Their Majesties in London

Southland Times, Issue 17078, 29 October 1902, Page 2

Their Majesties in London

GREAT GATHERING IN ST. PAUL’S. SCURVY TREATMENT OF THE BOER GENERALS. REVIEW OF THE GUARDS. THE " HANDY MEN " WELL ENTERTAINED.

(Per United Press Association.) By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, Oct. 27. Their Majesties drove quietly to St, Paul s to attend the thanksgiving service, accompanied by a small escort of Guards, tlie Prince of Wales, and many other members of the Royal family joining them before tlie service began. There was an immense congregation, and thousands were excluded. The Homo Secretary informed tlie Lord Mayor that their Majesties were highly gratified by their reception in the city and hospitality at the Guildhall. General Botha saluted as Lord Roberts rode past the County Council stand during the procession. The Boer generals uncovered when the King received an address, Louis Botha, clapping his hands after his Majesty’s reply. The Daily Express states that, after leaving the County Council stand, the Boer generals were subjected to a hostile demonstration. De Wet was bonnetted, but the police rescued him, and escorted him out of the crowd. Tlie Prince ami Princess of Wales probably attend the opening of the St. Louis (U.S.A.) Exposition. Tlie Prince bus appointed Captain Wallington, secretary to the Acting-Governor-General of Australia, a Groom of the Bedchamber.

The King reviewed and addressed 40(10 Guards. The Queen was present.

The Daily Express provided a banquet for H.M.S. Terrible’s crew, whose services in South Africa proved so opportunc~and wlio took part in the King's procession through South London.