of the Installation of Knights of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath in Westminster Abbey
THE Order of the Bath is said to have been originally instituted by Henry IV on his Coronation day, and to have lapsed at the time of the Restoration. However that may be, it was definitely established by George I in 1725, when Henry VII 's chapel in Westminster Abbey was appointed as the place of installation. Ever since then the banners of the Knights, hanging in faded splendour from the traceried roof, have been amongst the most interesting sights that the Abbey has to show. There are now twelve stalls vacant, and new Knights will be presented to them, with appropriate pomp and ceremony, today. The installation will bo described by Mr. Macor-Wright, who was responsible for such recent broadcasts as those of the Opening of Parliament and the inauguration of the new Lord Chancellor.