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allery, *meth opposite to the chair in which the
RING was sea*, rose. The Dukes and Barons put
..ass their Coronets, and the whole of te great build-
hig resounded‘vitti cries of " GOD save the King r
—His MAJLIITY' who had, upon his entrance, resog-
ailed-leveret of .the Peeresses in a very warm man-
!nil bowed on all sides, and kissed hands to several
of the Nobility. During the performance of some of
the ceremony, which required considerable effort,
his MAJESTY, as we said before, appeared to be al-
most-unequal to such an exertion; but he soon re-
covered, and at the conclusion had quite regained
his strength. The mantle which the KING wore upon
entering the Abbey,Was changed for the most superb
. cloak we ever beheld.
The dresses of the Peers were extremely magnifi-
cent. Lord LONDONDERRY, the only Lord, not a
Peer, who, as a Knight of the Garter, appeared co-
vered when the Crown was placed upon., his MA-
JESTY'S head, wore a cap and a high and beautiful
plume of feathers. During the ceremony, the shouts
of applause were frequent and immense.
STATE OF THE HALL
THE DURING THE ABSENCE
OF PROCESSION.
As soon as the Prikession quitted the Mall, it was
followed by the Ambassadors and their suites, the
Peeresses, and all those who had tickets of admission
to Westminster Abbey. They proceeded through
the passages by the House of Lords, and on from
thence through the covered way which led from the
.House of Lords to the Poet's-corner. The Hall,
.• which but a few moments before presented one of
the grandest spectacles, became now, for a short time,
almost deserted. Those only remaine,l who had not
tickets' for the Abbey, or whose duties detained them
in the Hall. The preparations for the Banquet now
commenced, and the cloths were soon laid along the
tables at which the Peers, &c. were to dine. There
were three tables on each side of the Hall, each table
laid for fifty-six persons. The 'seats were so con-
structed, that each could accommodate two, a small
space being left between each seat. As soon as the
cloths were placed, 336 silver plates (the number of
those who were expected to sit down in the Hall)
were laid on, each plate having two silver spoons
placed near it. This was the first part of the prepa-
ration. When it was arranged, the officers who had
the care of what is termed the Coronation Plate
began to place it on two large sideboards, placed on
the right and left of the Throne. The plate thus ex-
posed was entirely of pure gold. It consisted of se-
veral large dishes and vases richly embossed. The
centre dish on each side presented a fine bas relief of
the Lord's Supper. Below that, on the left, was a
large gold tankard, on the side of which was repre-
sented, in bas relief, the story of the Grecian daugh-
ter. All the other vessels were richly embossed with
various devices. Some of these pieces are of very
ancient date, and have graced the Coronation Ban-
quets of several of our Monarchs. A few of them
W‘re marked A. R. (Anna Regina), and some C. R.
(f!arolus Rex). Immediately after the arranging of
the Coronation Plate, the Royal Table, at which were
to dine the King and the several male branches of
the Royal Family, was placed opposite the Throne,
and in part under the canopy. It was nearly of a
triangular shape, the Throne supplying what would
have been one of the angles. At two of the sides
were six chairs (three at each) for the reception of
their Royal Highnesses the Dukes of York, Clarence,
and Sussex, who sat at the right of the Throne;
and the Dukes of Cambridge, Gloucester, and
Prince Leopold, who were placed on the left. The
table was covered with rich damask cloths, on which
were wrought the Royal Arms and the devices of the
several British Orders, with their mottoes. On these
was, placed a large oval mirror, having four square
pieces projecting at different sides. In the oval
'centre were the letters "G. IL" In the square com-
partments were painted the white and red Rose, the
Thistle, and the Shamrock. Besides these, tl.ere
mete four small figures and several stands, all in gold,
placed upon the table.
