Star.
London, England, 1821-06-11 00:00:00

tfIE CORONANON.

The labourers employed in the repairs of West-
minster-Hall were on Monday last removed from
thence, and every exertion has since been made to
complete the arrangements for the Coronation ; addi-
tional workmen have 'been' engaged in the various
departments, and everything is proceeding with all
necessary dispatch.
The framework of the Throne on which his Majesty is to
sit is in a forward state. It is to be of a square form, surmounted
with a square canopy, formed of crimson velvet, richly trimmed
with gold fringe, bearing on the festoons the Escutcheons of the
Royal Family beautifully embroidered in gold : the Royal Arms
will be embroidered on the back. There is now a large square
table in front of these preparations, on which the Royal Regalia
is to be laid, previous to the departure of the Procession for the
Abbey. On the return of his Majesty to the banquet, this table
will be increased in dimensions by means of temporary leaves,
and thus aford additional accotnmodation for the Royal Dukes,
who will dine with the King.
The Royal Platform, which we have already alluded to, is
approached by a succession of steps; the first landing-place is
approached by six steps, the second by five, and the Royal pre-
sence by three. There will be distinct ceremonies on surmount-
ing each landing-place. There will not be, as at the last Coro-
nation, any railing in front of the Platform ; but the whole will
reach from one side of the Hall to the other, and present an un-
interrupted view of the King's table, and of all the forms ob-
served in paying hint the customary attentions.
The Galleries arecomplete, and are now receiving their linings
cf matting, preparatory to their being covered with scarlet cloth,
the frame-work of Which is also completed. The fronts of the
Galleries will be prepared with Gothic panels, which are new
printing from blocks carved for the purpose ; and the tops pf
those fronts on which the spectators will lean will be covered
with scarlet cloth oushlons and gold-lace Stage. As a further
security, to prevent the possibility of accident, an iron rail has
been added to the fronts, of about twelve inches in height,
, which will be covered with scarlet cloth, in harmony with the
I rest of the decorations.
The mode of approaching these Galleries will be most con-
venient, and the directions on eash ticket of admission will be
such as to prevent the possibility of mistake. Every attention
has been paid too to the private accommodation of the visitors;
retiring rooms, with proper attendants, will be appointed, to.
gether with rooms for refreshment ; the latter will be let to dif-
ferent persons, who will sell every description of viands. Those
visitors highest in rank will, as a matter of course, be entitled to
places nearest the Throne, with the exception of the individuals
who take part in the Procession. None will have the opportu-
nity of quitting the Hall, when once they have been admitted,
till the ceremonies of the day are completed. Those desirous of
witnessing the splendid pageant must, therefore, make their
election between the Abbey and the Hall, as they cannot have
the means of seeing both.
The tables in the Hall are six in number, placed lengthways;
three on each side. Each table is 52 feet long, and will dine
26 persons on each side. The whole number who are expected
to dine, therefore, independent of the Royal Family, will be 312.
The King's table will be served withrculiar state. Each course
will be attended by the Lord High Steward, the Earl Marshal,
and the Lord High Constable on horseback, with several of the
Officers of his Majesty's Household, and the Serjeants at Arms.
The other tables will be served in a manner which will prevent
the possibility of confusion. At the back of each of the Butteries
is an opening into a passage behind, communicating directly with
the kitchens ; and front these openings the dishes will be received
by the servants within; and be by them laid on the tables, ac-
cording to numbers previously arranged. The dishes will.be
removed by the same means, and the subsequent courses intro-
duced: thus the servants in the Hall will have no occasion to
quit it ; and those without will have no business to enter it.—
The divisions between the tables ill facilitate these operations.
The tables themselves are seven ttet in width, and each guest
will have two feet allowed him fur his seat. The seats are formed
of strong deal, with backs of a Gothic form, and will be covered
with starlet cloth. The King's courses will be brought along
the passages to which we have referred ; and will precede all
the others, entering under the triumphal arch.
The ceremony of the entrance of the Champion will take place
between the first and second courses, so that ample time will be
afforded for the requisite changes.
Rails will separate the spaces allowed for the tables, from the
centre of the Hall, leaving an avenue of 19 feet it: width, which
will be first covered with matting, and afterwards with blue cloth.
The last Coronation Feast took place by candle-light ; but on
the present happy occasion the whole will be huished by day-
light. Tbo Hall, front the introduction of the windows in the
roof, is infinitely lighter than ever it was before; and, from the
manner in which that light is admitted, the effect of the whole
will be surprisingly grand.
The services allowed by the Court of elaints will be performed
after the second course.

