Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-03
SHE WILL REST.
Victoria to Lay Aside Some OF
the Cares OF State
Future Public Functions to he Rele-
gated to Prince and Princess OF
WnIcs-Her Majesty Pays N Visit
to Her birthplace.


her final jubilee day, but one--and made
what most probably was her last jub-
lice appearance in the metropolis, for
with the celebration that closes at AL
dershot on Thursday next the state
appearances of her majesty, it is said,
on fair official authority, will be fin
ished; that henceforth, for whatever
span of life may be left to her, Queen
Victoria will confine herself to such
work for the state as can be done at
Windsor, Balmoral or Osborne. All
those official functions, drawing rooms,
public ceremonies, opening town halls,
hospitals and the like, which bring the
sovereign face to face with the people
will now be relegated to the prince and
princess of Wales.
Her majesty has witnessed and has
been the object of a scene never sur
passed in material splendor and moral
significance since the British empire
was created. For the occasion she put
aside her own ever-present sorrows and
griefs, in order to join the eXultation
of the empire. The result was beyond
the expectation. Everybody had
known that the jubilee would be
remarkable, but few realized how
great would be the fervor and strength
of the popular feeling.
The queen thinks-so the statement
runs-that she has done enough. The
uneNampled devotion and acceptance
of her obligations to her people have
after 60 years well won her rest and,
in so far as the sovereign can, she now
proposes to let the burden of RESPONSE
bility fail on those who must bear it
when she pnsses away.
1t was the knowledge of this. pathet-
icnlly mingled with loyalty, that lent
such deep interest TO Mondays pro-
ceedings, feelin2ly devoted in the first
instance 10 a visit to Kensington. Co
ing TO her birthplace, possibly for the
last time, revived for the queen all the
sweet associations of childhood made
more solemn to her in that it was here
she first knew she was queen, and
that on this day, 50 years ago, she was
crowned. AS her majesty has always
cherished with passionate attachment
every tender sentiment, Mondays visit
was one of mingled pleasure and sad
Il
Her majesty arrived at Paddington
at 1885 p. m. She was in the best of
health and walked with less difficulty
than usual. The Grand Duke and Grand
Duchess Sergius of Russia and Princess
Beatrice of Baltenberg occupied seats
in her majesty's carriage.
Some ceremonies of semi-state pro-
gression were observed as on her ar
rival week ago, commanding Off
GERS escort of the life guards being in
attendance. The route was by the
Bays Water road to Church street and
via the Mall to Kensington. Such por-
ton of the route as had not already
been decoratedwa furnished for, there
being draperies, flags, notices and fes-
toons, made so familiar last week, in
other parts of London.
The scene at st. Mary's Abbott was
exceedingly brilliant, the ueighborhood
being lavishly decorated The marquis
and marchioness of Lorne were includ-
ed in the members of the reception
committee. The guards of honor fur
nished by the Middlesex volunteers pre-
sented arms and the band played the ma
tional anthem on the arrival of her
majesty. So soon as the queens car
riage reached the porch the marquis
and marchioness of Lorne approached
and greeted her majesty, after which
the chairman of the vestry presented
the address, which was contained in
morocco case. Her majesty handed
back a written reply to the address,
thanking the signers for their loyal and
kind expression and adding: II gladly
renew my association with place
which, as the scene of my birth and
and will have with me solemn and ten
der recollections." Across the gates of
kensington palace was banner on
which was inscribed Home, Sweet
Home" Her majesty saw it and seemed
much affected.
Ten thousand children belonging to
the elementary schools of Kensington,
massed behind the ratings of Kensing-
ton gardens, sang the national anthem
while the queen was passing.
Her majesty reached Buckingham
palace at 1870 p. M, and about five
O'Clock entered the grounds to be pres
SAt "p 'hS Suiucl par ", lot which O,UUO
invitations had been issued. Her
majesty was received with almost
reverential greetings and took up her
position, to which she was wheeled
from the palace door, in front of small
tent near the lake. The gardens were
beautifully arranged. The queens
water men were in boats on the lake.
the fountains were all playing, refresh
ment marques had been erected at con-
Venient spots and three bands of music
were in attendance. The queen re-
ceived many of her guests in her tent
and there took leave of the special en-
voys of the foreign powers to the jubi-
lee ceremonies and their suites. Among
the Americans present were all the
of the United States special
embassy excepting Rear Admiral Mil
Ter. The queen returned to Windsor at
seven o'clock.
ChicnEo's Estimated Population.