The Calumet news., 1910-05-16


his late Majesty England Is about to
witness probably the most imposing
ana remarkable obesquies in the his
torv of nations. The whole civilized
world will be officially represented at
the final rites over the body of King
Edvard and in the imposing funeral
procession through the streets OF Lon
dom will travel kings, princes, diplo-
mats and soldiers
ROYALTIES Are Assembling
london Is already entertaining the
largest gathering of royalties assem-
hlea here since the last coronation.
They tax the capacity of Englands
royal palaces and many are finding ac-
comodations at the leading hotels
Among them are the king and queen OF
Relgium. the king of Portugal. the
king and Queen of Norway. the en-
press dowager of Russia, the crown
nrinccs of Denmark and Sweden anu
grand dukes from the four corners of
Europe. For the past two days these
distinguished personages have peen
pouring into London in continuous
stream. They were clothed chiefly IN
black only here or there military
uniform or a Turkish fez Afforded q
splash of color. Today the railway
stations are draped in solemn mourn
inc and each Is thronged by high rep
resentatives of the king. all waiting
for some distinguished man from some
far corner of Europe.
The city will be filled with crush
of visitors to witness. If possible, the
mournful but splendid spectacle at
tending the removal of the late kings
remains to Windsor for interment be-
side those OF his father. mother and
eldest son. Thousands of special po-
lice hav been sworn in to aid the met
ropolitan force and the military troops
in preserving order among the vast
crowds. Thousands will doubtless
seek points Of vantage along the wide
and open thoroughfares from Hyde
Park gate, the Marble Arch, along the
Fdcware Road to Paddington. In many
Of the leading streets every available
inch Of space will he taken up with
stands and seats Thousands of per-
sons who cannot affor9 to pay for
seats 10 view the nageant are prepar-
inc to bivouack the nisht before at
favorable points along the route.
Decorations Are Magnificent
Magnificent decorations are being
nut up along the thoroughfares through
which the funeral cortege VIII pass.
Almost every wall Us beng covered
with mourning drapery. From lamp
posts hang immense laurel wreaths'
Purple Is the prevailing tone in the
drapery and i'm many instances IL Us
picked out with white streamers.
From Paddington. II is recorded. the
late king made his first journey by
railroad from the capital. From Pad
dington he will make his last earthly
journey amidst the pomr -c funerai
pageantry and in one of Il most I'M
posing demonstrations ever held IN
side the station the royal train. con-
sisting OF n dozen magnificent cars
viii await the arrival of the funeral
procession. The carriage set apart for
the reception of the kings coffin will
be distinguished by closely drawn
blinds of purple yelling the draped in
terror and by the purple-painted dome
Of the roof. As the train moves slowly
out Of the station on its way to Wind
sor the military band stationed on thu
platform will play Chopin's funera
march.
Solemn Military Pomp
The final act of the great drama vii
he carried out at Windsor amidst al
the solemn pomp of a great miltar.
funeral. The length Of the rout
through the streets of the royal Dor
ough will be short. but from the rail
way station to the gates of the Lon
Walk there will not be a single hous
or shop that is not draped The pro
cession from the Windsor station I
the church will differ considerabl
from that in London. both in its com
position and its effectiveness 1t wi
irclude an escort OF the Lufe Guard
Pursuivants OF Arms, the Commander
r-Chief and Aides de- Camp. the u
ster King of Arms and Lyon King {
Arms, The Heralds, the Earl Marsha
the Gold Sticks. the white Slaves. II
Choiihp'iidii anu tnt i<piu 'e'
ward. The remainder of the funeri
procession will probably be in abo'
the same order as the processic
through London. In the rear cf "
procession will march the late kine
Gentleman -at-Arms with their ay'
reversed and the Yednen of Il
Guards with partizans i'm a similar p
sition.
At ST. George Chapel.
The final service in st. Georgt
Chapel will he short but 'irpressiS
The service will be conducted by 4
Archbishop of Canterbury and the m
sic will be furnished by the famo
chapel choir. Every nation Will
represented in the funeral processi
ut Windsor and at the final sorvic