The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-08-15

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London, Aug. ia brilliant sunrise
promised perfect weather for corona
ton day, nut long before the ceremon-
les commenced threatening clouds had
gathered. The earlier crowds were no
wise as large as it had been generally
anticipated they would be. Many en-
thusiasts with camp stools n ample
supplies of ~proVender, had spent the
night on the best coigns OF vantage
that could be secured and were in the
same positions at 6 o'clock Saturday
morning.
The most Of the positions along the
route of the procession from Bucking-
ham palace to Westminster abbey,
which was lined with troops and police
men, were thickly crowded by s O'Clock.
Buckingham palace was n of the
principal centerS of interest. as 1t was
the starting point of the great pageant.
Crowds assembled there in immense
numbers and the first hearty cheer of
the day went up when the news was
circulated that King Edward was in the
best of health and spirits, and well
equipped 10 undertake the fatigues of
the day.
MALL WAS CROWDED..
.ras by J.0U Ile scene Ill Llle N1ClllllS VI
the palace and the Mall was extremely
animated. The roof Of the palace and
those of all surrounding buildings were
crowded with spectators.
Constantly arriving members of the
royal family with their suites and the
appearance of other participants in the
procession ELECTED cheers, varying in
degree of enthusiasm according to the
popularity of the ~personages recognized
by the people.
Almost. as animated was the scene in
the vicinity of Westminster abbey
/, where bands Of music stationed about
the building relieved the tedium Of
waiting, and soon after the doors were
opened, state coaches, carriages and
automobiles ratified up ceasclessly. the
rich apparel of their occupants elicitine
hearty approval, which, however, wax
surpassed by the reception accorded tc
the men Of the naval brigade as they
marched past at a swinging pace tc
take up a favored position guarding the
route near the abbey. =
The colonial prerliers and privy coun-
cillors were warmly welcomed. Some
Fijians in p~etticoats were the center OF
much interest and q red Indian CHIEF
In his native costume, feathers and
blanket decorated with the customary
mirrors, caused lively amusement.
PROCESSION MOVES ON TIME.
sSAs the hour appointed for the de.
parture of the royal procession APP
preached the excitement about Buck
lngham palace was most marked.
P~unctuaIly: on time the advance
guard Of the royal cavalcade issued
from the archWay. Shortly afterWarC
came the prince and princess of Wales
and finally within q few minutes their
majesties' state coach appeared at the
gateway and the king and queen
smiled and bowed in response to a
mighty q Of cheers that dWarfed all
previous welcomes.
The scene in the vicinity was re-
markable. On the roof Of the palaces
was percled a number Of fashionably
dressed ladies, members of the house
hold, and their cheers, with the fut-
tering of their handkerchiefs. as the
king and queen entered the reyal
coach gave the signal for deafenine
plaudits from the populace which
emerged from the gates. n.
z2s4 ovation was taken up by the
crowds which thronged the Mall, and
was repeatedly acknowledged by the
occupants Of the coach. The king
looked pale and rather fine drawn, and
while punctiliously bowling from side
Ito side, did so with a gravity very UNI
usual to him.
The queen beside him was radiant
and never looked better The three
professions to the abbey were carried
out according to the program, and the
only striking features of#the first two
were the gorgeous state carriages anG
beautiful trappings of the horses. The
crowd paid but$little attention to the
occupants Of the vehicles.
In the last earriage%of the first pro
cession atPrince Henry Of Prussia
on b bauksSeAe.; 5Ett@@he was SO occu.
pied with talking to the duke ot
Sparta h~ekSseenled not to notice Thu
Gre Nd. prince OF Wales alst
SCENE very Indifferent and stolid, blu
the princess Of Wales bowed and
ssmiled constantly. 1T was not unit
the kings procession came that#thert
ssfleW enthusiasm,SH#
kiTCHENER RECEIVES OVATION
Lord Kitchener, Admiral Seymoul
sandE#General Gaselee, as they rode4to,
getlaer, came in for much attention
y busss.they all seemed to look straigh
ahead and little attention to Thu
people long the QUITE
Progress of the royal cortege wa
marked by no special incident. witt
1.-The. exception Of IN a~ccidentto Lore
HIdward Pelham Clinton, one OF tn,
In waiting. While passing
q steps his conveyance collides