Swearing in the King.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 24 January 1901, Page 3

Swearing in the King.

■‘Muffled Bells Toll Mournfully.”

“ Joy Bells Welcome the King.”

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[per press association.]

I Received this day at 852 a.m. London, JanuaryI*3; 1 * 3 ; The Premier is in London anm; oni _ D S the Privy Council members, wW 1 will swear allegiance to the King to-d/-Thereafter the college hpdds will proclaim the new Sovereign f>*st James a. Thither the King will go/' ktato , hold an audience, at whichhe Archbia i°p of London, and Anglican Church will be intre 4 ’ anf l 'ludgcs kiss hia hands. The Duke of -orfolk will afterwards notify the per~ of B encral mourning. afl 4 o’clock swears al|[e„iapJ to tl ,e King and condoles with the demise of his mother. It is understood the King will be crowned Edward VII. Received this day at 9 a.m. The Prince of Wales was much affected when the doctors intimated to him that his mother had gone. The scene at the death-bed was expressibly sad. The Kaiser who was deeply affected, tninistored comfort to the grief stricken uncle. The Times states that the new King it endowed with the most lovable and attractive qualities of his great mother. He has a kind heart, quick appreciation, and genuine worth. The nation is happy in the confidence that the King follows in mis mother’s footsteps according to the ‘spirit and letter of Moreover the King adds perfect tacf, wide knowledge of men, business virtues, method, prompt decision,punctuality, and] a groat capacity for work. i Received this day at 9 5 a.m, i London, January 2;3. j After the announcement of the death all the city bells tolledjrfollowing the deep! strong mournful note of the great muffled bell of St Pauls. The bells of St Martins] and Charing Cross wore also muffled. ( Then the bells Were nnmufiled to wel-| come the King and a joyous peal rang] out. I