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The Bishop, addressing the congregation said :--
I. First the Archbishop of Canterbury, him, presents his Majesty to the people, that divers great Officers of State going along with they may recognise bin, and acclaim him by their voices as their King.
Hongkong, the proud boast of whose citizens is that it yields to zone in loyalty to the Throne, demonstrated this sentiment yesterday in a manner which was as thorough as it was strik-this day, in the Abbey Church of St. Peter at Brethren in the Lord, we thank God that ing. The uncertainty of the weather con- ditions interfered somewhat with the pro- is anointed and crowned, and the Queen with Westminster, our Sovereign Lord King George, gramme of celebrations and with the soheme of him. decorations and illuminations, but nevertheless And this is the manner of the Service that is the community entered into the spirit of the there performed. bistorie occasion and gave to the national event that veneration and respect which was due from all patriotic subjects of a great Empire. The day was a public holiday, so that practically everyone had an opportunity of viewing the vari-
celebrations and enjoying the of animation in the decorated streets. The children, as was befitting, were given reason for remembering the bistoric occasion. Not only were the scholars given medals and instructed in the Governor's address as to the meaning of the Coronation, but they had opportunities of viewing brilliant scenes on land and on sea the like of which will probably not be witnessed for some time. From morning till night the streets were thronged, and the volume of traffic was perhaps greater than has been experienced in Hongkong on any previous occasicu. In these circurastances it is pleasant to relate that no mishap occurred to mar the proceedings of the day.
THE SERVICE AT ST. JOHN'S
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The religious aspect of the Coronation was emphasised by the impressive service at St. John's congregation which was thoroughly representa Cathedral The service was attended by a tive of the Colony, and as the sccommodation was limited admission was by ticket. Shortly after ten o'clock ticket-holders began to take their places, and bafere eleven o'clock practically, every seat was occupied. H.E. the Governor, accompanied by Captain Mitchell-Taylor, A.D., and Captain Simson, private sere tary, was present, as were #180: H. E. Major eneral Anderson, CB, Commodore Eyres, R.N., and others in the rave in- cinded the members of the Executive and Legislativo Councils, the Consuls and other representatives of Foreign Powers, Naval and Military Officers, members of the Coronation
II. Then after prayer to God, such as we ourselves have now made, the King takes a solemn Oath to govern his people according to the Laws and Customs of the Realm; to cause Law and Justice, in Merey, to be executed in all his judgments, and to protect the Church.
III. Thereupon after solemn prayer for the presence and blessing of God the Holy Ghost, head, his breast, and his hands, in the Name of the King is anointed with holy Oll upon his
the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; forasmuch as Kings, Priests, and Pro- phets of old wern after this manner made and consecrated to teach and govern the people of Israel; and the Archbishop says over him this blessing:
Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who by his Father was ancinted with the Oil of glad ness above his fellows, by his holy Anointing pour down upon your Head and Heart the bles sing of the Holy Ghost, and prosper the works of your Hands: that by the assistance of his committed to your charge in wealth, peace, and heavenly grace you may preserve the people godliness; and after a long and glorious course of ruling this temporal kingdom wisely, justly, and religiously, you may at last be made to partake of an eternal kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord."
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"As you are this day solemnly invested in the government of this earthly kingdom, sa may you be sealed with that Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of an heavenly inheritance, and reign with him who is the blessed and only Potentate, to whom be glory for over and ever- Amen."
Ensigns of his kingly state. First ho is clothed IV. Then is His Majesty invested with the with oral vestments; and then be receives the Sword of Justice, brought from the Altar of God, and delivered to him by the hands of the Bishops; and when he is girded therewith, the Archbishop says:
Next he receives the Sceptre with the Cross, the ensign of kingly power and justico; and the Sceptre with the Dore, the rod of equity and merey, with this injunction:
Be so merciful that you be not too remiss; so0 execute justice that you forget not mercy. Punish the wicked, protect and cherish the just, and lead your people in the way wherein they should go.
And then the Crown is brought from the reverently puts it upon the King's head. Altar after prayer to God; and the Archbishop
lond and repeated shouts ery, GOD SAVE And the people at the sight thereof with
THE KING. And after that, the Archbishop goes on and says:
Gd crow you with a crown of glory and righteousness, that by the ministry of this our benediction, having a right faith and manifold of an everlasting kingdom by the gift of Him fruit of good works, you may obtain the crown whose kingdom endureth for ever.
Amn." Last of all, the Holy Bible is brought from off the Altar, and delivered to the King by the Arobbishop and Bishops with the words:
"Our gracious King: we present you with the Book, the most valuable thing that this world affords. Here is wisdom; this is the royal Law, these are the lively Oracles of God."
