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began; the Princess took the salute at the entrance of the Horse Guards, and
followed in the procession to the Cenotaph, members of the Ypres League and
Old Contemptibles marching side by side; just as in the old days they marched
side by side to the war, so now in Remembrance." On arriving at the Cenotaph
a great square was formed, when the wreath, which had been carried in procession
by Lieut. W. A. White, V.C., Machine Gun Corps, and Sergt. O. Brooks, V.C.,
Coldstream Guards, was placed at the foot of the Cenotaph by H.R.H. Princess
Beatrice, after which followed a short pause, and the procession re-formed to march
back to the Horse Guards, where they were dismissed.
May I say here that we should have liked to see more members of the League
presentin fact, all would be welcome; we cannot do too much to honour our
comrades who fell, and, by all attending, we can push home the meaning of this
Remembrance Day of Ypres."
After the ceremony in Whitehall, a party, representative of the League, met
for the purpose of laying a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Warrior in
Westminster Abbey.
Outside the. great west door of the Abbey a procession was formed, and
headed by Capt. H. D. Peabody, D.C.M., carrying the wreath, who was supported
by Lieut. White, V.C., and Sergt. Brooks, V.C., and other friends of the League,
marched to the tomb, where they were received by Canon Dalton, the Canon in
Residence, who gave a most inspiring address on Sacrifice and Remembrance."
After prayers and the benediction, the Canon received the wreath on behalf of the
Dean and Chapter, and gave permission for it to be placed on the tomb, and this
action was performed by Lieut.-General Sir Herbert Uniacke.
It is interesting to note that at the time of the ceremony, Capt. Peabody,
D.C.M., was standing on the tomb of his ancestor, George Peabody, the great
philanthropist.
So ended a great day for the League, another Day of Remembrance, another
lesson to those who would forget.
May we all do our best to teach our children, and future generations, by our
presence at these ceremonies, the lessons of Loyalty," Service and Remem
brance which the Cenotaph and the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior teach all who
pass by, and so keep green the memory of those who counted not the sacrifice, but
gave themselves for God, for King, and for Country.
The tumult and the shouting dies,
The captains and the kings depart.
Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice,
An humble and a contrite heart.
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forgetlest we forget."
By One who Remembers."
