Thus were both proclaimed and crowned, and the Official Recorder, in accordance with his duty, closed the ceremony by saying:
“King Acacia placed upon his head a splendid crown.”
“Take notice, that I have this day officially recorded in letters of gold, in the Official Archives, the proclaiming and the crowning of [[115]]King Waratah and Queen Wattle Blossom! So be it! Praise be to God!”
Led by the Band, the whole company then joined in singing—
THE FAIRIES’ NATIONAL ANTHEM.
Praise to God, the King of Kings,
Lord of all created things!
Prince of Love, and Master Mind,
Still direct us, lest we find