Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25

LONDON. May 2l-Torrents of rain
t.a.rcd in Queen Victoria's eightieth
lhday to-day.
40 Windsor. where a general holiday is
ug observed, the town was decorated
a.th flags. and the church-bells were
ung at Z o'clock in the morning. The
Weather cleared at about II o'clock ana d
Ierenadc by the Windsor and Eton Anna
eur Choral societies was given Ia the
rand quadrangle OF windsor Castle Inc
am then shoue brilliantly. The serenade
sas listened to by The queen and the
,aer members Of the royal family.
The Eton College Volunteer cadets
marched into the Castle grounds, headed
..a band Of music, and took up a posi-
..o in the rear of the choir. Behind the
....ts were drawn w The rest OF the
-,.o BOYS. and the military Knights OF
u!ulsor. The Mayor and corporation Of
U..lsor. i'm their fun robes Of Office, and
.r. borough magistrates, were also pres
lat
Tile scene was extremely picturesque.
They sl sang the national anthem and
fn the choir gave the programme.
FINALLY. the Elton boys gave three lusty
.r..r. .n honor Of her Majesty.
Tile queen herself, looking TO be in eX-
-.r.st health. came forward and bowed
-s,..t.ly. Sir Walter Parratt and the
....r ~ Windsor were introduced to the
p.... and handed her a beautiful floral
A-r. Her Majesty afterwards knighted
a.. Mayor, j. T. Soundry.
IN LONDON.
Although the official birthday celebra-
ton. 80 London were postponed until
Jun. Dbl all public buildings, many bust
~ houses and a great many private
residences were decorated. In fact, more
far were fying than at any time since
IA. Queens Jubilee.
rr.- congregation assembled IN -.
llu.- cathedral this morning, and
Thanksgiving services were held there. The
lord Mayor of London and all the other
dictionaries, in their robes Of state, at
Tended The Archbishop Of Canterbury,
te Most Rev. Frederick Temple ID. D.,
yM..ated. and preached the sermon.
Birthday celebrations occurred through
O., The provinces, the ships in the diff
:-ant ports were dressed" for the oc-
..ion. and tho warships were covered
With bunting.
Al Portsmouth there were reviews Of
o.. regular troops volunteers, and naval
r1ades. and the same ceremonies oc-
ured at various aTscnals and garrison
towns
AT SIML-A.
A telegram from Slmla, the summer
Cr4. Of British India. records that i'm
,r...ve Queens birthday services there
w.r. aucnded by the Niceroy of India,
I1l CurzOn. OF KedlestOn, and the In
o.u and military officials in full dress.
Royal .uIcs were fired.
During -ae afternoon the Queen planted
al oaa ,,Hng on the east lawn of Wind
sr Castle she was assisted i'm the plant
ing ay l- Duke of SaXe-Coburs and
G0fa. Al the members OF the Royal
family Witnessed the ceremony.
PRETTY INCIDENT.
A pretty incident was the presentation
70 tle Queen this morning, by each Of
Dog Grand and grcat-grandchildren now
80 ,he Castle, OF tiny bouquet of flow
e..
Joseph II. Choate, the United States
Ambassador telegraphed his congratu-
ations 90 the Queen. and her Majesty
sent a graciously worded reply.
MKINLEY'S CONGRATULATIONS.
WASHINGTON. May 24-The Presi-
don't addressed The following message 10
C-n Victoria, on the occasion of the
anniversary OF her birthday:
Executive Mansion.
Washington, D. G., May a. 1888
o.. Her Majesty the Queen, Windsor
D--Ic England:
N damc,-It gives me great pleasure
n convey. on this happy anniversary,
o. oppression Of the sentiments OF re-
f and affection which the American
i-ar cherish towards your Majesty, and
20 a.l The assurance of my own cordial
rr.. and esteem. May God grant 10
r Majesty and 10 the countries under
r-f e.gefnment. many years of happi-
rl prosperity
>..D WILLIAM MKlNLEY."
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