Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-01
"TREVES,
"LAKING,
"BARLOW.'
Queen Attends Public Function.

The temperance today of Queen Alex
sndra as a participant in a public cere-
mony practically marks the end of the
period of anxiety caused by King Edwards
condition. Her presence at the review of
the colonial troops by the Prince of Wales
greatly increased public enthusiasm over
what in Itself was a picturesque and in
teresting event. Upwards of ? 800 colonials
were brought in from the various encamp-
ments ana marched through great crowds
down Constitution Hi, which was lined
with troops past Buckingham Palace,
which for a week has been the center Of
such supreme interest. and along the mall
to the Horse Guards parade.
The Contfngents represented all parts OF
the British empire, with the exception of
India, whose troops will be separately re-
viewed tomorrow. The Canadian detach-
ment numbered 60 men, and was far the
largest body on parade The smallest de
tachment consisted Of three natives of the
Island OF st. Lucia. BOrneo, Ceylon, Fiji,
the West Indies generally, Cyprus. the
gold coast. Nigeria, Uganda and other re-
mote colonies were represented by native
troops, in clothing of striking variety,
while straight from the fighting line in
South Africa were details from the Cana
dian Scouts. Kitchener's Horse and con-
tingents from a number of local levies
raised during the war.
The queens appearance while on her
way from the palace to the Horse Guards
was greeted with saIvos of cheers, which
increased in strength as the spectators no.
ticed that the ordeal of the past week
had but little affected her majesty's health
and noted the absence of any signs OF
anxiety as she cheerily acknowledged the
congratulations of the public at the un-
interrupted progress Of the king.
The Queens Encourage.
The queen was seated in an open car
riage. Beside her was the Princess of
oil
cess Victoria and Princess Charles of Den
mark. Several carriages. containing the
Duke Of Cambridge. the Duchess Of Con-
naught and others. followed.
The Prince of Wales was accempanie by
the Crown Prince of Denmark. Prince Fred
crick. Prince Charles Of Denmark. and their
suites. and by the foreign attaches, includ-
Ing Major F. Il. CaSsatt. the I -nitCd States
military attache The Duke of Connaught
ana Lord Roberts. The COmmander-in-chief
surrounded by brilliant StaffS rode behind
the Prince Of Wales party. The long lines
of troops completely filed the Horse Guards
parade, and their variegated uniforms stood
cut IL vivid contrast with the trees Of the
park. Thousands Of spectators filled the
stands or stood behind the police. Among
the interested OnlO0keTs was Prince Eddy"
and the other children OF the Prince and
Princess Of Wales All the colonial pre-
InieTS. Indian princes and other guests of
the nation were present, 10 say nothing Of
peers and members Of the house of com
mons without end.
The troops marched quickly past the
queen carriage, the Prince of Wales re-
ce-vlng the salute The queen then drove
SioW4y III ana out of the lines. and the
Prince Of Wales closely inspected the troons
and dismoUnted and conferred medals and
crosses on those who had meIited the hOlOr
shaking hands with the recipients of the
victoria cross.
Picturesque Feature of the Day.
Then followed the most picturesque fea-
ture Of the day The Duke of Connaueht
az the head Of the troops, and facing the
Prince of Wales, in clear tones gave the
command. THE parade Will give three
cheers for the king ana himself started
the nip. hip In a second the refrain was
taken up, and there rose cheers such as
London seldom hears. the sound Of which
must have reached almost to the royal
sick room. half a mile away. Helmets.
caps and campaign hats rose in waving
confusion al the bayouets point and the
assembled crowds Joined in with equal
Nlgor man IN the Canadian ranks
shouted. And a tiger at which the troops
anu crowd once more yelled themselves
hoarSe. 1t was the first occasion since tho
announcement Of the kings Illness that the
general public had opportunity to vent
,.-eT . tsftihss' and the people took advan-
After this. the Life Guards rode ND to the
queen carriage TO the accompaniment Of
God save the King and cheers not un-
mingled With tears of the women. MANY of
whom were deeply affected The nneen
drove slowly past the troops to Buckingham
fdIace- constantly bowling and smiling
acknOwie dgments Of the peOpIe's graftinsySo
the Priuce Of Wales and the other mernhers
OF the royal family followed: the coIonfaIs
reformed In columns. and amid beartv
cheefS from the crowds, returned to their
sncampments. N''it