The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1901-02-07
remains Of the Late Queen O.
Great Britain Placed in
the Mansoleum.
COFFIN CONVEYED OsAduS CARRIAGE
All the Royal personsccs, Including
Qaeen Alexandra aud Frncesses.
Followed on F0e;.
The last sad Rites Were coadueted
rs th- bishop Of Winche-tcr.
che Dean Of windsor
nnd the Choir.


the late Queen Nictoria's devoted sub
Jccis Inning the shores OF the Solcnt
witnessed majestic and awe-inspir-
ing pageant and bade e las, farewell
20 their beloved ruler. Ali who were
witnesses Of the function testify to
the profound emotion il inspired and
agrc' that the spectacle could not
have 'een surpassed for splendor aud
solemn effect. The dominant note ia
the whole scene was its grand simple
ify and 40 far as human uttcrancc
was concerned, for ITS silence. The
sad procession clided along in beau
titul order and precision. as though
moved hy some hidden power No
incident OF any kind occurred 70 mar
its stately beauty. The weather was
traditional queens weather. The
Queen OF the Seas was carried
across the waters 10 tie accountant
ment OF minute gums and military
ruusic--a picture which win live in
history.
The millions OF the metropolis Sat-
urday rendered their even rrandcr
military tribute 90 the queen. who
desired 90 Dc buried us q soldiers
daughter. Thousands Of troops
marched into London Saturday morn
Ping To- breakfast hurricdlv. pre-
'paratory 90 taking their places on
thc line OF march With this pcacc-
5ui military invasion was an equally
lnrcc civilian invasion from She prov
3nccs and abroad
Ilc war Office announces chat tho
king wishes that flags should con.
sinue TO fiy at half masf until sunset
Alouday evening. an thc officers and
gentlemen who took part in satdr-
siay's ceremony in London received
orders Co wear cloaks. This deprived
Pie scene Of deal of expected hrii-
Clancy.
U The final arrangement have been
>nade at ST. Georges chapel royal.
flhe purple-covered bier stands await
ing IFS royal burden. -Four shields
ndoru It's sides, each with golden
monogram. "N. r. t.
40 Frogmorc the cover Of the
great stone snrcophacus has been
foiied away. When the queens re-
inains are iaia beside those of the
prince consort the stone win be re-
placed and finally sealed a marble
fFure being placed above &c..
london. Feb. 4-Nerrr in the hi..
forF OF England was there such o.
snaenihcert demonstration in honor
~ @ deceased ruler as occurred in
i-onoon saturday. Tho coffin was
crawn by crcam-colorcd horses The
PAL was white and the uniforms OF
the troops and the gold trappines
ef thc foreign sorereieus. princes
Nuu representative forming rlit-
tcrmg medley. gave brilliant color
rs 20 the scene.
s ST. Georges chapel where the last
tervices took place. was magnificent
II decorated. bur there was notice
ahic absence of flowers and creme.
Soldiers, statesaacu and court at
seches made a brilliant nssembiaee. .
fcpresenting every country OF the
culizcd world
Tic Body of the late Queen Vie
soria was protected hy ruar,ismsn
~ ihe Albert Memorial chapel az
Windsor since 10 was deposited there
saturday The officials Of rhe roval
household 40 Windsor castle visited
tpe chapel sunday. as well as q uuns-
ner Of friends, and admired the
Rfeat display Of wreaths.
Services were held sunday morning I
~ st. Georges chapel. attended bv
hing Edward, Quecn Alexandra. the
qnchess of Cornwall ard York. En-
pro- William, Crown Prince Fred
efick William, the duke Of Con
pRught, other relatives Of the late
eneen, and 80 ladies and gentlemen
~ the royal household. The roval
II eiS"nages wore civilian clothing. /
khe ladies wearing mourning /
tSaiS- The only patches CT coicr i
"cre the red coats Of a few officers
pnd the white surplices OF the choir I
~ " whole scene being in strong con
1aSt with Saturdays brilliant dis !
BAY foT the body Of the chapel was
ffowced by n congregation IN black 1
. Monday the coffin. preceded bv the I
rshop OF Winchester and the dean !
~ windsor. was borne By non-com- /
q 'Ss'oncd officers Of the guards from 1
" Albert Memorial Chapel and /
Haced on the gun carriage. A oaard 4
= honor OF the queens company of \
81 &c srenadier guards, with the band /
"a me regiment, was drawn up fac
- the chapel and presented arms.
e procession moved OF in the fol- \
aing order:
4 &fersed.
he governor and constable Of |
E husor castle. the duke Of Arrxll. I