Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1911-06-29
ENGLAND'S KING and
QUEEN CROWNED
WITHOUT PARALLEL IN HISTORY
FOR MAGNlFlcENcE.
CEREMONY LASTS 3 HOURS
Nothing Lacking to Make the Occasion
Solemn and Impressive Upon the
Whole Civilized World.

England.-The grandeur and dignity
of the coronation of King George and
Queen Mary could never be surpass-
ed in any period of history. 1t is re-
plete with meaning. 1t carries spe-
cial significance. 1t has occurred at
q moment when revolutionary and
democratic methods of government
threaten disaster to the realm and
1t shows on which foundation the peo-
pie of England rest their hope
Their security is the throne, and the
splendid and solemn observance in
Westminster Abbey has Witnessed not
only the kings oaths to the empire,
but also the empires loyalty to the
king.
Perhaps never in history, certainly
never in the experience Of any person
who witnessed it, has there been an
historic scene SO magnificent as the
abbey Of Westminster presented when
King George V and Queen Mary were
seated in state on their thrones.
All who attended the browning Of
Edward VII agreed that Thursdays
ceremony surpassed that spectacle in
CNClJ VI STATELY bld6o
setting of solemn ritual, inspiring
music, the host of royal and eminent
personages, the wonderful display of
rich uniforms, bright gowns, marvel
GUS jewels, which combined to create
an impression of awe and admiration.
Grouping of Royalty Makes Picture.
Their majestics, with cleaning
crowns on their heads and gorgeous
robes spread behind them, the great
Cullinan diamond flashing from the
imperial crown, all mobiles of the
throne in quaint costumes Of ancient
offices, with few modern uniforms,
the four peeresses attending the queen
in shimmering gowns, pages in light
blue and white grouped behind them,
an array of church dignitaries robed
in scarlet and gold, formed the center
of the picture. Below the king and
queen were the young prince of Wales,
almost smothered in the dark blue
robes of the Order of the Carter with
tho peer's- crimson mantle around his
shoulders, and the duke of Connaugnr
in the uniform of a field marshal.
Just above the altar, which was
loaded with massive gold plate. and
to the right of the king, was the
girlish Princess Mary wearing the
corona of a peeress, with hair hanging
down her shoulders and the three
young princess in Scotch kits. Near
them were the other members of the
royal family.
Future Rulers in Rich Costumes.
Yeomen of the guard with halberds
lined the aisles and in the great boxes
rising high against the walls and fill
ing the transepts and galleries were
1000 spectators. forming blocks Of
quivering, variegated color. In one
group were the future rulers of most
of the kingdoms of Europe, with their
aides.
Color Scheme of Shot Gold.
All the ladies, apart from the peer
esses, were arrayed in court costumes
with white feathers in their hair.
Many wore tiaras, There was a treas
ure of precious stones never before
collected in one place and costly
enough to buy ships of the British
navy. The ladies in waiting to the
queen in the abbey were four DUTCH
esses, each attired to carry into eff
feet color scheme of shot gold. One
wore gold, shot gray with pearls; an
other gold, shot blue with topaz gems;
another gold, shot red with rubies;
another gold, shot green with emerald
ornaments. Princess Mary wore a
short white frock and long violet
train suspended from the shoulders
with gold cord tassels bordered with
ermine and gold braid.
Ceremony Consumes Three Hours.
The ceremony in the abbey consum-
ed more than three hours. The state
ly ritual of the established church
combined with the coronation rites,
surcharged with the traditions OF
faded centuries, and Sir Walter Par
rats music, which continued through
out, with now a soft accompaniment,
then choir, then the majestic hymn
and at the eliminating points the roll
of drums and the blast Of trumpets.
all united to make every moment one
of intense interest.
Queens Entry Magnificent.
The entrance of the queen was mag
nificent She bore herself with dig
nifty, almost with GOODNESS. She was
very pale and obviously had much ado
to keep her stately self-control, Her
gorgeous train, borne by the duchess
of Devonshire, glowed with burning
gold, Diamonds flashed from her
neck and arms, and she walked with
regal step, looking queenly to the very
height of queenlihess.