THE LATE KING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 841, 19 May 1910, Page 3

THE LATE KING.

PROCESSION THROUGH THE STREETS. FROM THE PALACE TO WESTMINSTER. LONDON, May 17. Tbe body of King Edward was to-day removed from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where it will lie in State till Friday. Immense subdued crowds began to gather in Pall Mall and at the Horseguards and Whitehall from 9.30 a.m. There weie 3000 people at Whitehall and the roofs of the mansions wore crowded. At Queen Alexandra.’* instance a short, service was held at the Palace, conducted by the Bishop of London. 'The procession started from Buckingham Palace, at 11.30. Ten thousand infantry and 2000 cavalry, including a brigade of Life Guards, tile’ Household Cavalry, and tho. Naval Brigade, lined the streets with bowed hearts and weapons reversed.

The massed bands of tho Brigade of Guards, when leaving Buckingham Palmal. pi iy;:d Beethoven's Dead March. On reaching Marlborough House 40 pipers of the Soots Guards played thelament “Flowers of the Forest.” At tho Duke ot York’s Column the hands united in Chopin's funeral march, and along Downing street they played the Dead March (Saul), continuing until the eollin was curried into Westminster Hall, whore the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Earl of Carrington, and tho Duko of Norfolk with the Hon. Lewis Haroourt received it.

A herald and pursuivant of arms then conducted tho Navy and Army ofllccrs tu the steps at the end of tho Hal).

Members of tho House of Lords and the House of Commons, after assembling at their respective Houses, walked in procession to Westminster Hall. Tho Lord Chancellor, Lord Loreburii. in his robes of Stale, led the Peers, who wore grouped on one side of the Hull, and the Speaker, Mr J. W. Low ( her, also robed, stood in ".bo midst, of the members of the House of Commons on the opposite side. Tho King of Anns led during tho procession. Massed hands, a brigade of Lifeguards, and 32 of the King’s Own Company of Grenadier Guards, marched immediately before the coffin, which was flanked by tho late King’s equerries and 24 Yeomen of the Guard, The coffin was covered with a cream white pail, on which rcsteil the Crown ami Regalia ami the Insignia of Ihe Garter.

It was followed by (he Royal Standard borne by Lifegnardsmen, and then King George in the uniform of an admiral of the fleet walked alone.

King George was followed by Princes Edward and Albert. riding abreast in naval cadets' uniform, then (be King of Denmark. Duke of Connaiigbl. and llie King of Norway, also riding abreast, ami after them other Royalties, foreigners, and Court officials. King Eduard’s physicians on foot, and limn (tie suites of tbe Kings of Norway and Denmark and oilier Princes came next.

Finally there were nine carriages with Queen Alexandra in the first carriage, Queen Mary in tlie .second, and oilier Royal ladies following.

Big Ben lolled at intervals of liftceti minutes, and 08 guns were Hied at St. James’ Park (luring llie progress of the procession. King George and the Royal mourners were grouped round the head of Ihe coffin at Westminster Hall, the Gcntle-inon-al-Arins on either side, the Archbishop of Canterbury, (lie Earl of Carrington. and dm Duke of Norfolk' alike' foot.

Thu Dean of Westminster and Archdeacon Wilberforce assisted at, the service, which included selected prayers ami tlm 23rd Psalm. Tlie Westminster Abbey Choir and the children of (he Chapel Royal, standing at Ihe top of the steps leading (o S). Stephen's porch, under the baton of Sir Frederick Bridge, organist at, Westminster Abbey, sang Spobr’s “ Blest are the Departed.” All the singing was unaccompanied, except tho ffnal hymn. “(> God Our Help in A geo Piisl,” which was accompanied by ten instrumentalists of llie Brigade, of Guards Baud. Alter the service the Archbishop ol Canterbury, tho Duke of Norfolk, and Ollicers-at-Ainis reminded King George and the Royal mourners to the, entrance of llie Hall. There was no procession on Ihe return journey, A memorial service will lie held on every warship on Friday and in every prison chapel in England and Wales.

