The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-09

Ill oAS5 tAOy S0PoAobSas LILY pSSto SONN~o
to the right and the peeresses to the left.
Even when practically empty the abbey
presented an interesting. picturesque eff
feet, the oldest feature Of which con-
sisted in every seat being practically COW
cred by a large, white official program
In the center of which was placed small
deep red book of service.
A Wonderfully Beautiful Scene.
Without the tapestries or light furnlsh-
Ing of the tiers upon tiers of seats, swhloh
rose fifty feet high, the combination "
white and red programs by Itself produced
gala effect. The preliminary eulogles
Of the decorative arrangements were not
q over stated. The entire scheme had peeh
carried out harmoniously, and even the
stands did not seem out OF place. Pc
culiarly beautiful effect was presented py
the kings and queens boxes, comprising
half dozen rows of chairs in white sat
In. relieved only by the crimson OF the
seats Beyond the structural decorations
for the seating of the spectators, there
was little attempt at any display and the
old, gray arches lent their stately per-
spective to the scene, untouched py nass
or any CLEAN OF color. =
The various chairs to be USED ny the
king and queen in the service attracteo
special attention, but what 1neVltaply
caught the eye was the glitterlng array Oh
gold plate brought from various royal de-
positories, ranged along the chancel ana
behind the altar. Amidst these surround
ings the earl marshal, the Duke OF NOR
folk, resplendent in white knee breeches
and heavily embroidered coat, hurried TO
and fro, directing the final touches
By 10 o'clock the interior of the abbey
presented a blaze of color. Along the
1,xo
chair was taken up by high officers OF the
army and navy and others in equally
handsome equipment. "'
On top Of the arch separating the navy
from the chancel, sat the surpliced or
chestra. In stalls within, with the other
ambassadors were the United states am
bassador, Joseph H. Choate, and Mrs
Choate and many officials.
During the long wait, Edwin A. Abbey,
the American artist who was commits
stoned to paint the coronation scene In
the abbey and who wore court uniform
took careful note Of the surroundings fol-
the historic picture ordered by the king.
The peeresses took advantage OF the
long interval to stroll up and down but
the peers sat stolidly awaiting the ar
rival Of the sovereign. their ermine caps
presenting a solid mass Of white.
After 10 o'clock the organ and bant
played, while the spectators, many o.
whom showed signs Of sleepiness, chat
ted or swept with their glasses what por-
tions Of the abbey they could see from
their seats.
The RECOMMENDATION of the Regalfa
The ceremonies commenced with the re-
conservation of the regalia. The process
sion clergy with the regalta proceeded
from the altar to the annex, all present
standing up and the choir singing 20
God Our Help in Ages Past" Preceding
ho raoo1io tho Of WeStmin al al
Abbey, followed by the children of the
chapel royal and the choir in royal uni
forms.
The Duke of Connaught took his place
beside the Prince Of Wales in the abbey
as the procession entered, bowling as he
passed the prince.
The archbishop of Canterbury took his
scat in front of the coronation chair and
the Earl of Malsbury, the lord high chan
cellor seated himself by his side. Several
minutes elapsed, however. before the
king and queen came in sight of those
''Vivat Alexandria was shout ed by the
boys Of Westminster and the queen, walk
ing slowly to the left of the throne
gained her chair and knelt at a silker
prize dieu, her magnificent train Of cloth
of-gold being lifted out of her way BY
six scarlet-coated pages. ..-.. -s.r> .
The Arrival of the king.
Two or three minutes later came th'
hoarse cry from the Westminster boys o
"vivat Rex Edward with blasts iron
trumpets. Yet there was another wait
What has become of the king?" wa
asked by people who were shut off from
sight Of the navy. The queen waitet
patiently, the organ ceased and then re
sumed; there was another fanfare 0
trumpets, another chorus of "Vivats,
and King Edward appeared and walked t.
his chair in front of the throne, bowin;
to. the queen as he passed and thel
knelt In prayer.
After removing his somewhat unbecom
Ing cap his majesty stood up and tn
Archbishop Of Canterbury, in a trembling
voice, read the recognition:
'Sirs, here present unto you King Ed
ward, the undoubted king of this realm
Wherefore all you who are come this da
to do your homage, are you willing to d
the same?'
Then there was hoarse shout and tn
blending Of the choir and the people, WON
en- and men in the cry:
''God save King Edward''
Several times this was repeated and tn
abbey rang with loud fanfares of trumpet'
Again the king and queen knelt an
the archbishop Of Canterbury walked t
the altar and commenced the communion
While the gospel was being read the kin
stood erect, supported on each side b
the bishops in their heavily embroidere
COpeS. DuTlHS lQe singing OF the cree
all the members of the royal famil
turned eastward. Both King Edward an
Queen Alexandra followed the servic
carefully, frequently looking at the copie
Of the service which they held In the1
hands. ~--z
The Oath Administered.
The administration Of the oath followe
Standing before the kings chair tt
archbishop asked:
Sir, is your majesty willing to tal
the oath?''
And the king answering, "I am willing
Archbishop-Will you solemnly promise AZ
swear to govern the people of this Unit
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland a,
the dominions thereto belonging, accordi1
to the statutes in parliament agreed on, a,
tho respective laws and customs of Il
y same? '*~e
King-I solemnly promise so to do.
Archbishop-Wi1f you to your power eau
law and justice. in mercy, to be executed
all your judgments2-r s'1s-a ~
King-I will. .,.. .
Archbtshop-Will you to the utmost of yo
power maintain the laws of God, the tr
profession of the Gospel, and the Protesta
reformed religion established by law? A,
will you maintain and preserve inviolably t
settlement of the Church Of England and t
doctrine, worship discipline and governme
thereof, as by law established in Englan
And will you preserve unto the bishops a.
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