The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-22

London, June % King George V,
to-day was eonseerated to the service
of the British empire, and, in turn, he
received the public homage of his
worldwide subjects. With the con-
sort, Queen Mary, His Majesty was
crowned in Westminster Abbey with all
the wealth Of religious rites and the
royal ceremony prescribed by history
and customs The picture within the
gray-walled fabric was one of medieval
splendor The actors in the roles of
the great function were garbed in re-
productions of the multi-colored gold
embroidered trappings worn by their
ancestors.
Outside, the usually dull streets
were transformed into masses. The
kings and queens progress to the
Abbey and their return to Buckingham
palace was an unbroken ovation The
route was hedged with vast horde,
with background of decorated review
ing stands Windows and roofs were
crammed to their capacity. Hundreds
shouted themselves hoarse. The well
come was almost deafening. As the
king and queen passed ON their jour
neys they were preceded in the first
instance, and followed on the return by
stately and superb cayalcade OF
princes, statesmen. diplomats, courtiers,
soldiers, sailors, men of all hues, races
and creeds
The great ceremony passed off, I'M
marred by untoward incident.
When the dawn broke the skies
were heavy and showers fell during the
progress of the procession Of the royal
guests and the junior members of the
royal family to the Abbey, but as the
king and queen left Buckingham to be
crowned the heavens smiled and flood
of sunshine frightened the splendid
pageant
It was proud day forthe British empire
but the one who had the most reason to be
proud, was denied by court etiuette the
Joy of witnessing the triumphal event.
At Sandringham palace, the queen
mother, Alexandra, who 46 years ago
gave Britain king. awaited the news
that her son had taken his place in
the line of British monarchs.
Leave Palace at 1o:3o A. M.
At l0:30 booming cannons announced
that the king and queen were leaving
the palace, the life guards being fol-
lowed by the royal coach. The long
awaited moment had arrived The hush
was broken by the trumpeters and with
one voice the multitude acclaimed the
sovereigns. The king and queen smiled
and bowed. At Westminster abbey their
majesties were received by pages,
The king wore a long purple robe and
velvet cap, while the queen made
picture in a robe of cloth of gold, with
diamonds about the neck and bodice.
The abbey, usually gloomy, was a mass
of blazing eolors and the tombs in the
floors were concealed under immense
hangings Of deep blue amber. The inn
mense stands were filed with colored
robed people. J. p Morgan and Charles
p. Taft, among the thousands, wore the
court uniform of black velvet knee
breeches and a sword The royal guests
making up the first procession were seat
ed when the second entered.
The Prince of Wales was cheered by
the crowds outside as he entered in his
garter robes. Princess Mary wore her
hair down her back, in girlish style
and had long train which attendants
carried. Three younger princes were
dressed in Highland costume. A fan
fare of trumpets announced the entrance
of the king and queen aud everyone
arose. Eminent men of the empire fol
lowed and the scene was very impress
sive. The queens train was born bv
six young women, daughters OF earls.
and the queen carried bouquet Of car
nations.
Their msjesties, after kneeling at the
side of the altar. arose and the service
began, aud the ancient ceremonial was
performed, an ancient scene with new
actors. The archbishop of Canterbury
made the announcement and the impress
sive silence was broken BY the trum-
peters and cries of ~God save the king.
Two bishops sang, communion was re-
cited and after the sermon the king
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