The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10

"a bv the Kings and Queens boxes. COM
,,r;sin1 half a dozen rows of chairs In
,vbita satin relieved only by the crimson OF
+ba coats. Beyond the structural decora-
lions for the seating Of the spectators there
was little attempt at any display. and the
old sray arches lent their stately perspec-
five Tn the scene, untouched by flags or
any CLEAN of color.
The various chairs to be used by the
King and Queen In the service attracted
special attention, but what inevitably
caught the eye was the glittering array Oh
gold Mate. brought from various royal de-
positaries. ranged along the chancel and
behind the altar Amidst these surround-
inss 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.
BRILLIANT SPECTACLE WHEN
ALI, is READY FOR CEREMONY.
Rv 10 o'clock the interior of the Abbey
nresented a blaze of color. Along the nave.
which was lined by grenadiers. every chair
was taken I'D by high officers Of the army
and navy and others in equally handsome
equipment
On top of the arch separating the nave
from the chancel sat the surpliced orches-
ira In stalls within. with the other Am
bassadors. were the United States Ambassa-
dor 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 for
the historic picture ordered by the King.
,T-r-. fnO ADVANTAGE long
interval to stroll Up and down. but the peers
sat stolidly awaiting the arrival of the
sovereign. their ermine caps presenting a
solid mass of white.
After 10 o'clock the organ and band
played, while the spectators, many OF whom
showed signs of sleepiness. chatted or
swept with their glasses what portions OF
the abbey they could see from their seats.
CEREMONY BEGINS WITH
RECONSIDERATION of REGALIA.
The ceremonies commenced with the re-
conservation of the regalia The process
sion of clergy with the regalia then pro-
ceeded from the altar to the annex, all
present standing UP and the choir singing.
20, God, Our Help in Ages Past"
Preceding the regalia came the boys OF
Westminster Abbey, followed by the chill
dren of the chapel royal and the choir IN
royal uniforms.
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
seat in front of the coronation chair, and
the Earl of Halsbury. the Lord High Chan
cellor seated himself by his side Several
minutes elapsed, however, before the King
and Queen came in sight of those gathered
about the throne.
Suddenly ''Vivat Alexandra" was shout
ed by the boys of Westminster and the
Queen, walking slowly to the left of the
throne, gained her chair and knelt at a
silken prize dieu. her magnificent train OF
sloth-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
''Vivat Rex Edwardus,' with blasts from
trumpets. Yet there was another walt
KING WALKS TO THE TaEUNE
AND BOWS IN PRAYER.
What has become of the King?" was
asked by the people who were shut on
from sight of the nave The Queen waited
patiently, the organ ceased and then re-
sumed, there was another fanfare OF trum-
pets, another chorus of ''Vivats." and
King Edward appeared and walked to his
chair In front of the throne. bowling to the
Queen as he passed, and then knelt down
in prayer.
After removing his somewhat unbecom-
ing cap. his Majesty stood up and the
Archbishop of Canterbury, In trembling
voice, read the Recognition. beginning:
''Sirs, here present unto you King Ed
ward. the undoubted King Of this realm"
etc. There was hoarse shout and the
blending Of the choir and the people. wom-
en- and Enens n the cry: God save King