Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24
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The windows of Stratton House and
seats on the roof were occupied by
guests of Special American Ambassor
Hammond These included the Ouch
ess of Argyll the special ambassadors
staff in full uniform. members of the
American embassy and many Ameri-
can women. The early morning was
none too pleasant so far as the wealth
er was concerned. The sky was over
cast and occasional drizzlng showers
kept the spectators in doubt whether
it would be necessary to raise their
umbrellas.
However, there were no heavy show
ers as in the early hours yesterday
and those taking part in the process
sion drove in open carriages, thus add
ing much interest o the pageant.
Almost exactly at the appointed hour
the colonial and Indian contngents,
which we're to lead the way over the
seven mile route. formed on Victoria
embankn1ent and proceeded up the
Mall. past buckingham palace to Con-
stitution Hill and Hyde Park corner.
1t was a wonderful display of soldiery
that preceded the carriages, exhibiting
all the cavalry uniforms of the EN-
pire.
A contingent of Canadians escorted
the first carriage, occupied by Sir Will
fred Laurier premier of Canada, and
Premier Fisher of Australia. This was
followed by other carriages carrying
Premier Morris of Newfoundland
Premier Batha of the Union of South
Africa, Premier Ward of New Zealand
and the governors and commissioners
of smaller colonies. each, 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 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 pessed the stands occupied by
fellow colonials.
For picturesqueness the Indian sec
ton, next in line, could not be ex-
celled anywhere in the world. The In
dian cavalry in the most gorgeous
silken uniforms and turbans, wearing
medals won on the field of battle, pre-
eeded the carriages in which We're the
ruling Indian princes and potentates.
The latter We're fairly weighted down
with jewels of enormous vai;e. Their
costumes, including turbans and tu
MICS, were of every imaginable hue.
They received a hearty reception.
Although enjoying the spectacle as
Londoners always do, the people were
out today to see Their Majestics. and
when salute fired by 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 obtained places to
points from which they might get a
glimpse of the imperial ones.
The royal procession was made up
much as on yesterday, though some |
Wat longer, as it included many who |
before were in attendance at West |
minister Abbey.
In advance was a long line of troop |
ers end officers Indian. colonial and
British, all brilliantly uniformed. A
drizzling rain fell as the royal car
riage drawn by eight cream colored
horses, slowly came up Constitution
HILL but il did not dampen the enthu
siam Of the crowds. who were there to
give the soyereigns their first welcome |
since Coronation day.
The King wore field marshal's uni |
form, with a sash of the order of the |
Garter.
The Queen was dressed in white and |
wore a blue sash of the order of the |
Garter Her hat was trimmed with es- |
trich feathers in two shades of blue |
From end to end of the long route |
Their Majesties received a notably |
spontaneous and loyal welcome.
Following the sovereigns was car |
riage containing the Duke of Con
naught and the duchess. princes, gen
erals and officers of state. including the |
Tarl of Granard. the Duke of Norfolk |
and military attaches. among them
Major S. l.. H. Slocum of the Ameri- |
can embassy.
The procession stopped at Waterloo
place to receive an address from the
council of Westminster City and at
other points to accept addresses from
local civic bodies
Winston Spencer Churchill, as home
secretary, attended these ceremonies.
accepting the address for the King
and delivering to the King the reply
which he was to make.
At Temple Bar the lord mayor of
London. afoot. and the sheriffs on
horseback. awaited the coming OF
Their Matesties and upon their ar
rival surrendered to the King the citys
pearl sword His Majesty simply
touched the hilt as a sign of his ac-
ceptanee, the lord MAYOR then reeeiv-
ing back the sword, as lord mayors
have done for many years
From this point until the city boun-