THE CORONATION.

King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 371, 21 June 1911, Page 5

THE CORONATION.

LONDON'S DECORATIONS A WONDERFUL DISPLAY. By Telegraph—Press Association.—Copyright Received June 21, 8.5 a.m. London, Yesterday. The decorations and illuminations in preparation for the Coronation are being completed Many of the banks and insurance companies, and clubs are spending £SOO each. The Westminster City Council is spending £IO,OOO in the decoration of Whiteball, including the transplanting of the electric standards, in order not to obstruct the procession. Whitehall is being dceorated with columns 35 feet high, surmounted by white lions carrying portcullis and Griffins, and winged Victories carrying shields of British Kings. Near the New Zealand arch the province of Ontario has erected handsome pylons (a structure resembilng a gateway) showing a farmer shearing sheep and the word "prosperity" with a Lion of Plenty. Fleet street is decorated with wreathed masts, carrying festoons of evergreens with alternate Lions and Unicorns. The newspaper offices in particluar, show elaborate decorations and illuminations. St. Paul's Churchyard is decorated with shields and banners of the patron saints of the United Kingdom, and in the City huge flower bells are hung in Cbeapside, recalling Bow Bells. The Bank "of England is outlining its columns, roof and architectural lines with fife thousand lamps.