A KING IS BURIED

Evening Star, Issue 22249, 29 January 1936, Page 10

A KING IS BURIED

Funeral of George The Fifth LONDON’S SILENT HOMAGE Enormous Cortege Traverses Four-Mile Route Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, January 28. (Received January 29, at 2.30 a.m.) The sun broke through a heavy mass of clouds as King George the Fifth started his last journey from the historic Hall at Westminster. A solemn silence fell on the waiting crowds, broken only by the tolling of Big Ben and the distant boom of the minute guns. The troops and naval ratings along the entire route reversed arms and stood with bowed heads. At the first beat of muffled drums the enormous cortege moved slowly forward. Every head in the crowd was bared, while orders were flashed from the leaders of the procession over a mile away. Picked men of the Grenadier Guards bore the coffin out of Westminster Hall into the F»alace yard, where the Kings and statesmen of Europe were assembled. The coffin was still draped with the Royal Standard which covered it at Sandringham. The ‘ .Orb, the Sceptre, and the insignia of the Garter lay along its length; yet the beauty of the Queen’s cross of red and white flowers seemed stronger than all the jewels in England.

GREAT MILITARY ARRAY ROYAL MOURNERS FOLLOW GUN CARRIAGE Before 9 a.m. the head of the procession, including detachments from all the regiments of which King George was colonel-in-ohief, and representatives of the dominion forces; had taken up positions, and' had formed a line extending from St. James street to Parliament Square and the Mall. Behind the coffin, came King Edward with his mother. His features were set and his face pale. He stood at the salute while the Guardsmen placed the coffin on the gun carriage. The Queen was motionless, and her eyes were downcast. A little to the rear stood the Queen of Norwaythe Princess Royal, the Duchess' of York, then the three Royal brothers at the salute, like the King. None of the King’s brothers moved until the Queen was seated in her carriage. Then His Majesty turned on his heel and took up a,position behind the Royal Standard bearer, his brothers forming a rank two yards away. PASSING THE CENOTAPH. The solemn strains of Handel’s < Funeral March,’ played by the massed bands of the Guards, heralded the procession’s entry, into Whitehall. Wireless signals ensured the foremost section simultaneously moving up St. James street. As be passed the Cenotaph the King paid homage to the Empire’s dead, his' right arm sweeping round, palm outward, in a naval salute, his lips pressed tightly together and his head erect; Every woman in the vast crowd loaned forward to' see the Queen, and to murmur sympathy and greeting to the passing coach wherein she sat erect, looking straight before her with that regal bearing which she has not lost for a single moment during her great sorrow • ENDLESS GAVALGADE. After the Queen with the Duchess and Princess Royal had passed the crowd watched with respectful attention the seemingly endless cavalcade of illustrious men and women, many of whom are known throughout the world. Sir James Parr represented New Zealand in the procession, also at St. George’s Chapel, ... Seven carriages bore the Royal and other ladies, whereafter came members of King George’s household, members of foreign delegations’ and foreign army, navy, and air attaches. The brilliantly uniformed escorts of the Royal Horse Guards wound up the procession. Meanwhile the foremost sections were entering Piccadilly. ALL SERVICES REPRESENTED. Every branch of the fighting services, including detachments from _ the dominions, was represented. Field Marshals, Admirals of Fleet, Air Marshals, the entire Army and Air Councils, and the Board of Admiralty were conspicuous figures. In the Horse Guards Parade the vast arena was reserved for ticket-holders, mostly members of the fighting services. In tiio stately Admiralty Buildings every window was crowded and formed a background of massive dignity. SUN BREAKS THROUGH. The sun was now shining brightly. The Duchess of York leaned forward and appeared to direct the Queen s attention to three flags carried by members of the French United Front deputation. The Royal servants watched the cortege from the low roof of Marlborough HouseSKIRL OF THE PIPES. The melancholy skirl of the pipes was heard faintly in the distance as the coffin passed up St. James street into Piccadilly. The King still walked with a fim step and head bowed*

