Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-23
STORY OF THE DAY.

London, June 22.-On this day of the
browning of George V, King of the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Ireland, and of the British dominions
beyond the seas, nothing was wanting
to make the solemn and impressive
ceremony one long to be remembered
not only throughout the country, but
in every corner of the great empire.
Never before in history has the inn
perial note been struck in such a mag
nificent manner. Its imperial aspect I'M
doubtedly has been the most remark
able feature of the Coronation The
great state pageant has been carried
through with dignity and impressive
ness and has made a deep impression
upon all those privileged to witness il
and it has been accompanied by an
outburst of loyalty throughout the
kingdom that might appear surprising
at Isarod in the worlds history when
thrones no longer appear to be estab-
lshed on the surest foundations.
The stirring events of the day were
carried through without hitch or seri-
ous accident of any kind. The weather
was less favorable than had been
hoped for, but even that had its COM
DtilSdtiitS dilN dHIdStSt 81 that liiii'
was practically no need of the SER
vices of ambulances for cases of faint
ing or exhaustion. On the other hand.
the rain was not sufficient to detract
seriously from the splendor of the pa
geantry.
The attendance of the general pub
lie in the streets while large, did not
approach that at King Edwards eoro-
nation. This probably was due to fear
engendered by the unusually severe
police regulations and the barricades
erected to protection the line of the
procession route.
Everything was carried out with a
smoothness which excited universal
admiration.
The archbishop of Yorks sermon
had as its text:
Il am among YOU as He that serv-
eth" He said:
Pray we for our King, that his
strong trust in God may keep him
faithful to Gods great trust in him;
to be among the people in this home
land, among the multitudes of India,
among the strong young nations over
the seas, the one man raised above
~ iNoAt anu iOtoil lilttIfStS " lulIlh II
ALL to care for all, to unite all in one
fellowship of common memories, COM
mon ideals, common sacrifices. This is
indeed a Kingley life. Pray we that
God may give the King his grace to
live it."
Apart from the professions the SOL
emnity there was an undercurrent of
human interest most appealing. Queen
Mary, although she bore herself with
regal stateiness, during her crowning.
was at first noticeabiy nervous. While
the King was being anointed and
crowned. she had her handkerchief at
her eyes frequently. The King when
he received the homage of the heir dis
played fathers affection.
The young Prince of Wales evil
IDENTIFY was much pleased with him
self, for when the younger children
passed mis- chair on entering and
made their obeisances, he returned
their salutes quite in the royalst
manner and with apparent delight
The younger princes showed great in
terest when their sister put on her
eoronet. All of which proves that
those chosen of royal blood have tie
same emotions as the plainest people
From the earliest hours of the
morning the streets were lined deep
with people. The front rows were
made up of those who had remained
throughout the night.
Both routes of the procession were
filled Up long before the troops had
found their places. The early arrival
of cavalry in brilliant uniforms, ac-
eompanied by bands afforded almost
as interesting a show as the process
sion itself and then came royal car
flages and coaches taking robed and
uniformed men and daintily dressed
women to the abbey for the eere-
mony.
Unfortunately threatening weather
compelled most of them to make the
trip in closed carriages
Soon after O'Clock carriages and
motor cars began to crowd the en-
trance and for two hours there was a
continuous flow of vehicles of every
color and design. The royal carriages
ana oress coaches were most gorgeous
affairs They We're filled with peers in
their robes.
large contingent of peers and peer
esses came down the river by steam
er' Even larger number made their
way on foot the peers with their cor
onets III their hands and their robes
IN many cases dragging in the dust or
Iii the mud after the showers fell. In
some cases they were accompanied by
peeresses with wells flying in the wind
AS the morning grew occasional
heavy showers sweeping into the
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