At that end which fronted the Hall was suspended a
very rich flowered white satin drapery, with gold
fringe and gold bullion tassels: between the festoons
were the stars of the several British Orders in gold
embroidery. At a little before two o'clock, the
waiters commenced laying the banquet on the ta-
bles at both sides of the Hall. The meats served up
were all cold, and consisted of fowls, tongues, pies,
and a profusion of sweetmeats, conserves, and fruit
of every kind. Before the tables were finally ar-
ranged (about two o'clock), the candles in the several
branches were lighted. There were 13 chandeliers
on each side of the Hall, with sixty large wax lights
in each. These consisted of very rich cut glass, with
a profusion of drops. Besides these, there were twelve
table-stands, with eighteen candles in each. These,
together with candles placed in the Choir, amounted
to nearly two thousand lights, exclusive of two'
branches of Argand suspended at the right and left
cif the Throne. Such a vast display of artificial light
would be calculated to add considerably to the splen-
dour of the scene, if it took place after sun-set; but
in the broad glare of an unclouded sun, which beamed
through every window, any number of lights could
not befound a desirable acquisition. To those Gentle-
men whose seats happened to be placed immediately
under the chandeliers, the great increase of tempera-
ture—and that was very considerable—was not the
o:ly inconvenience; for occasionally large pieces of
melted wax fell, without distinction of pertons, upon
all within reach. The very great heat was.nowhere
more visible than in the havoc which it made upon
the curls of many of the Ladies, several of whose
heads had lost all traces of the, iseue's skill long be-
fore the ceremony of the day was concluded. Before
• thexhe.return of the Procession front the Abbey, those
Ladies and Gentlemen who could gain admission
from the Hall thither, amused themselves, either by
promenading the Hall, or the space outside which
was left between the Platform and the covered way
from the House of Lords to Poets' Corner. In this
place many of them were gratified with a sight of the
balloon, which ascended from the Green Park, and
which, viewed even at that distance, presented a.
very splendid spectacle.

RETURN OF THE PROCESSION TO THE HALL.
At about twenty minutes to four, the gates of the
Hall were thrown open to admit the Procession on
its return.

Viewed from the upper end of the Hall through
the arched way, the appearance of the white plumes

of the Knights of the Bath was most magnificent.On their entrance to the Hall, the Knights took off
their hats, but the Peers continued to wear their co-
ronets. The Procession then entered in the following
order, differing materially from the manner in which
it entered the Abbey
Messenger of the Colley of Arms.
The High Constable of Westminster, with his Staff, in a Scarlet
Cloak.
Fifes and Drams, as Wore Who, on their arrival •
Drum Major ha the Hall, immedi-
Eight Trumpets eery went into the
Kettle Drums gallery over the tri-
Eight Trumpets umphal arch.
Serjeant Trompeter
Serjeant-Porter. •
The Knight Marshal, attended by his Officers.
The Six Clerks in Chancery.
King's Chaplains.
The Sheriffs of London.
The Aldermen and Recorder of London.
• • Masters in Chancery.
King's Serjeants at Law.
The King's Ancient Serjeant.
Sir John Copley, Solicitor- Sir R. Gifford, Attorney-
General. General.
Thirty-two Gentlemen of the Privy-Chamber.
Barons of the Exchequer, and Justices of both Benches.
Lord Chief Baron of the Lord Chief Justice of the
'Exchequer. Common Pleas.
The Vice-Chancellor. The Master of the Rolls.
The Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench.
Pursuivants of Scotland and Ireland.
Officers attendant on the Knights Commanders of the Bath,
wearing their caps.
Knights Commanders of the Bath, wearing their caps.
Officers of the Order of the Bath, wearing their caps.
Knights Grand Crosses of the ilathovessing their caps.
A Pursuivant of Arms, in his Tabard.
The Clerks of the Council in Ordinary.
Privy Councillors.
Register of the Order of the Garter.
Knight of the Garter (not a Peer), wearing his cap:and feathers.
His 'Majesty's Vice-Chamberlain, the Marquis of Graham.
Comptroller of his Majes Treasurer of his Majesty's
Household, Lord Geprge Be-De Household.
resford.
A Pursuivant of Arms in his Tabard.
Heralds of Scotland and Ireland.
The Standard of Hanover, borne by the Earl of Mayo.
Barons, wearing their Coronets.
A Herald, in his Tabard and Collar of SS.
The Standard of Ireland, borne The Standardof cotland,borne
by Lord Bamford. by the Earl of Lauderdale.
Tie Bishops of England and Ireland, wearing their caps.
Two Heralds, in their Tabards and Collars of S&
Viscounts, wearing their Coronets.
Two Heralds, in their Tabards and Collars of SS.
The Standard of England, borne by Lord Hill.
Faris. wearing their Coronets.
Two Heralds, in their Tabards and Collars of SS.
The Union Standard, Lorne by Earl Harcourt.
blarquisses, wearing their Coronets.
The Lori Chamberlain of his Majesty's Household, wearing
his Coronet.
