HOPE FOR ANOTHER CANADIAN TOUR.

Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 139, 15 June 1939, Page 11

HOPE FOR ANOTHER CANADIAN TOUR.

TAKE PRINCESSES.

Rain Ignored In Welcome To Prince Edward Island.

PREROGATIVE OF MERCY.

United Press Association. —Copyright. (Keceivetl 11.30 a.m.) MONTREAL. June 14. Amidst a welcome in which the greatest enthusiasm was displayed, in spite of the rain which fell intermittently throughout the greater part of the day, the King and Queen arrived in Charlottetown, capital of Prince Edward Island. In replying to the address of the Premier, the Hon. Thane A. Campbell. His Majesty foreshadowed another visit to Canada some day in the future, accompanied by the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose. His Majesty said it was his hope that such another visit could be arranged.

The destroyer Skenna. followed overhead by Army bombers, whose pilots later made a command appearance before Their Majesties, brought the Royal couple to the city, the streets of which were packed with thousands of fishermen in oilskins and farmers in overalls. After their tour of the city Their Majesties lunched at 'Government House, where unfermented grape juice was served for drinking toasts, since alcoholic liquors are not permitted on the island. The Queen was dressed in powder blue silk with a hat of the same material, but of a deeper colour, and with grey shoes and a gTey purse. The King wore the uniform of Admiral of the Fleet. On the eve of Their Majesties' departure from Canada the Royal Prerogative of Mercy was extended to every prisoner in the Dominion. It is believed that they number 4000. Service of a sentence of at least three months for a criminal offence will be reduced a month, and in some 'cases more. Greeted By Quadruplets. Their Majesties were previously greeted at St. John. New Bruswick. by the MahoiTey quadruvlets. three girls and a boy. 15 years old. The boy was on crutches, having broken a leg at football, which he explained to the King, who commented: "'That's annoying." Eight thousand other children sang and cheered Their Majesties during a half-liour of welcoming ceremonies, the greater part of which was consumed bv the Royal couple in chatting with war veterans. Their Majesties rejoined the train at Fredericton, and concluded their tour of New Brunswick with a 40-minute stay at Moncton, where the enthusiasm of the welcoming crowd of 8000 children and 25,000 adults brought the comment from one member of the Royal party that few places in Canada could exceed j the vivacity of the greeting to Their j Majesties. j The King and Queen appeared fresh in spite of the day's long journey. The Royal train, after leaving Moncton, was switched to a railway siding, where it remained all night preliminary to the Royal party's departure from Cape Tor- ( luentine by destroyer for Prince Edward '• Island. !

Although the normal population of the community of Cape Tormentine is i only 500, 10,000 people lined the railway I tracks to view Their Majesties as the train pulled slowly towards the docks. Rain was falling heavily, but Their Majesties and the crowd appeared to be oblivious to it. The King appeared tired, but the Queen remained fresh and both waved continuously as they boarded the destroyer Skenna. which headed towards Cliarlottetown. BEHIND THIJ SCENES. " Catastrophies" During Tour In America. MRS. ROOSEVELT'S DIARY. (Received 1.30 p.m.) WASHINGTON, June 14. Could anything be more embarrasing when entertaining Royalty than to have a serving table collapse, strewing food and broken china about the guests' feet? The answer is "No." according to Mrs. Roosevelt, who reveals in her syndicated column, "Mv Day." that this catastrophe occurred at Hyde Park on Sunday while Their Majesties were dining. Later in the evening, slie relates, a servant was carrying a tray with glasses of water and ginger ale bottles, when i she slipped and fell on the library floor, spilling and breaking everything. Mrs. Roosevelt >ay=.: "On each occasion Their Majesties remained completely calm and undisturbed. Perhaps the lii Oft personal impression that remains with me is the never-failing thoughtfulne.-s and graciousness of our guests."' ROYAL BROADCAST. FAREWELL MESSAGES. (KeceivT<l 2 p.m.) NEW YORK. .Tune 14. The United Press confirms that Their | Majesties will broadcast over an Empire and United States "hook-up" on Thursday at approximately 2.30 p.m. (Eastern daylight time). The Canadian Press Halifax repre- j sentative says that the broadcast will j be of the King's address at the luncheon j the Provincial Government is tendering 1 and w ill be an official farewell to j America. The Queen will also make a farewell j speech, but it is uncertain whether it will be at the same time, also whether j hers will be broadcast. i