The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-25
Prince of Wales Spends AD- other Strenuous Day In
 Public View
BATTLEFIELD IS GIVEN
 ID THE GOVERNMENT
American Soldiers and Sailors Make Fine Display In the Revew-State Ball In Parliament Building
 Is Great Event.

Quebec, July 24-The Prince of Wales has had another day of strenuous activity beginning this morning with a grand re- view of the troops, sailors and marines on the plains of Abraham. then officiating as the title deeds of this historic battle field were turned over as a permanent memorial, between times attending gala luncheons and dinners. and finally tonight mnigling 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, shifting his uniforms from admiral to field marshal and then to plain and well groomed Engshman, and always awakening the enthusiastic cheers of the crowds whenever lie appears.
 The grand review of the military and naval forces was the spectacular feature of the day. The forces assembled on the plains far exceeded the armies of Wolfe and Montcalm, which fought for mastery of the same grounds, the aggregate to- day numbering 23,OoO, while the spec tators raised the assemblage to upward of 50,000. A vast hollow square nclosed the reviewing grounds, sloping up from the cove where Wolfe and men gained the heights and wrested the field from the French. Spread out over this plain were the troops and blue jackets, a glitterlng assemblage of red coats, grenadiers high flanders and the mounted cowboy forces of the northwest. The 800 American sail ors and marines from the New Hamp- shire showed to a good advantage, their steady marching winning full share of cheers.
 The prince rode on the field wearing the brilliant scarlet uniform of a field marshal, the helmet topped with red anu white plumes and his breast crossed with the blue sash of the Order of the Garter He galloped along the long extended front the regimental colors trooping, the drums rolling and the buges sounding the royal salute as he rode along. Besids tim rode Field Marshal Lord Roberts. sharing the ovation given the prince. After inspecting the men the prince and Lord Roberts took positions before the reviewing stand, while the columns de- flled past for more than an hour.
 Vice President Fairbanks and his mill tary staff occupied seats on the reviewing stand and joined in the cheers which greeted the American contingent as It fled by the prince. The American sailors wore yellow leggings and natty white duck hats, which contrasted with the straw hats of the British tars and tic top notch caps of the French sailors. The review was the most extensive ever seen in this country and one of the largest in time of peace ever held in America.
 Following the review the prince for mally transferred the battlefield to the governor general as a lasting public me- ,norial. Heretofore 1t has been owned III parcels by private parties, but the princess dedication today passes 1t over to the gov cTnment.
 The state ball at the parliament build- 'ngs tonight was the chief social functior turing the princes stay. The building vas brilliantly illuminated within and without and a great throng filled the sen ate chamber, which temporarily served the purpose of ball room.
 The American officers gave dance this afternoon on board the New Hampshire. which was largely attended by officials and ladies.