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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
FUNERAL OF Mr.. SKINNER

The Funeral Of Jno. F. Skinner was
held Sunday from the home. Services
conducted by Rev. DIR. 7. S. Dunaway.
The Woodmen of The World took
part in the services, the deceased being
a member of that order.
Pallbearers-Messrs. l.. J. Payne, +.
II. Blackley, l.. Z. Layton, w. NJ.
Powell. Lawrence Perry and c. +. Pratt
lnterment in City Cemetery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
CONDUCTING FARMERS INSTITUTES

Messrs-J. ]. Owen, Institute Direc-
tor Of the State Agricultural Depart
ment; Mr.. w. d. linn. Of West Vir-
ginia. and Mr.. j. F.. Gordon, Of Ohio,
were here Saturday for short while.
The gentlemen have been holding sue
cessful farmers Institutes in the No' n
ern Neck, speaking to the farmers on
subjects of agriculture.
They held a meeting at Bowling
Green SATURDAY..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
COURT At R0ACH'S MILL

Justice Lee Wallace on Saturday held
court at Roach's Mill and had before
him p. NJ. Hudson charged with dis
orderly conduct. Hudson plead guilty
and was fined Sl.0O and costs The case
of N. N. Berry vs.. Chas Sullivan for
SlS.l5 was continued to Saturday, Sept.
End.
Attorney Chas ID. Foster represents
Sullivan and Mr. Ben. Purvis Mr.. Berry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A
GREAT BARGAIN IN REAL ESTATE

We can offer for ten days the
greatest bargain We have ever
known. 1t is LAG acres of land,
80 acres cleared. balance in good
timber. Practically new dwelling
house cannot be built for less than
$4,000. Good stable and all nee
essary outbuildings. large store
house In corner of yard
Property well located, within seven
miles of railroad station. Excellent
stand for store. Buildings alone
worth over $4,000. Can sell for
$4,000. half cash. balance in one,
two and three years.
For further information, address
Piedmont Real Estate Agency Fred
ericksburg, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
CHANCELLOR DISTRICT
INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE

The Chancellor District Industrial
League met as per notice on Aug
16, and elected chairman, vice
president and secretary
Several new names were enrolled
and a greater interest shown than
at the previous meeting
Reports OF committees were re-
ceived and approved and new ones
appointed, the report OF one OF
which will be especially interesting.
The next meeting will be held
at No. 4 schoolhouse on Aug. 80,
at 100 D. m, after which meetings
will be held regularly on the first
and third Saturdays of each month.
]. II. Crabtree, Secretary.
Sunlight p. o., Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
CHURCH FESTIVAL

There will be an entertain
ment at Ambar chapel. in King
George, on Aug. 81, 1911, to raise
money to build a church at that
place. Supper will be served a
6 O'Clock. Refreshments from 3
in the afternoon and a match base
ball game will be played. Come
and enjoy the evening.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
SCHO0LER PARTY BACK
FROM EUROPE

Miss Willie F. Schooler and Miss
Bessie Brown have returned with their
party of ladies who made two months
tour of Europe. Misses SchoOler and
Brown arrived here Sunday night.
The party was delayed over two
weeks by the strikes which have pre-
vailed across the waters.
All are well and speak in glowing
terms of the tour.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
CONDITIONS At GUNNERY SPRING

Complaint is made of conditions
around Gunuery Spring. 1t is a popular
resort at night. Many 60 there and sit
around because II is cool. Some carry
watermelons and cut them, throwing
the rinds around into the drains and
leaving them about to decay.
The officers might look into the mat
ter and see that better conditions pre-
vail.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
MISS VIRGINIA C. TERRELL DEAD

Miss Virginia c. Terrell, aged So
years, an aunt of DR.. A. c. Doggett,
Of this city, died suddenly Of heart
trouble at her home near Penola We'd
nesdav. She was one of the most be-
loved women of her section. Three sis
tiers survive her, Mrs. Head and MIS-.
Bates and Miss Annie Terrell, all Of
Caroline.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
ANOTHER SUIT

