New-York tribune., 1901-01-25
THE DAYS CEREMONY.

TION OF THE NEW KINGS ACCESSION.
London. Jan. 24.-Te London to-day was given
q glimpse OF medisval times. The quaint cere-
monies with which King Edward VII was pro-
claimed at various poiats Of the metropolis eX-
nctly followed ancient precedents. The officials
purposely arranged the function an hour ahead
of the published announcement, and the IN
rabitants when they awoke were surprised 10
find the entire way between ST. Jemes's Palace
and the City lined with troops. About ten thou
sand soldiers, Life Guards, Horse Guards. Foot
Guards and other cavalry and infantry resl-
nents had been brought from Aldershot and
London barracks after midnight. All the Off
GERS had Grape on their arms and the drums and
brass instruments were shrouded with Grape
The troops in themselves made an imposing
Spectacle but they were entirely eclipsed by
the strange spectacle presented by the ofncials
OF the College Of Arms.
THE PROCLAMATION
The ceremony began at St Jamess Palace
where. at o'clock Edward VII was proclaimed
K,ng OF the United Kingdom Of Great Britain
and Ireland and Emperor of India. The procla-
nation. which was read by William Henry
Weldon. Norroy King at AIMS since 1898, and
formerly Windsor herald, was as follows:
Whereas. 1t has pleased Almighty God to call
20 His mercy our late sovereign Lady queen
Victoria, OF blessed and glorious memory, pg
whose decease the Imperial Crown or me Chittu
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Is solely
anS rightfully come to the high ana mighty
Prince Albert Edward We therefore, the LolOS
Spiritual and Temporal Of this RealmN pelIls
here assisted with these Of her late MaJesty
PriVy Council with members Of other prlhclpdl
gentlemen Of quality, with the LORD Mayor, Al Al
dermen and citizens or LONDON, GO now heIepg
with one voice consent Of tongue and heart 10
publish and proclaim that the high and mighty
Prince Albert Edward is now. by the death oI
Of han
only lawful and rightful liege lord, EdWaro vi,
by the grace Of God King of the United kingoom
OF Great Britain and Ireland, Defender or the
Faith. Emperor of India. TO whom we acKnoMi1 /,
edge all faith and constant obedience Win an
hearty and humble affection, beseechlns 5od,
by whom all kings and queens 40 reign, 10 p.esS
the roval Prince Edward VII with long ana
happy years TO reign over US.
The King was not present There was large
assenblage OF officials and college heralds.
Among those In attendance were Lord Roberts
and members Of the Headquarters Staff. and
other army officers. There was great con-
course Of people from the beginning TO the close
The proclamation was greeted by a fanfare OF
frumpets. At the conclusion OF the ceremony
The band belonging TO the Foot Guards IN the
Friary Court played God Save the King.
The members of the Kings household wit
messed the ceremony from Marlborough House
on the balcony overlooking the Friary Court
from which the proclamation was read were the
Duke Of Norfolk and other officers Of State
The balcony was draped in crimson cloth Be
side the officials in resplendent uniforms were
stationed the State trumpeteIs. Here we're many
prominent persons. among them Sir Henry Ar
thur White private solicitor to the Queen.
SCENE At MARLBOROUGH HOUSE.
In the yard of Marlborough House and the
Friary Court were stationed 2 large body Of
police. soldiers and Foot Guards. The Foot
Guards acted as a guard OF honor. and they
were posted Immediately beneath the balcony
The spectators began 10 assemble at an early
hour. The troops arrived at o'clock, and
shortly before O'Clock in the morning brilliant
osvalcade passed down the Mass and entered the
Friary Court. II consisted Of the headquarters
staff. headed by the Commander-in-C Chief OF the
Forces, Field Marshal Lord Roberts, in full uni
form and carrying a marshars baton, and Gen
erai Sir Evelyn Wood. Adjutant-Gene 10 the
Forces. At 8 O'Clock the Court dignitaries.
headed By the Duke OF Norfolk, the Earl Mar
sbal. appeared on the balcony. Then the her
aids blew a fanfare and King -at-Arms Weldon,
in The midst OF dead silence, read the proclama-
ticn. All heads were barred. As the reading was
concluded the King-at-Arnls, raising his three
correred hat, cried loudly, God save the Kingr'
The crowd took UP the cry. while the cheers the
fsnfares OF the trumpets and the band playing
national anthem made curious medley King
alarms Weldon read the proclamation in clear
tones, which were distinctly heard az great
distance. The third fanfare of trumpets ended
the ceremony.
THE JOURNEY TO TEMPLE BAR
The officials then marched in procession from
the balcony, through the palace to the Ambassa-
ooFs Court where number OF royal carriages
hao been placed by the direction OF the King at
the disposal Of the Earl Marshal These took
the oiheials who read the proclamation to the
S4's' escorted by detachment OF Horse Guards
forming picturesque and gorgeous procession
the contingent from the College of Arms was
composed OF three Kings-at-Arms, four heraIds
ana eight pursuivants. The costumes Of the TWO
A~'leF We're gorgeous beyond compare. They
NNie paoaros' a garment resembling the costume
OF klhss as depicted on playing cards These
taoaEos We're beautifully and heavily enbroid-
cred with gold silk lions the royal Goa, -.
and ho~ers in bewildering confusion. There Us
the Rouge Dragon, the Blue Mantle and the nr.,-
travers. with all the armorial bearings OF tna,
quaint old body. the College of Arms. in fun
and solemn array.
OF the cavalcade as it proceeded through Traf.I
gar Square and the Strand.
AT THE cITYs BOUNDARY.
The chief Interest Of the morning centred ir
the entrance OF the heralds' procession into IN,
chy at Temple Bar. The gray ninarets Of III,
Law Courts and the tall spires OF the strans
churches ioomed. phantomlike. out Of the fog
while long, double line OF overcoated troop.
stood, chilled and motioniess. along the hair de-
serted streets. The clocks in the Law Court,
and St Dunstan's tolled out nourufullv IN,
quarter hours Till 9:l5 when out OF IN. era,