Evening journal., 1911-06-22

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GeorgiusI vivatl vivatl viVat,"
shrilled the Westminster school boys
as the King walked to the second
"chair of recognition"
With the star actors arrival very
little attention was paid to the rear
guard of the procession, though many
notable personages followed behind
their sovereign. The Earl of Granard
was among them and so was the Duke
of Buccleugh in the extraordinary old
world uniform of captain-general of
the Royal Archer Guard of Scotland.
So, too. were all the great soldiers and
sailors of the realm, including the
somber and even bored looking Lord
Kitchener.
failing after came the officers of
the household. Hindoo orderlies and
the bodyguards of the gentlemen-at-
arms and the Yeomen of the Guard. .
IL was past noon when the Arch
bishop of Canterbury began the ac-
tual ceremony.
First on the program was the re
cognition," or presentation of the
King to the people. His Majesty and
the Queen having knelt for a moment
in silent prayer. George advanced to
the center of the dais, while his wife
reseated herself in the chair of re-
cognition." Then, followed by the
Archbishop of Canterbury. Lord Chan
cellor Lord Loreburn. Lord Great
Chamberlain Earl Darlington. Lord
High Constable of England the Duke
of Fife, Earl Marshal the Duke of
Norfolk and Garter King-of-Arms Sir
Alfred Scott-Gatty. the monarch faced
successfully to the east, south, west
and north of the theatre" and at
leach corner the Archbishop cried loud
ly: "Sirs, | here present to you King
George, the undoubted King of the
realm. Wherefore all you who are
come this day to do homage, are you
willing TO do the same?"
AS the words rang through the great
edihce they we're answered by mighty
shouts of God save King Georgei"
At each presentation the King bowed
to the corner at which he had been
acclaimed. The ceremony ended with
a fanfare from the silver trumpets.
Communion Service Begun.
Then the King and Queen we're con-
Quoted to the chairs set for them at
the south side of the communion
table. The noblemen bearing the re-
gala, excepting those with the swords,
presented their burdens to the Arch
bishop who delivered them to the Dean
of Westminster to be placed upon
the altar.
The litany, sung by two bishops fol-
lowed and the communion service be-
gan. During the litany and the first
part of the communion service the
King sat bareheaded, but at the be-
, ginning of the sermon-a short one
preached by the Archbishop of York
he resumed his crimson cap.
The Bishop of Durham and the peers
with the swords stood at His Ma
, jesty's right and the Bishop of Bath
and Wells and Earl Darlington at his
left. The Queen had the Bishops OF
Norwich and Oxford at her right and
left aud was supported by her train
bearers and other attendants.
Standing in front of the King. the
Archbishop of Canterbury asked. "Is
/ Your Majesty willing to take the
oath?"
! King George replied, firmly and
clearly: Il am willing"
"Will you sOlemnly promise and
swear" inquired the Archbishop, ito
govern the people of this United King
dom of Great Britain and Ireland and
the dominions thereunto belonging,
according to the statutes in Parlia-
ment agreed on, and the respective
laws and customs of the same?"
"I solemnly promise so to do," said
the King.
"Will you to your power cause law
and justice in mercy to be executed
III all your Judgment" continued the
Archbishop.
Il WILL" said the King
"Will you," said the Archbishop, Ito
the utmost of your power maintain
the laws of God, the true profession
! OF the gospel and the protestant re-
formed religion established by law?
, Aud will you maintain and preserve in
vioIably the settlement Of the Church
. of England and the doctrine. worship,
) discipline and government thereof, as
r by law established in England? And
. will you preserve unto the bishops
: and clergy of England TO the church
= committed to their cnarge all such
= rights and privileges as by law do or
shall appertain to them or any of
: them?"
"All this" said the King, Il prom
Use to do"
Coronation Oath Taken.
This formula concluded, the King
arose from his seat, and preceded by
the sword of state, stepped to the al
tar, where he uncovered and knelt
while the Archbishop presented to him
the great Bible. open at the Gospels
Laying his right hand on tho book
His Majesty said: The things which
have heretofore promised. will per-
form and keep. so help me God" TIL IN
he kissed the Bible and formally sign
ed the parchment upon which tive
oath was set forth.
Then the King returned to his chair
and waited until the choir and orches-
ira had rendered the hymn. "Veni
Creator" a prayer and the anthem
"Zadoc the Priest" Afterward. hav.
ing. with the Lord Great Chamber.
lain's assistance. taken off his car
of state and crimson robes. he took
his seat in ST. Edwards chair
Four gentlemen in black brought
forward the golden canopy and foui
Knights of the Garter advanced and