AMBULANCES BUSY. The pressure of the crowds here was tex-rific. Ambulance men, bearing on stretchers people overcome by fatigue and emotion, passed continuously between sections of the procession, which took 68 minutes to pass various points. The high-pitched lament of the xnassed pipers suddenly changed to the ■grave heauty of the Skye folksong, ‘ Carry the 1 'l. Born to Be King.’ . KING EDWARD’S SORROW. The thoughts of the crowd flew to the slim, lonely figure of, Edward VIII. None of his subjects had ever before seen his face so grave, as though he was not merely mourning the loss of his beloved father, bu.t was conscious of the solitude and burdens of kingship. "SHINING PATH FOR BELOVED MONARCH.’’ From the roof of St. George’s Hospital at Hyde Park Corner the' mourning multitude, stretching as far as the eye could see along Piccadilly to Hyde Park, formed a'sombre background for, the cortege. Princess Margaret Rose, a sad-faced little figure in grey, watched-from the purple-draped balcony of her father’s home the sorrowful procession. She, stood immobile for' a' 'whole hour, except for a moment as the gmi carriage passed, when she curtsied,’ All the men reverently removed their hats when they heard the moving strains of Chopin’s ‘ Funeral March.’ Thereafter the silence' Was' broken only by the dull thud of marching feet. The sun shone in, full winter glory, the wet surface of the road gleaming like a mirx-or and making a shining path for the beloved monarch. CROWD OUT »F CONTROL AMAZING SPECTACLE AT HYDE PARK Hyde Park presented an amazing spectacle,- Far back,oyer the grass the mass of people stood shoulder to shoulder-. Again and again'the police announced through , megaphones that all vantage points' -were full, and appealed to people to seek other positions. The crowd got out of control at Marble Arch. The police cordon, once broken and reinforced by the Tank Corps and mounted troops, again failed to withstand the pressure of the colossal gathering. An uxibroken stream of people, fainted or crushed, was conveyed to the first-aid stations.' All was disorder at 10.45 a.m. when the procession began to move forward. The police broadcast repeated appeals to those in the rear of the . crowd to stop the pressure and remember that those in front were liable to serious, perhaps' fatal, injury. The guards of honour along the route were forced into, a ragged line, but all displayed good humour in a most trying situation. ORDIER RESTORED. A wonderful change from disorder to order occurred just before the leaders of the procession arrived. The police exhorted- the crowds to remember the solemn nature of the occasion and the appeal had an immediate effect. The pressure slackened and the tx-oops were able to reform the line and . obey the appropx-iate commands as the px-oces-sion drew near. As it was, the foremost sections of the procession barely had room to pass; yet the magnificent escorts did not falter. Such a great mass of people had probably not before been compressed ixito tho area of, a few hundred yards. Looking from a height at this part of the route, the scene was ever memorable. The greater part of the cortege could be seen slowly winding its way the entire length of the Park between the unbroken mass of people and the lines of bare trees. Well may the Royal Navy be proud of the detachment pulling the guncarriage. Its rhythm and smoothness of movement were perfection. ARRIVAL AT PADDINGTON. No further incidents marked the progress of the procession to Paddington station, at which it arrived late, Delaying the start of the Royal train 28 minutes.

The vast arch of the station- waS draped with purple, and great wreaths of laurels and Flanders poppies sum mounted it. Long purple banners; edged with white lined the approach* and a red carpet stretched across thej Royal platform It ; was used at that funeral of King Edward VII. 26 years ago. . ■ ■ ■ . ' The noise and bustle of the stations were solemnly hushed. Instead of hurrying throngs of travellers, an unceasing procession of uniformed menj and veiled women walked slowly to the; special trains for Windsor. The Royal) train consisted of the same nine coaches which brought the King’s body front Sandringham. On each headlamp of the engine was a model Imperial crown„ and a draped shield, bearing the tloyal . Coat of Arms, was placed on either; side of the gleaming boiler. v Princess Elizabeth, who arrived! early, walked to the end of the plat* form and peeped around to catch a ! glimpse of the train. She was a wistful little figure in black, with a blaclg beret. ■ ■ THE LAST JOURNEY. The head of the procession arrived 35 minutes late and slowly filed through! the station, which was hushed, except for the tramp of marching men. Until the Royal Artillery Band halted at ibaf foot of the platform and played ths| _ coffin to its place beside the train King and his brothers and other load-*, ing mourners formed a line from thej gun carriage to vthe railway cpach'j The Queen and other ladies took posjjj tions opposite them, forming, an aisl«f along .which the Grenadiers reverently} carried the coffin. , When- they, laid it .inside the, odacH the King looked carefully into thsj darkened interior. Then, satisfied than all was well,' he escorted the Queen am} his t.Q their compartments* The guard waved his flag, and the traiaj drew slowly out- from the platform* while the massed pipers played thg Highland'dirge ‘‘ Flowers of the Forest. S Within a few moments the train ha(f rounded the sweeping curve and wa< lost to view. Many eyes were dimmed ; with, tears as it was realised that the beloved King had left the capital o| the Empire for the last time. AT WINDSOR SMALL TOWN'S DEEP SORROW ■ LONDON, January 28.(Received January IJ9, at 10.10 a.m.f The deep booming- of the great. Sebastopol bell reverberated through ,th«l countryside as the funeral train dreuj in to the'platform of Windsor station. ; The old .town has. never' seen such crowds, as gathered from far ..and wider to pay their last homage to’ thcir beloved Sovereign, who adopted the name of Windsor fipr his .family. . The green- slopes beneath the grey walls of-' the -castle afforded a superb view., of the- magnificent cortege wind-i hog. its; slow way; up the hill from .the station. v " - The streets were draped in and black. The sorrow, seemed, if. indeed it were possible, deeper even thai^ • London, as, like the villagers of Sand* ringhani, the inhabitants of the small town of Windsor came to know the Royal Family well and-regard them a* personal, friends. Inside the gates of the castle a greaf part of ; the route was lined by mem< - hers and officers of , training-corps from schools and universities,- including-Ox-ford, Cambridge,, and' Eton.On the way to Windsor the funeral train everywhere met with signs of deepest .homage. Every station was crowded with people standing in silent reverence.’ Every building displayed flags at half-mast. The great- shunting yards, normally noisy with actrw ... , ity, were deserted. The cortege moved from Windsor a( 1.15. The leading escort were Guardsmen in long red cloaks. ' The sun glittered on their helmets and drawn swords. The Sebastopol bell continued the tolling solerimly 101 .times. The booming of the guns marked the passage of the minutes. ' / "ADMIRAL ABOARD" COFFIK ENTERS THE CHAPEL LONDON, January 28. 5 (Received January 29, at 10,30 a.m/Jl The King looked haggard as hf walked with hands clasped, bowed and hoots stained with mud. No one could fail to be impressed by the pathos . of the scene. The cortege entered through the Fourth gateway to, the castle steeped in age-old tradition, crossed the great quadrangle near the State apartments where King George hadentertained so many Ascot parties, thence passed to the Round Tower, where Edward the Third founded the Order -of the Garter in 1349. When the gun carriage drew.up- .-UJ the steps of St. George’s Chapel twoj bo’suns and eight bo’suns’ mates' piped “ Admiral over the side.” The Archbishops of Canterbury and ■York, the Bishop of Winchester, and the Dean of Windsor stood by ;to receive the coffin as it was borne across the threshold. The ho’suns’ pipes spread .the. tidings. “ Admiral aboard;’* The faces of many naval officer* twitched with emotion as the simplsj intimation that their King and Admiral was at last at rest. CHURCH SERVICE BEGINS,' The Royal Navy’s, duty done,. ,th 4 church received the coffin, which wa* borne through the nave past, the rov< of great personages. King Edward, limping slightly, looked neither to the left nor the right, except for an occasional glance at hi< mother, who, white-faced but conn posed, walked on his right hand. Be-; hind them came the King and Queen of Norway. Then came the Dukes of York, Kent, and Gloucester, followed by Princess Elizabeth between, thg

