THE ROYAL FUNERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10049, 23 May 1910, Page 5

THE ROYAL FUNERAL.

THE FINAL CEREMONY,

AT THE GKAVESIDE.

United Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph

Copyright. Received May 21, 11 a.m. LONDON, May 21.

After the benediction, King George and Queen Alexandra knelt together at the graveside and took a last look at the cuffin. They then retired to the Chapter room. The uther Royal mourners followed; then the entire assembly passed through the choir, and took a farewell look at the grave. That was the end. A TOUCHING SCENE. LONDON. May 21. The Emperor William of Germany, laid a splendid wreath on the catafalque enclosing the earthly remains of his uncle. For a while he knelt in prayer. Rising, the Emperor looked leelingly at King George and stretched out his hand. Both grasped hands firmly, and turned as though instinctively towards the coffin. In the eyes of each were traces of tears. EXCITEMENT AT PADDINGTON STATION.

Received May 22, 5 p.m. LONDON, May 22.

While the processionists were at Paddington Station, glass crashed from the roof, falling among the Indian Officers. The alarm was intensified by a second and louder smashing of glass, and several women screamed. There was no panic, however, the officials pointing put a workman on the roof.

BLUEJACKETS HONOURED,

Received May 22, 5 p.m. LONDON, May 22,

King George, in a grateful message to the men of the Navy and Marines, said he felt that the Bluejackets manning tne gun-carriage was the most fitting tribute that could have been paid to his beloved father. He highly appreciated tbe conduct and bearing of all ranks and ratings, and was much pleased at the appearance and steadiness of the troops. He also praised the work of the police, whose task was made easier by the reverent, demeanour and orderly spirit of the enormous masses. Many'of the royalties have already left London. The Kaiser will return on Monday.