Evening journal., 1910-05-20
FUNERAL OF
KING EDWARD
continued FROM FIRST Page.

/ bands. Their attendants had been
designated BY the earl marshal.
Ambassador Reid was not in the pro-
cession. As a mark Of special courtesy
70 Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Ethel, II
! was arranged that the ambassador
should accompany them TO st. Georges
| Chapel, there TO await the arrival CT
the cortege Mrs. Reid and the other
women OF the American embassy, view
ed the procession from the roof of Dor
chester House, the Reids' Lcndon
| Horse.
Following the passage Of the funeral
procession, the great throng broke into
surging seas Of humanity and for
time it seemed that the people would
become uncomfortable. Thousands hur-
rled 20 scores OF churches, where me-
mortal exercises we're held.
Windsor station presented a beautiful
spectacle for the dead kings reception.
Built with more regard for appearances
than anyother railway station in Great
Britain. on this occasion It was decorated
throughout with the choicest flowers from
tho royal conservatories al krogmore.
The iron columns supporting tho glass
roof were covered with marguertes while
tapering palms stood all around. Detach-
ments OF the Grenadier Guards and the
Life Guards we're drawn up in the sta
ton while a body Of blue Jackets. de-
tachment of Scots Guards, the Corps OF
Gentlemen at Arms and the Yeomen OF
the Guard were waiting 20 act as a guard
Of honor. The special 1rain containing
premier Asquith and his cabinet, together
with other great politicians like Arthur
Balfour and Lord Rosebery, and the mill
tary attaches, had arrived before the
Royal train and all stood n group await
ing tho coming Of the coffin.
As the Royal train drew up I'm the sta
tion all again stood at attention. The
bands played Chopln's funeral march, the
great bell OF Windsor Castle tolled, and
battery OF Royal Horse Artillery fired a
salute There was some delay In arranging
the procession but eventually it set out
down the High street Of Windsor. up the
long walk % the Castle to the foot OF
the round tower through the Horseshoe
Cloister to the steps OF the west end of
st. Georges Chapel, where the body is to
be buried.
Here at the chapel door, the Gentlemen
alarms, in their splendid uniform of
scarlet tunics. FURNISHED helmets with
waving white plumes stood waiting. The
honorary pall-bearers stood waiting while
the bearorparty lifted the coffin. which
weighed nearly half ton, and bore II
up the steps. The beautiful marble steps
leading TO the chapel we're almost covered
In wreaths Inside were nearly 5000 other
floral tributes.
The entrance to the chapel presented one
OF the most impressive scenes OF the en-
tire day, to which the grey stone walls OF
the noble towers, the frowning battle
ments and the broad stretches of green
turf all contributed.
At the door stood the Archbiships Of
Canterbury and York ana the Bishop OF
Winchester. with cluster OF other clergy.
ready to receive the body. AS the Kings
and Princes moved forward with barred
heads the guards stood with reversed arms
and bowed heads while the choir struck up
a solemn hymn.
Inside the chapel the scene was no less
impressive. As the light streamed through
the famous west window Il showed the
Queen and the other ladies seated in the
Prince Consort's Chapel. The remainder Of
the space was almost taken up with the
owners OF the greatest names in England
while throughout the red Of the military
uniforms, side by side, with the black
garb worn by the rest, 1t up the whole
picture.
The Archbishops led the procession up
the aisle, followed by the Bishop of Win
chester, as preate OF the order Of the
Garter. shrouded in long mantle OF dark
velvet reaching to the feet with knots of
white ribbon on the shoulder for mourn
ing. They we're followed by tho Bishop of
oxford in a mantle OF pure crimson with
the surpiced choir OF St. Georges Chapel
in attendance behind. Behind them came
King George with the other monarchs.
The opening sentences Of the service
we're sung by the choir to Crofts music
as the procession moved towards the al
tar. which was heavily draped in purple
II was noticeable at this point that the
insignia Of Royalty and the Garter was
stll carried behind tile coffin.
The great procession had hardly set
tied down before tho choir commenced t'
chant the ninetieth psalm. This was fob
lowed by the sentences Of the Church q
England liturgy beginning Man that fl
born TO woman" 70 Wesey's setting.
Seated in tho choir we're all the mem
hers OF the order of the Garter, the Grea
British order Of chivalry. They we're as
sembled in their own chapel and the spiri
Of the order seemed to animate the en-
tire service All wore their collars an,
insignia Near them were stationed thl
Military knights OF Windsor who ais,
wore picturesque uniforms dating from
medieval times. Opposite were tho Gen
tlemen-at-Arms. a corps OF army officer
who exist solely Tor attendance on tn
reigning monarch. They were wearing
their sllvered helmets with flowing whit
piumes OF horsehalr, with scarlet coats
swailow-tailed IN the fashion OF the eigh
teentl- centruy. and tightly buttoned owe
the chest with heavy epaulettes on IN
shoulders, while in their hands they car
ried splendid axes as we'll as swords.
The coffin was slowly carried up th
aisle and laid on the purple bier in front o
tho altar.
At the conclusion OF the service, Norroy
Deputy King OF Arms, stepped forwar
and in a loud ringing voice delivered th
proclamation.
Then came the anthem blessed are tn
: Departed" 20 Spohr's setting.
The Solemn Benediction was given b