Arizona republican., 1921-07-11
A Spectacular Finish
Farewell to The Delegates

As it began. so the Rotarian Inter- national Convention in Edinburgh ended with spectacular display. Yesterday afternoon a long and pie turesque procession, which started from the Waverley Market, made it's way through Princes Street and Lo- thian Road to the Usher Hall. The pageant was symbolical of the world wide ramifications of the Rotarian movement. It represented the peo- pies of many countries in every con- tinent. Quite appropriately, America dominated the spectacle, as the land where the Rotarian movement had it's origin and where it's largest mem bership it. concentrated. The British Empire, however, was a cloEe second. Canada led the way in this section of the procession in regard to num- bers, and the land of the Maple Leaf was well supported by the other De- minions The United Kingdom also found conspicuous place. Under a |lcloudless sky. Princes Street lent its ever beautiful setting to the colour and movement of a striking and un- usual pageant and large crowds wit messed its passage through the streets.
 Statue of Liberty and Britannia The procession. when it set out shortly after o'clock from the Way erley Market, was preceded by a de- tachment of mounted police. There followed a stage coach, on which was large gold -coloured Rotary wheel, six feet in height. and on the dickey sat Uncle Sam in traditionary cos tune. A group of Boy Scouts, bear ing flags representing all lands in which Rotary is established, came next in order. Horse carriages con- taining prominent members of the convention then wheeled into line. Groups of Rotarians, representative of the leading cities of tine United States. followed. Arizona leading the way followed by the California del- egates, wearing bright blue sashes, After them in the procession came Rotarians from every part of the states. A great banner, carried by ladies, announced the delegates of Worcester. Massachusetts, and an- other noticeable group was composed of the Rotarians from Niagara Falls. The most striking effect achieved was tableau of the Statue of Lib erty. On a lorry bearing pedestal which was a replica in miniature of the famous monument at New York harbour. tall young lady, dressed in white and bearing torch, stood with statuesque immobility high above the heads of the spectators as the vehicle moved through the streets. In her hand she bore a tablet on which in gold lettering was inscribed
 July 4th, 1776," a memorable date in American history
 A burst of music heralded the ap- proach of the brass band of the Dis charged Soldiers Federation and fol- lowing them came the British and Colonial delegates. Banners. hat bands. and sasfles indicated the Ro- tary Clubs of St. John and Halifax, Edinburgh. leicester, Southampton, Bournemouth. Nottingham, Leeds. Dublin. Belfast-with the bearer of sturdy blackthorn in train-Strat- ford Avon. London, Manchester, and Perth. Britannia, in shining breast plate and helmet, was en- throned m ong her Dominions Canada, Australia, and South Africa were represented by stalwart cow boys in khaki and scarlet, bearing wheat sheaves; and a realistic Maori in the full glory of war paint repre- sented New Zealand. Old English | "beefeaters." in their picturesque
 scarlet costume, led the horses. The
 pipe band of the Comrades of the
 Great War followed; and the proces-
 sion was concluded with a long line
 of motor-cars. gaily decorated witt
 flags and streamers. The process sion broke up at the Usher Hall. into
 which the delegates passed to begir the business of the afternoon session