Mr.. Geo. w. Richards has entered
suit for $500 in Circuit Court of Spot
sylvania against Mr.. A. M. Garner,
both of this city, for failure to carry
out contract to erect a house here.
Mr.. st. Geo. K. Fitzhugh represents
Mr.. Richards, and Mr.. W. W. Butzner
Mr.. Garner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
Mr.. JONES MAY SPEAK HERE

Announcement is made that Hon.
w. A. Jones will speak in Fred
ericksburg on Wednesday night.
Sept. G, but we are informed that
this is subject to change owing TO
other demands on Mr.. Jones time
for the few remaining days before
the primary, which takes place
Thursday, September 7.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
KINSEY GOT SOUVENIR

Kinsey spent Friday at the Beattie
trial and was near Beattie when he
bought bottle Of sarsaparilla during
dinner hour. Beattie drank half Of it
and sat it on the counter and Kinsey
paid the vender of the sarsaparilla %
cents for the half bottle and brought
it home as a souvenir.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
COL. ROBERT {. LEE
To Address Voters of Fredericksburg.

Col. Robt f. Lee, grandson of Gen.
Robt. T.. Lee, and one of the most
gifted speakers of Virginia, will adj
dress the voters Of Fredericksburg and
vicinity at the Conrt House in Freder-
icksburg, on Thursday night, Aug. 3lst.
Col. Lee is at his best when address,
ing a Virginia audience, especially when
old Confeds are present.
Citizens of the surrounding counties
are cordially invited to be present.
Col. Lee speaks against machine
methods and abuses in favor Of the peo-
pie VS.. corporations and bosses. He is
supporting Congressman Jones for
United States Senator.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
DEATH OF John r. SKINNER

John F. Skinner, youngest Of Mr.; ano
Mrs. X. B. Skinner, died at the Mary
Washington Hospital here Friday OF
typhoid fever. aged % years.
Besides his parents he is survived by
three brothers and four sisters, Messrs.
Ben Skinner, of this city; William Skin,
ner, of Stafford; James Skinner, oil
Caroline; Mrs. +. II. Maxwell, Mrs.
Geo. +. Rowlands, Mrs. Annie Purks
and Mrs. Susie billiard. of this city.
Mr.. Skinner was a member of the
Woodmen of the World. He was well
known. highly esteemed and had many
friends.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
VISITING IN CAROLINE

Mrs. Geo. N. Doggett, Miss Virginia
Emma Doggett and Mr.. William l..
Doggett, Of Chicago, who have been
here for several days, went to Penola
Monday to visit relatives before return
ing home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
NOTICE.

The school board Of Falmouth
District will meet at New Hope
school house on Saturday, Sept.
2. 10 q. m, for the purpose of
electing teachers. Teachers are
or present their certificates.
hereby notified to appear in person
r. II. Gray, Chairman. pro TEN.
]. Moncure Ashby, Clerk.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
PUBLIC SPEAKING

MIR. Whit d. Peyton, candidate for
the House Of Delegates from Stafford
and King George counties, announces
the following appointments to address
the people:
Owens, king George Co.. Tuesday
night, Aug. 20, at 8 O'Clock.
Ninde's Store, Wednesday night,
Aug. %, at 8 o'clock.
Shiloh, Thursday night, Aug. 30, at
s O'Clock.
Hemp, stafford Co, Saturday night,
Sept. 2, at 3 o'clock.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
FLOODED COLT AND SOW FOR SALE

One thoroughbred mare colt. four
months old, bay color, fine size,
and quick action. Also one thor
oughbred Ohio Chester SOW for
sale. Apply to c. G. Pitts, Lands
downe Farm, Fredericksburg p. o.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
BRIDGE STOOD TEST

The bridge over Hazel Run.
near this city, has been tested with
twelve tons weight and it stood
the test. The finishing touches
will be put on the bridge at once
and it will then be ready for fl
nal inspection.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
WEATHER PROSPECTS