touches* of York and the Duchess of ■ (Gloucester. King George’s grandsons walked with ilh© Princess Royal. Both were wearing the tartan kilts iri which their jgrandfather loved to see them. Foreign kings,- princes, and statesmen jwere in close procession, which filled jthe whole of the nave, • The coffin was reverently lowered from the purple and gold bier. Jhe Royal Standard, with the Imperial Crown, the Orb, arid the Sceptre, were lifted off, disclosing bare wood covered with pure wliite wreaths. The King took up his position at the head of the coffin facing the altar. ■ The Queen was at his right side. The Royal Family >vere grouped. behind . them, standing motionless as the choir began - the 1 f The Lord is My Shepherd.’IN THE CHAPEL, The King glanced now and again at the high fan roof, blazoned with badges of bygone kings and knights. His eye travelled along the stalls of, the Knights of the Garter. The. Queen was motionless, with bowed head, not showing signs of her ’great grief. • She was queenly and magnificent in her restraint. It was on the Queen’s instructions that King George’s favourite hymn, ‘ Abide With iMe,’ was included in the service. LAST SOLEMN MOMENTS. go the service proceeded until the gentle voice of the Archbishop of Can’t erbury, clad in a cope of dark purple (and silver, intoned “ In. tbs midst of life we are in death.” The King moved forward, touching (his mother’s arm. Every heart seemed (to stop beating. An officer of the Grenadier Guards stepped forward and offered the King ■ silver casket, from which he 1 took (earth from the consecrated ground of jthe Royal burial place at Progmore jand sprinkled it npon the coffin. jSlowly and silently the Coffin began ,£0 sink. The King stepped Back, and (mother and son smiled at each other jas though in comfort. Iron ; though the Queen’s self-control Was, she was not allowed to stand while the son was scattering the tearth. The Queen of Norway moved up to her side until her son rejoined Jief. The Archbishop of- York prayed for jthe-spirit of the dead King, then with a touch of mediaeval pageantry the Garter Principal King of Arms pronounced for'the last time, on earth King George’s sonorous titles. NEW SOVEREIGN ACCLAIMED. When the last . echo died he ac(cTaimed the new Sovereign, Lord Edward VIII., concluding with “ God gave the King.” The service was now almost ended. (The choir sang the song of St. Franks, ‘ God Be In ‘My Head,’ and the {Archbishop of Canterbury pronounced ' Gj®. Benediction. LAST SAD RITE ENDED. ‘Slowly and reverently the King est»rted his mother, followed by the rest of the Royal Family, into the sunlight.: Behind rested the remains of King George V. On the coffin were the colours of the Grenadier. Guards, four wreaths—King (Edward’s circlet of white flowers, a progs of white and crimson carnations from the Queen, and tributes from King George’s other children and from jfcha; King and Queen of Norway. The congregation reverently lowered jfcheir eyes as they passed the vault,, jand; they, too, filed into the sunshine, ©way from the last resting place' of a monarch loved by his people and honoured by the whole world. BACK TO LONDON. Thousands gathered in the vicinity of Paddington station to watch the return pf . the , Royal mourners. The train .Which had taken the remains of King George to Windsor arrived back at 3.22. p.m. The King and Queen Mary were (the first to alight, and..went to Buckingham Palace by car. The other car's jfcobk Princess Elizabeth and a succession of Royalties and distinguished (mourners. Another vast crowd waited at the palace. It surged forward for a glimpse pf thexf Majesties. It was noted that (King Edward and Queen Mary looked pal© and tired. The crowd was sympathetically silent. King Edward shortly afterwards drove out alone to Gt.* James’s Palace. ' KINGLY SIMPLICITY [ CLOAKS AND VEILS HIDE BRILLIANCE A • LONDON,-January 28. '{Received January 29, at 1 p.m.) The special correspondent of the Associated Press at the ser--.vice says-all that kingly simplicity of faith about which the Archbishop of .Canterbury broadcast so eloquently and fittingly was invested in the moving • half-hour at St. George’s- Chapel .tvfieri the King’s remains were committed to the vaults of the House of [Windsor. The beautiful nave was filled at noon by probably the most representative world-wide gathering that has ever assembled for a Royal ~ burial. Every stall of the Chapel beneath the (rich heraldic emblems was filled with Knights of ; the Garter, accompanied by their heavily-veiled ladies. Indeed, the veiling qf the ladies and the cloaking' of the naval and military uniforms suppressed a riot of colour that would otherwise have predominated. The sun. shone unchallenged through the magnificent stained glass windows.with almost spring-like brilliance, taking the glint of colour from the knights’ banners overhead and shedding a touch of Warmth on the gilded Royal purple filer from which later the Royal remains were to 1 pass to the vaults below. KIND SHOWS SIGNS OF INTENSE STRAIN LONDON, January 28. (Received January 29, at 2 p.m.) As the coffin reached the west door jthe shrill notes of the boatswain’s pipes |

