The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-06-22

Duke OF Norfolk (as Earl MarshaD. ac-
companied by representatives of each
Of the orders OF nobility then approach
ed the throne and kissed the King
hand. after touching the crown as a
sign OF fealty.
The Queen had participated side by
side with the King In most OF this
ceremony except that where he took
the oath she moved apart with her at
PENDANTS. When the homage to the
King had been concluded her Majesty
rose and, accompanied by her entour-
age, proceeded to the altar steps.
where. under pail of cloth of gold
she was quickly crowned by the Arch
bishop of Canterbury, supported by
the Bishops. She was then led to the
throne beside that in which the King
sat, and her enthronization was &C
complished. The moment that the
Queen was crowned was a most criti-
cal one for the peeresses. who formed
u gOodly sight in their crimson velvet
robes, for at that moment they were
required to put on their coronets.
Nervous hands and worried looks be-
trayed the general anxiety to get the
corOnets on straight.
The Queens dress was magnificent.
1t was of cloth of gold, yelled with
ivory white tulle, and the train was of
cardinal velvet, eighteen feet long and
lined throughout with miniver. The
robe proper was finished in demi-train
style and opened in front in cutaway
coat effect to show the mass of
Duchess lace. The edges were seal
plOped and faced with ermine and out
lined, a pattern OF leaves embroidered
In gold. The velvet sleeves were double
puffs under anarrow bands of ermine.
The train was bordered all round with
an edging of ermine three inches wide.
II was powdered with imperial crowns
embroidered partly in glittering plate
gold and partly in Chinese gold, the
crosses and fleurs-de-lis in what is
known as purl. the balls along the
arches of the crowns being made of
gold studs and the bases of sparkling
silver threads. The whole train was
surrounded by very rich golden Dor
der divided into three parts, between
the first part Of which and the ermine
border was a strip of the velvet show
ing and making fine contrast to the
fur and the gold. The costume was
ornamented with other elaborate gold
embroideries, and the tulle overdress
was embroidered with roses, thistles
and shamrocks. 1t finished in a high
transparent collar of old lace, edged
with gold. The effect of the EN-
broidery was heightened by the alter
nate use Of glittering and dull gold.
splendor. and 1t may truthfully be said
that no child's dream of a royal robe
was ever more worthy of a queen.
To many Of the thousands of per-
sons who filled Westminster Abbey.
the musical program was one Of the
most interesting and pleasing features
Of the entire service. The music was
furnished by Sir Frederick Bridges
mighty choir Of Westminster Abbey.
which was augmented for the occasion
by 400 voices from the choirs of ST.
Paul's Cathedral and the Chapeis Roy
nj Of st. James and Savoy. Among
the soloist choristers were some of
England's greatest singers, accompan-
led by orchestra and organ. The mu-
steal service opened with the process
sional anthem, Il Was Glad" by Sir
Hubert Parry. In the middle Of the
anthem the boys of Westminster school
exercised their ancient privilege of
shouting "Vivat Rex!" Vivat Regina"
The anthem sung was Handel's
"Zadok the Priest" which is one of
the four anthems composed by Handel
for the coronation of George H.. and
Queen Caroline. and has been perform.
ed since then at each coronation. The
anthem rendered at that point in the
where homage was paid to
the Sovereigns was Rejoice in the
Lord" which was especially composed
for the service by Sir Frederick
Bridge. During the oblations a new
Offertorium was sung, which was spe-
cially sung by Sir Edgar Elgar. During
the recess, when their Majesties re-
tired to Henry VII. Chapel to disrobe,
a grand festival TIE Deum was sung,
by Sir Hubert Parry. At the
Sir John Stainers seven
fold Amen" was sung, and at the end