KING'S JUBILEE

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 165, 26 April 1935, Page 5

KING'S JUBILEE

CELEBRATION IN LONDON.

THE ROYAL PROCESSION.

ELABORATE ARRANGEMENTS

(United Press Association—Cepyright) LONDON, April 23.

More than two thousand local authorities in Britain are completing their preparations for next month's Silver Jubilee celebrations. In most cases the local counties have voted funds for decorations and illuminations. Bonfires, processions and treats for young and old, in addition to the thanksgiving services, are to be features common to most local celebrations. It is, however, certain that the major spectacles, including the Royal Procession and the processional drives will bring a number of sightseers to London and the, most elaborate arrangements have been made for the orderly handling of the crowds. All along the routes of the main procession, platforms have been erected and on everyi available site are pylons draped in blue and gold and surmounted by Royal emblems. Elsewhere schemes for the decoration of the streets and buildings are being rapidly advanced.

Among the distinguished visitors to London for the occasion are the Dominion Prime Ministers, who will take a prominent place. Some of the many Indian rulers who will take part have already arrived and others are on their way to England.