Duke Of Devonshre ana Lord Rosebery occupied
their stalls as knights of the Garter. The rest
Of the choir was empty, the seats of the royal
family being near the Queens. The Dean OF
Windsor wearing the insignia Of Chaplain of
the order Of the Garter of'lciated. assisted by
the Lord Bishop Of Barry and several canons.
Principally 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 attendant she walked slowly to the chair
Of State, the congregation standing She was
dressed all in black except for white tuft
ri, Ioricl of
many attired in deep black, took the seat at
the right of the Queen. while the Duke Of Con-
naught. wearing his Windsor uniform, seated
himself at her left. The others grouped them
selves closely behind and looked very like a sim
pie family of wcrshippers. Among them were
the Duchess of Connaught. Prince Henry Of
Prussia and the Princess Henry Prince Chris
tian and Princess Christian. with their chill
dren: Princess Henry of Battenberg the Grand
duke Sergius and the Grand-duchess.
Ordinary morning prayers began with short
exhortaton from | Timothy. and the sufrages
after the Creed contained these sentences:
Priest-Oh Lord. save the Queen.
Send her Helm from T TSt boIv pace
Answer-And eyermOre nightly defend her.
Priest-Let ner enemies have no advantage over
her.
Answer-Iet not the wicked approach TO hurt her.
After the first collect special collect read.
royal family. special prayers were substituted
containing the following:
Almighty God. Who rulest over. all the kingdoms
Of the world and dspose;h Of them according 10
Thy good pressure. yield Thee unfeigned thanks
for that Taou vast pleased to place Thy servant.
our sovereign lady. Queen Victoria: upon the
throne of this realm. Let Thy wisdom be her
guide and let Thine arm strengthen her Jet Jus,
in her days Direct all her Counsels and enGeavors
tive 70 gh o and Sb1 the ef h6 for
Let her always possess the hearts OF her people
her with immortality in the life to come
special prayer for unity was said. and there
special psalms and gospels used. instead Of
those for the day. the Gospel being st. Matthew.
xxi. lG: Render therefore unto Caesar the things
which are Caesars"
There was no sermon. but a special hymn writ
ten ny the Right Rev William Washam How,
Bishop of Wakefield with music by Sir Arthur
Sullivan sung Her Majestys request. The
third verse follows:
. For all her children earning
With loyal love returning!
Where Ensiand's flag nies wide unfurled
Goa Al 1 5sFsH the %T To1a TSp SiieT world
For mas" mans sf brief Sf't earthly ' dwelling Ing
Before the benediction the following special
Thanksgiving was offered
Lord our Heavenly Father we give Thee
Thou hast bestowed upon us during the sixty
years OF The happy reign r Of onr gracious Queen
knowledge Of Thy marvellous works FOR Increase
OF comforf given human life for kindlier feel
ing between rich and poor for wonderful preach
ing OF the Gospel TO many nations. and pray
Thee that these and all Tiny other gifts may be
long-contnued 10 us and 10 our Queen. to the
glory OF Thy Ho'y name. through Jesus Christ.
Lord Amen
The choir OF s.. Georges chapel rendered the
musical Iorton Of the ser-lce. Sir Walter Par
rat playing the organ. The service lasted forty
minutes the Qu.e remaining seated throughout
and following closely the special prayers and
hymn.
At the end there pause. The Queen with
bowed head continued In silen, prayer. Then fol-
lowed a touching scene which will lngcr in
the memory OF those who witnessed it. summon
Ing the Empress Frederick. VINO bowed lo% at
her side the Queen kissed her on both cheeks
The Duke of Connaught and the others Of the
family followed receiving a similar token OF az
lection on Bonded knee. In many the re-
cipient was kissed several timer.
The queen was profoundly moved and the
tears rolled down her checks. At last, and EVIL
IDENTIFY with great reluctance she bcckcned her
indian attendant, and leaning his arm pa ssed
Slowly our OF the chapel. the entire congrega-
lion standing the soft light falling through the
nuti-colored windows and the exquisite strains
OF the organ rising and swelling beneath the
othic-banDcrcd roof. IL was never TO
be forgotten ana thrilled all present with strong
emotions.