Rains over the greater part of the
country from the Mississippi Valley to
the Atlantic Coast and in the South
west are predicted by the Weather
Bureau for this week, and change to
cooler weather.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
ATTENDED CAMP MEETINGS

A large number from this city attend
ed the camp meetings in progress IN
Spotsylvania Sunday. On account OF
the improved roads the meeting near
Spotsylvania was more literally patro-
niZed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
TO UNDERGO OPERATION

MIR. F. NJ. Mountjoy and Mr.. Rich
ard Mountjoy, of Stafford, passed
through here Saturday for Richmond,
where Mr.. Richard Mountjoy will have
an operation performed at Memorial
Hospital.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
CHURCH FESTIVAL

There will be festival and entertain
ment at Potomac church on Wednesday,
Aug. 3Oth, 1911, beginning at 3 clock
p. m. Refreshments will be served in
the grove at the usual rates for the
benefit of the church.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
CANNING FACTORY TO OPEN

The Home Canning Company will be-
gin operations next week. Mr.. Arm
strong stated that he would begin
receiving fruit on Tuesday, Aug 10Th.
The crop Of tomatoes is small in this
section owing TO the continued drouth.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
WHITE OAK WON

In the baseball game here Saturday
between White Oak Stars and White
Sox, the former won, score s to 6.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
NEW PAVEMENT

Mrs. Fannie T. Newman Is hav-
ing a granolithic pavement laid in
front of her residence on Prince
Edward street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
RAIN ON THE RAPPAHANNoCK

A refreshing rain fell in Spotsyl-
vania. Caroline and King George
counties bordering on the Kappa
hammock river Tuesday afternoon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
BACK FROM ATLANTIC CITY

Mr.. G.. Frank Undertake and family
have returned from two weeks visit to
Atlantic City and New York.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-08-29
MONEY TOLOAN

On city and country real estate.
Granville r. Swift,
Atty. at Law.
sl4s2tw6mlltw6m.
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trnpd- ruhioe. cfnorRlds .ui .lp-
lnIfp~ u has mound Of ..lu tJ the
summit Wih a flllct pf guld md iR
urtm'nt'i With prccinus t'.u.s
tn.rD l. rrpss al gnla Barui.li ed
With i"wois ana three iarR. pearls.
our oi Nni.h .r used on IL, tlu aud
thc other teo hanging from th, ends
500 tho .rDe Around IA. bA., are
fuut proascs sud four fIeu,s de iis ~
sold. 600 oinsnehi"d with t,acI4
-Four circular arches rise fiom the
;IIs rf tn, lruasra. all meeting br.
nr'th tlo mound - gold aud form.
ing a pedestal tn, cap within the
Grown s ot crimson velvet lined with
white tafletus aud turned up az the
edges With 'riuin' The crown is
carried 10 the PROCESSION on cushion
hv the lord Ssh steward lust Ia front
81 the sovereign
scoptcfs wilton take "a prominent
plac, iu the coronation ceremony
are NOR, aucivnt than crowns as EN- /.
blpmH 90 sovereign dignity
The royal scsptcr OF kings scsp-
ter with the cross N borne by the
monarch IN his night hand II ~
made of gold and is = feet . inches
in length. the upper part of u being
Vroafhod in two bands ct gems and
enamel Whil, the foot widcns out into
10 boss profIsrlt ornamcntcd aud
adorned with precious stones The
great amethyst orb rests at the top
ON pieces of gold work resembling an
afchcd crown. and the cross Oh IL
~ richly set with diamonds
The tirEo. called the sc"ptcr with
the dobe. is held IN the kings lett
hand during the ceremony of investi
turc. This ~ quite plain. except at
the knob and pomincl and in the CEN
ter. whore II Is jcwcicd. Tho distne-
ton between the royal sccptcr and
the yirge is that the former has n
cross al the top. while the latter haB
"a dove. The virgo " of gold. 3 feet
inches ia length, inches IN en-
conference at tho handle and -
Inches at the top. circle Of table
diamonds dccoratcs the center and nj
several places there are precious
stones Al the top beneath the white
.n,tin"lrd dove are globe surround
eu with ruA" diamonds ana cross,
The queens scrpt"r with the cross
Is OF gold ornamsntcd with diamonds
and other stones. IT h. . feet 10
inches ia length, and ie surmounted
with u mound and cross issuing out
OF flturs de lis. II resembles tn"
royal sccptcr as regards rmbeliish-
mcnt. hut II IN smaller IN every way.
The queens sc"pter with the dove
Is almost similar ia design to the
'rop,cr with tn" cross. but the mound
IN top N surmountcd by a cross on
which rs placed - white "nanclcd
dove.
81 Edwards STAFF, carried before
the king Ia the procession Ia the abb
boy rs of gold, and - feet ! Inches
long. II has n foot of steel IL
inches long Will. ~ the top are nm
orb supposed tn contain a fragment
Of m" true cross aud cross. The
ornamonts are OF gold and Us dia-
u,scr ia over - .nchi .ts,.
The queens virgc b. ~ sccpt.r of
white ivory 3 feet - inches long.
The ponmoi aud ornaments are in
sohi. a. well ns the mound and cross
AT ia" top. II carries a, the top
white onumclcd dove.
No fewer than four swords play "A
part In the ceremony oi coronation.
The principal of these Is III" sword
of state. which Is "a two-handod wcap-
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GEORGE '. IS CROWNED KING Of BRITAIN
tCouunuel 90 Fv,J


