Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-23

seating from 1000 to 5000 persons was car
ried out smoothly and with the best of
order.
Morgan and Taft Wear Swords.
The arrival of further guests attracted
constant attention. When J. Pterpont
Morgan entered many whispered his name
and watched him with interest as he shook
hands with several ladies in the diplomatic
circle before proceeding TO his seat. He
was accorded q decidedly good reception,
as were Mr.. and Mrs. Taft and Miss Taft.
The Americans occupied prominent places
in the second row OF the diplomatic gallery.
Mr.. Morgan wore court uniform of black
velvet, knee breeches and silver buttons,
and a sword Mr.. Taft had the same cos
tune except that he wore a white vest
Ambassador Reid and Mrs. Reid had ex-
c." r. seats on the floor of the abbey close
by Re throne. Mrs. Reid. who was read
lily recognized and cordially greeted, was
in evening dress and wore q number OF
medals of patriotic societies.
William Phillips, secretary Of the Amer
lean embassy. was in plain evening clothes.
Prince of Wales Arrives.
These arrivals occupied attention until
the coming of the members of the English
| royal ne IOydl BueHlS linking up
the first procession had been seated when
at 1920 o'clock the second procession en-
tered.
| The prince of Wales, a boyish figure, was
! the cynosure of all eyes and the cheering
of the crowds outside as he entered the
abbey could be heard within it's walls.
Merriiy ringing bells sent an echo to the
roof.
/ There was pretty incident as the junior
members of the British royal family en-
tered. They were saluted with a blast
Of trumpets and every one rose as they
were conducted to their seats, The prince
Of Wales In Garter robes took his seat
i beside the throne. Princess Mary wore her
hafrJdown her back in girlish style, but had
a long train which attendants carried. The
three younger princes were in Highland
costumes with jackets and plain kits
| Nothing remained to complete the pic
ture but the arrival OF their majesties with
the great state officials. Every one was
on the tiptoe Of expectancy and a solemn
hush remained ever all within the ancient
fame as a few minutes after IL o'clock a
fanfare of trumpets announced the en-
trance Of the king ana queen.
Again everyone rose to their feet The
scene was marvelously impressive, as the
leading figures emerged from the robing
room. Many who looked on scarcely re-
strained themselves from cheering but the
joyful notes OF the initial anthem II Was
Glad" intoned by the choir. suppressed the
impulse.
Royal Procession Enters.
Lining the avenue OF the approach to the
throne were the picturesque yeomen of the
guard in their scarlet uniforms and carry
ing their pixies, a company without whom
no British ceremony of state would be
complete.
First entered little group of the clergy.
Then came the chaplains OF the chapels
royal. the dean of Westminster, the arch
bishops of Canterbury and York. the
bishop of London ana other bishops
Next, moving with great elaboration, five
pursuivants, followed by heralds in quaint
medieval costumes, then the officers Of the
orders OF knighthood, first those OF ST.
Michael and George, after them the Star
OF India, the Order OF ST. Patrick, and the
Order OF the Thistle then >the gentleman
usher OF the green rod, the scarlet rod and
other functionaries OF the royal household;
altogether an impressive and picturesque
band.
Then came the standards OF the king
the most eminent men Of the empire; the
royal standard by the Marquis OF Lans-
downe, the union standard by the Duke of
| Wellington, that of India by Lord Curzon,
OF Canada by the Earl of Aberdeen, and
the newly constituted Union OF South Az
RIGA by Lord Salborne. After them were
the -FOUR knighs Of the garter, selected to
bear the canopy at the kings Amounting,
Lords Cadogan, Roseberry and Crewe and
the Earl OF Mimic.
Arrival of the Queen.
Then came the queens regaIia. oorne by
various mobiles, and finally the queen her
self In her wonderful coronation gown
with the jewels OF the garter, presented 20
her by the Marys OF the empire. Her long
purple train, embroidered in gold was
borne by six young women, daughters OF
earS The queen carried a charming
bouquet OF pink carnations. presented 10
her by the Gardeners company, one OF
the ancient guilds OF the city OF London.
The flowers, known as Lady Hermlone, -
purely English growth. were especially
cultivated by gardeners all over the Brit
ish isles, those blossoms forming the bou-
quet being selected by a committee OF ex-
perts. The bouquet was offered to her
majesty In beautiful silver basket OF
Jacobean design.
The queen was followed by the mistress
OF the robes. the ladies OF the bedchamber
and the maids Of honor.
After the eortege OF the queen. the kings
reealia was carried by the highest mobiles
OF the hnsdom, attended by their pages.
The Bible was borne by the bishop of
Ripon. the ehalice by the bishop OF win.
chester. the paten by the bishop Of Lon.
don, ST. Edwards crown by the bishop OF
Northumberland. the orb by the duke Of
Somerset the seepter by the duke OF Rich.
mond. the sword Of state BY the Earl