The Washington times., 1911-06-20
PRAYER for Queen.

Almighty God, the fountain of all
goodness: Give ear, We beseech Thee,
to our prayers, and multiply Thy
blessings upon Thy servant Mary,
consecrated in Thy Name this day to
be Queen: defend her evermore from
all dangers, ghostly and bodily; make
her a great example of virtue and
piety, and a blessing to the kingdom {;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
iiveth and reigneth with Thee, o
Father, in the unity of the Holy Spir-
1t, world without end. Amen.
o God. the Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ, our only Saviour. the Prince
of Peace: Give us grace seriously to
lay to heart the great dangers we
are in by our unhappy divisions. Take
awav all hatred and prejudice, and
Eodly union and concord: that as
there is but one Body, and one Spirit
and one Hope of our calling, one Lord
one faith. and one baptism, one God
and Father of us. all; so we may
henceforth be all of one heart. and Of
one soul. united in one holy bond of
truth and peace, of faith and charity.
and may one mind and one mouth
glorify Thee, through Jesus Christ
our Lord Amen.
Final Rehearsals.
Many Of those who are to take part
in the coronation visited the abbey to-
day for final rehearsals.
Revamping of the decorations spoiled
by two days rain was carried on at
top speed today.
Asked what kind of time he had at
Palace last night, given by the King
and Queen to the visiting ENJOYS, John
Hays Hammond, the Representative of
the United States, replied:
l,,I1N Not
1t was the biggest bunch of royalty
that Hammond had ever looked upon,
he, in fact, being the only one present
without a title of some sort. Most Of
the royalties were accompanied by their
wives, but Hammond "stagged' It.
Wore Knee Breeches.
The American envoy wore his knee
breeches, silk stockings, and slippers.
Owing to the informality of the func-
ton he left off the buckles that are sup
posed to go with the slippers. From
the waist up Hammond was garbed in
conventional evening dress. When din
ner was announced 1t fell to Hammonds
lot TO be escort to the Princess Alexan-
der of Teck. Hammond was surprised
at the jollity of the diners and their
sociable qualities.
King George talked longer with
Hammond than with any of the other
guests ana at parting from him, re-
quested the pleasure of another early
conversation. After the dinner, Mrs.
Hammond Joined her husband and the
couple went to the ball given by the
Duchess of Sutherland, at Stafford
House. Mrs. Hammond wore a gown
i1 the style of Catherine of Aragon.
xhe Duchess of Argyll, an old friend
OF the Hammonds. took them in
charge at the ball. and saw that they
were generally introduced.
Gorgeous Spectacle.
There was a gorgeous spectacle at
Westminster Abbey today when the en-
tire magnificent ceremonial incident to
the crowning Of King George and Queen
Mary on Thursday was rehcarsed. The
King Queen. church diSnitaries. peers
and peeresses were attired in the full
coronation regalia. which has been
practically unchanged for centuries. the
aSsemblaGe making picture OF
n,ediaeval ma gnifcsnce.
The state banquet for the ENJOYS and
royal guests will be held tonight. The
Shakespeare ball will follow. William
Waldorf Astor has invited 3e0 nurses
from London hospitals to occupy a stand
engaged by him to view the procession.