The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-25
REVIEWS OF TROOPS
FRINGE or WALES AS FIELD
 MARSHAL.
The Review Was the Most Extensive Ever seen in This Country and the Largest In Time of
 Peace.

Quebec, July 23-The Prince of Wales has had another day of strenu- ous activity, beginning this porning with a grand review of the troops. sailors and marines on the Plains of Abraham. then otEiciating. as the title deeds of this historic battlefield were turned over as permanent memorial, between times attending gala lupcheons and dinners and finally tonight ming- ling with the gay thronRs of beautifully dressed women at the state ball at the Parliament buildings.
 The Prince is bearing his part in these functions ~lth all the dignity and good nature of his royal father, shifting his uniforms from admiral to field marshal and then to plain and we'll groomed Englishman. and always awakening the enthusiastic cheers of the crowds whenever he appears.
 The grand review of the military and naval forces was the spectacular feat ure of the day. The forces assembled on the plains far exceeded the armies of Wolfe and Moptcalm. which fought for mastery of the came grounds. the aggregate today numbering 2s,000s while the spectators raised the as- semblage to upwards of 60.0oo.
 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 this plain were troops and bluejackets. a glit- tering assemblage of red coats, grena- diers, highlanders, and the mounted cowboy forces of the Northwest.
 The 500 American sailors and ma rines from the New Hampshire showed to a good advantage. their steady marching winning a full share of cheers. The Prince rode on the field wearing the brilliant scarlet uniform of a 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 galIoped along the long extended front, the reg imental colora trooping. the drums rolling and the bugles sounding the royal salute as he rods along. Beside him rode Field Marshal Lord Roberts, or .IBobs" as the soldiers know him, sharing the ovation given the Prince.
 After inspecting the men, the prince and Lord Roberts took positions pc fore the reviewing stand. while the columns defiled past for more than an hour. Vice President Fairbanks ana his military staff occupied seats on the rax,teuinr stand, and joined in the cheera which greeted the American contingent as it defiled by the Prince. The American sailors wore yellow leg Rings and natty white duck hats wnicn contrasted with the straw hats or the British tars and the topknot caps of the French sailors. The review was the most extensive ever seen Tn thls country, and one of the largest in time of peace ever held in America.
 Following the review the Prince transferred the battlefield to the Governor General as lasting public memoriaI. Heretoforey 1t has been owned in parcels by private parties. hut inc Princes dedication today passes it 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 and without and great throng filled the Senate chamber, which tenn porarily served the purpose of ball room.
 The American officers gave dance tbIs afternoon on board the New Hampshire which was largely attend ed by officials and ladies.