sounded the signals His Majesty so often heard when visiting the Fleet: “ Admiral coming alongside,” quickly followed by the leave-taking signal as the coffin was borne off to the west door of the Chapel on the shoulders of six magnificent Guardsmen, Scottish pipers meanwhile repeating the lament ‘Flowers of, the Forest.’, , The assemblage in the Chapel had sprung to their feet, and assumed a silence that . was .overwhelming. The Archbishop of Canterbury’s rich and cultured tones, “ I am the resurrection and the life,” initiated the choral chant at the end of the nave aisle. .Then another of those unrehearsed, beautiful effects of song gave a touchstone to the whole service. The boyish. choristers’ voices as they emerged from the outer spaciousness through the narrow passage into the chapel proper seemed triumphantly to acclaim: “ Yet shall he live.” Throughout the service Queen Mary stood close to King Edward, her gaze fixed on the bier. She bore herself with Queen-like courage,- though she showed traces of the weeks of weariness. King .Edward showed her the tenderest- attention, assisting her up the choir steps and giving her both his hands to steady her on the steps when departing. It was noticed that the King’s eyes and cheeks were showing signs of the. intense strain he has undergone in the .space of a few clays, but to the last moment his was a mind alert on detail and forethought..

THE TWO MINUTES' SILENCE LATENESS OF PROCESSION CAUSES MISUNDERSTANDING LONDON, January 2,8. (Received January 29. at, 10.25 a.m.) The late arrival of the procession’ led to . a misunderstanding concerning the two minutes’ silence, which was arranged to synchronise with the actual moment the coffin was lowered into the vaults. The" minute guns continued, and no signal was received that -the silence was begun. The officers commanding the . Guardsmen, lining the route were forced to make a quick decision, and sharply ordered the men to 'attention. The crowds correctly interpreted this as. a sign that the silence had begun., and. reverently observed it while the procession continued its way to the castle. A number, however, were not aware that the period of silence had begun. LONDON STILLED. Women and even men wept without shajne during the two minutes’ silence, in which .London seemed to be stilled even more impressively than on Armistice Day, owing to. the tens of thousands 'everywhere . congregated. Large crowds assembled outside, St. Paul’s and Trafalgar Square, packed thousands , standing shoulder to shoulder. The crowds were so dense outside the Mansion House that it was impossible to move. Similar scenes, were witnessed at the Marble' ' Arch and ' other important points. GOOD WORK BY POLICE. Foreign visitors paid tributes to the skilful handling by the police of the crowds, including the difficult situation at the Marble Arch. It, was. the ,first, great public ceremony that Sir Philip Game had handled since .h© was ap-. pointed Police Commissioner. It is pointed out that it was almost impossible ip .provide. for every contingency in such a complex and vast procession. The delays were commendably few. AMBULANCE MEN KEPT BUSY. The St. John Ambulance representatives dealt with 700 cases in-the funeral crowd. One person died en- route to hospital. TREMENDDUS THRONGS LONDON, January 28. (Received January 29, at, 1.30 p.m.) This was the greatest day of mourning the world has ever seen or heard of. Two hundred! million listeners, apart from the millions of spectators whose eyes were dimmed by what they witnessed, are learning of the sorrow and reverence and of the majestic panorama attending burial of a - King-Emperor. The throngs far exceeded those assembled for the funeral of King Edward VII. and the Silver Jubilee celebrations. ..... Soldiers and constables were actually knocked down at Marble Arch, owing to the involuntary invasion of the fairway by the irresistible pressure. Thousands failed np;t only . to. reach the purchased seats, but even the route, itself. EVERY ROOF AND BALCONY CROWDED. In the more congested sections hundreds of thousands, were prevented from seeing anything by the solid wall of watchers in front.* Every roof top and balcony was crowded, - and the cornices of lofty buildings were a frieze °f heads. The, concourse bristled with , improvised periscopes on top of walking sticks and umbrellas. Ludkier spectators hired places on costers’ barrows for 10s each, enabling them to overlook the 20-deep rank separating them from the line of troops fringing the route; but such good fortune was rare, yet with the arrival of the leaders in the procession an atmosphere of devout reverence permeated the restless crowds, whose confusion gave place to solemn recognition of the presence of the dead. Mora significant, to the spectators than all its, attendant pomp was the coffin itself, draped with the Royal Standard surmounted by the Imperial emblems, followed, as if he walked in. a lonely dream, by the slowly pacing figure of their King. To the tolling of Big Ben, which had not so. tolled .since Edward the Seventh died, every head was uncovered as the gun carriage bearing the Royal coffin left Westminster Hall and rumbled out of the New Palace yard to the measured tread of feet.

