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THE DELHI BURBAR.

A SUPURB SU( ('E'-S

OUTBURST GF LGYAL ENTHUSIASM.

[ PRESS ASSOC IA TI OX --CO I* YII IG HT. ]

Delhi. Die. 12

After the prcsentalu.n of e 1 >u;> the King walked along a double line of SOO veterans and. eon-versed vviiri the men for an hcur and a h-ili'. handling their medals and enquiring as to their identity.

It was ;;r affecting ■'ght i". see old bent men trying to ;-.t: inghttn themselves to the salute. The King's action was more appreciated because he had prev sited for an hour ’.'.’th the G’.teec asknowledging the presentai ion oi jewels from the women of In-li?.. He thanked the sisterhood e-t India for their gentle .greeting G ‘ sincere homage and added that he had learnt with deep satisfieti :n j‘ the evolution gradually and surcl-.' taking place amongst the inmates ot the purdah. The Durbar was a supurb success, the most gorgeous and stirring spectacle in the history cf Hindustan. The King had a magnificent reception and was greeted with thunders ct applause from 100.000 subjee*amid a scene of regal splendour. A brilliant precession of ruling princes paid homage to the King Emperor. Thereafter the Coronation proclamation was read and the whole beautiful and impressive ccremciiia! performed. A list of boons was announced an-1 the Durbar closed with a tremendous outburst of loyal enthusiasm, cheers for Their Majesties and the singing of the National Anthem.

DAZZLING KALEIDOSCOPIC

PICTURE

MOST IMPRESSIVE SPECTACLE

IN RECENT HISTORY

(Received 13. 8.55 a.m.) Delhi, Dee. 12.

From early morning a vast concourse moved to the scene of the Durbar.

By 10 o’clock the great amphitheatre was filled by a brilliant assemblage, represent?.* foe of every caste and creed in India. It provided a dazzling kaleidoscopic picture of wealth ami beauty* of which the principal features were the jewels and rich apparel of the princes, of fabulous value. The people’s mound was a great raised bank around the arena opposite the amphitheatre. It was packed with sixty thousand spectators clothed in every hue, the mound resembling a distant bank of Howers.

In the centre of the arena was a beautiful throne under a rich crimson and gold canopy.

Nearer the amphitheatre, and equally beautiful, was the pavilion where their Majesties received the homage of Princes. The arena was occupied by 20.000 troops representing each division of tlie militarv.

The display was indeed the finest ever seen in India and was a most striking feature of the Durbar.

Punctually at noon the Royal procession entered, attended by an imposing escort of Indian anil British cavalry and artillery. The King was robed in purple and ermine, and the Queen in a richly embroidered robe. Both wore crowns. The troops saluted, and the guns boomed, while tlie great multitude rose and hailed the King-Emperor and massed bands played "God Save the King.” After a fanfare by picturesque heralds. tlie Durbar opened. The King addressed the assemblage. expressing his gratification at being able to commemorate his Coronation in India.

Homage by the Chiefs followed in an imposing array of potentates from every corner of India, garbed in their national dress and making low obeisance before their Majesties.

Their Majesties then went in a procession to the centre of the amphitheatre where the Coronation proclamation was read with most impressive eei einony.

Salvoes of artillery, crackling of musketry, and a flourish of trumpets announced the King was proclaimed, and the National Anthem again crashed out.

The Herald called for cheers i'oi •fheir Majesties and a mighty shoal, went up from a hundred thousand throats.

The King further announced that he had decided to commemorate the Coronation by transferring the seat of Government in India from Calcutta to the ancient capital Delhi. The announcement was received with a storm cf cheers.

Among other Durbar boons announced by the Viceroy. Lord Hardinge. there were gratiiuties for the troops and Government servants, r. grant of £.350.(G0 for e<luc:'.;:o.:. while the Native army w?.s i.-hkC elegible for grant <>f the \ :-ri:: Cross. Tlie Durbar passed off an unqualified success. It was perfectly organised and carried out, am! L constituted the most profoundly impressive spectacle in recent his torv.

DURBAR HONOURS. (Received 13, 8.55 a.m.) London. Dee. 12. A lengthy list of the Durbar hono' iis announced. Orders oi the Sti l of India and the Imtian Empire lw>. been increased by statute. Grand Commander' ot the Star ot India include : — Sir G.orm- Svl. m (?i’k*. Go ve: nor r>f Bombay. Captain Sir Arthur l.awh y. < vernor of Madras. General Sir O More L rcaah. Ccmniander-m-Chu-t tii-:- Iti'tou Army. Aga Kahn. iifo’M ?- the fim'.a: Mchamiiit Hau'. Tin Hawab *.f Darc- «’) a-.-.-ui? j l : ' rvii.-i" in Ea-toi a Bengal. >

OTHER DE( ORATIONS

A Baronetcy was e<>nfeion Sir Sas'Ocn Davr.l. oi B<.mbav. and an Ui'iler of the ( rown oi im.t’.a on the Mai-chicnc-s of Crowe, the Begum cf Chc-pal. and the Maharranee of Chivangar. who abandoned the Burda h.

ANNOI Nt EMENT IN PARLIAM ENT.

(Received 13. 1 i. 20 a.m.) London. Dec. 12.

The King's announcements were ci-.mmunieati d in both Ilcust s, of

Parliament

in tlie House fo Lords Lord Lansdowne said he doubted if the House have ever listened to a more import•?;: staiement. Tin- transfer of the capital uprooted imiiy traditions. The creation of this great solid Bengalese province was an abrupt reversal of Lord Curzon's policy which had been accepted by his successor, and successive gt.-vernnicnts. In the Commons the Premier said he agreed with Mr. Bonar-Law as to the necessity for discussion, but he did not think it desirable while His Majesty was absent.

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Bibliographic details

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume II, Issue 2, 13 December 1911, Page 5

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THE DELHI BURBAR. Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume II, Issue 2, 13 December 1911, Page 5

THE DELHI BURBAR. Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume II, Issue 2, 13 December 1911, Page 5

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