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 THE IMPERIAL CITY

On the morning of 15th December an unexpected ceremony was performed in the Government of India Camp, when Their Majesties graciously laid the stones which are to serve not merely as lasting and visible memorials of the Royal visit, but are the foundation stones of the new Imperial Capital announced by His Majesty at the Durbar. The ceremony was one of full state, and was again a brilliant spectacle.

The stones were laid with the usual ceremony. His Majesty laying one, and Her Majesty the other. The conclusion of the ceremony was marked by cheers for Their Majesties, and the usual salutes.

 THE POLICE PARADE

Later on the same morning His Majesty reviewed some 2,700 Police with their officers, and gave his Police Medal to the officers and man selected to receive it. The parade was in command of the Inspector-General of Police, Punjab. Having inspected the men, His Majesty presented his Police Medals. Before leaving the parade ground, His Majesty expressed his great satisfaction with the police force, "congratulating the Inspector-General upon the very smart and workmanlike appearance of the men on parade and directing him to convey to the men the Royal thanks for their successful work. On the afternoon of the same day Their Majesties were present at the Military Tournament and Point-to-Point Races.

 HER MAJESTY'S PURDAH PARTY

On the morning of 13th December Her Majesty the Queen-Empress held a Purdah Party, at which over one hundred of the leading Maharanis, Ranis and other ladies of India were present. Her Majesty conversed freely with her guests in the most kindly manner, and the distinguished ladies departed absolutely delighted with their reception. On this occasion, as at other times when appearing in public in India. Her Majesty wore the magnificent emerald brooch presented to her on the previous Saturday by the Maharanis