Here and now the death had become the Nation’s affair—significant and terrible. The pale gleam of sunlight broUb through as the gun carriage moved into the Mall, followed by the Royal Standard, dripping after the rain. There was an incredible array of Kings, Princes, captains, statesmen, and a brilliant retinue from 31 nations. Here strode the tall and young Belgian King. There rose the tall white plume of the Italian Prince, amid helmets, turbans, busbies, bearskins, and pikelhauben. Five hundred people were injured or fainted in the confusion at Marble Arch before the cortege arrived. Here was the densest crowd on the route. Even the sight of the coffin could not still the cries of apprehension and pain of those who were being crushed by opposing pressures from the police in front and the thousands behind. Children were passed over people’s heads. The journey to Paddington completed, the gun carriage disappeared in the darkness of the station entrance. The King and his brothers and other potentates in the Royal coaches vanished into the gloom. The King helped Queen Mary into the train, which, moving from the station with extraordinary silence and slowness, began the journey to Windsor. SERVICE BROADCAST HEARD IN MANY LANDS (Britiih Official Wireless.) RUGBY, January 28.(Received January 29, at noon.)! The air in the vicinity of St. George’s Chapel at Windsor was drenched in the perfume of flowers which had been sent from King George’s sorrowing subjects and foreign rulers and peoples. They were massed all round the inner and outer walls of the cloisters. The service in the chapel was broadcast, and reports already received indicate that it was clearly heard in distant parts of -the Empire, in many of which it was rebroadcast. As the committal words were spoken by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the coffin sank below the chapel floor the sound could be heard of earth being sprinkled upon it by King Edward. IN CENTRES ABROAD GIBRALTAR, January 28. (Received January 29, at 11.40 a.m.) Seventy minute guns from the naval fortress began the mourning, in which Spaniards and other foreigners joined. BOMBAY, January 28. • To-day-was eerily quiet. The hubbub in the’streets and bazaars was silenced, and places of amusement closed. . ' PARIS, January '2B. An eye-witness stationed in Big Ben tower described the procession by radio throughout France, theatres, cinemas, and business places all observing the two minutes’ silence. ' VENICE, January 28. The English Church of St. George was specially reopened for the memorial service. Gondoliers serving English families were dressed in black, and the gondolas were draped. ROME, January 28. II Duce stood throughout the service, at which Marshal De Bono was present. A special prayer was called for peace and goodwill throughout the world. . ATHENS, January 28. The King of the Hellenes was among the mourners in the English church. BERLIN, January 28. The ex-Crown Prince and Princess, Prince August Wilhelm, and ex-King Ferdinand of Bulgaria attended the memorial at St. George’s Church. CAIRO, January 28. The funeral brought a lull in the political crisis. A salute was fired from the citadel. CALCUTTA, January 28. Memorial services were held in the churches, temples, and mosques throughout India. Moslems and Hindus gathered in two vast assemblies, and prayed according to their respective rites for the repose ofr the soul of the King-Emperor. . , JAPANESE TRIBUTE TOKIO, January 28. (Received January 29', at 12.30 p.m.) Prince and Princess Takamatsu, representing the Emperor.and Empress, attended the English Church. ORDERLINESS IN INDIA CALCUTTA, January 28. (Received January 29, at. 12.30 p.m.) The extent to which the KingEmperor was above politics was demonstrated by the orderliness with which the rival ' sects , carried out their own ceremonies. Muslim processions through the bazaars accompanied the Mnllah’s chanting, prayers. DOMINION OF CANADA OTTAWA, January 28. (Received January 29, at 1.30 p.m.) The muffled strokes of the great bell on Parliament Hill Tower on Tuesday signalled the beginning of the observances throughout the. dominion of the mourning for King George. Throughout the country all Government and private business was stilled. Theatres were closed, while special religious services, parades, and other observances were held. A two-minute silence was observed at 1.30 p.m. across the dominion. At 3 p.m. guns boomed a seventy-gun salute. Lord Tweedmuir and Mr Mackenzie King (Prime Minister) led the country in religious services at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and later at the ceremonies of the Canadian Legion.

