Off to the Front

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 2, 20 August 1914, Page 5

Off to the Front

THE FLOWER OF ENGLAND’S ARMY. London, August 19. The Daily Mail correspondent, describing the arrival of the expeditionary force in France, says that for two days the finest troops that England ever sent across the seas were marching through the narrow streets of Boulogne in solid columns of khaki, with thousands upon thousands sing-

ing and whistling the Marseillaise and ‘‘lt’s a Long Way to Tipperary.”

ROYALTY TO THE FRONT.

(Received 8.1 a.m.) London, August 19. The Duke of Took and Alexander of

Teck farewelled the Queen at Buckingliam Palace. It is understood both are going to active service.

“TOMMY ATKINS” HAVING A

GOOD TIME.

FRENCHWOMEN’S WARM WELCOME. London, August 18. Letters from British troops state that the French people are frantic with joy. Women hugged and kissed the soldiers, screaming, “Good, brave English!” and offering presents. Many women wept for joy. Other accounts say the troops were in the highest spirits, singing their marching songs on the way to the front.

TROOPS' GREAT RECEPTION BY THE PEOPLE.

(Received 8.40 a.m.) London, August 19

The troops entrained for the front on Saturday night. The townsfolk lined the streets for hours cheering. The soldiers were in uproarious spirits, and varied music hall songs with snatches of the Marseillaise, mingled with performances of the Highlanders’ bagpipes and sword dancing.