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

Edward" Several times this was repeated
and the abbey rang with loud fanfares.
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 the heavily embroidered copes.
During the singing Of the creed all the
members Of the royal family turned east-
ward King Edward and Queen Alexandra
followed the service carefully. frequently
looking at the copies of the service which
they held in their hands. - ~ -ls- b
The administration of the oath followed.
Standing before the Kings chair the Arch
bishop asked: "Sfr, is your Majesty willing
to take the oatn?' The King answered in
firm, strong tones: 81 am willing" etc. his
replies being easily heard high up In the
trifodium near the roof.
KING REMAINS SEATED
DURING ENTIRE CEREMONY.
Then the inkstand was brought and the
King signed the oath. He did not advance
to the altar, but sat in the chair he lad
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 Archbishop's amounting prayer
gold canopy was brought over the Kings
chair and his Majesty divested himself of
his outer robe and then walked to the an
cient chair. while the choir sang Seadok's
anthem. The amounting 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 sindonis, then resumed his seat,
and from scarlet silken roll on which
the prayers were printed in large type and
which was held by the Dean OF Westmin-
ster, the Archbishop of Canterbury read
the delivered q fa ha
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 armilla and the orb were then de-
nvered to the King. according to the pro-
gramme.
When the King held out his hand for the
ring the Archbishop of Canterbury had diff
ficulty In finding 1t, but finally, with trem-
bling hands, he placed 1t on the tip Of his
Majesty's finger, reading the prayer stimuli
taneously, the King himself completing the
process of putting on the ring as he with
drew his hand.
CROWN PLACED ON HIS HEAD
BY THE BLIND ARCHBISHOP.
Then came the climax of the ceremonies
the crowning of the King.
The Archbishop had difficulty. owing to
nearsightedness. in placing the crown on
the Kings head.
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 clapg-
ing joy-bells, the noise of guns and the
shouting Of people outside penetrated into
the Abbey where the King still sat- motion
less, his dazzling crown on his head and
his scepter 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 re-
ceived the benediction.
The King then walked to the great
throne. where he stood on the dais for the
first time, surrounded by mobiles. The Arch
bishop of Canterbury followed. the King
being obliged to stand while awaiting the
arrival OF the Archbishop.
Having placed the King into his new
throne. the Archbishop knelt and paid
homage, the aged prelate scarcely being
able to rise until the King assisted him
and himself raised the Archbishop's hands
from the steps of the throne.
KING TAKES SON IN HIS
ARMS AND KISSES HIM.
The Archbishop. who seemed to be in q
altar The Incident created considerable
excitement. and several prelates rushed for
ward to help the primate- = 51T Lfi6i i
The next person to pay homage to his
Majesty was the Prince of Wales. who
kneit until King Edward held out his hands,
which he kissed, after touching the crown
as a sign of fealty. The Prince Of Wales
then started tc return to his seat, when
the King drew him back, put his arms
around him and kissed him.
AFTER this the King once more gsTe the