The herald., 1897-06-21

sAGSS MOlNAA1 VVO4NAN0, ~
toria. We thank thee for progress made
in knowledge Of thy marvellous works,
for kindlier feeling between rich and
poor, for wondrous preaching Of the
pospel to many nations, and we pray
thee that these and thy many gifts be
continued to us and our queen, to the
glory of thy holy name, through Jesus
Christ, Our Lord, Amen"
The choir Of St. Georges chapel rem
dered the musical portion of the service,
Sir Walter Parrett presiding at the or
gan. The service lasted forty minutes
the queen remaining seated throughout
and following closely the special prayers
and hymn.
At the end there was a pause. The
queen, with bowed head, continued in
silent prayer. Then followed touching
scene, which will ever linger in the mem
ory OF those who witnessed it. Summons
ing Empress Frederick, who bowed low
at her side the queen kissed her on both
cheeks. The Duke Of Connaught and
the others of the family followed, re-
celvlng on bended knee a similar token
or aTection. In many cases the recip-
lent 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
tne chapel, the entire congregation
standing, the soft light falling through
the multi-colored windows and the ex-
qulsite strains Of the organ rising and
swelling beneath the Gothic hammered
roof 1t was scene never to be forgot
ten, and thrilled adj present with strong
emo tions
AT ST. PAUL'S
There were two services at ST Pants
catnedral today at II a. m. nd p. m.
immense crowds filled all the ap-
proaches to the cathedral at the morn
ing service, anxious to catch a glimpse
OF the royalties and distinguished per-
sons who were announced, including all
the protestant ENJOYS The first to ar
rive and to be recognized with the great
est interest was the archbishop of Fin
land, In purple and black vestments. ac-
companied by two deacons and Gen.
kirren in full uniform. Then followed
Chang Ying Hun, the Chinese envoy in
gorgeous Celestial garments. He was
escorted to the choir, where were seated
also the ENJOYS Of the United States
Russia, Holland. Denmark, Sweden
Brazil and Hawaii. Whitelaw Reid.
with Ambassador Hay and Mrs Hay
General Nelson A. Miles, Ogden Mills
Creighton Webb, Captain Maus and
Captain McAuley, came in royal car
riages.
Under the dome and behind the richly
crimsoned royal pews were the peer and
peeresses in full robes, the foreign en-
voys and five colonial premiers with
their families Others seated in this por-
ton or the edifice were the special dele
cations from the Royal society, the So
ciety of Antiquaries, the Royal academy
or art and the Royal academy of music.
the presidents of the principal hospitals.
and colleges in London, Sir Richard
webster, the attorney-general, and 200
queens counsel in their wigs and
gowns
Just before IL o'clock the archbishop
of Canterbury, the bishop of London ami
the dean of the cathedral u with stheueru
the west door to receive the members of
the royal family The aisle was lined
with guard of honor, consisting of th.,
medical staff corps. in view of the fact
that 1t was hospital Sunday.
The members of the royal family ar-
rived punctually and were received with
the profoundest respect as they drove
through the streets to the cathedral
among them were the prince and prin
cess OF wales, the duke and duchess of
YORK. the duke of Cambridge. the duke
ana ouchess of Saxe-Coburg- Gotha, |
Frlnce CHARLES of Denmark and Prin- |
cess charles, Prince Albert of Prussia. |
grand duke and duchess of Hesse. Grand |
Duke Cecil of Russia, Prince Waldemar
OF Denmark, Prince Eugene of Sweden.
the grand duke of Luxembourg and this
Prince and Princess Frederick Charles
of Hesse.
Preceded by the clergy and amid the
strains of the Professional Hymn"
and 20 King of Kings, whose reign of old
hath been from everlasting" they pro-
ceeded to their seats.
The service was conducted by the lord
bishop of London and the Cathedral
choir of $50 male voices, assisted by an
orchestra of $50 pieces from Covent Gar
den opera house and several of the prin-
,ipal theaterS rendered the musical SER
vice. The form of service was the same
rs at st. Georges chapel. and was par
-fcipated in by the vast CONGREGATION
with evident feeling.
In the invocation of the priest. "Send
aer help from thy holy place." came the
1eep response of the kneeMng multi
,ude, "And evermore nightly defend
ler," while in impressive unison came
he Amen" following the priests words.
Let her reign be long and prosperous.
Ind crown her with immortality in the
ife to come"
Holy communion was celebrated. and
he sermon was preached by the lord
bishop of London, who touched upon
many of the everts in the reign of Queen
Victoria and extolled her piety. charity
nd motherly love for the people.
OFFICIAL PRAISES J
The national paen of praise and 6
thanksgiving found official expression t
3 Westminster abbey and st. Marga- +
cts Westminster. At the abbey Dean
Bradley officiated before an immense 9
congregation. The procession Of per v
ons was headed by the lord chancellor.
With his usher, the black rod with his c
ss1stants, the sergeant -at-arms with Z
ne mace, and the purse bearer, who were +
ollowed by the clerk of the house of a
'rds, with his secretary, and these. in t
urn, by about 100 persons wearing V
heir rich robes of scarlet and orrod,a h