Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-07

ing. decorated with streamers. while vel
vet carpeting was laid over the short
distance which the Queen had TO ira.
verse.
At 1875 the princely families of Sake
| Weimar and Weld drove to the church
escorted by cavalry. with bands playing
drums beating. and the troops presenting
arms.
Almost Immediately afterwards the
Queen mother appeared In state coach.
which was surmounted by a gilt royal
| crown upon a crimson cushion. She re-
| ceiyed an ovation.
BRILLIANT SUNBURST.
About 10 minutes later Queen Wilhel-
nina left the palace, and at that very
moment the sun burst from the clouds
in brilliancy. which fact was looked upon
as being happy augury for the young
sovereign.
The procession was headed by the
kngs-at-arms, with the heralds. in their
gorgeous. antique costumes. and bearing
long trumpets. adorned with pendant
flags. But all the splendor of the royal
retinue was overlooked by the vast
crowds OF people, whose eyes were turned
upon the central figure of this imposing
function-the young Queen, on foot
amidst the people, decked with all the
emblems of royalty.
On her head was a diadem Of diamonds,
crown-shaped her robe was of white silk,
with a long train under a mantle OF rich,
red velvet on which the lions of Nassau
were displayed in gold embroidery. The
mantle was bordered with ermne.
The sword of state was carried before
the young Queen by a general.
JEWELS THAT WERE STOLEN.
The jewels worn by the young Queen
- oil in IgrtsG GCa.lg on
September 3, 1879.
1t is impossible to adequately describe
the acclamations which greeted the
Queen. The roars OF loyal cheers grew
louder and more sustained as her Majesty
proceeded 20 the church, which in the
mean while had been filled with bril-
liantly robed ladies and uniformed civil
and military authorities, naval officers,
and members of the diplomatic corps.
The interior of the church disclosed a
magnificent wealth Of drapery, banners,
palms and flowers.
In front OF the chancel was throne OF
gorgeous crimson and gold velvet with
the crown, orb. and sceptre.
The Queen entered the building, escorted
by train of generals, each bearing an
emblazoned banner. The choir, which in
cuded the greatest artists Of Holland,
sang "Wilhelmus van Nassauwe.'
The Queen looking very well in her
robes of state, bowed from side TO side
as she passed on TO the throne, and,
reaching il, she turned and again bowed
and took her seat.
HER MAJESTY'S PLEDGE.
A moment later her Majesty arose. and
in a clear and perfectly calm voice, made
a short address. pledging herself to the
people Of the Netherlands to maintain |
their rights and priileges
After the Queens speech, I'm accordance |
with tradition, Van Eemnes. President of |
the First Chamber, advanced TO the |
throne, and said
1--WE receive and invest you. I'm the name |
OF the Netherlands people and in virtue |
OF the Constitution, as Queen. We swear |
We will maintain your inviolability, and /
the rights of your crown. We swear 10
do all that good and faithful states-gene-
raj shou. 10. So help US, Almighty Cod"
The usher then announced the names Of
the members OF the chambers loudly, |
each member rising as his name was call
I'd. and responding $50 help me. Almighty
Cod" save the Baptist members, who re-
Piled, IL promise it,"
THE ROYAL OATH.
The Queen sat for a few moments, and
hen again arose and recited. in the same
,lear tones. the usual oath to uphold the
Constitution, defend the integrity Of the
and protect the liberty Of her
subjects, using therefor all legal means |
'as a good King should"
Later in the day the Queen drove
around the city and viewed the decora-
ions. Her carriage was drawn by six
iorses, and W. attended by a guard Of
ionor.
MAGNIFICENT ILLUMINATIONS.
AMSTERDAM. September 6.-There are
.eneral illuminations throughout the city
o-night. on a magnificent scale. The
queen and the Queens mother drove to-
,ether in an open carriage 70 view the
Gene, and met everywhere with an en-
husiastic reception from the immense
rowds.
The day passed off without incident of
ny kind.
At the banquet at the palace this eve
ing, which was attended by the States
eneral, Queen Wilhemina, proposed the
blowing toast:
HEALTH OF THE FATHERLAND.
MY heart urges me 10 give expression
, the wishes filling my soul for the wei
are of my country and people. | ask
on to drink the health Of the Father
nd. Long live the Fatherland"'
The president of the first chamber of
ne States General, Namen Van Eemes
returning thanks, proposed the health
: her Majesty.
BANQUET TO JOURNALISTS.
The Amsterdam Communal Council
I'VE a banquet this evening at the Zoolo- ,
cal gardens to the foreign journalists
tending the enthronement ceremony
nd festivities. Several correspondents ,
ade speeches in eulogy Of queen Wilhel-
ina and the Netherlands. ,
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