Solemn Emperor Alexander III bridge laid across the Seine

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From the diary of Nicholas II - the 25th of September. Sreda.Tozhe very busy day. As if on purpose, two courier gathered in Paris, where every minute counted. In 9 1/2 odds appeared to us and we went to three of the same Kirasirsky convoy through the city. Examined: Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle, were immediately presented with all the judges, Pantheon, Hotel des Invalides. We returned to the embassy to 12 1/4 and sat down to breakfast with Shartskimi Prince. Matilda, Omalskim and chief persons of high society. In 2 1/2 went to the other side of the Seine, where there was a laying of the bridge, named after the Pope. We sat in a large tent, where they sang different things. From there went to the Mint, the academy of sciences and the City Duma. The order on the streets was brilliant. They returned home only 6 1/2. The 7 1/2 had lunch here and then the three of us went to the Comedie Francaise. Gave a mixed performance.