The kitchens, confectioneries, and other offices connected with
the preparations for the feast, are in a forward state; and all the
ranges, ovens, hot hearths, and boilers, were lighted in the course
of the week. The main kitchen, in which the ranges are placed,
is an object of curiosity; it contains four immense ranges on one
side, each range capable of receiving four tiers of spits; and we
understand that sixty-five haunches of venison will be roasting
at one time, independent of the noble "roast beef of Old Eng-
land," and more delicate fare. There are separate kitchens for
soups, fish, made dishes, vegetables, puddings, and pastry. There
is also what is called a dishing department contiguous to these
kitchens, which will receive their contributions as they are ready,
and arrange them according to a plan previously digested. Every
thing will be done under a regular and admirable system. The
waiters, or rather dish carriers, will be classed and numbered,
will come in rotation, and by previous rehearsal, as well as by
certain intelligible signs, will know precisely the particular but-
Icry to which they are to carry their savoury loads. This, how-
ever, only applies to the hot dishes, as a great part of the dinner
will cond.* of cold dishes, pastry, jellies, sweetmeats, &c. which
will previously have been laid on the tables.
The dessert will be carried in the same manner with the hot
dishes ; and the wines, liqueurs, and other potables, will be under
a separate regulation, equally systematic.
It is expected that the platform, en which the procession is to
move from the Hall to the Abbey, will be commenced to-day:
it will extend over a line of 1,500 feet. It was originally pro-
posed to take it by a short direction over the square or garden,
in front of Sew Palace-yard ; but, upon eonsidetatior, the cir-
cuitous and ancient route was preferred. The canopy over this
platform will be so high As in no respect to obstruct the view of
the procession ; and a covering of an ingenious nature has been
inverted, which, by mechanical means may, in a very few
minutes, be spread over the whole, so as effectually to shut out
the shower, it it should unhappily rain.
A stable will also be erected without delay, in New Palace-
yard, for the horses of the Champion, and the Lord High Steward,
the Earl Nlarshal, and the Lord High Constable. These horses
are now training for the performance in which they are to be
engaged. The principal art will be to teach them to move back-
wards with celerity, as, both in coming and goings their riders
must keep their faces towards the King.
The preparations in Westminster Abbey are advancing ; but at
present the labourers are confined to laying down the matting,
and papering and canvassing the front of the galleries. The
coming week will, no doubt, produce an accession of activity.
The organ to be used at the Coronation is, we understand, that
at present in the Hanover-square Rooms.
THZ Caowx.—liis Majesty will be crowned with the ancient
crown of England. The new crown is intended to be worn
immediately after that solemn form has taken place. The former
has, however, received several improvements and embellishments,
and for many false jewels real ones have been substituted. The
crown made expressly for his present Majesty, presents an ap-
pearance of one unvaried mass of diamonds. The curve of its
branches, which meet at the top to support the ball, is not so
sharp as the old one ; it is more extended and graceful, and the
whole is consequently much higher. The velvet with which it
is ornamented is unlike the old one, which is purple ; it Is a beau-
tiful crimson colour. The whole is surmounted by a pearl of
immense value.
THE ScErras.—His Majesty's sceptre, with a cross, called the
Sceptre Royal, is of solid gold; the handle plain, but the upper
part wreathed. Its length is two feet nine inches ; the pommel
at the bottom is enriched with rubies and small diamonds, and
for five inches and a half aboy the handle it is curiously em-
bossed and embellished with sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and
diamonds. The top rises into a year delis, enriclied with pre-
cious stones; above this is an amethyst, value £15,000, sur-
mounted by a cross, wholly covered with precious stones, with
a large table diamond in the centre.
'rue SACRED 011.—The golden vessel which will contain the
sacred oil is in the form of an eagle, with its wings eat...tided,

upon pedestal of pure gold, finely aimed, The head sawn
off at the middle of the neck. for the Ceigeglellee of putting in
the ell, which pours through the beak into the spoon. The
height of this is nine inches; the breadth, from the points albs
wings, seven inches ; the weight, between eight and ten ounces;
and the body capable of containing six ounces of oiL The anoint-
ing *pool' is of pure gold, with fbur pearls in the broadest part
of the handle; the bowl of the spoon finely chased, of curious
antique workmanship.
Tut Srarr.—Ws Majesty's Staff is about four feet seven
inches and a half in length, of solid gold, weighing VOL
with a pike or foot of steel, about four inches and a quarter in
length, and a ball and cross at the top ; the ornaments of simple
raised gold; three different fillets, or bandages of leaves, are at
equal distances; its diameter is three-quarters of an iucb. The
ball is of pure gold, with a raised bandage of precious stones
encircling it, and a half bandage of the same round the top ; it
is surmounted by a cross, upon an amethyst of immense value,
as a pedestal.
Tug Srues—Are of pure gold, richly embossed. They ire the
same worn by William the Conqueror, and have plain points in-
stead of rowels. The bracelets, supposed also to have been
swim by William, were of plain gold, but have been enamelled
for the ensuing occasion with the harp, the Thistle, the Sham-
rock, and the Rose, alternately.
Tux Swoan.—The Sword of State is a very large two-handed
sword, with a rich scabbard of crimson velvet, adorned with
gold plates of the Royal badges.
Tee linto.—His Majesty s Coronation Ring is of plain gold,
with a large ruby violet, on which is curiously enchased a plain
cross, or Cross of St. George.
Toe Savremsa—ls of pure gold, and a model of the White
Tower of London. The four corner towers, and the large cen-
tre one, separately contain salt. There are also other smaller
saitcellers of immense value.

THE EVENING STAR.

LONDON.

MONDAY, JUNE 11, 1821.
Wattr.MosnAT.--Holiday at the Bank.

BY THE KING.
A PROCLAMATION,

APPOINTING A DAY FOR TIIR SOLEMNITY OP THE

CORONATION OF HIS MAJESTY.