Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-24
heavy showers. as in the early hours yes
Am Cnra1rr Uniforms of Empire.

heavy showers, as in the early hours yes
terday.
All Cavalry Uniforms of Empire.
Almost exactly at the appointed hour.
the colonial and Indian contingents, which
were to lead the way over the seven-mile
route, formed on Victoria smbankment
and proceeded up the Mall past Bucling-
ham palace to Constitution hill and Hyde
park corner. 1t was a wonderful display
of soldiery that preceded the carriages, ex-
hibiting all the cavalry uniforms of the
empire.
A contingent of Canadians escorted the
first carriage occupied by Sir Wilfred
LAurier, premier of Canada, and Premier
Fisher of Australia They were followed
by other carriages, carrying Premier Nor
ris of Newfoundland. Premier Botha OF
the Union of South Africa, Premier Ward
of New Zealand the governors and COM
missioners OF smaller colonies. each es-
corted by troops from their respective
colonies
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
For picturesqueness the Indian section,
next in line, could not be excelled any
where in the world The Indian cavalry, in
the most gorgeous silken uniforms and tur-
bans, wearing medals won on the field OF
battle, preceded the carriages in which
were the ruling Indian princes and po-
tentates. The latter we're fairly weighted
down with jewels of enormous value
Their costumes, including turbans and
TUNES, were of every hue. They received
hearty reception. at which they were
visibly pleased. t"t
Rush to See King.
Although enjoying the spectacle, as Lon.
dopers always do, the people were Out
today to see their majesties, and wher
salute. fired by a battery in Hyde park
announced that the king and queen ha6
left the palace there was rush on the
part of those who had not already OBJ
tanned places TO points from which they
might get a glimpse of the imperial ones
The royal procession was made up muci
as on yesterday, though somewhat longer
as It included many who before were IL
attendance at Westminster abbey.
In advance was a long line of troopers
and officers Indian. colonial and British
all brilliantly uniformed. A drizzling rail-
fell as the royal carriage drawn by eigh
cream colored steeds slowly came up Con
stituton hill, but 1t did not damped thu
enthusiasm Of the crowds, who were Their
20 give the sovereigns their first welcome
since coronation day.
The king wore field marshals uniform
with sash Of the order OF the Garter
The queen was dressed in white anC
wore a blue sash of the Order of tn
Garter Her hat was trimmed with ostricl
feathers In two shades OF blue From enc
TO end Of the long route their maJesties re
ceived a notably spontaneous and loya
welcome.
Following the sovereigns was a carriag
containing the duke OF Connaught and tn
duchess. followed by princes generals an,
officers of state. including the earl o
Granard, the duke of Norfolk and mllitar
attaches, among them Major L. c
Slocum Of the American embassy.
The procession stopped at Waterloo Plac
TO receive an address from the council o
Westminster city and at other points t
accept addresses from local civic bodies.
Winston Spencer Churchill. as home sec
rotary attended these ceremonies, acceptn
the addresses for the king. the reply t
which he was to make.
At Temple Bar there was more elat