Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-07-25
REVIEW
ON PLAINS Of
ABRAHAM
HISTORIC BATTLEFIELD
DEDICATED AS MEMORIAL
Prince Of Wales Central Figure
in Ceremonies Incident to
TercentenniaI Celebration at
Quebec;
IBy Morning journal Special Leased wire.I

IBy Morning journal Special Leased wIreI
Quebec, July 24-The Prince Of
Wales has had another day of siren
nous activity, beginning this morning
with grand review of troops, sailors
and marines on the plains OF Abra-
ham, then officiating as the title deeds
of this historic battlefield We're turn
ed over TO the governor general as a
permanent memorial. Between times
the prince attended gala luneheons
and dinners and finally tonight min
gled with the gay throngs of beauti-
fully dressed women at the state ball
at the parliament buildings. The
prince is bearing his part in these
functions with all the dignity and
good nature of his royal father, shift
ing his uniforms from admiral to field
marshal, and then to a plain and well
groomed English gentleman, and al
ways awakening the enthusiastic
cheers of the crowds whenever he APP
pears
The grand review of the military
and naval forces was the spectacular
feature of the day. The forces assem-
bled on the plains far exceeded the ar
mics of Wolfe and Montcalm, which
fought for mastery of the grounds, the
aggregate today numbering $4,000,
while the spectators raised the assem-
blage to upwards of $4,000. A vast
hollow square enclosed the reviewing
grounds, sloping up from the cove
where Wolfe's men gained the
heights and wrested the field from
the French. Spread out over the
plain were troops and bluejackets, a
glittering assemblage of redcoats.
grenadiers highlanders and the
mounted cowboy forces of the north
west. The 500 American sailors and
marines from the New Hampshire
showed to good advantage, their steady
marching winning full share of
cheers. The prince rode on the field
wearing the brilliant scarlet uniform.
of field marshal, the helmet topped
with red and white plumes and his
breast crossed with the blue sash of
the order of the Garter. He galloped
along the long extended front, the reg
mental colors trooping,. the drums
rolling and the bugles sounding the
royal salute as he rode along. Beside
him rode Field Marshal Lord Roberts,
or "Bobs," as the soldiers know him,
sharing the ovation given the prince.
After inspecting the men the prince
and Lord Roberts took their positions
before the reviewing stands while the
columns defled past for more than
an hour. Vice President Fairbanks
and his military staff occupied the re-
viewing stand and Joined in the cheers
which greeted the American contin-
gent as II defiled by the prince The
American sailors wore yellow leggngs
and natty white duck hats, which
contrasted with the straw hats of the
British tars and the top knot caps of
the French sailors.
The review was the most inter, sting
ever seen In this country, and ole of
the largest In time of peace ever held
in North America.
Following the review the prince for
mally transferred the battlefield to the
governor general as a lasting public
memorial.
Heretofore II has been owned In
parcels by private parties, but the
princes dedication today passes 1t over
TO the government.
The state ball at the parliament
building tonight is the chief social
function during the princes stay. The
building was brilliantly Illuminated
within and without, and great
throng filled the senate chamber
which temporarily served the purpose
of a ball room.
The American officers gave a dance
this afternoon on board the New
Hampshire, which was largely attend
ed by officials and ladies'.