The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-09
Country People Held Spell bound by Electric Display.
Monarch Reported to Be Looking Forward to the Ceremony With out the Slightest Misgiv-
 ing as to His Strength
 to Go Through It.

nation of King Edward VII was marked in London by large crowds which wan dered all the evening somewhat aimless- ly through the semi-illuminated streets. Down Whitehall, where the Canadian arch was the centre of attraction, around Westminster Abbey and along the Strand the sidewalks were blocked with the ex- pectant populace. The people were de- tered from any signs of rowdyism by the acute recollection of the recent post poEement of the coronation and those who had seen the unrestrained exhibition which occurred upon the slightest pre- text during war times could not fail to notice the different temperament shown tonight. With a few exceptions, it might we'll have been said of the metropolis of the empire. that 1t was living up to the national reputation of taking its pleas ures somewhat sadly.
 Lights are Feature.
 The absence of blatant horns and an- moving feathers was pleasantly atoned for by the lighting up of many buildings The brilliancy of the illumination held
  bound that vehicular traffic became more and more difficult as the night wore on. Until a very late hour the stand specu- lators did thriving business and around those stands occupying good locations, there were lines of people anxious to get seats at the last moment. Many of the thousands who walked through the streets exhibited unmistakable signs of an intention of sitting up all night in the of fraA Of arato cya from which to view tomorrow's process sion.
 Workmen were still busy putting the finishing touches to the abbey and It's approaches, and every detail of this work was watched eagerly by the spectators. In an undramatic sort of way London has been transformed by the multitudes wishing to see any part of the ceremonies into a city of great unrest. The idea of sleep or an adequate allowance of time for rest has been quite given up by the people in the streets and underlying this intensity of expectation there is curious nervousness among the majority lest they should awake from their shortened slum- bers to find the great event once more postponed.
 Wanted to Get Clothing.
 Among the many incidents of the night one of the most curious occurred at Sec. . land Yard where a Scotch magnate, who had received sudden telegrap invi- taton to be present at Westminster Ab- bey with the proviso that he appear in court dress. appealed at a late hour to the police to help him hire or borrow the clothes necessary for admittance.
 All signs point to an orderly celebration under doubtful weather conditions and with public enthusiasm tempered by heartfelt relief over the passing of the shadow which so recently overcast the empire.
 King Edward passed a busy day at Buckingham Palace and did not appear to the public at all. At a late hour tonight he was reported as feeling quite strong and as looking forward to tomorrow's ceremonies without the slightest msgiv- ing
 Acting upon medical advice Lord Sails bury has obtained the Kings permission to absent himself from the coronation. The former Premier will shortly leave for the continent One of the most cur- ous incidents of the coronation will be the appearance of the uniform of the Sal vation Army in Westminster Abbey.
 King Edward directed that a repre- sentative of the Salvation Army should be invited to the coronation and Bram- well Booth has been appointed to attend the ceremony.
 A difficulty arose about the uniform he should wear and the Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk, intimated he was not authorized to recognize the uniform of the Salvation Army. MT. Booth thereupon wrote to King Edward requesting perms- sion to wear the uniform of the Army; this his Majesty readily gave.
 The Procession.
 The first section of the procession to the Abbey will start from Buckingham Palace at 1O:3O o'clock and will consist of carriages containing members of the royal family headed by trumpeters. the Royal Horse Guard Band the First Life Guards and the Royal Horse Guards. Then comes the carriages. occupied as follows: First the Grand Duke of Meek lenburg- -Strelitz, the Grand Duchess of Mecklenhurg-Streli the Duke of Cam bridge and Prince Frederick. Second. Prince Andrew and George of Greece and Princesses Victoria and Louise of Bat tenberg Third. Princes Maurice, Leopold and Alexander of Battenberg, Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg and Prin- cess Beatrice Princess Henry of Batten- berg). Fourth, the Duchess of Albany, the Duchess of Argyll and of crown Prince and crown Princess of Rounania Fifth. Princesses Louise and Augusta Victoria of Schles wig -Holstein and Prince and Princess Christian of Schleswig-Hol- stein. Sixth, the Princesses Victoria Pat ricia and Margaret of Connaught the Duchess of Connaught and the Grand Duke of Hesse. Seventh the Duke and Duchess of Sparta and Prince and Prin- cess Henry of Prussia
 Eighth, drawn by six black horses. the crown Prince and crown Prin- cess Charles of Denmark, Princess Victoria and the Duchess of Fife.
 Prince of Wales.
 iS After the foregoing will come the Prince of Wales procession which will start from York house at 10:45. The advance guard will consist of detachment of the Royal Horse Guards followed by two carriages containing official members If me Prince and Ia-incnss of Wales house mold. the first