rose is CO., central ornament fu. (which
ere added etsI, iud .fh. rullr
each of them dlt .1,l lrou. 'h, ufNt
bN .ilt"r Curuu. 81 fl.I ,ut thDrt
b. .luat, panel hutdettd N.th blue
Wud white ana vuik.d ntth the reel
cross 90 81 GtOIrp. oh H aIlt.I rrauut
Tho whole is hncd aith rls, AIh
Tho imperial mantle 90 galI b.
similar GU cope Do rts just un tip
shoulders mud fastened Boa rsut rs
q clasp. u s of cloth of gold uadp
of piHtc-soid tnrcad. WutE.d upou
slE nouoath This suk basis ~ e. uff
muslin and underneath this the nm
ing of Indian rcd satin. a dDugu 90
laurel leaves ~ embroidered IN cloth
~ gold and forms background 60
the general udornMrut of tho robe
vonsi tina uf rmhi, ns ln various coll.
ors tn rWblcms. comprising tine
imp, rifN crown the Imperial ongir.
ia" rose. fhsmrUtk pud thistle. with
the lutue flower of INDIA are cnrir-
cid hy wrcaths of laurel leaves The
eagles arc embroidered IN silver the
lotus flowers in white. the fosc sham
rock and thistle iu their natural coli
ors ANA theN ar, repeated over tho
whole surface - the rohc. rendering
a. with the laurel icnf uruameutu-
ti"n. yci, urh and magnificent the
emblem of tho ragl, is eetd tu 70, de.
riYcd from the imperial eagle ot
Rome.
The rnNai robe 81 state which the
king wears while proceeding from the
vcstibul" Of III, abbey o. the thea
tri whore he takes his place during
tho ceremony. ~ OF rich crimson vel-
yc, cmhlazoncd with heavy gold lace
~ has train Of great length and is
lined throughout with royal crminc.
hundreds of skins being necessary Tor
this purpose This IL spotted with
more than o.00o small pieces OF black
fui
Ancr the ceremony his majesty VIII
leave the abbey attircd IN robe of
royal purple. under which he viii
wear an under coat of purple ON
his head ne will wear the imperial
crown.
Tn. rcgalia. properly 80 called.
brought into use at the coronati on.
comprise ~. Edwards crown. the
sccpter. the virge or rod uf powc,.
the orb or mound Of sovereignty the
sword Of mercy or curtana. the two
rwords of Justice. temporal and spirit
unl. the rims of alliance with the
kingiom. the armillnc, or bracelets;
the sprus Of ohiylary und Ia. sacred
ana royal vcstmenis.
TIL, ancient rcgalin we're DESTROYED
10y the Republicans IN 1913 hy order
of parliament but were replaced ny
Articles of u similar kind made for
the coronation of Charles II Ia 1859.
These. together with the crown Jew
els, are kcpi ~ the Tower al Lon
don.
-. Edward crown Is the official
crown Of England with which tho
monarch ip usunlit crowned, although
Edward VII made nu exception, as
on that occasion n was mcrcly cav
ricd va IN" procession George y viii
De cro'vNed' with -, uf'crw ards ct,a na
Ing IL for the imperial crown IA
Nhi9h hr viii leave tho Hhhoy.
Th' original II. Edwards criWn
was destroy ed by tho Republicans IN
l6fh. ana a replica was made OF It IN
1862 10y Sir Robert Nncr tor the
coronation of Charles ~
II ~ "a very rich crown of gold. cta-
b"llished with pearls aud precious
stones OF many kinds. comprising dla-
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crown from the altar, hands u TO the
