The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-22

une OF marcn, pressing. against
As the train pulled into the station
few minutes late a committee. COM
posed of Governor McCmy, Senator
Ralston, Senator Watson, Governor
Pat Neff of Texas, Felix NJ. kcFNhir-
ter, James p Goodrich, Winfield T.
Durbin. CHARLES F. Coffin. Mrs. Felix
7. McWhitter and Mrs. J. J. Clark.
stepped on board.
The former premier did not show the
fatigue expected, following a strenu-
Gus Campaign" Of the nature OF that
through which he has just passed. HIS
two days OF rest at Louisville appar-
emily had refreshed him.
In consideration OF the strenuous
program the distinguished visitors
have found elsewhere several local
affairs were cancelled.
This IS my first visit to America, -
he said. although 1 have been in
Canada before. I am enjoying every
minute OF It."
Walks Through Station
After shaking hands with the COM
mittee members, the former premier
walked rapidly through ehe train shed
and down the stairs. AN aisle was
cleared through the crowd for his
passage.
AS he stepped into the tconcourse of
the station, a group OF little girls,
representing the Welsh SocicN of In
diana. presented him with a bouquet.
I,he. girls were dressed in picturesque
costumes-
This is very nice. Thank you, ="
Lloyd George said as he bowed. smiled
and shook hands with the children.
AS the former British premier left
the station he saw lined up before the
entrance battalion OF the Eleventh
United States infantry standing at
attention.
He paused for minute or two as
scores OF cameras clicked. Then he
stepped into an automobile with Gov
einor McCray. John B. Reynolds and
Oswald Ryan. the latter two repre-
senting the American Legion.
Crowd Breaks Lines
AS his car pulled from the entrance
to the station. the crowd broks
through the lines Of police and Boy
Scouts and surged toward the dis
tinguished visitor.
A score OF hands attempted to seize
his. He shook hands as rapidly as
possible. laughing and smiling as some
| one would tell him about being from
England or Wales or New Zealand.
stop it.! Stop it!' a member OF
the party shouted. "You will kill
him."
"I like it," Lloyd George
chuckled as he continued to shake
hands, until the police forcibly re-
moved the crowd from around his
| car.
Dame Margaret Lloyd George and
Miss Megan, daughter OF the former
premier. emerged from the station be
hind the crowd which surrounded the
distinguished visitor. They stepped
/ into separate cars and Immediately
were showered with flowers.
Both smilingly acknowledged the
tribute.
Miss Megan sat with a big bunch
OF roses in her arms, and the tonneau
of the car was covered with other
bouquets.
Indianapolis Women Guests
With Dame Margaret rode Mis-:
Catherine McCulloch. Mrs. Dwight
NJ. Aultman and Miss Anita Aultmar
rode with Miss Megan.
In the crowd at the station were the
members OF the Governors reception
committee. They rode in cars follow
ing the immediate Lloyd George party
The city. particularly that par
along the line of march, was profusely
decorated with American and British
flags.
The line of march was guarded by
an almost solid line of Boy Scouts
AS the procession moved northwar6
in Meridian st. the crowds shouted
their welcome. The visitor removed
his hat and bowed right and left.
First Stop at Monument
The first stop was at the Monu
ment. where Lloyd George presented
q large wreath. The wreath was re
| ceived by Col Orap Perry, superin
tendent of the Monument, and Gil
Stormont and a. B. CHAMPION, past
State commanders of the G. A. r
Members Of the G.. A. r. were grouped
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