MEMORABLE REIGN

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 188, 8 May 1934, Page 9

MEMORABLE REIGN

King George and Queen Mary 24 YEARS COMPLETED By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright. (Received May 7. 5-5 p.m.) London. May 6 To-day, the twenty-fourth anniversary of the King’s accession, was celebrated quietly. Flags were flown on public buildings, aud the Te Deum sung at St. Paul’s and Westminster. Tlie anthem written for the coronation of Janies the Second, and a special collect were used throughout rhe country. Their Majesties attended the morning service in the private chapel at Windsor. They’ received telephonic congratulations from the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York and Prince George, while the Duke of Gloucester lunched with his parents. Many hundreds of messages were received from all parts of the Empire. The traditional custom was observed at the Palace, the servants assembling and toasting their Majesties in .champagne. Thtjir Majesties return to Buckingham Palace on Monday, when a Royal salute of twenty-one etuis will be fired in Hyde Park. No arrangements have yet been made for special celebrations of the twentyfifth anniversary. The “Daily Mail,” in a leader, says: Twenty-four of the most tremendous years in history have passed since King George ascended the Throne. He and the Queen are bound to us all by ties of love and loyalty. His Majesty is a great leader in a real sense, whose quiet steadfastness and forceful example have shown the way to national achievement in peace and war. The Queen's duties are equally onerous. Her launching of the new Cunarder will inspire the whole nation. It is delightful to see the King so active, full of energy and vigour, and absorbed in all subjects and interests. NAME FOR CUNARDER “King George V” Suggested (Received May 7, 5-iPp.m.) London, May 7. The “News-Chronicle” says that his Majesty’s permission will be sought to name the giant Cunarder King George V. It.was originally intended to be named Britannia. It is hoped to call a sister ship Queen Mary. PRINCE GEORGE AT WORK . / London. May 6. Prince George has resumed his duties in the factory inspection department of the Home Office.