Civilian Predominance in the Observance London, Nov. 11.
The vanguard of the Cenotaph pilgrims wound in an endless pro cession last evening to pay homage to the million men who died to save the Empire.
Acting under medical. advice, the King did not attend the service at the Cenotaph to-day, this being the first time he was absent since the commemoration of Armistice Day. His Majesty's place was taken by the-Prince of Wales.
The ceremony this year was notable for the predominance of the civilian over the naval and military element and for the presence of the 820 holders of the Victoria Cross who attended the dinner given by the Prince of Wales on Saturday evening.
The V. C's headed the procession of ex-Servicemen and ex-Service women from Wellington Barracks tw the Cenotaph.
'The pavements facing the Cenotoph were crowded, with peopl Before the ' two-minutes' silence was observed, though the weather was raw and misty, with a threat of rain. Everyone wore a Flanders poppy—Reuter.
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