The sun., 1919-07-20

Mother Alexandra ana Princess Mary
rose. Tho King, In the uniform Of a
Field Marshal. kept his hand to his
visor In rigid salute until Gen. Per.
shing, sitting his horse like a
cavalryman. had passed. The Ameri-
can troops won compliments on thei.
formation. The bayonets of many
were decorated with flowers and small
Union Jacks.
Pershing stands with King.
Gen. Pershing dismounted a hundred
yards beyond the Kings stand and re-
turned to II, where he was greeted by
all. He stood with King George during
the remainder of the review.
Marshal Foch, Vice-Admiral Sir David
Beatty. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Hais
and other commanders Joined the re-
viewing party as soon as their contin-
gents had passed. Vice-Admiral Beatty
and Field Marshal Haig were given ire
mendous cheers.
The massed coiors Of the various regi-
ments won the admiration Of the crowd.
Four huge tanks also came In for much
attention.
One Of the prettiest features OF the
parade was the release Of a covey OF
pigeons from in front Of tho Kings
stand.
Women war workers swinging along
received one long ovation as they passed
over the six miles Of London streets.
Especially did Queen Marys Auxiliary
Corps win applause. and at this the
royal patroness seemed greatly pleased
As soon as the last troops passed the
stand the great crowd made rush for
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demonstration for the King and Queen
while the massed Guards bands played
God Save the King"
Once the parade was over the crowds
gathered in the centre OF the city. eager
to begin the street revels. Picadilly Cir
GUS Leicester Square and the Strand
soon were filed with merrymakers who
braved showers to start the dancing.
Groups of girls costumed in the national
colors and young men In carnival attire
led in the frolics.
King and Queen give Luncheon.
The King and Queen entertained the
officers OF the allied contingents at
luncheon at Buckingham Palace. The
guests included ALSO Premier Lloyd
George, Winston Spencer Churchill, Sec
rotary for War; ex-Premier Asquith
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Gen. Pershing and MaJor-Gens. Hartford
and Brewster represented the United
States. The King gave the toast:
"I drink to the health OF tho troops
OF our gallant allies, whose representa-
t;ves and leaders l am proud to well
come here to-day"
The luncheon was served in the state
dining room, which was beautifully
decorated with red carnations and roses.
An informal reception followed the
luncheon.
Later in the afternoon the King and
Queen, with Princess Mary and Prince
George, paid a surprise visit to the royal
parks to see the childrens festivities and
dancing.
Picturesque incidents were common
along the whole route OF the procession.
and-ip the working class neighborhoods
Of South London. perhaps. the reception
of the troops was heartier and more
spontaneous than anywhere. Girls show
cred flowers and cigarettes on the SOL
diers, and wherever a halt was made
passed glasses OF water or other refresh
ment to the tired paradefs.
A ten minute halt at Vauxhall was the
signal for general determination between
the American troops and the spectators,
with a further brisk bestowing OF sweet
meats and cigarettes.
Touching Scenes at Cenotaph.
The most touching and emotional of
all were the scenes around the great
cenotaph erected in Whitehall to the
memory of the dead, impressive by its
severe simplicity and bearing the simple
inscription: THE glorious dead" Here
the cheering was stilled as successfully
Pershirg. Foch. Haig and the other great
war leaders drew rein. faced the ceno-
taph and saluted.
Nineteen thousand allied soldiers -
picked men from the famous combat di-