ENGLAND REMEMBERS

Evening Star, Issue 19713, 14 November 1927, Page 5

ENGLAND REMEMBERS

ARMISTICE DAY IN LONDON ALBERT HALL CELEBRATION SPEECH BY PRINCE OF WALES " OLD COMRADES AND FRIENDS.” Prwi Association—-By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, November IN Ten thousand cx-s?rvicomcu and women crowded the Albert Flail, which was lavishly decorated with poppies, and thousands gathered in Hyde,Park, where the proceedings were transmitted by loud speakers. The Prince of Wales arrived in mufti, and was received with the National Anthem, after which the crowd sang “ For he’s a jolly good fellow.” There were deafening cheers when the Prince acknowledged _ the salute. The assembly enthusiastically joined in community singing. The Prince of Wales, addressing the audience as “ old comrades and friends,” said that wo had celebrated the first Armistice Day with rejoicing and relief. It was the end of a long period of strain, struggle, sorrow, and glory, the like of which we prayed to God wc would never endure again. Nobody present at any public place during the two minutes’ silence that morning or night could question that Armistice Day was still full of meaning, but it was now a day not of rejoicing, but df remembrance. Everyone chorjshcd dear personal memories, and there were also memories shareable with others which should dwell with us every day and every year. If wo were able to save ourselves and those succeeding ns rcncvved_ war-time sufferings in an even more frightful form, our every action and everyday conversation, and even our thought*, must seek to ensure peace. We also had a duty to the living. Ip battle every man fighting alongside was a comrade, and friend, whether his luck was better or worse than ours. To-day he was no less a comrade and friend. At least wc could remember the great ideal for which we fought was still alive, and comradeship was its vital spot. Only by such remembrance could we redress the sacrifices of those serving in the name and cause of Britain at the time of trial.—A. and N.Z. and ‘Sun’ Cable.

ROUTE TO WHITEHALL

THE POLICE HELPLESS. LONDON, November 12. The Price of Wales, in » heavy overcoat atid a bowler liat, with a long row of medals, marched with Mr Winston Churchill on one side and General Earl Cavan on the other. It is estimated that 20,000 marched to Whitehall, completely blocking the route. The police were helpless. Many women became alarmed by camera flashes and fainted. _ The crowd was calmed with the singing of ‘ Abide With Me.’

PRINCE LEADS PROCESSION

A WONDERFUL CLIMAX. LONDON, November 12. The climax of Armistice Day was the remarkable final scene, which will live long in Londoners’ memory. The Prince of Wales, outside Albert Hall, placed himself at the head of 1,500 torch-bearers, behind whom lined up the crowds pouring out of the hall and park. Then, accompanied by 10 bands, and with torches flaring, the Prince of Wales led them through cheering crowds along the Knightsbridge-Buck-ingham Palace road to Whitehall, where there was an unforgettable spectacle. As they reached the Cenotaph there was a simple ceremony, and it was early morning before tho crowds dispersed. ,

THE OLD COHTEMPTIBLES

PILGRIMAGE TO MON 3, LONDON, November 11. The Old Contemptiblcs delegation arrived via Brussels, and were welcomed at Mons by the military and municipal authorities and ex-soldiers’ associations, and they marched in a procession to tho Town Hall, where tho burgomaster said that Mons would ever remember the coming of the British advance forces. Ho concluded: “I greet you, glorious Old Contemptihles.” The procession, marched to the British cemetery, where the silence was observed.

TROUBLE IN DUBLIN

A WOMAN MOBBED. LONDON, November 12. There was a se.ries of minor accidents in Dublin in connection with Armistice Day. A young woman carrying a Union Jack was mobbed on the waterfront. Ex-servicemen went to her rescue, and fighting continued until the police dispersed the combatants. Several processions traversed the city bearing the Union Jack. The police prevented disorder.

BROADCASTING RESULTS

OFFICIAL REPORTS NOT YET RECEIVED. LONDON, November 12. The British Broadcasting Corporation has not yet received official reports of the Armistice Day broadcasts, but the results arc generally as expected. Replying to a question whether it would not be more advisable to adjust the wave lengths according to the distance and time of the different dominions, the corporation replied that this would eventually be done. Meanwhile it is trying out every possible method before reaching a conclusion. It will be simpler when Australia, Canada, and Africa have separate wave lengths and their own spaced aerials. The time factor will always bo a most difficult problem. . Other quarters express the opinion that Chelmsford is using too short a wave length for all Empire purposes, while some listeners in England assert thntdt emits a 'transmission Imm, which is ap indication that the station might he better tuned,