The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-13
C { 7 I IN G READY
. FOR CORONATION
Pomp and Pagcantry Will Sur
pass All Similar Occasions
i'll England.
100000 VISITORS EXPECTED
building Sites and Windows Are
Held at Highest Prices
Ever Quoted.

London. February 12--Since the
beginning Of the winter the chief func-
tionarics Of the British court have
been husly absorbed with prepare
tons for the coronation of George ".
which VIII surpass In pagcantry and
in historical interest all former ccrc-
months OF the character.
While the ceremony Of crowninS the
King and Queen in Westminster Ab-
boy on June % will he almost idcntl-
cal in form with that which has been
followed in the invcstiturc OF British
sovereigns since William N. and
Queen Adelaide, the auxiliary func-
lions arc expected to exceed In page
antry and maSniticcnce anything that
the nation has witnessed In the past
These will include the progress OF the
court through London the day after
the coronation and a visit to tho Guild
halt with Il reception to the King and
Queen by the city authorities there. Il
great naval review. Il gala perform
ance L the opera, with minor cclcbra-
tons and paScants, among which Will
be q festival of empire at tho Crys-
tai Palace.
Business men and transportation
companies count upon an influx OF
something approaching 100000 .isi-
tors 10 London during the coronation
season. 4 considerable proportion or
these Will be Foreigners. Americans
and colonials probably prcdominatins.
Hotels expect to be able 10 cope WI
the INVASION
There Is every Indication thu
erection of stands for witnessing the
procession to tho abbey and the pro-
gress through London Will be on
scale moro extensive than for the COR
onation Of King Edward In 1902.
Owners and tenants arc asking tho
highest prices ever quoted for building
sitcs and windows a lively insur-
ancc business has begun a, Loyd's
against the death Of tho King. any
Of the ronation. ana against bad
weather.
Dr. Davidson. tho present Archbishop
Of Canterbury. Will oniciatc IN In.
abbey, In succession to the aged Arch
bishop Temple, who crowned King Ed
ward.
The recently appointed Dean OF West
minister, pr. Rylc. who is at present,
Bishop OF Winchester, will assis, the
archbishop. placing the imperial mantle
and pail OF cloth Of sold on the Kings
shoulders. This mantle IS being en-
broidercd at the Royal School or
Art Ncedlcwork
From the end of this month to the
coronation Westminster Abbey gill lie
crossed TO visitors while Workmcn are
engaged preparing the building for the
ceremony.
several OF the highest officials or
the state. constituting the Court OF
Claims, have been sitting III solemn
conclavc wearing their uniforms
robes of Office and orders 10 pass upon
the rights OF the various noblcrnen
and others to perform certain parts
IN the ceremony. These claims arc
mostly archaic in their origin, and
quaint in the eyes Of Americans.
nc dean and chaplain or Wcstmins-
ter have the right to retain the robes
and ornaments, tho Earl OF Shrcws.
hury TO carry white wand as Lord
High Steward Of ireland: the Duke OF
Newcastle to provide a glove and sup.
port the Kings right arm, while
holding tho scoptre by virtue OF tho
tenure Of tho Manor OF Worksop. and
barons OF the Cinque ports 10 bear
canopics.
Various other hereditary rights were
confirmed by tho court.