sand wer tion his wa cer che hur ass fro ala ca bo The grandeur of the ceremony in the Abbey was more solemn than that in the Hall, and the coup d'œil was more sublime, particularly at the moment when the crown was placed on his Majesty's head; all the nobles then put on their coronets, and shouts and acclamations of God save the King God bless the King!' burst from every heart and mouth, and rung through the vaulted roof and aisles of this magnificent cathedral. These were soon echoed from without; and the union of sonorous cannon and tens of thou human voices rent the air, till the senses ost overwhelmed with the powerful emoch such a scene could not fail to excite. omage and fealty were done to the King on e, another affecting and gratifying picture ented. The fraternal love and warm sindent when the Duke of York kissed his 1 touched the crown; the condescension and consideration with which the King himself such peers as old age or infirmity disabled orming this sacred duty with the personal their souls prompted; the frankness and with which he met the services of those who ally ranged on the side of Opposition; these, y other noble traits in succession, suggested piest hopes, and increased in every British he glow of patriotism and admiration of the Sta et retine! was truly an appropriate Coronation Oath has already been given at n T. T. for 1814, pp. 228, 229. The followular oath of the Saxon kings was used in nation of Ethelred II:- dobio gigso e name of Christ, I promise three things to the n people, my subjects: You's bell t, That the church of God, and all the chrisople, shall always preserve true peace under pices.mel boss apud and coqu gaibaotte nd, That I will forbid rapacity and all iniquievery condition. rd, That I will command equity and mercy in gments, that to me and to you the gracious erciful God may extend his mercy'.' feast, combining all the attractions of modern , with so much of olden customs and chivalry, erhaps the liveliest and most generally relished Turner's History of the Anglo-Saxons, 4to, vol. ii, p. 202. The duties of service at the banquet, and of attendance in general, were performed by pages, dressed very elegantly in Henri Quatre coats of scarlet, with gold lace, blue sashes, white silk hose, and white rosettes. There were also marshal's men for keeping order, who wore a similar dress, but of blue, and having white sashes. Both departments were filled almost entirely by young gentlemen of the very first condition, who took these menial characters to gain admission to the show; many of them. attending upon their fathers and kinsmen: "Twas schooling pride to see the menial wait, on th the w moniz mass geous eye. Th of all a lon gates Chan der char hall by It must be owned, however, that they proved but indifferent valets, and were very apt, like the clown in the pantomime, to eat the cheer they should have handed to their masters, and to play other tours de page. The fancy-dress of the privy counsellors was of white and blue satin, with trunk-hose and mantlet, after the fashion of Queen Elizabeth's time; and, though separately so gay a garb had an odd effect Kin n course having been removed, the attention ent was called to the bottom of the hall by cheerful flourish of trumpets. The great e instantly thrown wide open, and the (Mr. Dymoke) made his appearance unothic archway, mounted on his piebald e his the pride and courage of the knight,4 Whose vizor up showed his bold eyes and keennslag ad he was in armour glittering bright, Fierce in his look and haughty in his mien. hands at once point at the welcome sight; For in his frame such well-knit strength was seen, ora at every dame and chieftain there might say, Balon He, only he, was Champion on that day. st challenge was given at the entrance of the rumpets having sounded thrice: it was read rald attending the Champion, in the followTeng all be omo of trovay di quo offt bo erson, of what degree soever, high or low, shall deny or Sovereign Lord King George the Fourth of the United f Great Britain and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, son ir to our Sovereign Lord King George the Third, the last sed, to be right heir to the Imperial Crown of this United or that he ought not to enjoy the same, here is his Champion, that he lieth, and is a false traitor; being ready in person with him, and in this quarrel will adventure his life against t day soever he shall be appointed. pausing for a few seconds, the Champion own his gauntlet upon the floor, with a very and chivalrous air. As no one appeared pt the challenge, the herald took up the and returned it to the Champion. The cathen advanced half way up the hall, when The knightly appearance and gallant deportment of the Champion obviously gave considerable pleasure to his Majesty, who, taking the goblet that was presented to him by the Cup-bearer, drank to the bold challenger with a corresponding air of gaiety. The Champion on his part having received the cup, drank to the King, with Long live his Majesty King George the Fourth. After the Champion had drained the cup, he gave it to one of his pages, who bore it away as the perquisite of his master. Bill of Fare. Sufficient for a siége the bill of Fare; Denuded of their tribes, earth, sea, and air, Must all contribute to the banquet's zest. ་་ Hot Dishes.-160 tureens of soup; 80 of turtle; 40 of rice; and 40 vermicelli. 160 dishes of fish," comprising 80 of turbot; 40 of trout; 40 of salmon. 160 hot joints, including 80 of venison; 40 of roast beef, with three barons; 40 of mutton and veal. 160 dishes of vegetables, including potatoes, peas, braized geese, pieces 2 in e dishes 400 di fish, 8 cold r To real; lamb 55.qu 889 c 160g 550 1 Al Cha ret, 50 350 pa ke |