A SUPERB SPECTACLE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 143, 13 December 1911, Page 5

A SUPERB SPECTACLE.

PRESENTATION OF COLORS. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Delhi, December 11. The King presented the colors to seven British and two Indian regiments. It was a brilliant gathering, princes, officials and residents being present. RULING PRINCES' HOMAGE. TREMENDOUS OUTBURST OF LOYALTY. Received 13. 12.55 a.m. Delhi. December 12. The durbar was a superb success, and the most gorgeous and stirring spectacle in the history of Hindustan. The King-Emperor had a magnificent reception, and was greeted with thunders of applause from 100,000 subjects, amid a scene of regal splendor. A brilliant procession of ruling princes paid homage to the King-Emperor, and thereafter the Coronation proclamation was read. A list of boons was announced, and the durbar closed with a tremendous outburst of loval enthusiasm and cheers for their Majesties, and the National Anthem was sung. THE EMPEROR AND HIS SOLDIERS. THE EMPRESS AND THE WOMEN. Received 12, 11.45 pjn. Delhi, December'l2. After the presentation of the colors the King walked down a double line of eight hundred veterans, and conversed with the men for half an hour, handling their medals and enquiring as to their identity. It wa» an affecting sight to see old,' bent men trying to straighten themselves to salute. The King's action was the more appreciated because he had previously stood for an hour. The Queen, in acknowledging the presentation of jewels from the women ofIndia, thanked the Sisterhood of India for the gentle greeting of sincere homage. She added that she learned with deep satisfaction of the evolution that was gradually and surely taking place amongst the inmates of the Purdah.