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persons to see the procession at the coronation of their present
Majestys, by which it appeared that they had
Reced the sum of £628 9 6
And that they had Disbursed 196 16 2¾
Clear gain to the parish £431 13 3¼
This amount was on Monday, 17th May, 1764, appropriated
to the reduction of the parish debt.
The fountain of wine was omitted from the programme
at the time of the accession of George IV., but the revenue
to the parish did not suffer:—
Wed. 31 May, 1820.—This Vestry was summoned to take into
consideration & adopt such measures as may be necessary
preparatory to the approaching Coronation.
Resolved that the same be referred to a Committee to
treat for letting the Ground belonging to the Parish in the
Church Yard for viewing the Procession to the best advantage,
To make the necessary accomodation for the Gentlemen of
the Vestry & their Friends.
The Committee submitted a Report upon which the
following Resolutions were made:—
"That with respect to the usual erection of a Fountain as it
appeared to be the wish not only of the Officers of the Board
of Works and the Dean and Chapter as it might give rise to
tumult which it is understood was the Consequence at the last
Coronation It was Resolved that the same should be abandoned
but that the music should be retained.
Resolved also That the Church Wardens and Committee be
authorized to enter into an arrangement as a mutual accommodation
between the Dean and Chapter and the Parish."
Sat. 14 July, 1821. The Committee reported the appointment of
the Coronation ceremony for the 19th inst., further details as to
the scaffolds &c., and concluding:—
"The Committee have provided a Military Band and refreshments
for the Gentlemen of the Vestry and their friends and arrangements
are making to enable the Company to partake of them
with Comfort and Convenience."
Thurs. 27 June, 1822. Mr. Churchwarden Trollope reported that
he had in his hands the Sum of .£'453 5s. 8d. on account of the
proceeds of the Coronation.
Objection was taken in this instance, as previously, by
the Dean and Chapter, on the ground that their right to be
consulted had not been recognised; but the Vestry declined