Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-23

ant so far as the weather was concerned
T he sky was overcast and occasional
irizzling showers kept the spectators in
doubt whether II would be necessary 10
raise their umbrellas,
However there were no heavy showers
as in the early hours yesterday, and
these taking part IN the procession drove
I'm open carriages, thus adding much IN
terest TO the pageant.
Almost exactly al the appointed hour
the colonial and Indian continents.
which were 10 lead the way over the
seven mile route. formed on Victoria
past Buckin gham Palace to Constitution
Hin and HYDE Park Corner. II was a
wonderful display OF soldery that pre-
coded the carriages. exhibiting all the
cavalry uniforms Of the empire
Colonial Prime Ministers.
A contingent of Canadians escorted the
first carriage occupied by Sir Wilfrid
I.aurier. premier OF Canada. and Premier
Fisher OF Australia. This was followed
by other carriages carrying Premier
Morris OF Newfoundland. Premier Botha
Of the Union of South Africa. Premier
Ward of New Zealand. the governors
and commissioners Of smaller colonies
each escorted by troops from their re-
spective countries.
They were followed by the ever popular
troopers. the northwest mounted police
and an African force organized on similar
lines.
The colonials. in royal carriages and
wearing uniforms and decorations. came
next and were cheered all along the line,
and with especial vigor when they passed
the stands occupied by fellow colonials.
For picturesqueness the Indian section.
next In line could not be exceled any
where IN the world. The Indian cavalry,
in the most gorgeous silken uniforms and
turhauS wearing medals won on the field
OF battle. preceded the carriages in which
were the ruling Indian princes and po-
tentates The latter were fairly weighted
down with jewels of enormous value.
Their costumes. including turbans and
tunics. We're of every imaginable hue.
They received a hearty reception, at
which they were visibly pleased.
Although enjoying the spectacle. as
ont today TO see their majesties. and when
a salute fired by a battery in Hyde Park
announced that the king and queen had
left the palace there was rush on the
part OF those who had not already OBJ
Jaiaed places to points from which they
might get glimpse of the imperial ones.
Royal Procession Enlarged.
The royal procession was made up much
i : Yesterday though somewhat longer, as
{, included many who before were in at
tendance at Westminster Abbey. In ad-
yance was a long line of troopers and
Ulcers, Indian. colonial and British. all
brilliantly uniformed drizzing rain
fell as the royal carriage drawn by eight
cream-colored steeds. slowly came up
Constitution Hill. but II did not dampen
the enthusiasm of the crowds, who We're
there TO give the sovereigns their first
welcome since coronation day.
The king wore field marshal's uniform
with sash of the Order of the Garter.
The queen was dressed in white and
wore blue sash of the order of the Gar
ter. Her hat was trimmed with ostrich
feathers In two shades of blue. From
end to end of the long route their majes-
ties received notably spontaneous and
loyal welcome
Following the sovereigns was a car
riage containing the Duke OF Connaught
and the duchess. princes. generals and
officers of state. including the Earl of
Granard. the Duke of Norfolk and mill
tary attaches. among them Maj s. L. III.
Slocum Of the American embassy The
proces sion stopped at Waterloo place to
receive an address from the council of
Westminster Abbey, and al other POINTS
10 accept addresses from local civic bodies