THE CORONATION. FURTHER PAGEANTS IN ENGLAND.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVI, Issue XLVI, 26 June 1911, Page 5

THE CORONATION.

FURTHER PAGEANTS IN ENGLAND.

THE CITY PROCESSION.

THE COST OK LONDON'S ILLUMINATIONS. '

ABSENCE OF ACCIDENTS

Phes3 Association.—Copyright. LONDON, Sunday

Upon their arrival at Bucki lg-ham Palace after yesterday's Royal entry into the city, their Majesties had luncheon, during- which time the troops retired, but the people remained, cheering and singing. At three o'cloc-k the Sovereigns made their second appearance on the balcony, this, time surrounded by all their children. Tlie assembled multitude expressedl wild delight. and the whirlwind of enthusiasm- formed a lilting climax to the day's ovation. It i s estimated that the decorations and illuminations in, the city rest a quarter of a million.

Despite torrential rain m-aiiy thousands traversed the thoroughfares, witnessing the illuminations.

Tih© King., in replying to a municipal address, expressed his "earnest wish that the most distant Dominions may feel that they are as much within our thoughts- -and -care as the great capital

we are traversing." The King thanked the police for their patience and tact, adding that the foreign guests had' greatly admired their condoict.

A feature of the pageants was the absence of accidents and police cases. The police >plans, for the safety of the huge crowds evoked cheers in many parts of the route, where constables were casually walking in groups.

Sir Joseph Ward contributes an article to the "Daily Mail," in which he declares that the Royal progress was an incomparable demonstration of the orderliness of the people. The police control- was marvellous. For a time his carriage blocked the wa'y owing :,tio a trace breaking. He and Mi* Botha and their wives were provided with a fresh vehicle.

The "Daily Telegraph" says :—"A notable feature of the procession was the presence o'f the ovorseias Premiers. The magnificent troops of New Zealand, South Africa, and Canada looked- fit to take their, place beside the best picked troops in the world. If those vacant spaces can produce such.' young sons of Anak there need be no regret' at our export of men." Australian visitors, and especially Victorians, continent on the absence of tangible expression of Austealian loyalty in the Coronation procession. New Zealand's arch commanded attention, and while on yesterday's procession, Sir Joseph Ward was escorted New Zealand troops, _M,r Fisher rode, with Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who was escorted by Canadians. Although the Australian cadlets were in London, they were merely utilised in forming "the lines at Westminster Bridge.