GERMANY'S SYMPATHY MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD BERLIN, January 28. (Received January 29, at 12.30 p.m.) Herr Hitler, General Goering, and Dr Goebbels were present at the service here. A detachment of secret police, seated in the back pews, guarded Herr Hitler, whom Sir Eric and Lady Phipps received at the church. The black and brown Nazi uniforms were prominent. Almost the whole of the Diplomatic Corps, including the Italian and Soviet Ambassadors, were also present. The service w r as broadcast throughout Germany ; likewise a detailed broadcast of the London ceremonies. So many were; the official mourners in the English Church that only a few members of the British colony’ were able to find places. Consequently, the service is being repeated later. A flag parade was held in the naval harbours, and the British flag was hoisted to the masthead of the warships, while the German flag was flown half-mast. German warships not in home waters observed the same ceremony. Ashore the Swastika was flown half-mast on public and private buildings. , BEFORE THE FUNERAL EARLY MORNING SOENES SOLID MASS LINES FUNERAL ROUTE LONDON, January 28. Windsor, for centuries the last resting place of Kings, has been awake all night long to receive King George. Hammers echoed in ancient narrow streets as the last touches were put bn the , funeral decorations. Clouds shrouded the walls , of the great castle dominating the town, w'hich is crowded with visitors from all parts of the kingdom,, many of "them drenched by a sharp downpour in the early morn. "Early morning scenes in St. James street, Piccadilly, were amazing. At 5.30 hundreds of men, women, and children were still asleep on the pavements, in shop doorways, and behind hoardings. Drizzling rain commenced at 6.30, and the waiting multitude was soon beneath a , forest of umbrellas. Though the rain increased the people did not attempt to leave'their places, and those without umbrellas huddled under newspapers. When dawn broke Hyde Park, viewed from the main carriageway, appeared to be a solid mass of people, and.it was soon impossible to walk on the pathways on either side. Emergency ambulance stations were established and furniture vans filled with stretchers stood ready to deal with fainting cases. While waiting in these dreary hours of a January morning the thoughts of all instinctively reverted to the blazing sunshine of May 6, when the city and nation acclaimed King George as he drove during his jubilee. Every space being precious, the police early roused sleepers and made them stand. Some had taken the precaution to bring rugs and refreshments and make the vigil more comfortable. Others slept on the hare pavements. The weather later improved, hut the mournful crowd seemed already indifferent thereto. By 8 o’clock the spectators brought traffic to a standstill in the neighbourhood of the funeral route. Lines of stationary traffic were seen in all directions, and a detachment of Guards was obliged to break formation in order to force a way through Apsley Gate, Hyde Park, and take up duty. As latecomers poured into St. James’s Square troops and police had to link hands to preserve the swaying lines. Royal servants watched from the roof of St. James’s Palace. Many provincial visitors included a man, his wife, and his three-year-old son from Ipswich, who forsook sleep for two days in order to. see the funeral out. They insisted it was not a sacrifice., Many Welsh visitors came the whole way on bicycles. HUNDREDS OF WREATHS LONDON, January 27. Hundreds of wreaths are continuing to arrive at Windsor, many from Royalties. These have been placed in

the Albert Memorial Chapel, .while others have been arranged on the lawns flanking. St. George’s Chapel. Signor Mussolini sent a’ seven-foot cross of lilies, and the Free State a wreath'in the form of an Irish harp in yellow spring flowers. FILIAL VIGIL KING'S SONS MOUNT GUARD LONDON, January 28. By midnight the day’s total that had passed through Westminster Hall was 206,170, and the queue then still extended three-quarters of a mile. The King and bis brothers arrived at Westminster Hall by car -jjust before midnight, unannounced, and almost unnoticed by the crowds. They advanced slowly to the hall and took up positions beside the bier. The King was in the full dress uniform of Colonel-in-Chief of the Welsh Guards, the Duke of York in full Air Force dress, the Duke of Gloucester in the uniform of the Tenth Hussars, and the Duke of Kent in full dress naval uniform. An official on duty at Westminster Hall said that the authorities were not aware that the King and his brothers intended to mount guard until ten minutes before they arrived. It was magnificent and the first time in history that there had been such a scene. The King’s brothers stood motionless at their posts, the hilts of their swords resting on the ground and their heads bowed, while crowds passed by on either side of the catafalque. A mere handful seemed to realise the dramatic scene they were witnessing. The only person i who was really recognisable was the Duke of Kent, the . tallest, whose face was less shadowed by his headdress. The 1 King, wearing the bearskin of the Welsh Guards, could not be recognised unless people were looking for him. The King and the Duke of Gloucester stood at the head of the coffin, the Duke of York and the Duke of Kent at the foot. They did a full half-hour on guard. After the filial vigil the King and his brothers quietly left the hall. By the King’s special request the waiting crowds -were not halted, and it is estimated that between 7,000 and 8,000 people filing reverently by saw the King’s four sons standing with heads bowed by the coffin. Westminster Hall was closed at 2.25 a.m., when the tail end of the queue passed in, but hundreds more arrived, whereupon, after consultation, the doors were re-opened and people filed in steadily but in a much thinner stream. QUEEN'S LAST VISIT TD HALL LONDON, January 27. The Queen especially instructed that her visit to Westminster Hall should not interfere with the constant flow" of general mourners. . The Royalties saw the changing ■of the guard,, the cavalcade of Empire grief, and finally the poignant scene as Queen Mary, at the exit, took her last view of the catafalque. A few minutes before her arrival Mr Lloyd George was seen leading a little child by the hand. J'be Queen took Princess Elizabeth to Westminster Hall. The visit was timed so that the Princess would see not only the catafalque and the people, but the changing of the guard. M. Litvinoff was present at the King’s dinner. QUEEN’S DAILY WREATH LONDON, January 27. Queen Mary found time in the midst of her grief to send a message to Mr Kennerley Rumford expressing sincere sympathy at the loss of Madame Clara Butt. Princess Louise and Princess Beatrice similarly communicated with him. The ‘ Daily Telegraph ’ learns that the Queen herself made, with the help of a gardener, the first wreath placed on King George’s coffin for the journey from Sandringham House to the church. The' Queen has since sent a new floral tribute every day to Westminster Hall. Yesterday’s wreath was made to the Queen’s design from flowers gathered in the hothouses of Sandringham and Windsor*

