Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-02-18
GEORGEV .CROWNING
WILL TAKE PLACE JUNE e
AND WILL BE BRILLIANT
BEYOND CONCEPTION.
London Expects Two Million Visitors,
Hostelries to Double Prices-Program
Under Way-Present Quaint Claims
Highest officials of State Sit in Con-
clave to Settle Noblemen's Disputes.

Since the beginning of his reign the
chief functionaries of the British court
have been busily astir with prepara-
tions for the coronation of George V,
which will surpass in pageantry and in
historical interest all former ceremon.
les of the character.
While the ceremony of browning the
king and queen in Westminster abbey,
June 20, will be almost identical in
form with that which has been follow
ed since the coronation of William ~
and Queen Adelaide, the auxiliary func-
tions are expected to exceed in pag-
eantry and magnifcance anything that
the nation has witnessed in the past.
These will include the progress of
the court through London the day after
the coronation, and visit to the Guild
hall, with a reception to the king and
queen by the city authorities there,
naval review, a performance at the
opera, with minor celebrations and pag-
eants, among which will be Festival
of Empire" at the Crystal palace.
Expect 100000 Visitors.
London business men and transporta-
ton companies count on an influx of
nearly 100000 visitors during the cor
onation season. A large portion of
these will be foreigners, Americans and
colonials probably predominating.
The best places at the hotels are be-
ing reserved for regular patrons and
managers say prices will not be more
than double the regular rates.
There is every indication that the
erection of stands for witnessing the
procession to the abbey and the pro
gress through London will be on q
scale more extensive than for the cor
onation of King Edward in 1902.
A lively insurance business had beer
begun at Lloyd's against the death OF
the king, any event necessitating the
postponement of the coronation, anC
against bad weather.
Prepare Westminster Abbey.
From the end of this month to tn,
coronation, Westminster abbey will b.
closed to visitors, while workmen ar,
preparing the building for the ceremon
les.
Galleries for the peers will be erecte'
in the north transept, and special ac
commodations for other official classes
the seating capacity of the abbey beini
about 5000.
Special chairs upholstered in silk
with the royal arms, will be provided
as at the last coronation, and thos
who occupy them may purchase ther
at cost prices for souvenirs. A spler
did carpet of striking design to cove
the entire nave is being wrought.
Arbitrate Glass Distinctions.
Several of the highest officials of tn
4 state, constituting the court of claim
have been sitting in solemn conclay
I wearing their uniforms and robes {
Office with orders to pass upon the right
of the various noblemen and others
perform certain parts in the ceremon
These claims are mostly archaic in the
! origin and quaint in the eyes of IL
= Americans.
a The dean and chapter of Westminst
Il have the right to retain the robes al
4 ornaments, the earl of Shrewsbury
carry white wand as lord high ste7
4 ard of Ireland, the duke of Newcast
/ to provide glove and support the king
4 right arm while holding the scepter,