Souvenir of the Oxford historical pageant : in aid of the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford Eye Hospital, etc., commemoration, 1907, June 27th 28th, 29th, and July 1st, 2d and 3d . The State Progress ot !;6o. n EHzabeth. Hardly have the mournful sounds of Amy Robsartsfuneral passed from hearing, when a fanfare from trumpets notyet in sight prepares the spectators for the approach of QueenElizabeth on a state progress. Meeting his Royal Mistress andoffering courtly welcome, is the Earl of Leicester, the Chan-cellor of the University. Before him walk the Esquire Bedelscarrying their gold sta
Souvenir of the Oxford historical pageant : in aid of the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford Eye Hospital, etc., commemoration, 1907, June 27th 28th, 29th, and July 1st, 2d and 3d . The State Progress ot !;6o. n EHzabeth. Hardly have the mournful sounds of Amy Robsartsfuneral passed from hearing, when a fanfare from trumpets notyet in sight prepares the spectators for the approach of QueenElizabeth on a state progress. Meeting his Royal Mistress andoffering courtly welcome, is the Earl of Leicester, the Chan-cellor of the University. Before him walk the Esquire Bedelscarrying their gold staves, and beside him walk the Doctors ofthe University in their scarlet robes. Eight bearers carry theRoyal Lady, shoulder high, in a litter covered with Cloth ofGold, and round the litter surges a brilliant laughing crowiiof courtiers. The Chancellor salutes the Queen on bendeii. knee and kisses the hand held out to him. Thecivic authorities come forward, the mace isdelivered up to Her Majest) and she is presented
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