SOUTHERN IRELAND OUTBURST OF LOYALTY . LONDON, January 28. The Cork correspondent of ‘ The Times’ says: “ The greatest outburst of loyalty in Southern Ireland since before the war was seen when a picture of King Edward was thrown on a kinema screen, all the spectators cheering after respectfully viewing King George’s funeral scenes. All pictures of royalty had previously been banned. MOURNING IN FOREIGN CAPITALS WORLD-WIDE SYMPATHY LONDON, January 28. Telegrams from capitals indicate [preparations for world-wide mourning. Franca closed the schools and ordered two minutes’ silence in theatres; Germany cancelled the broadcast of dance music; Belgium closed the bourses; Greece closed all the schools, and mourning services have generally been arranged. MEMORIAL SERVICE IN ITALY ROME, January 28. The King of Italy, Signor. Mussolini, and King Alfonso attended a memorial service in the English Church of All Saints, with members of the Government, ' diplomatic corps, and 24 cousins ” of the King of Italy—namely, members of the Order of Annuziata, of which King George.was a member. Two thrones were placed near the altar for King Victor Emanuel and King Alfonso. Large crowds lined the route to All Saints’ Church, where a battalion of infantry formed a guard of honour and a military band played the British and Italian National Anthems. The infantry saluted the King’s' arrival with Signor Mussolini and Sir Eric Drummond. Another memorial service was held at a Catholic church. . DENMARK COPENHAGEN, January 28. The mourning was unprecedented in Denmark for a foreign monarch. The Government permitted the British and Danish flags to be flown together at half-mast throughout the capital. The Queen, the Crown Prince, other Royalties, members of the Government, diplomats, and the British colony attended a memorial service in the English Church. EGYPT Alexandria, January 28. Thousands of all nationalities attfended a memorial service on the Cricket Ground, behind the British Consulate, the, largest available space in Alexandria, where offices were closed and general mourning observed. FRANCE PARIS, January 28. Public and private buildings are heavily draped in black, British business premises are closed. The national network relayed Sir John Simon’s speech from London in French. He described King Edward as the greatest traveller of all the heads of the States in our epoch. His sentiments of friendship towards France are so well known that there will be many beyond his own subjects who will repeat “ God save the King.” ABYSSINIA ADDIS ABABA; January 23. The black-draped British Legation was the scene of one of the strangest sendees. Sikh guards stood motionless on each side of the altar as a British pastor conducted a service, which was attended by the Crown . Prince, many Abyssinian officials, and ixractically every member of the Bxdtish colony. The service ended with the ‘ Last Post ’ and the ‘ Reveille.’ All Government offices were closed.

