Great Soldier, Lawyer, Statesman, Scientist (1931)
Full title reads: “York. Great Soldier, Lawyer, Statesman, Scientist! General Smuts - President of the British Association - joins very select few who have received Freedom of the ancient City.“
York, Yorkshire.
General Jan Christian Smuts, South African politician arrives with Lord Mayor of York and retinue. General Smuts inspects men in odd uniform - the look like Mounties - possibly men of the British Association. Smuts leaves with the Lord Mayor at the end of the inspections.
Smuts and other dignitaries leave Church after service.
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