The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1911-06-29
r,,r kIxG's CORONATION.

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Is-an DO Homage to the
kise.
-l.- Jsne z2.-On this day Of
--~r3fg of George !. King OF
,.-..ot kingdom Of Great Britain
'2f lad and of the British Do
S.-.. beyond the seas. nothing
sse, aanting to make the sol
and impressive ceremony one
e.. ha remem bered, not only
gaa.t the country, but in every
as the great empire. Never
2...r- 10 history has the imperial
..sr truck in such a mahni-
manner. It's imperial aspect
s-..,.sl, has been the most re-
..a.a feature Of the coronation.
r..-f E. more than any sovereign
..s..r. past. represents the embt'di-
~. ~ .ne imperial idea. He only
-,.-t. srcdecessors on the throne
.--....t through his vast domin-
.... .r. .hus acquainted himself at
s-..H... Hsfh the needs and aspira-
.......ta U tie various peoples of his
e13rs
The -.motcst suburbs OF the great
...g and every village in the land to-
..,r. gave evidence Of devotion and
r.y.4., 10 the throne. Not the hum
ts.., rgue. but displayed a flag or
nominated device, portraits of the
vtrg and Queen and a loyal motto.
The stirring events OF the day
sore carried through without a hitch
or -er.ogs accident of any kind. The
leather vas less faborable than had
teen a0pcd FOR, but the rain was not
sufficient to detract seriously from
the splendor of the pageantry.
story IF the Events of the Day.
Perhaps never in the history, GER
fafnly never in the experience of any
person who witnessed it, has there
has there been an historic scene so
been an historic scene so magnifi-
cent as the ancient Abbey Of West
Minister presented when George V
and Queen Mary were seated in state
upon their thrones.
All who attended the browning OF
Edward VII agreed that to-day's GER
emory surpassed that spectacle in
every circumstance of stately stage
setting. of solemn ritual, inspiring
music, the host of royal and eminent
personages. the wonderful display of
rich uniforms, bright gowns, mar
yelous jewels, which combined to
create an impression of awe and ad-
miratiOn.
Their majesties, with cleaning
crowns on their heads and gorgeous
robes outspread behind them, the
CuIlinan diamonds flashing from the
imperial crown, all the mobiles of the
throne in quaint costumes of ancient
Offices, with a few modern uniforms,
the four peeresses attending the
queen in shimmering gowns, pages
in light-blue and white, grouped be-
hind them, an array of church dig
nitarieS rObed in scarlet and gold,
formed the center of the picture. Be-
low the king and queen were the
young Prince of Wales, almost
sm0thered in the dark-blue robes of
the Order of the Garter, with the
peers crimson mantle around his
shoulders, and the Duke of Con-
naught in the uniform of a field
marshal
Just above the altar, to the right
OF the King, loaded with massive
gold plate, was the sirlish Princess
Mary, wearing the coronet Of peer
eSs, with hair hanging down hair
hanging down her shoulders, and the
three younger Princesses in Scotch
Kits. Near them were the other
members Of the Royal family.
Ieomen of the guard with hal
Oerds lined the aisles. throughout the
space of the Abbey, and in the great
Jokes rising high against the walls
ana hlling the transepts and CALLER
les were 1000 spectators, forming
blocks of Quivering, varigated color
Ill one group We're the future rulers
VI most of the kingdoms of Europe
win their aides. In another were
the diplomatic corps, competing with
me royalties in the slpendor of theil
uniforms and decorations. Two
olochS facing across the Nave were
composed of peers and peeresses
wearing red robes and ermine capes
nolulng in their laps their coronets
uiIll the King was crowned.
Another large section was occu
pieu Dy members of the House o.
Oohmons with their ladies. Some
VI them wore uniforms, but the ma
!Urlty were in black court dress. In
uian potentates with gaudy turban.
anu marvellous jewels formed {
=. group in still another sec
.,on' A scarlet block representing
.ne army; a blue one the navy; {
zzsa1u' a scarlet and white, indicated
the judges in robes and wig.
sa., while the boys of Westminstel
suool' who boast themselves of an