THE RECORD REIGN.

Hastings Standard, Issue 356, 25 June 1897, Page 2

THE RECORD REIGN.

♦ THE JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS. FURTHER PARTICULARS. (Per Press Association.—Copyright.) London, June 28. The English and foreigiv Princes were immediately followed By the Lord Mayor, who was attired in a gorgeous purple mantle. The Lord Mayor rode on horseback, bearing a pearl-mounted sword. He formally welcomed the Queen at Temple Bar. At this point every window was thronged, and immense numbers of spectators crowded the footpaths and stands which had been erected. Eventually there was a spontaneous outburst of song, the dense crowd right along the route joining in the National Anthem and " Rule Britannia." At St. Paul's the scene was aweinspiring. All the stands and high buildings facing the Cathedral were crowded to the very roofs. Special stands were constructed in front of the Cathedral. In the centre stood the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, the Bishop of London, and more than 100 other church dignitaries, also an immense choir and two bands. The colonial Premiers were provided with seats next the members of the Ministry. The Queen's entrance to the enclosure was the signal for unbounded and intense applause. The choir sang the "Te I)eum," and the Lord's Prayer was recited. Then Dr Creighton offered up a special prayer o£ thanksgiving. Dead silence prevailed save for the solitary voice, which could be heard afar. The scene was a most impressive one. At the conclusion of the service the Archbishop of Canterbury pronounced the Benediction, and the crowd responded with "Amen." The whole assemblage sang the " Old Hundredth," then the choir and multitude burst out with the National Anthem. Dr Temple called for cheers, and there was a tremendous response. The Queen took the greatest interest in the service, and expressed to Drs Temple and Greighton her gratification at the arrangements. She also intimated her pleasure at the simple and impressive nature of the service. The signal was then given to the head of the procession at London bridge to proceed. As the Queen left the Cathedral there were thunders of cheers, the bands played, the bells pealed, and the people were almost frantic with enthusiasm. The procession stopped at Mansion House, where the Queen was presented with a bouquet by the Lady Mayoress. Thence the procession wended its way via the Borough, Westminster, Whitehall, Pall Mall, and back to Buckingham Palace. The colonial visitors, who were accommodated with special seats on the State stand at Pall Mall, gave the Queen and Premiers a hearty reception. The Queen made a gracious response. The Queen specially recognised the survivors of the Balaclava charge, who were grouped on a special stand. The street decorations were superb and artistic, festoons of flowers being arranged the whole length of the route. The favorite button-hole worn by the ladies comprised a cornflower geranium and a white carnation, and all the onlookers wore colors. There were no severe accidents. Enormous numbers of people paraded the route, cheering and singing patriotic songs.