INVITED TO THE PALACE

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22593, 24 December 1938, Page 2

INVITED TO THE PALACE

NEW ZEALANDERS HONOURED Three New Zealanders who returned by the Orford will never forget their visit to England. They are Mr and Mrs P. N. Denton (Wellington), and their 22-year-old daughter, Molly. They were invited to stand in the Buckingham Palace courtyard when the King and Queen set out recently for Sandringham so that they might see Their Majesties before sailing for the Dominion. From the time they arrived m England last July, the New Zealanders were anxious to see the King and Queen. Somehow they seemed always to be unlucky. Wherever they went they were always just too late. So Mr Denton sent a tactful note to one ot the many departments of Buckingham Palace, saying how much he and his wife and daughter would like to have a glimpse of the King and Queen, and asking for a suggestion as to where they might he seen. Back came a reply inviting them to the Palace courtyard. It was an exciting moment when they were admitted past the high iron railings and conducted to a position, indicated by the King himself. They had not long to wait before the Royal car drove slowly past to set out for Sandringham. The Queen smiled graciously, and waved her hand. The King raised his hat and smiled, too. Mr Denton, bareheaded, bowed, while his wife and daughter curtsied. Then the Royal car had gone by. They had seen the King and Queen! Molly Denton was so exhilarated that she gave vent to her delight with a hop, skip, and jump, and subdued whoop of delight. Just at that moment the King and Queen turned round for another glimpse of the New Zealanders. They watched Molly and broke into laughter, waving again. Mr and Mrs Denton returned the wave, and then the car disappeared.

PRE-WEDDING PARTY Misses Mary O’Boyle and Pat. Martin were hostesses at an afternoon party in honour of Miss Hope McDonald, whose marriage will take place early in the New Year. Competitions were won by Mrs H. V. Marquet and Miss Hope McDonald, and items were given by Misses Jessie Forbes. Rosa McAdam, and Mrs T. E. Crossen. Miss O’Boyle, on behalf of her friends, asked the guest of honour to accept a gift of kitchen ware. Those present included Mesdames J. Rentoul, H. V. Marquet, T. E. Crossen, Misses Hope McDonald, Mary O’Boyle, Pat. Martin, Mona McDonald, Jessie Forbes, Rosa McAdam, Eunice Penhalluriack, Noreen Cottrell, Bernadine Martin, Edna Cull, Clarice Kerr, Molly Bosomworth, and Bertha Forbes.