The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-06-23
CORONATION OF THE KING
 AND QUEEN OF NORWAY

Continued from Second Page.l barbaric faith. The king, with print ed programme in his hand, joined in the singing. After the recitation of the con- fession and the Te Deum, the bishop or Christiania mounted the pulpit, facing the king, and delivered an impressive sermon through which ran clealr note of courage and happiness. 'Norsemen, be not afraid" said he. Let joyful hearts praise God, the saviour, for thls great hour that with us is glorious. Six hundred years have passed since a king of our own have been crowned in our fatherlalnd. In the ceremony en- acetd to-day, the great past meets the greater present, and the broken threads of our nations glory are knitted to- gether"
 The bishop then reviewed Norway's troublous life story, and proceeded: But after dark centuries of history new times come to fill with new as- pirations. Thou, Norway, vast not per mitted to die, and it was the belief of the people in themselves that saved thee We now stand alone in the world; but we are not afraid. Thou, Nor wegian people, have faith in God and in yourselves. Faithfulness to the king will carry us triumphantly on our way"
 After wishing the king and queen joy in the new kingdom and beseech- ing them to be hopeful for it's greater future, the bishop said
 T voice the thought nearest the hearts of the people when ask your majesties to take to the little crown prince greeting from the nation, He is our hope; with him lies the future which we shall prepare for him. May he grow up in the spirit of Norway learning to live and think the life and thoughts of a Norwegian after the manner and in the language dear to Norwegian hearts"
 After this service the first part of the cantata was rendered. Then King Haakon preceded by the chief of the royal household, walked to the throne. He was grave and dignified, His long purpole and ermine robe was borne by five young naval officers, and he pre- scented an appearance kingly enough to satisfy any people. Beside him walked his military staff, one of them bearing the royal standard, mediaeval picture in strange contrast to the dress coats and vari-colored toilettes of the twen- tieth century assemblage.
 During the investiture the silence oi the spectators was accentuated by soft music from the organ. After anoint- ment and prayer the crown was finally placed upon the head of the king bS Premier Michelsen. An impressive pause ensued, during which one felt tn, strangeness of the contrast between the young, elected monarch and the gray bearded statesman who might hay, made himself republics president.
 As King Haakon walked down tn, long aisle to the dais wearing tht crown and carrying the seeptre orb women wept and men looked strangel. moved.
 Once more the orchestra and chorus broke into music, expressing invitation and welcome, and Queen Maud, accom- panied by one lady in waiting an
 three maids of honor advanced witt
 slightly hesitating steps towards tn
 throne She looked regal in a robe c gold moire embroidered with silver an pearls. She wore collar of diamond
 but no other arguments.
 The orowning ceremony having bee
 repeated, Queen Maud returned to he
 seat, lowing to the people on eithe
 side Then the white haired bishop c Bergen announced the benediction an
 the president of the starthing, standin
 on the steps of the throne, proclaime the completion of the ceremony.
 Besides the special embassy from tn
 United States, and MT. and Mrs. wi } liam J. Bryan, the Americans preser
 included Y, R. Finch, o. L. Jones an
 Frederick F, Meyer and wife of Ne Q York, Mines. Marshall Field and Edd
 and Miss Eddy of Chicago, Willial
 Wheatley and wife, Mrs. E. Hope Slate
 and Miss Gwynn of Washington, an r the Norwegian American delegation.