Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-01
PRINCE REVIEWS
AMERICAN TARS
Vice President Fairbanks and lila
Suite present--Danee on AmerL
can RattleshiD.

Suite Present--Oanee on Amerl
can Rattlestip.
Quebec, Que, July 24-The Prince
OF Wales has had another day of siren
uous activity, beginning this morning
with grand review OF the troopA
sailors and marines on the Plains a
Abraham. then officiating as the tito
deeds OF this historical battledeld
were turned over as permanent
memorial, between Tins attending gaia
luncheons and dinners. and finally to,
night mingling with the gay throngs
OF beautifully dressed women at the
state ball at the Parliament buildines.
The Prince Is bearing his part In
these functions with all the dignity
and good nature OF his royal father.
shifting his uniforms from admiral to
field marshal and then to plain ana
well-groomed English gentlemen, and
always awakening the enthusiastic
cheers Of the crowds whenever he sp
pears.
The grand review OF the military
and naval forces was the spectacular
feature OF the day. The forces assem-
BLEED on the plains far exceeded tho
armies OF Wolfe and Montcalm. which
fought for mastery OF the same
grounds. the aggregate today. number.
Ing $4,000. while the spectators raised
the assemblaga to upwards Of 50,oo0
Spectacular Review.
A vast hollow square enclosed the
reviewing grounds. sloping up from
the cove where wolfe's men gained
the nights and wrested the field frosn
the French Spread out over this plain
we're the troops and bluejaokets. .
gIittering assemblage or red coa&R
Grenadiers. Highlanders and th4
mounted cowboy forces Oh the North
west
The 500 American sailors and mnr>
ines from the New Hampshire showed
to good advantage, their steady march
ing winning a full share of cheers.
The Prince rode on the field wear.
ing the brilliant scarlet uniform OF
field marshal the helmet topped with
red and white plumes and 'bis breast
crossed with the blue sash Of the Or
der OF the Garter. He galloped along
the long extended front, the regimen
tai colors dropping, the drums rolling
and the bugIes sounding the royal ~
lutte 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 positions BE-
fore the reviewing stand while the
columns detiled past ;or more than -
hour. w
The AmsrIcn Tara
vice President FAIRBANKS and his
military stan occupied seats on the re-
viewing sta a and joined IA the cheers
which greeted the American contine-
ent as 1t defiled BY the Prtsce. The
American sailors wore yellow leg
gings and natty white duck hats,
which contrasted with the straw hats
OF the British tars and the topknpt
caps OF the French sailors. The TO-
view was the most extensive ever seen
in this country and one Of the larecst
in time of peace ever held In Ameri-
ca. ----.-- isssH1Namsi GADY4 Z
Following the review the Prince for
mally transferred the battlefield to the
Governor General as lasting public
memorial. Heretofore 1t has been
owned In parcels by private parties.
but the Princes dedication today pass
es 1t over to the government.
The state ball at the Parliament
buildings tonight was the chief SOCIAL
function during the Princes stay. the
building was brilliantly illuminated
within nd without. and a great
thropg dled the senate chamber, which
temporarily served the purpose Of :.
ballroom.
The American oflicers gave dance
this afternoon on board the New
Hampshire, which was largely attend.
ed by officials and ladies.