ROYAL TRIBUTE FOR CORONATION HELP.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 113, 14 May 1937, Page 7

ROYAL TRIBUTE FOR CORONATION HELP.

THANKS TENDERED.

Wonderful Organisation Acknowledged.

PEOPLES TOUCHING LOYALTY

t"nite<l Tress Association.—C pyrig-ht

(Received 11 n.m.)

LOXDOX, May 13

King George has issued the following message from Buckingham Palace:—

"At the conclusion of the Coronation ceremonies in London, the Queen and I wish to express our deep gTatitude to all who have contributed to their successful accomplishment, both inside and outside Westminster Abbey. We know well that the planning, no less than the execution, of essential arrangements entailed months of careful preparation, and imposed an immense volume of work on branches of the public services.

"I have nothing but praise for the fine bearing and discipline of the representatives of my Navy, Army and Air Force. It was a special satisfaction to me that they included so many splendid detachments from the overseas forces, whose presence here we all welcome."

The message proceed* to commend the police, and refers to the orderliness and good humour of the crowds. ]t also pays a tribute to ambulance workers, the Eed Cross and the boy scouts, and concludes:

"Finally we would like to say how greatly we admired the decorations in the streets. We congratulate the responsible authorities and householders and are touched by the thought that throughout the whole countrywide so much care has been devoted by our people to decorating their homes in celebration of this day.

"For all help so willingly given to ensure the success of the ceremonies the Queen and I tender our heartfelt thanks.

—George R. 1."

It is stated that the underground railways, without accident. carried 5,069.000 passengers during 40 hours' continuous service ending at 2.30 p.m. to-day. All trains were within four minutes of scheduled times.