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NYG(B.727.004
21-27 Nov 1727:22,31,32,41 (108)
London, October 12. Yesterday the Coronation of their
Majesties was performed with the utmost magnificence,
excelling every thing of that kind that hath been in this
Kingdom before or any other in Europe: The procession was
made in the manner following; The herb-woman, with her
maid-servants, strewing sweet herbs, etc. The Dean's Beadle
of Westminster, with his Staff, The High Constable of
Westminster, with his Staff, in a scarlet cloak. A fife.
Drums. Drum-major. Trumpet. Kettle drums. Trumpets. The
Serjeant-Trumpet. The Six Clerks in Chancery, in gowns of
black flower'd satin, with black silk loops and tuffs upon
the sleeves. . .[lists many other dignitaries for half a
page]. . .Children of the Choir of Westminster in surplices.
Serjeant of the Vestry, and the Serjeant Porter in scarlet
gowns. Children of the Chappel-Royal in surplices, with
scarlet mantles over them. Choir of Westminster, in
surplices. The Organ Blower. The Groom of the Vestry. A
Sackbut. A Double Courtal. A Sackbut. Gentlemen of the
King's Chapel, in scarlet mantles. Sub Dean of the King's
Chapel, in a scarlet gown, turn'd up with black velvet.
Prebendaries of Westminster in surplices, and rich copes,
with their caps in their hands. . .[a page later, 41] The
Capt. of the Band of Gentlemen Pensioners, The marquess of
Harrington. The Lieutenant of the Band of Gentlemen
Pensioners. The Standard Bearer of the Band of Gentlemen
Pensioners. . .
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