THE CORONATION

Thames Star, Volume XXXX, Issue 11411, 11 August 1902, Page 3

THE CORONATION

AFTER THE CEREMONY.

KING'S RECEPTION BY THE

PEOPLE

LONDON CITY BRILLIANTLY

ILLUMINATED.

(Per Press Association. —Copyright.)

LONDON. August 'J,

During the King's procession, in the State coach to the Abbey he was loudly cheered. H'ls Majesty looked- the picture of health. As the. Prince of "Wales' procession passed up the nave the choir of Westminster; boys ust-d their ancient privilege of cheering in the Latin tongue. The magnificent choir was heard to .perfection throughout the ceremony, the (predominant feature of which, to all observers was its devotional and religious character. On returning to the Palace the King in response to a sustained demonstration appeared om the balcony an.l received an immense ovation, which was renewed wheni he imivted the Queen to join him, Croiwda paraded the street, until on early hour in the morning singing the National Anthem.

Good order prevailed, and thsi City was brilliantly illuminated. The mansion House, the Bank of England, and the Exchange, being the centre of attraction 1.

The fleet was also dressed in bunting and" illumnated. There was peneral rejoicing in the provinces. Several of the Indian troops wire removed to thfe hospital owing to in^ juries sustained through a runaway horse dashing among them. Word- was received of the enthusiastic celebrations in all parts of the Empre. English services were celebrated in nil Continental capitals. The) Italian! and Greek fleets fired a Royal Salute. ' The latest bulletin states the-Kane's condition! is mi every way satisfactory. He borei the strain of the ceremony well. Dean Bradley resigns the Dcaue.-y of Westminster. To'atl* 1® gifts of ten thousand! l<ns beem devoted by the Queen to the extension of the Soldiers and Sailors Association; and the home of c Overs' widows and daughters. MELBOURNE, August ti.

In, Victoria, South Australia, l'a*mania and Queensland, the Coronation was observed without"" ostentation; but a, Royal salute Sred. No holiday was proclaimed.