Sir Benjamin Stone's pictures; records of national life and history reproduced from the collection of photographs made by Sir Benjamin Stone, . ation of KingEdward VII. imparted to the thoroughfares of Londonduring the summer of 1902! As one caught sight ofthem, even in the roaring Strand, it seemed to needbut a tuining down the next by-street to find oneselflost in pathless forests and jungles where there werecrocodiles and lions and tigers. Of them all, the Indian contingent was undoubtedlythe chief attraction. In their Oriental splendour of attire—their silken, flowing robes, and many-f
Sir Benjamin Stone's pictures; records of national life and history reproduced from the collection of photographs made by Sir Benjamin Stone, . ation of KingEdward VII. imparted to the thoroughfares of Londonduring the summer of 1902! As one caught sight ofthem, even in the roaring Strand, it seemed to needbut a tuining down the next by-street to find oneselflost in pathless forests and jungles where there werecrocodiles and lions and tigers. Of them all, the Indian contingent was undoubtedlythe chief attraction. In their Oriental splendour of attire—their silken, flowing robes, and many-foldod tux-bansof the most varied and exqiusite hues, thcii- lavishdisplay of glittering jewels on hands and breixsts andin their ears—the home-staying Cockney had fascinating,if inscrutable, glimpses of mighty and fantastic India. The Indian military representatives—photographedon the Terrace, with Lord Valentia, one of the UnionistWhii)s, in their midst—were of an unexpectedly finephysique. There was nothing of the Eastern softnessand frailty about them. Stalwart and wiry and soldierlymen were they, and remarkably good-looking 88 MR. ERNEST GEORGEPRETYMAN. The adventurous spirit in England finds an outleteither in the Army or in politics. Mr. Pret}Tiiau, theson of a Canon of Lincoln Cathedral, has in both givenvent to his courage and enterprise. He was a Captainin the Royal Artillery when he was left an inheritanceby a relative, and quitting the Army he soon afterentered the House of Commons. He was not long in the House before he becameconspicuous among the younger Members of theConservative Party below the gangway, as much byhis attractive exterior and winning address, as by hisclear, cogent, and sincere style of speaking. Soon hewas invested with the responsibilities of office. Inthe BaKour Administration he was, first, Civil Lordof the Admiralty, and then Parliamentary Secretary tothat Department. It needs a man of practical common-sense, and anindefatigable
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