SUNDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. SYDNEY, August 23.
To-day was a> quiet one as far as the fleet was concerned. The chief function was a church parade of the Commonwealth naval and' military, forces at Centennial Park. The Governor presented the colours to the Second Infantry Regiment. Over- 70,000 spectators were present, including a goodly number of American visitors. Many churches arranged special services, extending' invitations to the fleet. Over 800 officers and men attended High Mass at Saint Mark's Cathedral. Subsequent to the ceremony a banquet, which had been arranged by the Catholic community, was held.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2811, 26 August 1908, Page 31
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