Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-29
POOR CLASSES SAW PARADE
Procession Even Grander Than
That of the Preceding Day
and Crowds Were Core
spondingly Greater.

btEdl At SuilStt anu IOuTtu uONn COll-
stantly throughout the night brought Bit
ter disappointment to hordes OF people
who were bent upon celebrating after
dark as a climax to the royal progress of
King George and Queen Mary through
the streets Of London to-day. Hundreds
of thousands of persons had planned to
view the illuminations and all wheeled
vehicle traffic was barred from the prin-
cipal streets in order that the crowd
might use the roadways as we'll as the
sidewalks. The Examinations everywhere
were turned on at dusk. but the people
who came out to witness the display were
only n fraction of those who would have
come had the weather been propitious.
The feature of the day was the royal
progress through seven miles of London
streets. which included a long route
south of the Thames.
a great throng remained in front of
buckingham Palace all the afternoon.
The King and Queen and the Prince of
Wales several times appeared on the bal
cony and waved their hands to the peo-
pie below. The enthusiasm of the people
ct each show of recognition by the mon
archs and the heir apparent was vented
VI Il great roar OI cheering Wlltn COlll1
be heard for a mile.
DINNER AT FOREIGN OFFICE.
There was a great dinner at the for
eign office tonight. where Sir Edward
Grey, the foreign minister. entertained
In state King George and the mem
bers of the royal family. and also all
the visiting royal p~ersonages ard the
unacio1 .,rcont,,iro 70 ,h, c,r,,,,
ton.
The Duke of Argyll, Princess Henry
of ~Battenberg. Princess Louise of Bat
tenberg and Miss Campbell, a niece Of
the Duke of Argyll, were conspicuous
to-day in a distinguished ompany Of
125 persons who witnessed the royal
progress from Stratton House, the res
idence of John Hays Hammond.
Luncheon was served to the company
after the procession had passed. White
law Reid, the American ambassador.
and Mrs. Reid came in to this.
In the afternoon Mr.. Hammond made
n round Of calls on members of the
ROYAL household in a royal carriage
placed at his disposal from Bucking-
ham Palace.
To-daY's procession was on an even
grander scale than that Of the coronation.
The route was more extended. including
4 circuit of some Of the most populous
districts Of the capital and the crowds
that looked on were correspondingly
greater. Then too Their Maiest!es We're
accompanied by n larger escort.
The scenes along the route We're to a
great extent n repetition of those of yes
terday with a much greater crowd Of
spectators.
MARCHED AROUND CIRCLE.
The procession began to form in the
yard of Buckingham Palace and the
adjacent streets at nine O'Clock and two
hours later it was under way. The route
was from buckingham Palace by way of
Constitution hill, Piccadilly, Trafalgar
square, through the city over London
bridge, by Borough road and Westminster
bridge thus making a complete circle.
The pageant included four full squadrons
of cavalry, life guards, dragons, hussars
and ~lancers, each accompanied by its own
band and a section OF horse artillery.
Those were followed by all the naval
and military aides-de-camp on duty, the
war office staff, Populations of foreign
officers. the royal suite, the members
Of the royal family and the foreign
princes and the colonial and Indian es-
corts, who Immediately preceded the
state carriage.
In the royal e|quippaSe with the King
and queen rode Field Marshal Kit
elmer aud the bearer of tho royal stand
ard. The royal escort brought up the
rear.
At the appointed hour the colonial and
Indian contingents, which were to lead
the way over the seven-mile route formed
on Victoria embankmcnt and proceeded
up the Mall, past buckingham palace to
Constitution Hill and Hyde Park corner.
CANADIANS AND INDIANS.
A contingent Of Canadians escorted
the first carriage occupied by Sir Wilfrid
InuricI, premier of Canada, ana Premier
Fisher of Australia. This was 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
mlssioners OF smaller colonies. They were
followed by the Northwest Mounted Police
and an African force organized on SINH.
lar lines. The Colonitls in royal carriages
and wearing uniforms and decorations
came next.
For piC-turesqueness the indian sec
tion next in line could not be eXcelle,
anywhere in the world. The Indian cav
Hlry in the most gorgeous silken uni
forms and turbans wearing medals wol
pm the field of battle preceded the car
riages in which We're the ruling In
dian princess and potentates. The lat
ter were fairly weighted down will
Jewels of enormous value. Their cos
tunes including turbans and tunic
were of every Imaginable hue.
DRIZZLING RAIN BEGINS.
A drizzling rain fell as the royal car
rage drawn by eight cream colorel
Bteeds slowly came up Constitutio,
hin. The King wore a field marshal
uniform with n sash of the order o
the Garter. The Queen was dressed /
white and wore n blue sash OF tn
Order Of the Garter. Her hat was trim
med with ostrich feathers in tw
shades Of blue. From end to end of tn
long route Their Majesties received
notably spontaneous and loyal wei
rome.
Following the soverelgns was a car
riage containing the Duke of Connaugh
and the duchess, princes, generals an
officers of state, including the Earl q
Srenard, the Duke Of Norfolk and mill