The Lord Steward of his Majesty's Household, wearing his
Coronet.
The Royal Standard, borne by the Earl of Harrington.
King of Arms of the Gloucester King of Hanover King of
lonian Order of St. Arms, wearing his Arms, wearing his
Michael and St. Crown. Crown.
Gecrge, wearing
his Crown.
Dukes, wearing their Coronets.
Ulster King of At ms Clarenceux King of Norroy, King of
wearing his Crown Arms, wearing his Arms, wearing his
Crown. Crown.
The Lord Privy Seal, the Earl The Lord President of the
of Westmoreland, wearing his Council, the Earl of Harrow-
Coronet. by, wearing his Coronet.
Archbishops of Ireland—namely, Armagh, Dublin, Cashel,
and Tuam, wearing their cape.
The Archbishopiof York, wearing his Cap.
The Lord High Chancellor, wearing his Coronet, and bearing
his Purse.
The Lori Archbishop of Canterbury, wearing his Cap
Four Scrjeants at Arms.
The third Sword, Curtana, borne by The second Sword,
borne by the Earl the Duke of New- borne by Duke of
of Galloway, wear- castle, wearing his Northumberland,
ing his Coronet. Coronet. wearing his coronet
Usher of the Green Rod. Usher of the White Rod.
The Lord May- The Lord Lyon Garter Princi- Gentleman
or of of Scotland, pal King of Usher of the
London. wearing his Arms, wear- Black Itoti.
Crown. ing his Cr ywn.
The Deputy Lord Great Chamberlain of England, Lord Gwydyr,
wearing his Coronet.
His Royal Highness the Prince Leopold, wearing his Cap and
Feathers ; his Train borne by
His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester. wearing his Co-
ronet; his Train borne by
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, wearing his Co-
ronet; and his Train borne by
His Royal Higbee., the Duke of Sussex, wearing his Coronet ;
and his Train borne by
His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence, wearing his Coronet ;
and his Train borne by
Ills Royal Highniss the Duke of York, wearing his Coronet ;
and his Train borne by
The High Constable of Ireland, The High Constable of Scot-
wearing his Coronet. land, the Earl of Errol, wear-
ing his Coronet.
Four 9erjcants at 'Arms.
The Deputy The Sword which The Lord High
Earl Marshal, lad been redeemed, Constable,
Lord Howard born, naked by wearing his
wearing his the Duke of Dorset, Coronet.
Coronet. uvula,: his Coronet.
The Lord High Steward, wearing hi; Coronet.
The Sceptre, with the Dove, borne by the Duke of ltuthnd,
wearing his Coronet.
THE KING,
It: his Robes of Purple Velvet
Supporter: furred with Ermine, and the Supporter:
Lord Crown of State on his head, Lord
Bishop of bearing in his right hand St. Bishop of
Oxford, Edward's Sceptre with the Lincoln,
for the Lord Cross, and in his left the Orb for the Lord
1.1 Bishop of with the Cross, under his Ca- Bishop of
Bath and nopy of Cloth of Gold, sup- Durham. 1-3
Wells. ported by the following 16
o Barons of the Cinque Ports:
"The Hon. Wm. Henry Scott,
.4
James Dawkins, Esq. Edw.
)lilward, Esq. Barons of
Hastings,
Joseph Stewart, F.sq. Charles 5
Emmeraon, Esq. G. Noakes,
Esq. Batons of Sandwich,
E. IL Wilbraham,. Esq. and e.
Handsaw Latham, Esq. Ba-
rons of Dover,
Benj. Cobb, Esq. and Chol-
mondeley Dering, Esq. Barons
of Romney, it
Stewart Marjoribanks Esq.
William Deedes, jun. lisq.
runs of Hythe,
Wm. Philips Lamb, Esq. and 2
John Dodson, Esq. Barons of
Rye,
Esq. and L. F
•
Concannon, Esq. Barons of

Winchelsea:
•
His Majesty's Thin borne by
eight eldest Sons of the Peers,
assisted by the Muter of
the Robes, and
.followed by the Groom of the
Robes.
Captain of the Tee- Gold Stich of the Captain of the Band
men of the Guard, Life Guards in of Gentlemen Pat-
in his Robes of Waiting in his sinners in bisßobe►
Estate, wearing his Robes, eventing his of Estate, wearing
Corona. Coronet. his Coronet.
iprd: of al Nines Bedcharibtr,