The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-24

officers from the international ships at Spithead, including Captain Cove of the American battleship Delaware. and his of fcers These naval visitors were attend ed by officers of the British navy and the naval attaches of the foreign missions and embassies
 St Georges hospital. opposite Consti- tuition Hill, and the residences around Hyde park corner and Piccadilly were hidden by stands occupied by bevy Of uniformed nurses side by side with men and women who had paid enormous prices for their seats.
 The windows of Stratton house and seats on the roof were occupied by guests of special American Ambassador Ham, mond They included the Duchess of Ar gvll the special ambassadors staff in full uniform, members of the American en1- bassy and many American women.
 Bad Weather
 The early morning was none too pleasant so far as the weather was concerned The sky was overcast and occasional drizzling showers kept the spectators in doubt whether 1t would be necessary to raIse their umbrellas. However there were no heavy show CTS as in the early hours yesterday and those taking part in the procession drove in open carriages, thus adding much interest to the pageant
 Almost exactly at the dppOInleu nOuT the colonial and Indian contngents which were to lead the way over the seven-mfle route formed on Victoria embankment and proceeded up the Mall. past Buckingham palace, Constitution hill and Hyde park corner. It was a wonderful display cf soldiery that pre- ceded the carriages, exhibiting all the cavalry uniforms of the empire.
 contingent of Canadians escorted the first carriage occupied by Sir Will frid Laurier, premier of Canada. and Premier Fisher of Australia. This was followed by other carriages carrying Premier Morris of Newfoundland, Pre- mier Botha of the Union of South America, Premier Ward of New Zee land. the governors and commissioners of smaller colonies, escorted by troops from their respective countries. They were followed by the ever popular troopers, the northwest mounted police and an African force organized on sim 1 liar 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 sec ton, next in line, attracted great at tention and applause. The Indian cav airy in the most gorgeous silken uni- forms and turbans, wearing medals. won on the field of battle, preceded the carriages in which were the ruling Indian princes and potentates. The lat ter were fairly weighed down with jewels of enormous value. Their cos tunes, including turbans and tunics, were of every ina ginable hue. They received a hearty reception at which they were visibly pleased.
 The royal procession was made up very much on the same order as yesterday, though somewhat longer. as it included many who were In attendance at West minister. when King George and Queen Mary were crowned
 Majesties Given Royal Welcome
 The King wore a field marshals uni form with sash of the Order of the Garter. The Queen was dressed in white and wore a blue sash of the Or der of the Garter. Her hat was trimmed with ortrich feathers in two shades of blue. From end to end of the long route their majesties received a notably spon- taneous and royal welcome
 Following the sovereigns was a carriage containing the Duke of Connaught and the duchess, princes, generals and of- ficers of state. including the Earl of Granard the Duke of Norfolk and mii- tary attaches, among them Maj. $. l.. H. Slocum of the American embassy.
 The procession stopped at Waterloo palace to receive an address from the council of Westminster city, and at other points to accept addresses from local civic bodies.
 Winston ChurcS;ll, as home secretary, attended these ceremonies. accepting the address for the King ana delivering to the King the reply which he was to make.
 At Temple Bar there was a more elab- crate ceremony. Here the lord mayor of London afoot and the sheriffs on horse- back awaited the coming of their majesties and upon their arrival surren- Gered to the King the city's pearl sword His majesty simply touched the hilt as a sign of his acceptance. the lord mayor then receiving back. the sword as lord mayors have done for many years.
 As lord mayors have done for many years From this point until the city boundary again had been passed the place of the lord mayor and the sheriffs should have been immediately before the royal coach.
 Owing to some misunderstanding. how ever, the city's representatives failed to take their position when the procession re-started, and the huge crowds enjoyed the spectacle of the lord mayor, bare headed and with his voluminous robe bel lying out behind him, riding hard and fast to gain nls Post as suiue to the King This he succeeded in doing be- fore London bridge was reached and his accomplishment of the feat was loudly applauded
 As the soveregns. passed through the central part of the city millions of lights. arranged for illuminations, simultaneous ly were turned on, and the great crowd about the royal exchange redoubled cheers.
 On the, other side of London bridge the King was in one of his many home dis tricts. or rather his former home. for here as the Duke of Corn wall he was the largest ground landlord
 | All through South London and back again through Westminster. Whitehall and the Mall to Buckingham palace, | crowds filled the stands that lined the route and cheere3 heartily the appear ance of their majes.ies.
 A stirring day closed with an outburst | on the part of the people In the vicinity | of Buckingham palace similar to the l spontaneous demonstration made when balcony of the palace upon their return | from the coronation ceremony at the ab- | Dey yesterday.
 Portsmouth, England, June 23.-Not- ! withstanding 6ismal drizzling rain both the city of Portsmouth and the | fleet in Spithead were iriilis ntly illum mated tonight. Vessels representing 17 nations, which had come to greet the newly crowned King, vied with the gi- gantic gatherings of British warshirs in making a beautiful spectacle IT. 3 | long lines of vessels moored in Spithead bazed with lights, hulls and masts outlined with electric lamps glowin 2 brilliantly against the dull skies and re-