The Archive · 1937

Procession to Supper

Minutes and Sir Roger De Cover loys were interspersed among the programme dances until midnight when fanfare played by the Loyal Regiment Band gave the signal to clear the floor, Beefeaters took position at the door. of the ballroom and as the band struck "up "Roast Beef Of Old England", the Beefeaters, carrying the beef marched straight down the centre of the room, halted before the orchestra chas and about turned. The @fMleial supper party fell in behind and wace led to the supper room by the, president.

The military band played softly in the corridor during the oMeial sup and just before the foast to The King the communicating doors between the two supper rooms were thrown open and all joined in "God Save The King."

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