With the Coronation only two days off town is naturally most undoly crowded for the time of Fear, in fact the crush everywhere seems little less than it did on that eventful day in Jnne—just six weeks ago—when, like a whirlwind, the come news of the King's serious illness, and the postponement of all. joining, was borne down upon us. Now, after a period Gf intense stispense, ter days seem. in store.
Yesterday his Majesty, accompanied by the Queen and Princess Victoria, travelled up to town in preparation for Saturday's great function, and so far as one could judge from a passing glimpse, the stay in the Solent has proved most beneficial; in fact those who had the privilege of being in the King's company affirm that not only does he look the picture of health, but quite ten veers younger than he did immediately before his illness, so this time there is every hope that his crowning may be swscessfully accomplish-
In order that more. of his subjects might of secing their Majes-they drove to Buckingham Palace of Grosvenor Place, Hyde Park Comer, and Constitution Hill, as their intention known beforehand great crowds assembled and waited pa-fiently for hours in any position where there was a possibility of even a glimpse. When the Royal carriages came in sight the cheering and handkerchief-waving was something to remember. If King Edward had ever been tempted to doubt the loyalty of his subjects—not that it has ever been suggested—-such doubts must ihave been set at rest. for ever, for never could monarch have bad a more loving
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