AMERICA'S DAY.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16985, 23 April 1917, Page 5

AMERICA'S DAY.

ROYAL PROCESSION TO ST. PAUL'S. DEDICATORY SERVICE. LONDON, April 20. In bright sunshine thousands thronged the streets and witnessed l the Royal procession to St. Paul's to attend the American dedicatory service. The King wore his field-marshal's uniform, and there was a remarkable outburst of enthusiasm, the crowds waving the American and British flags. Mr Page, American Ambassador, welcomed the Royal party at the entrance of the cathedral. Mr Bonar Law, members of the Cabinet, Mr Asquith, and the overseas delegates were present, and the American colony was largely represented. Twenty American Civil War veterans, wearing medals and carrying the American and British flags, walked in the procession through the city. Four aeroplanes flew over St. Paul's as the King and Queen entered the cathedral. The Bishop of the Philippines preached the sermon. The American flag, for the first time in history, floated beside the British flao- on the Victoria Tower, Parliament Buildings. Many public and private premises were bedecked with American flags. A procession of the Chanter and the Archbishop of Canterbury met the King and Queen at the west door. Those present included Queen Alexandra, the Duke of Connaught, Princess Mary, and other princesses. Mr Page and the United States Embassy party were loudly cheered in the streets. A notable feature of the service was the singing of tie American battle hymn.