River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-08-14
DEPARTURE FROM THE ABBEY.

Enthusiastic Scenes Mark King and
Queens Return to Palace.
The departure of the king and
queen from the abbey was signaled
by another salute, the massed bands
playing "God Save the King" The
entire route of their majesties' re-
turn to the palace was marked by
scenes of enthusiasm similar to those
which greeted their progress to the
abbey, the more circuitous route
through Clubland and Constitution
Hill giving the hundreds of thousands
of persons occupying the stands, win
dows and roofs an opportunity of
greeting the new crowned king and
his consort before they reentered
Buckingham palace, which they did
in the midst of remarkable scenes OF
enthusiasm, the entire crowd from
Constitution Hill downwards joining
in singing the national anthem.
GAS Osborne house Is sacred to the mem
ory of the late queen, it is the kings wish
that with the exception of those apart
ments which were in the personal occupa-
ton of her ma jesty, his people shall always
be associated with her beloved name. AS
regards the rest of the building, the king
hopes it may be devoted to national pur-
poses and be converted into convalescent
home for officers Of the navy and army
whose health has been impaired in render
ing service to their country"
FestaI Sabbath.
The festivities in London were con.
tinued Sunday. There were consid-
cradle crowds almost all day long in
the vicinity of Buckingham palace and
along the route of Saturdays process
sion, viewing the decorations and
watching the flow of notable person
ages to and from the various thanks.
giving services. In the evening the
Canadian arch, which, as an eXcep-
tional novelty for Sunday, was brill
liantly illuminated, was a great center
of attraction and served to bring an
immense concourse of people into the
neighborhood.
Celebrations in Colonies.
London. Aug. 11.-While the corona.
ton was being solemnized in London
celebrations and rejoicings were car
ried out throughout the colonies, nu.
merous cablegrams to the king con.
veyed the congratulations of repre-.
sentative bodies everywhere, salutes
were fired and church services were
held Australia confined itself to reli.
gious services, having spent all the
money gathered for the postponed
event of June 26 for charities. Sim.
liar services were held by the British
communities in all the European cap.
itals and chief cities of the continent.
The congratuIations of European
sovereigns also poured in.
Soon after the kings return to the
palace the pope sent him an especially
cordial message.
Kings Condition satisfactory.
London, Aug 1.-THE following bull.
letin concerning the kings condition
was issued Sunday:
"IIis majesty bore the strain Of the coro-
nation ceremony perfectly well and ex-
perienced, but little fatigue. The king had
a good night, and his condition is in every
way satisfactory. No further bulletin will
lsigned) 'eTREvEs
"LAKING."
King Edward and Queen Alexandra
and the royal guests at Buckingham
palace attended divine service in the
chapel Royal of st. James palace Sun
day morning. At the close of the serv-
ice the national anthem was sung.
Their majesties were loudly cheerec
by the crowds on the streets as they
drove back to Buckingham palace.
King Edward has signalized his coro-
nation in memorable manner by the
munifcent gift to the nation Of Os.
borne house. one of the favorite resi-
dences of the late Queen Victoria.