INDIAN SIKHS LAHORE, January 27. Sikhs who have recently been defying Government orders with regard to wearing swords, daily courting arrest, have suspended activities for one day in honour of King George, .SERVICES THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA SYDNEY, January 28. Memorial services were held throughout Australia to-day, citizens in every walk of life paying their last tribute to the dead King. The two minutes’ silence was observed at noon in all States, and all forms of traffic ceased. The national memorial service at Parliament House, Canberra, was attended by the Governor-General (Lord Gowrie) and Lady Gowrie and Ministers and members of Parliament. A united service led by Archbishop Howl!, held in the Sydney Domain, drew an enormous crowd. A choir of 400 voices and massed bands participated. MEiOPAGLE CEREMONIES AUCKLAND. Silence was observed impressively in the city and suburbs in , Auckland. Large numbers of people from shops and offices swelled the throng in the principal city streets, notably Queen street and Karangahape road. The chiming of all clocks was stopped, but on the stroke of 11 a gun boomed loudly in Albert Park, whereupon tramcars, vehicles, and pedestrians stopped as though by magic, men removing their hats and all standing respectfully at attention. Here and there a motor engine was left running longer _ than was necessary, but the prompt intervention of traffic officials stationed in the principal streets resulted in their cessation. At the termination of -the period a second gun boomed, whereupon buglers stationed at points throughout the city sounded the ‘ Last Post.’ During the ensuing 70min a bellringer struck the bell attached to the Town Hall clock at minute intervals, thus tolling the years of the King’s life, the ordinarv chimes having been suspended till 12.30. ' ’ On the warships Dunedin, Leith, and Philomel services were conducted by the chaplains before 11 o’clock, and the silence was then observed with naval ceremony. Meanwhile the ferry boats had stopped in various parts of the harbour, so that a pall of silence enveloped the city and its environs. PORT CHALMERS. In fitting sequence to the impressive church services on Sunday, the simple ceremony approved by King Edward was carried out yesterday at the Cenotaph. The ceremony was simple and impressive, and was carried out by the mayor (Mr T. Scollay), Mr A. Campbell, M.P.. the deputy-mayor (Mr T. F. Mackie), and the town clerk (Mr C. Blackman) in the presence of a number of citizens. Very briefly, the -mayor pointed out that the simplicity of the ceremony was the King’s wish. The splendid attendance at the church services on Sunday showed the people’s wish to do honour to His late Majesty, -whom they loved and mourned. Referring to the fact that the ceremony was- being held at the Soldiers’ Cenataph, His Worship spoke of the names inscribed on the monument as the honoured names of silent but eloquent witnesses —“the invisible parade.” While they were sorrowing as a people bereaved of their beloved King, the speaker said that their future was bright with promise. The church bells were tolled. Piper Neil Munro played the lament at the Cenotaph, where all those present uncovered for the observance of the two minutes of sorrowing silence. CROMWELL. At the request of the mayor (Mr C. W. J. Roberts) citizens to the number of about 100 assembled in front of the Council Chambers before 11 o’clock to pay. their last Homage to the departed Sovereign (reports our correspondent). Girl Guides and returned soldiers paraded in the foreground. The sharp clang of a bell indicated that the hour had come, and for the space of what seemed a long two minutes the assemblage stood reverently -with bowed heads. Three verses of * Abide With Me ’ were tlieii sung to a cornet accompaniment, and Mr J. A. Gordon, bandmaster, sounded the ‘ Reveille,’ after .which the. National Anthem was sung. No word of prayer ; no word of eulogy was spoken; and in silence a procession headed by the Girl Guides, returned men, and civic authorities, quietly moved off to the Memorial Grounds, where a wreath was placed on the Soldiers’ Memorial. LOCAL ARTILLERY SALUTE Last evening a salute of 71 guns was fired from the Oval in the presence of a large crowd of spectators. The 3.7 in howitzers of the 12th Battery fired the salute under the control of Major J. F. G. Stark, the first round booming out at 6.26. Each minute after that was marked by another round being fired, till 7.37 p.m. This marked the ending of the period of mourning, and flags were hauled down till this morning, when they were again hoisted to the masthead in honour of the new King. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CONDOLENCES Lady Sidey, acting Dominion president of the Royal New Zealand Society for the Health of Women and Children, has received from the acting official secretary to the Governor-General the following reply to a message of condolence forwarded by her : “ I am ■ desired by the GovernorGeneral, as His Majesty’s representative in New Zealand, to express his deep appreciation of the loyal message of sympathy sent by you in connection with the death of His Majesty King George V. His Excellency wishes me to add that he is arranging for the text of your message to be communicated to Her Majesty the Queen.” ; HIBERNIANS' SYMPATHY At the weekly meeting of the Dunedin Hibernian Social and Debating Club, the chairman (Mr A. GilHck) referred to the loss suffered by the Empire by the death of his late Majesty King George V., and, in voicing the condolences of the members of the club to the Royal Family in their loss, expressed the hope that the reign of King Edward VIII. would be a lengthy and peaceful one.

UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO SYMPATHY FITTINGLY EXPRESSED “ The University of Otago respect-' fully expresses its profound sympathy with Her Majesty Queen Mary and the Royal Family in the grievous loss which has befallen them through the lamented death of His Majesty King George V., whose noble character and single-hearted devotion to the welfare of'his peoples earned the enduring lova and admiration of all. The University pledges its continuing and affectionate loyalty to His Majesty King Edward VIII., and prays that his reign may be long, peaceful, and prosperous.” Moving this resolution at the special meeting of the University Council yesterday afternoon the Chancellor (Mr W. J. Morrell) said that this was their first meeting since the passing away of their good and beloved King George V., and it was fitting that they should, as a council, give expression to the sorrow which had been in all their hearts. That sorrow, they knew, was shared by all their fellow-citizens in the Dominion, by all the nations of the Empire, and, indeed, by all the N civilised world. There was no need for him to speak at length of King George’s worth or of the debt they owed to him. He had for over _25 years borne the heavy burden yof kingship in times of trouble and or change beyond experience, sparing no pains and making no mistakes, always truly in sympathy with his people. His uprightness and sincerity of character, his devotion to duty, his care for all that was good pud right, both in public and private life, had set a noble example to his subjects. No Sovereign had been better known to the people at large, and none had stood higher in the respect and affection of all classes throughout his dominions. The same was true of her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Mary, who had been his devoted consort and helpmate. They desired, with all respect, to express and record their deepi sympathy with, the Queen and the Royal Family hi their bereavement. His Majesty King Edward VIII., who' had now entered on his great inheritance of kingly station and kingly duty, was already known to these islands, and to the whole Empire, as a man of fine natural gifts, wide sympathies, and high aspirations, a worthy successor to hia noble -father. They prayed that ha might long reign in peace and happiness for himself and for all the peoples under his sway. The motion was carried in silence. The resolution will be forwarded to the Governor-General to be sent through the proper channel to their Majesties.