Archbishop OF Canterbury. who rev.
clCntly puts it on the sings head
At The same mo ncnt all those present
acclaim God save the king aud The
peers put their coroncts on their
heads The tfunpetcrs blow a loud
fanfare aud al the same instant the
sound oi the booming of royal sa'
lutte from the batteries stationed IN
Hydc park and from the guns OF the
ancient Tower OF London Is heard.
The cnthronement occurs immed.
aiely afterwards the King being lifted
into his throne by the archbishops,
bishops and peers
\ general act Of homage to the
King is led by the ArcnDisnop al Can
icrbury. who. after knecling before
his majesty. kisses him on the left
check, ana is followed by the Prince
of Wales. who removes ms coronct.
kneels down and does homage. In
which he is succeeded bv the princes
of the blood royal, each OF whom
touches his majcstys crown ana
kisses him ON the left cheek also
Dukes. marQulses. earls, viscounts
and barons carry out the same pro-
ceedng In the order OF their prece-
dence. only the senior peer Of eacn
degree actually knceling. touching the
crown and kissing The king on the
left check
Drums beat and trumpets sound
when the homage Is over and all
those iS the church shout once again.
God save King George"
The coronation of the queen which
RON ensucs. Is mach more simple
ceremony. Supported by two bishops
her majesty knecls at the steps OF the
altar while Il prayer In said, thence
she passes TO faldstool between the
altar and King Edwards chair. where
the Archbishop Of Canterbury anoinis
her only upon tho crown of the head,
while iouf peeresses hold CANOPY
over her. She has a ruby rims placed
upon The fourth finger OF her right
hand as seal of her good faith ana
crown placed upon her head hy tsa
archbishop, At the monen, THE Is
done the poeresscs present placing
their coiOncts on their hcads
The archbishop then places the
sceptrc with the cross into her right
hand and the sceptrc with the dove In
to her left hand, and she proceeds to
her throne, bowng TO the king In
passing.
The ensuing portion OF the cerc.
mony Is at n purely religious char
actcr. The king and queen going 10 tho
steps of the altar. where they take oft
their CROWNS hand over the gifts, that
from the kin, comprising an altar ciotn
and an ingot OF gold weighing q pound
and those NJ the queen an altar cloth
and mark weight Of gold The mon
archs pariake Of the Lords supper.
afterwards replacing theft crowns
and. with the scept In their hands
return 10 their thrones for the final
prayers
The PROFESSIONS are now reformed
and the king ana queen. followed by
their suites carrying the regaiia. pass
into ST Edwards chapel from the
south AMI north sides Of the altar 10.
spectivcly.
After exchanging his Official crown
Tor the Imperial crown and taking on
me Imperial mantle and replacing ''
by his robe OF purple velvet. The king
accompanied by his consort, each
bearing In the right hand the sccptre
with the cross. and the king. In his
i'ii hHm!, the orb nnd the queen. the
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Formed