ADDRESS 11V THE PRIMATE. “CHRISTIAN INHERITORS OF A GREAT EMPIRE.’’ LONDON, May 17. As the procession started Queen Alexandra acknowledged the salutations of those assembled at the fore court of Buckingham Palace, where the Royal Standard is now at masthead. King George being theoretically in residence. The pmcession reached Westminster amidst the roll of drums and boom of guns. “Big Ben” was also tolling. Tbe Coklstreanis in the centre of the Palace yard formed a guard of honour with draped colours. The remains were received witli simple solemnity. The Primate and Dean ef Westminster, preceded by a golden Gross, was awaiting the coffin at the door of Westminster Hall ami conducted it to the catafalque inside. Tbe Speaker of tho House walked between the Premier and Leader of tho Opposition. Among others present were a. dozen lady nurses from the Royal Palaces.

On entering the hall, King George supported Queen Alexandra. Princess Marie of Russia was on Queen Alexandra's left, and Princess Victoria, and Queen Mary followed. There were present tlie Kings of Greece, Norway, and Denmark, the Royal Princes, the Ladies-iu-Waiting, and an immense number of officers and Admirals. Lords Kitchener and Roberts walked side by side, and Lord Fisher betiind the Admirals.

After the lieiiedicliun the i’l'iinale delivered an address, emphasising the belief that lor a Christian (loath is swallowed up iu tho larger lilo. lie remarked that common sorrow betokened common hope, and urged his hearers to rise Irom sorrow to thanksgiving lor a Ruler devoted to the service of the people and lor Uie peace and prosperity enjoyed during Js.mg ltdward’s reign. He hoped all would be united in the light against all that was unworthy ot our calling as the Christian inheritors ot a great Empire. Queen Alexandra knelt .in silent prayer. King George raised and conducted her out with Queen Mary. She thou drove hack to Huckingham I‘alacc, preceding Uie other Majesties and Royalties, and tho Lite Guards escort.

THIRTY THOUSAND WAITING. LONDON, May 17. Thu public were admitted to Westminster Hall at four o’clock. Thirty thousand were waiting in a queue an hour previously. CONSIDERATION FOR AUSTRALIANS. LONDON, May 17. The Agents-General were specially invited to the lying-in state at Buckingham i'aiaee yesterday afternoon. At Sir George Reid’s instance representative Australian journalists were invited to the Westminster service. Lord Gladstone, who was aboard the Walmer Castle on his way to the Cape, learned of King Edward’s death In signal from llie Garth Castle on May 10. COLONIAL WREATHS. LONDON, May 17. South Australia's wreath is of white flowers entwined with purple I'libon, and the inscription in silver letters hrom Ine Government of South Australia. Tin' New South Wales wreath is ol wllile lilies, nees and ea I na t lolls, w itli an inscription on a purple ribbon in silver tellers ‘Troin ihn Uoverninent and people ol New South Wales.' The eitv of Sydney's wreath is of mauve and lilac" Dowers, with an inscription on a, purple ribbon in silver letters “From the Lord Mayor and citizens of Sydney.' Un a card attached are the words "In loken of great sorrow, sympathy and devotion from the Lord Mayor, Aldermen and citizens of Sydney. ’ Sir George Reid is sending a wreath on behalf of the Mayor and citizens of Newcastle inscribed "A humble mark of deep sorrow aud loyalty.”

IRISH TRIBUTES. Received May 18, 9.40 a.m. In Mr Redmond’s absence, Mr T. R. O’Connor, at. tho Irish League Convention at Belfast, paid a tribute, to tho Into King, but no resolution was passed. Mr O’Brien, at Skibereen, also paid a warm tribute to tho dead monarch. THE KING AND QUEEN. AN OVATION IN THE STREETS. LONDON, May 17. Thousands of subdued Whitsuntide holi-day-makers thronged outside Buckingham I’alaco and also ovationed King George and Queen Mary while driving in Pall Mall. Their Majesties repeatedly' acknowledged the demonstrations. IN THE THRONE ROOM. THE WREATHS AT WINDSOR. LONDON, May 17. The servants of various royalties, whoso duties prevented them doing so on Sunday, attended yesterday’s services in the Throne room. Tho King has ordered the wreaths already at Windsor to be placed under a huge canopy in the Doans’ cloister, in order to allow holiday-makers to view them.