HINDENBURG’S BIRTHDAY.

Waikato Times, Volume 102, Issue 17222, 4 October 1927, Page 8

HINDENBURG’S BIRTHDAY.

A GRAND PARADE. evidence of old SPIRIT. “ HIS MAJESTY THE KAISER.” (Australian and N.Z. Gable Assn.) (Received Oct. 4, 1.40 p.m.) BERLIN, Oct. 3. The President, General Hindenburg, in full field marshal’s uniform, received 80,000 soldiers from all parts of the country carrying 3000 war-time standards. British correspondents comment tnai it was only necessary to witness the parade and read the press to realise that the old spirit of which General Hindenburg spoke yesterday is still alive. The culmination of the review was a march past of uniformed groups, ! illustrating the development of the j German army from the days of the Teutonic crusading orders up to the . Imperial Grenadiers, and the storm troops of the Great War. ; So tremendous was the enthusiasm ; when the- latter groups passed that | they had to march past again, saluting the Field-Marshal’s box. Included in the march was an honour company, headed by 45 victorious colours of the old army, including a warworn naval flag. . The Monarchist Press states: liis Majesty the Kaiser has expressed his congratulations.”