and gently reared WON n VII Ind H.,
all the seasons OF their lives. as maid
ems. wives and mothers. that the one
simple. wholesome laxative remedy
which acts gently and pleasantly and
naturally and whlch may be taken at
any time. when {! eyatem needs a
laxative. with perfect safety and real
ly beneficial cffcctL D. syrup Of Figs
and Elixir III Soma
" has TINT ttus d0licacy Of flavor
which Is so refreshing 10 tho taste.
that warming and grateful tonIng to
tho stomach which responds so favor
ably 10 It's action and the laxative Of
feet which ~ 80 beneficial to tho ava.
TEN when occasionally, its gentle
cleansing ~ required.
The genuine always bearing the
NAME of the California Zig Syrup Co.
nay be purchased FROM all leading
druggists IN original packages Of ore
size only price Gf,y ccnia per bottle.
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scoptrc with the dove. passes back to
the west door OF the abbey. whore
the procession had hrsl entered, aud
the return Journey 20 The palace Is
begun
In counp'lion with the religious
side OF the ceremony At the Abbey
the Bible on which the King takes the
onth Is new one on each occasion
Al the coronation OF Edward VII. the
Bible was Joint gift OF the Inivcr.
stiles of OXford aud Cambridge and ~
now preserved In the library Al Lam
beth palace. Tho same uniyersitios
laye presented the Bible used by
King George To the Archbishop OF
Canterbury.
The Bib. on which he 0nriy Eng
lish kings tool, their coronation oath
Is still preserved IN the British .nu
scun. II T. n Latin translation az the
-four gospels In manuscript supposei
10 have been written NJ The end of
the ninth century. and II consists OF
2i7 quario leaves.
The chalice and patcn. which are
carried by two bishops IN the process
sion In the abbey and later used IN
the communion service. are OF gold.
The ampulla and spoon used during
the ceremony OF anofniing both King
! and queen are said TO he The only
articles Of the regalia not destroyed
By The parlamentarians. They are
both certainly of great age. The am
pulla. known as the Golden Eagle,
- q kind OF flask which contains the
holy oil II is OF true gold. in the form
Of an eagle with outspread wings. and
II stands on pedesfas also of sure
gold. Altogether Il IL about nine
inches high II weighs about ten
ounces and II capable OF holding about
six ounces of oil. The head unsurews
~ the neck for the purpose %. filling
the flask. but the oil IL poured into
the spoon from the tip OF the boak
The oil used AT inc present day IL
prepared from the finest olive oil II
In poured from the ampulla Into The
spoon. which II of silver 9Th and dates
from tho early thirteenth century.
The handle of the spoon is about
seven and onchalf inches long and
the bowl about two and one-haH
inoheH There are four fine pearls
set In the widest part Of the handle
and the bowl Is finely chased on both
sides The amounting Is carried out
By the Archbishop or Canterbury,
who, dipping the tips Of his Fingers
into Abe spoon. makes the slgn OF the
cross on the crown Of the Kings head,
on the palms Of hls hands ana on his
breast.
The orb. az mound, regarded MS me
emblem of sovereignty, In placed IN
his majcstys hand Immediately he
fore the official crown IL put on his
haad during the Abbey service, lie
afterwards carries i IN his loli hand
Ia the procession back 10 the palace.
|, rs q massive ball OF gold six Inches
In diameter encircled with a iewclied
band 81 the same metal. richly en-
bellished with rose diamonds aud 9th
er precious stone and edged with
pearls.
ON the top is an immense amethyst.
violet and purple In color and nearly
an inch and q half high, In the shape
of an oval Around the amethyst are
Our bands and II serves NJ the ped
estal OF a splendid golden cross. three
and onc.quarter inches high and three
inches broad, closely set with dia-
monds and having In the middle
sapphire on one side. and mn emerald
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