The hardy sons of toil from shipyards and factories marched shoulder to shoulder with clergy and doctors, professional men and clerks.

From the saluting base General Richardson took command, and almost immediately Sir Edward Carson took up his position on the platform, with Lord Londonderry and Captain Craig in attendance.

Then followed a scene that will live long in the memories of that vast concourse of people.

With the men standing to 'Attention,' the bands struck up the 'British Grenadiers,' and the whole division advanced in review order, in perfect lines and unison.
"The supreme moment had arrived.

The men took off their hats, and the G.O.C.shouted, 'I call upon the men to give three cheers for the Union, taking their time from me.