Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-07-27
BLESSINGS or MONARCHY.
From lie Loadoa ObSerreY. |
THE C0RON ALTON


crimson velvet richly trimmed with gold fringe bear
my on the festoons the escutchcons of the royal fmi-
~ beautifully embroidered in gold the royal arms
viii be embroidered on the back There IS uow a
large square table in front of these preparations on
winch the royal rcgalia be laid previous 10 the
departure oi the procession for the Abbey On the
return OF ms majesty TO the banquet this table will
he increased IN dimensions, by means of Temporary
leaves, and thus afford additional accommodation for
the royal dukes, who will dine with the king.
ihe royal platform, whichwe have already alluded
10, IS approached by succession OF steps the first
landing place rs approached hy six steps, the second
by hive, aud the royal presence by three. There will
DE distinct ceremonies on surrounding each landins
pace. ihcrc Will not be, as at the last coronation
any raling IN front oil the platforms bat the whole will
reach from one side of the hall To the other and
present an uninterrupted view of the kings table aud
OF al the forms observed in paying him the customa-
ry attentions. %
The galleries complete, and are now receiving
their Innings OF mating, preparatory TO their being
covered with scarlet CLOTH the frame work for which
Is also completed The fronts of the galleries will be
papereu with Gothic pannelS, which now printing
from blocks carved Tor the purpose and the tons of
those fronts on which the spectators will lean will he
covered with scarlet cloth cushions and cold lace
ringc. As further security. prevent the possib;-
lily of accident, an iron rail has been added TO the
fronts, ofabuut twelve inches in height which will be
covered with scarlet CLOTH in harmony with the resi-
OF the decorations
The mode of approaching these uaIIer;cs will H.,
most convenlent and the directions each ticket of
admission viii be such to prevent the possibv of
mistake Every attention has been paid too TO the
private accommodation of the visitors RETIRING roons
With proper attendants will he appointed io.etlcr
with rooms for refreslimcnt the latter we nndcr
stand, will he let to different persons who vii; soil
every description OF siands Those visitors highest in
rank Will as matter OF course be entitled 10 places
nearest the throne, with the exception of the ptiy;
.''''is who take part IN the procession None win
nave the opportunity of quitting The hail. when once
they have been admitted, I'LL the ceremonies of the
day are completed. Those DESTROYS of y;,ucs>i, tic
splendid pageant must, therefore make their rlecton
between the Abbey and the hail. is they cannot have
Tie means OF seeing both
The tables in the Hall are six in p,,mbor ,I,cod
ensthwavs three on each sdc.--rhe whole number
who arc expected dine, therefore, ndonondcn, nj
the royal family, will he 90. The kings table. our
readers are already aware will be served with nccu
lar taste. Each course will he attended hy Tho Lord
HIGH steward, the Earl Marshal and the Lord Uioh
Constable on horseback, with several of the officer,
oi ms maieStv's household, and the sercnnt NJ
arms: The other tables will be served i'm n manner
which VIII prevent the possibility of confusion On
former occasion described the butcrrs which line
tne nan on each side under the main galleries AT
'ie mack ot each OF these BUTTERFLIES is an openiur into
passage behind communicating directly with tbc
Kitchens and from these openings the dishes will he
received by the servants within, and be bv them laid
on tlc tables according to numbers urcvionsIv ar
Rugged. The dishes will be removed bv tho s,,,.
.'ea;s, and the subsequent courses introduced: Tins
te servants in the hall will have no occasion 10 mi,
~, ana those without wiihave business to enter H.
Inc diNsio's between the tables will facilitate thcsc
operations. The tables themselves are seven fec, in
widih, and each guest will have two feet allowed him
int ms scat The seats are formed of sirong deal
WIN backs OF Gothic form, andwil he covered win
scarlet coth. lie KING courses will he brought a.
long the passages 10 which have referred and win
precedc al the Others entering under the triumDaI
arch.
