The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-06

THE President OF the United States
Of America, Washington:
Il heartily thank you and the peO-
pie of the United States for the very
kind congratulations which YOU offer
me on this grcat and Solemn day, and
for the good wishes which YOU express
for the prosperity OF the British do
miniOnS ana Tor the welfare Of myself
and my family. 1 heartily reciproCate
your wishes that the friendly rela-
lions between the United states and
my country may ever continue.
(Signed) GEORGE, II. L.
LONDON Special Rivalling in
splendOr and regal maguificence of
the coronation itself. the state process
sion through the South OF London,
the second great street spectacle in
the pagCautry attending the crown
ing of George V. today furnished the
hundreds of thousands OF visitors
within the city'S gates a military spec
taCle ur@'I Tc2Ched in modern times.
King George and Queen Mary, APP
pearing fresh and unwearied despite
the arduous functions through which
they had passed yesterday. again rode
forth in state 10 receive the plaudits Of
their subjects from both home and
oversee.
The weather was again threatening
and showers fell during the early
hour1 of the morning. DreSaging n wet.
gloomy day. The COlonials occupied
a conspicuous position in the process
sion. the first division being given
over to them alone. Escorted by Life
Guards and detachmeRts OF Canadian
and territorial troops, Sir Wilfred
Laurier, premier OF the Dominion OF
Canada. and General Botha, the IA
NOUS old BOer general who but a few
years ago was one OF Englands most
implacable foes, but il now premier
OF the United South Africa, rode IN
the very van Sir Wilfred occupied
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the second.
Crowds Gathered Slowly.
Wearied by the coronation day fee-
tivities and the revels which lasted
long into last night crowds were slow
in collecting along the route Of the
line Of march. At s A. NJ only one
hour and fifteen minutes before the
first division OF the state procession
was TO start. there were far moro
soldiers and police than civilians in
the streets.
Scotland Yard had planned to wall
I'm the route OF the procession. as the
coronation procession had been lar
ricaded yesterday by using massive
spike studded gates. More than fifty
of these. each big enough to shut of
& whole street. were in position for
use today. However, the crowds were
so sparse that police officials declared
that the gates would not be needed.
At $40 the weather became more
promising. gradually clearing until. at
II o'clock. when the King and Queen
drove forth from the quadrangle OF
Buckingham Palace. the skies had
entirely cleared. BY this time, too.
the streets were packed with human
fly. True TO British tradition that the
sun always shines on the King. il burst
through the rain clouds as the royal
coach swung into the mall a few
minutes after II o'clock.
The King wore the uniform of q
British field marshal with the sash OF
the order OF the Garter.
Queen Mary wore white ard blue.
and her hat was decorated with Il
long ostrich feather.
At Temple Bar Lord Mayor StrOng
and the sherins met the procession,
taking their places at the head i'm
front Of the colonial representatives.
The sky grew clearer and the en-
thGsiasm OF the populace grew in vol
ume. The carly morning apathy was
now succeeded Icy uabounded cheer
ing as the splendid spectacle revived
the spirits OF the jadcd masses.
King Receives Sword.
There was an imposing array OF
troops in New Bridge Street. The sol
diers stood at attention while the pro-
cession passed between the double
ranks. The relocated infantry stood
shoulder to shoulder while a battery
of light horse artillery was strung
along the interSectlng streets, rein
forced by a troop Of lancers.
Misfortune beIen the Lord Mayor
A sudden gust Of wind carried away
his gorgeous cooked hat with its
wealth OF waving plumes. IL was moi
recovered and the dignitary had tC
continue in his ermine robe. hatless
stop was made at Trafalgar
Square. where the King received az
embossed address from the LondoT
County Council.
At Temple Bar the Lord Mayor ten.
dered the city sword TO the King
The latter touched the hilt. then re
turned the weapon and the process
sion continued. 1t was during thi
ceremony that the Lord Mayor los
his hat.
The Borough of Southwark tender
ed loyal address to the King. TIL
procession again halted while tn
King received il and replied.
AT Waterloo Place another stop wa
maze. where the King received an ad
dress of welcome on behalf of West
minister. His Majesty made his ac
Embellishments and the glitterin
line Of troops again moved on.
A great crowd welcomed the rOya
procession at Waterloo Place an
every carriage was cheered Justify.
Welcome Friend OF All People.
The applause which had greete
the King and Queen did not die ava
after their departure. but the rea
guard, composed of the Duke OF FIT,
Field Marshal Evelyn Wood an
others. welcomed Marshal Lord Rob
erts, the beloved Bob" Field Mar
shall Grenville and the War Offic
staff came in for enthusiastic and pre-
longed OutburstS.
The magnificent military spectac
thrilled the mighty cOncOurse of spec
tators even more than the sight
the King. When the military ban
played God Save the King" counties
thousands Of spectators joined the
voices to the music.
The windows of the buildings alor
the route Of the procession were jan
med with spectators. some of who
threw flowers upon the procession.
The great pageant passed off wit
out marring incident. There was u
n hitch in the proceedings and not
serious accident was reported fro
the time the royal couple left Il
palace.