London, Nov. 11. pes 21st anniversary of Armistice Day was celebrated throughout Great Britain and the Empire in the restrained atmosphere of war. There was no parade in Whitehall and no official two-minutes' silence but the silence was generally observed in offices and homes at 11 a.m. One customary feature of the historic anniversary, however, remained unchanged—the service in Westminster Abbey. To avoid crowds in Whitehall a time-table was drawn up for delegations of Old Comrades' and Regimental Associations laying wreaths on the Cenotaph.
3 The King's wreath of poppies and cornflowers was placed on the Cenotaph by his Equerry. All the Dominions' High Commissioners in London also laid wreaths on this national shrine of remembrance. From an early hour special police were on duty to prevent crowds from gathering along Whitehall.
Red poppies were sold in millions throughout the country and with the poppies Ceremonies overseas were more impressive, especially in Australia, where a special service was held. in front of Parliament House.—Reuter.
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