The ceremony Of the entrance Of tho b,,,on ,,;r
taAe place between The first ard second courses 50
mat ample iime will be afforded for the requisite
charges. f''''''
Rails will separate the spaces allowed for the n
pies, from the centre of the hail. leaving an oycnno
OF nneiec, feet in width, which will By first covered
WIN mating, and Afterwards wit, blue cloth,
Inc last coronation feast tool. place by candle
hgt; bnt on tl!c present happy occasion the whoo
"i he finished by daylight. The hail. from the in
reduction of tho windows in the roof is nfin;tcIv
lighter ihan ever II was before, and, from the manner
n wnch that light is admitted tho effect of the whole
VIII be surprisingly grand.
lhc services allowedby the court of claims will be
performed after the second course
lhe Kitchens, coniectionares and other office,
connected with the preparations for the ieas, arc nm
forward siatc and all the ranges ovens hot bcarths
and boilers, lighted in the course of the uccL
INC man kitchcn IN which the ranges placed is
an ohjccto curiosity IT contains four immense ran
.S on one sde each range capable of receiving four
nerS OF sps aud, we UNDERSTAND that sixty-iye
niuhcncs oil yenison will be roasting one time IN
elI""cht OF the noble ronst beet Of old ENGLAND"
ana morcdciicatc fare There are separa,o LtcLnns
Tor soups fish, made dishes, vegetables puldnrs and
pastry. There is also what is called dishinf de-
artnicn contiguous TO these Kitchens which viii 60
ceNe tic'r contributions as they ready and ar
range thcm according TO plan previously ,ligestod
Every thing will be done under regular and ,dnra |
DIG system. The walters, or rather disl-carriers
WI! ne classed and numbered will come in r,iation
ana by previous rehearsal, well as bv certain in
iegbIc signs, will know precisely the particular Int
10 winch they are TO carry their savoury loads
lhis, however, only applies To the hot dishes as n
grcat part OF the dinner will consist of cold dishcs
pastry jeliies and sweetmcais which will praviousl
he laid on the tables
The dessert will be carried in the same manner
N I'll IgI1p 81 nj,
pothbcs will be under a separate regulation eouaI
systematic '''''
Ii IS expected That the platform on which the nro.
cession IS To move from the hall TO the Abbey will he
commenced tomorrow it will extend over line Of
l'oo ieet, II was originally proposed to take by n
s'oit uirecOn over the square garden in front of
me new palace yard but upon consideration the cir
cui'Ous anu ancient route preferred. The cano- |
py over tins platform will he high, rs in no resnect
20 oDstruct the view of the procession and cover
'"S OF an ingenious nature has been invented which
ny mechanical means, may, in Il very few minutes be
sWcad over the whole, ccctually TO shut OUT fine
shower, II II should tnhappily rain
me preparations in Westminster Abbey are adj |
yalcng but tprcsent the labourers are confined TO
ying town the Eittiug, and papering and canyassipg
he iIont OF tie galleries. The coming week will no !
Ionot produce an accession Of activity. The orran |
!" W used ut the coronation is, understand that
~ present IN tle Hanover square rooms.
Er'rae, 81 letter IN he editors Of the PharleIpiia
.SeR'He' d"ed Pie County, Pa July 10, 1927
h~'duuHoN HCcnent occurred few Sum |
lays go; IN tlr, ncighhorhood. Young gentleman
with lt' sserAnd her husband, set ont 10 visit sick
e'gho'urj Dui by the persuasion of the lady, chang
al ,1eir ysltlnio party of pleasure in canoe on
nnl-pohd called funkcr's pond Aflor rowing a short
tStlnce the iadys brother thought to have a littIe
port win hs sister, by rocking the canoe Unluck
Y u upset, and he, not being able to swin sunk 10
ne bottom, and was drowned. The lady was SIM
ported Tor soue time by her husband but finding thn.
! he continued with her, they must both he inevitably
lrowhed, hc leit her, and swan ashore and By the
assistance OF other boats she was in the last struggle
.escued from "atcry grave Much has been said
'nd II appears, much may still be said, on the innro-
Iicty OF spending tho Sabbath in recreation Inc