The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-11

Gt&a1F while the G&AU41 sang LaZ6A 2El- them. The anointing ceremony was scarcely seen owing to the canopy. Af- ter the praper the king dOnned the Col 0bium Sind0nis, then resumed his seat and from q scarlet silken roll on which the prayers were printed in large type and which was held by the dean of Westminster, the Archbishop of Can terbury read the prayers and delivered 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 mapesty remained standing. The armilIa and the orb were then delivered to the king. according to the pro- gramme.
 When the king held out his hand for the ring the Archbishop of Canterbury had difficulty in finding it, but finally with trembling hands he placed it on the tip of his majesty's finger, reading the prayer simultaneously, the king himself completing the process of put ting on the ring as he withdrew his hand. Later the archbishop had simi- lar difficulty owing to shortsightedness in placing the crown on the kings head. In fact, the choir started God Save the King" while the Archbishop of Canterbury was still striving to place the crown on the rulers head, and a great shout went up and the electric lights were turned on.
 As the acclamations died away the changing of the joy bells, the noise of guns and the shouting of the people outside penetrated into the abbey, where the king still sat motionless. his dazzling crown on his head and his sceptre held firmly in his hand.
 After singing "Be Strong and Play the Man." and the Bible having been presented, the king advanced and knelt while he received the benediction. He then walked to the great throne, where he stood on the dais for the first time, surrounded by nobles. The Archbishop of Canterbury followed, the king being obliged to stand while awaiting the ar rival of the archbishop. Having placed the king in his new throne, the arch bishop knelt and paid homage. the aged prelate scarcely being able to rise until the king assisted him and himself rais- ed the archbishop's hand from the steps of the throne. The archbishop, who seemed to be in faint, had practically to be carried to the altar. The incident created considerable excitement and several prelates rushed forward to help the primate The next person to pay homage to his majesty was the Prince of Waales, who knelt until King Edward held out his hand, which he kissed af- ter touching the crown as a sign of fealty.
 The Prince of Wales then started to return to his seat, when the king drew him back and put his arms around him and kissed him. After this the king once more gave the prince his hand, this time to shake, and the hearty vigor of King Edwards grasp showed that his hand, at any rate, had not lost it's strength
 The Duke of Norfolk Gas earl mar shaD, accompanied by representatives of each grade of the nobility, read the oatk beginning:
 "I,-duke or earl, etc.,-do become your liege man of life and limb" etc. The respective representatives next touched the crown and kissed the kings cheek.
 The queen then rose, and, accom- panied by her entourage, proceeded to the altar steps, where, under a pail of cloth of gold, she was quickly crowned by the Archbishop of York, supported by the bishops. She was then led to the throne beside that in which the king sat, and her enthronization was accomplished, The queen bowed to King Edward and both walked to the altar and received the communion after delivering their crowns to the lord great chamberlain and another officer ap- pointed to hold them. The pages, while their majesties knelt. still held the queens magnificent long train with the rest of the nobles present kneeling. The whole spectacle was most impressive and was made more brilliant owing to the electric light
 By a great effort the Archbishop of Canterbury was enabled to conclude the service and the king and queen repair ed to St. Edwards chapel Neither of their majesties returned to their thrones after the communion, but remained at the altar. The service, which was com- pleted with the singing of the Te Deum. was brought to close without a hitch The king exhibited no outward traces of fatigue
 The return journey, which was slow. was marked by scenes of enthusiasm. The king and queen arrived at the nal- ace at 3:55 D. nn