THE FESTIVITIES IN LONDON.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1163, 26 June 1911, Page 5

THE FESTIVITIES IN LONDON.

THE ROYAL FAMILY AND THE PEOPLE. WHIRLWIND OF ENTHUSIASM. COLONIAL TROOPS PRAISED. By Teloeraph—l'r.ess Association-Coiiyrlshl (Eec. Juuc 24, 5.5 p.m.) London, Juno 21. Upon the arrival at Buckingham Palace after yesterday's procession, tho King an< l Queen had luncheon, during which time the troops retired, but the people remained cheering and singing. ■ At three o'clock their Majesties made a second, appearance on the balcony. This time they were surrounded by all their children. The assembled multitudo were wildly delighted, and the whirlwind of enthusiasm which resulted formed a fitting climax to the day's ovations. It is estimated that the decorations and illuminations in the city cost about .£250,000. Despite tho torrential rain, many thousands of people traversed tho thoroughfares witnessing the illuminations. Tho King and the Dominions. Tho King, replying to tho municipal address, expressed the earnest wish that the most distant Dominions "may feel that they are as much within our thoughts and. cave as the great capital we are now traversing." The King thanked the police for their patience and tact, and stated that the foreign guests greatly admired their conduct. A feature of the pageant was the absence of accidents and police cases, and the police plans for the safety of the' huge crowds evoked cheers at many points along the route, where constables were casually walking in.groups.

Sir Joseph Ward has contributed an article to the "Daily Mail," wherein he declares that tho Royal progress was an incomparable demonstration of tho orderliness of the people. The polico control was marvellous. For a time his carriage blocked the way, owing to a trace breaking. He and General Botha and their wives were provided with a fresh vehicle. "Sons of Anak." , The "Daily Telegraph" says e. notable feature of tho procession was the presence of the overseas Premiers. The magnificent troops from New Zealand, South Africa, and Canada looked fit to take their place by.the side of tho best picked troops of the world. If those vacant spaces could produce such young sons of Anak there need be no regret at Britain's export of men, Australian Sentiment. The Australian visitors, especially tho Victorians, comment on the absence .of any tangible expression of Australian sentiment as regards the Coronation procession, whereas New Zealand's arch commanded attention. While in prooeesion Sir Joseph Ward was escorted by the New Zealand troops, Mr. Fisher rodo with Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who was escorted by the Canadian troops. Although there were Australian cadets, in London, they were merely utilised for forming lines at Westminster Bridge.