Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-02-23
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 prepare
tons 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 %, 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 reception to the king and
queen by the city authorities there, a
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
o4nc
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 ;
scale more extensive than for the cor
onation of King Edward in 1902.
A lively insurance business had beer
begun at Lloyd against the death o
the king, any event necessitating tn
postponement of the coronation, am
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 ceremor
les.
Galleries for the peers will be erecte
in the north transept, and special az
commodations for other official classe
the seating capacity of the abbey beln
about 5000.
Special chairs upholstered in sill
with the royal arms, will be provided
as at the last coronation, and thos
who occupy them may purchase thel
at cost prices for souvenirs A splel
did carpet of striking design to cove
the entire nave is being wrought.
Arbitrate Glass Distinctions.
Several of the highest officials of tt
state, constituting the court of claim
have been sitting in solemn concla'
wearing their uniforms and robes
office with orders to pass upon the rlgh
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 T.
Americans.
The dean and chapter of Westminst
have the right to retain the robes al
ornaments, the earl of Shrewsbury
carry a white wand as lord high ste
ard of Ireland, the duke of Newcas'
to provide glove and support the KING
right arm while holding the scepter,
virtue of the tenure of the manor
Workshop-and baro1fs of the Cling
ports to bear canopies.