The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-10

London. August 9.-The ceremonies in
Westminster Abbey commenced with the
reconstruction of the regalia.
The procession clergy with the regalia
then proceeded from the altar to the
singing, 20 God, Our Help In Ages Past"
Preceding the regalia came the boys OF
Westminster Abbey followed by the
children of the chapel royal and the
choir in royal uniform.
The Duke of Connought took his place
besides the Prince of Wales in the alb
bey as the procession entered bowling as
he passed the prince.
The archbishop of Canterbury took his
seat in front OF the coronation chair
and the Earl of EIalsbury, the lord high
Chars sellor seated himself by his side.
3 ddenly Viva Alexandra" was shouted
by the boys of Westminster and the
Queen walking slowly to the left Of the
throne gained her chair and knelt at a
silken serle dieu her magnificent train
of cloth of gold being lifted out of her
way by six scarlet-coated pages. Two or
three minutes later came the hoarse cry
from the Westminster boys of Viva Rex
Edward" with blasts from trumpets. Yet
there was another wait The Queen wait
ed patiently, the organ ceased and then
resumed, there was another fanfare of
trumpets and a chorus of ''Vivas" and
King Edward appeared and walked to his
chair in front of the throne bowling to
the Queen as he passed and knelt In pray
er.
God Save the King.
After removing his somewhat unbecom-
ing cap, his majesty stood up and the
Archbishop of Canterbury, IN a trembling
voice, read the recognition, beginning;
"Sir, I here present unto you King Ed
ward, the undoubted King of this realm. y
There then was a hoarse shout, and the
blending of the choir ana the people,
women and men, in the cry, God save
King Edward.
Several times this was repeated, and
the abbey rang with loud fanrares.
Again the King and Queen knelt and
the archbishop of Canterbury walked to
the altar and commenced the communion
While the gospel was being read the King
stood erect, supported on each side by the
bishops In their heavily embroidered
capes During the singing of the creed all
the members of the royal family turned
eastward Both King Edward and Queen
Alexandra followed the services care
fully.
Oath Administered.
The administration of the oath fol-
lowed. Standing before the Kings chair
the archbishop remarked: 'Sir, is your
majesty willing to take the oath?" The
King answered in firm, strong tones Il
am willing" his replies being easily
heard high up in the tri-forum near the
roof. Then the inkstand was brought and
the King signed the oath. He did not ad-
vance to the altar, but remained in the
chair he had occupied since the service
began While the choir sang, Come.
Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire" the King
remained seated and the Queen stood up.
After the archbishops Amounting
prayer a gold canopy was brought over
the Kings chair and his majesty di-
vested himself of his outer robe and then
walked to the ancient chair, while the
choir sang Seadoks anthem. The an
nointing ceremony was scarcely seen
owing to the canopy. The spectators
were just able to discern the archbishop
of Canterbury's motions After the
prayer the King donned the colobium sin
donis, then resumed his seat and from a
scarlet silken roll on which the prayers
were printed in large type, and which
was held by the dean of Westminster,
the archbishop read the prayers and de-
livered the sword to the King, who did
not go to the altar. the sword being taken
to him by the dean of Westminster while
his majesty remained standing. The ar
mila and the orb were then delivered to
the King. according to the programme.
When the King held out his hand for the
ring, the archbishop of Canterbury had
difficulty in finding 1t, but finally with
trembling hands placed 1t on the tip of
his majesty's finger, reading the prayer