Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-23

aDDeN Ine1G was q snort wait anu
then the sound of music announced
the approach of the first procession.
which consisted of the royal and other
Representatives.
The Second Procession.
The second procession. the members
of the British royal family, came half
an hour later. The Prince of Wales
in his Garter robes accompanied his
sister and brothers in the last car
risge. lie received an enthusiastic
greeting, which he seemed to enjoy
greatly, smiling and bowling his ac
Acknowledgements.
Procession Starts Through Streets.
At 1890 o'clock a royal salute an
nounced the departure of the king and
queen from the palace, and as the
most gorgeous of the professions, the
one in which naturally the greatest
interest lay, made its way through the
troop-lined streets, which were backed
by great crowds in the stands and a.
foot, wave of cheering spread from
one end of the route TO the other.
Wonderful Display of Uniforms.
A wonderful display of uniforms
preceded the. royal coach. After the
guard of honor around the carriages
of their ma ajesties and suites came the
kings Indian orderlies mounted in
silken robes covered with decorations,
the volunteer. regular and naval aide
de-eamps, field marshals and generals.
yecmen of the guard, equerries and
honorary Indian aide-de-camps in a
variety of uniforms, picturesque and
brilliant.
Lord Kitchener Follows Royal Coach.
Immediately behind the royal coach,
Lord Kitchener in field marshaIs uni
form, rode beside the standard, and
then came the Duke of Connaught,
Prince Arthur of Connaught, the Duke
of Teck, Prince Christian and Prince
Albert of Schleswlg- -Holstein. all on
chargers.
Arrival at the Abbey.
The arrival of their majesties at the
abbey was the signal for a shout of
greeting, which was continued until
they were lost to view The peCpl5
had hardly time to get their supper
between the conclusion of the process
sion aud The coming of darkness, when
the lights were turned on for the
Illumination.
People Stoed Out in Rain.
But long before the time for lighting
up and notvithstanj ding heavy showers
the streets were crowded from curb
to curb. All vehicular traffic was pro-
hibiteo and the roadway as well as the
sidewalks was given up to the merry
makers.
Throng Cheered and Sang.
The people eonverged in front of
Buckingham palace until the throng
impossio Bile TO move A group of boys
struck up the national anthem. In
stantly the strains were taken I'D by
| thousands surrounding them. AS the
singing ceased, cheering again broke
forth and the sound reaching the in
terror of the palace his majesty came
out on the balcony to acknowledge the
spontaneous tribute.
King Waves His Royal Hand.
The kiEg stood for several minutes
willie the people redoubled their cheers.
The Prince of Wales also appeared at
a window and waved his hand at those
assembled below. They responded by
singing Rule Britannia to England's
sailor prince.
Family Party in Evening.
Official announcement was made
from Buckingham palace that their
majesties stood well the physically
trying ordeal and were but little IA
tigued. After, luncheon, for which all
the members of their suites remained,
their majesties spent the hours quietly.
In the evening they dined en- famille,
the only guests being the royal rep
resentatives residing in the palace.
Kings Sons Were Gail In"
The younger son of Prime Minister
Asduith signalled by telephone from
Downing street to Crystal palace to
fire the gigantic rocket at ten o'clock
tonight, whereupon the ring of bon
fires around London burst into flames.
1t had been intended that one of the
kings sons should give the signal but
at the last moment it was decided that
he already had had too fatiguing a
day.
"Ail Out" Sounded at Midnight.
All the illmuinations were extin-
zuished bv the police about midnight
and the tired crowds retired early to
bed.
One Serious Accident.
The only serious accident during
the day was that to Capt. Leslie Mac
Co~an, commanding the Canadian
mounted contingent, escorting the king
to the abbey. He was thrown from
his horse and badly injured. He was
taken to a hospital.