The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-06-27
DETAILED STORY AZ THE
Events OF THE DAY

LONDON, June 22.-PerhapS never in
history, certainly never in the expert
ence OF any person who witnessed il,
has there been an historic scene so
magnificent as the ancient Abbey of
Westminster presented when George
' and Queen Mary We're seated in
state upon their thrones.
All who attended the crowning Of
Edward VII agreed that today's cere-
mony surpassed that spectacle in
every circumstance of stately stage
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.
With Cleaning Crowns and CuiIinau
Diamond Flashing.
Their najesties. with cleaning
crowns on their heads and gorgeous
robes Cutspread behind them. the
Cullinan diamond flashing from the
imperial crown. all the mobiles Of the
throne in quaint costumes of ancient
offices, with a few modern uniforms,
the four peeresses attending the queen
in s~liimTnering 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 Garter,
With the peers crimson mantle around
his shoulders. and the Duke of Con-
naught in the uniform Of a field mar
shall.
The Princess Mary.
Just above the altar to the right Of
the King, loaded with massive gold
plate. was the girlish Princess Mary.
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hair hanging down her shoulders, and
the three younger Princesses in Scotch
kits. Near them were the other
members Of the Royal family.
YeoInen of the Guard.
Yeomen OF the guard with halberds
lined the aisles throughout the space
of.the Abbey, and in the great boxes
rising high against the walls and
filling the transepts and galleries were
1000 spectators, forming blocks Of
quivering, varigated color. In one
group were the future rulers of most
Of the kingdoms of Europe, with their
aides. In another were the diplomat
in the spIendOr Of their uniforms and
decorations. Two blocks facing across
the Nave were composed of peers and
peeresses wearing red robes and err
mine capes, holding in their laps their
coronets until the King was crowned.
Members House OF Commons.
Another large section was occupied
by members of the House of Commons
with thair ladies. Some Of them wore
uniforms, but the majority We're in
black court dress. indian pOtentates
with gaudy turbans and marvellous
jewels formed a striking group in Still
another section. A scarlet block rep
resenting the army; a blue one the
navy; a third, a scarlet and white, in
Dictated where the judges in robes and
wigs sat. while the boys Of Westmin-
ster School, who boast themselves OF
ancient privilege to acclaim the King,
we're high up in the Triforium, and
the BarOnS of the Cirque ports IN a
box close to the throne.
All the ladies apart from the peer
! esses, were arrayed in court costumes,
with white feathers. in their hair.
Mony wore tiaras. There was a treas
ure OF precious stones before
collected in one nlace and costly
enough to buy the ships Of the British
navy. The ladies in waiting to the
Queen in the Abbey were four Duch-
esses. each attired to carry into effect
a color scheme of shot gold. Princes
Mary wore a short white frock and a
long Royal violet tram suspense
from the shoulders with gold cord
tassels bordered with ernine and goic
braid.
The ceremony in the Abbey con
snmed more than three hours. ms
stately ritual of the Established
| Church, combined with the corona
ton rites, surcharged with the tradl-
tons OF faded centuries, and ST.
Walter Parratt's impressive music,
which continued throuShout-now q
soft accompaniment, then the choir
informing the service, then the majestic
hymn, and. at the eliminating points
the roll of drums and the blast OF
rn,Dets-a united to make every
moment one of interest.
Sermon Of Archbishop of York.
The Archbishop of York's sermon
had as it's text: Il am among you
as He that ServNth.'
He said:
.Pray we for our King that his
strong trust in God may keep him
faithful to Gods great trust in Him;