V. The King having been thus unointed and crowned, and having received all the ensigns of and with him all his people; and every part royalty, the Archbishop solemnly blesses him,
of the Benediction is followed with a loud and hearty Amen.
VI. And after this the King goes to his Throne, and is placed therein, with the prayer that God will establish his Throne in righteous- ness, that it may stand fast for evermore; and the Bishops, the Princes, and the other Peers do their homage to his Majesty,
VII. Then follows the solemn anointing and crowning of her Majesty the Queen; and after that, the King and Queen draw near to God's Holy Table to receive the Holy Communion,
the Te Deum is sung, as a hymn of praise to putting of their crowns before the Altar.
Almighty God, who la shewn mercy to our Sovereign and his people, in thus setting him on the Throne of his ancestors.
At the end of this great and solemn service,
Pray we, therefore, brethres, both now and
heavenly grace enatis him to fulfil the high in the days to come, that the same Lord God Almighty will by the continual assistance of his responsibility of his sacred trust.
The following special Prayer for the King and Queen was said:—
O Lord our God, who upholdast and govornest With this Sword do justice, stop the growth all things by the word of thy power: ̧ Receive of iniquity, protect the holy Church of God, help our humble prayers for our Sovereign Lord. things that are gone to decay, maintain the crown of pure gold upon his head, so let thy and defend widows and orphans, restore the King Geor ; and as thou dost this day set a things that are restored, punish and reform wisdom be his guide an 1 1st thing arm strength- what is miss, and confirm what is in good order: eu him; let truth and justice, holiness and in all virtue, and so faithfully servo our Lord days; direct all his counsels and on leacons to that by doing these things you may be glorious righteousness, peace and charity, abound in his Jesus Christ in this life, that you may reign thy glory, and the welfare of his subjects; give for ever with him in the life which is to come."
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cheerfully for Then the King, rising from the chair of his conscience sake, an l let him Coronation, ungirds his Sword, and going to the possess the hearts of his people; let his always Altar, offers it there to God from Whori be has reign be long and prosperous, and crown
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Celebrations Committee, and a number of Chinese residents. Upwards of seventy Freemasons in rogalia were also present.
During the assembling of the congregation Mr. Denian Faller played the following selec- tions on the organ: Elgar's Imperial Match, Wesley's Choral Song and Fugue, and Air and Variation by Smart. There was a large body of surpliced clergy, including some Chinese ministers, and as they proceeded up the aisle "O God our help in ages past" was anng as a processional hymn. The process on was constituted as follows: Rov. F. T. Lako, boys of the choir, gentlemen of the choir, Rev. After this the Armill and the Royal Robe 6. H. Hickling, Rev. W. W. Rodgers, Rev. C. are put upon him, with the prayer that the B. Shanu, Rev. A. B. Thornhill, Rev. C. E. Lord bis God may encue him with knowledge Thompson, Rev. W. H. Hewett, Rov. C. N. Bad wisdom, with majesty and with power frou McKenzie, Rev. S. W. Payne, Rev. W. H. on high; that the Lord may embrace him with Foster-Pegg, Fev. H. O. Spink. Rev. Folt His merey on every side, and clothe him with Tsing Shau, his Lordship the Bishop, Rev. the robe of righteousness and with the garments Fong Yut San, Rev. A. D. Stewart, and Rev. of salvation. F.T. Johnson. After the chanting of Psalm 122
Then the Orb with the Cross is given into the propor lesson (I. S. Peter i 13-18), was his hand with these words: When you see read by the Rev. C. H. Hickling, Pastor of the this Orb thus set nader the Cross, remember Union Church. Then the Litany was intoned that the whole world is subject to the Power by the Rev. A. B. Thornhill and the choir. and Empire of Christ our Redeemner.' The Anthem was taken from Psalm xxvi. 3, 6
and 7. It was excellently rendered by the choir,kingly dignity and of defence of the Catholic Then he receives the Ring, the ensign of the treble solo being taken by Master Martin, Eaith; and the Archbishop say:
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him with everlasting life in het world to come: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty God, the fountain of all goodness : Give ear, we beseech thee, to our prayers, and multiply thy blessings upon thy servant Mary, consecrated in the Name this day to be our Queen; defoud her evermore from all dangers, ghostly and bodily, make her a great example of Virtue and piety, and a blessing to this kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, O Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, world without end. Amen. love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the
Amen.
Ghost, be with us all evermore.
The To Deam was sung, and the service ended by the congregation all joining in the singing of the National Authem,