Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-06-22

verse the square walking on the heads
of the people. Parliament square, club
land, and Constitutional hill held theil
countless thousands
Tumult Almost Deafenins.
The tumult Of thunderous welcome
was almost deafening as the king and
queen passed out on the outward and
home journey. preceded IA the first in
stance and followed on the return by
a stately, superb calvacade of eminent
princes, many of them heirs to thrones
statesmen. diplomats. courtiers, sold
iers, sailors. and men Of all houses
races and creeds from the four quar-
ters OF the globe.
No Untoward inccDnt.
The great ceremonial passed off un-
marred by untoward incidents. When
dawn broke the skies were heavy and
showers fell during the progress Of the
procession Of the royal guests and jun
ior mem bers Of the royal family to the
abbey, but as the king and queen left
buckingham palace. to be crowned, the
heavens smiled, and a flood Of sunshine
lightened the splendid pageant.
Queen Mother Not Witness
It was proud day for the British
empire, but of all its millions the one
who perhaps had the most reason to
be proud was denied by court etiquette
the joy Of witnessing the triumphal
event. At Sardringham palace Queen
Mother Alexandra, who forty-six years
ago this month gave Britain a king
taken his place in the long line Of Brit
ish monarchs.
Morgan in Knee Brooches.
The arrival Of guests attracted con-
slant attention. When J. Pierpont Nor
gan 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 a decidedly
good reception, as were Mr.. and Mrs
Charles P. Taft and Miss Taft. The
Americans occupied prominent places
in the second row Of the diplomatic gal
lery Mr. Morgan wore a court uni
form Of black velvet, knee breeches
and silver buttons, and sword. Mr.
Taft had the same costume. except tina,
he wore white vest.
Ambassador Reid and Mrs. Reid had
excellent seats on the main floor of the
who was readily recognized and cor
daily greeted, was in evening dress.
and wore a number Of medals of patri-
otic societies. William Phillips, secre-
tary of the American embassy, was In
plain evening clothes.
Prince Of Wales Cheered.
The Prince Of Wales, a boyish figure
was the cynosure Of all eyes. and the
cheering of the crowds outside. as he
entered, could be heard within its
walls
There was a pretty incident as the
junior members Of the British royal
family entered. They were saluted with
blast of trumpets and every one rose
as they were conducted to their seats
The Prince Of Wales, in garter robes
took his seat beside the throne. Prin-
cess Mary wore her hair down her back
in girlish style, but had a long trair
which attendants carried. The three
younger princes were in highland cos
tunes, with Jackets and plain kits.
Enter King and Queen.
Nothing remained to complete the
picture but the arrival Of their majes-
ties, with the great state officials
Every one was on the tiptoe of expec-
fancy, and q solemn hush remained
over all within tho ancient fame as,
few minutes after II o'clock. fanfare
of trumpets announced the entrance OF
the king and queen.
Again everyone rose to his or her
feet. The scene was marvelously i'm
pressive, as the leading figures emerged
from the robing room. Many who
looked on scarcely restrained them
selves from cheering. but the Joyful
notes Of the initial anthem. Il Was
Glad" intoned by the choir suppressed
the impulse.
Procession to the Throne.
Lining the avenue Of the approach
to the throne were the picturesque yeo-
men Of the guard, in their scarlet uni
forms, and carrying their slaves. a
company without whom no British
ceremony would be complete.
First entered the clergy. the dean OF
Westminster, the archbishop Of Can
terbury and York, the bishop Of Lon
don, and other bishops. Next heralds
in quaint costumes, then officers of the
orders Of st. Michael and st. George
the Star Of India, the orders Of ST
Patrick, and others, and the standards
OF the kingdom and the great colonies
Then came the queens regalia, borne
by various mobiles, and finally the queen
herself, in her wonderful coronation
gown. with the jewels Of the Garter
presented to her by the Marys Of the
empire.
The Kings Escort.
The bible was borne by the bishop OF
Ripon, the chalice by the bishop OF
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