sation at Holy Trinity "Cathedral There was quite a large eongreshire and Hertfordshire Regiment had been enlisted to enact the parts 8.0 on Monday morning for the of yeomen of the guard under the St, George's Day Service, the choir skilled direction of Captain E. 1. also being in attendance." The Ser-Barrett, and a convincing reality Vice followed the usual lines, a few was given to the event. The drums prayers, the Lesson and fifes of the Northamptonshire from Eeclesiastices, "Let us now Regiment led off the procession. men," the hymn _for Supper was provided with the Day, and "God Save well-known efficiency of the Majestic the King."
Hotel's chef, Mr. X. Bittell, and was, Most of those present then went gorgeous affair, boasting' many of on to the War Memorial when a those En; ishes to which al-large shield showing St. George' leginnce has been sworn through Cross in red and white flowers was centuries. placed on the steps by the Pres: Ident, Sir Peter Grain, and the Music for the dancing was the especial achievement of "Whitey" Vice-President Mr, 0. M. Green, 'Smith's orchestra in their best form, When this had been done the Very Rev, Dean Trivett, Almoner to the and during the early part of the evening the Lancers and the Si Society, said the' following pray-Roger de Coverley were enthusiastic events for which the military band Provided the measures. A practical wendness "hat. led. thi people hitherto" "by "wondrous ways he item which more than justified itself mukest the nations to. praise The and was the electric bell system whereby mittest. thin together inthe bonds of '@minoungement was made in all parts peace; we beseech Thee to pour Thine of the hotel used for the ball, in the Abundant' blessing, on the "Dominions Over which Thou hast culled. Thy tore refreshment rooms and the lounge, Vint George. tobe King. Grant that to warn saunterers that the next of "whatever" race' or colour. oF dance was beginning. forigae, mays in Prosperity. snd peace, De"Uniied in' the vent of brothernoos, The Organizing Committees {nd-in the one fellowship of the Buick, got we may be eptuble "unto Thee; afret The organizing of such a ball Pray Thee, Thine" almighty "arm naturally entails a good deal of geet og pratt the daly work and the whole Committee were fea and Yond and" sity, give them ies organized into Sub-Committees as follows: tory in the way of tattle and' in. the time of pence keep them safe frum ait Invitations and Publi vil, "ence chen with fealty and Peter Grain, Messrs. 0, M, Green; outages ud grant Yhst Soa Chines inviaowe Thvousht Tends Chole oe A.C, Clear, E, L. Allen; Reception, pebinwiabie that dense Chest oer Jen All the Society Committee; Floor and Music, Mr. R. Fearon and Capt, All present stood bareheaded for Dixon; Cards, Dr. Neild; Traffic, few moments and the ceremony Major Wainwright; Beef-eaters, was then over.
Capt, Barrett; Supper and Refresh:
Tu answer to a telegram sent ment, Messrs, A. J. Welch and J. H, by the Society to H.R, ili, Nye; Decoration, Mr. C, Harpur; the Prince of Wales, president of Organization, Mr. D. L. Ralph and the parent society, the following Capt. Dixon; Ball Secretary, Mr. G. cable was received on Tuesday H, Piercy. Special thanks are "Prince of Wales much appreciates tothe latter, on whom a tremendous end heartily" reciprocates good amount of work fell, The Guests of Honour
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