TOKIO EN FETE

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 10737, 7 November 1928, Page 5

TOKIO EN FETE

EVE OF ENTHRONEMENT. United Press Assn, by El. Tel. Oopy-Tiß&t (Australian Press Association.! ' TOKIO, Nov. 5. On tho et'e of to-morrow’s enthronement pageant many thousands of persons are assembling ■at the scene, prepared to wait patiently in tiie open throughout the night to witness the Imperial procession from tho palace to the station. ". The city is lavishly decorated with lanterns, buntings, and arches. A wide area has been reserved for privileged people surrounding tho line of route. WONDERFUL PALANQUIN" United Presß Assn, by El. Tel. Copyright (Australian Press ABsn.) {Received Nov. 6, 11.15 p.m.) ’" TOKIO, Nov. 6. Nothing 'marred the splendidly staged pageant. The. Emperor departed for Kyoto promptly at the appointed hour. Bugles signalled the start from the palace of the procession, • whichpvas a magnificent- spectaele. Proceeding aldiig a broad avenue leading to the, station, attention was concentrated oh a wonderful palanquin containing the regalia .carried on shoulders of bearers in. ancient, historical dress. The • Emperor was in the uniform of■ a generalissimo in a coach surmounted bv a golden phoenix drawn by six horses, and followed by the coaches of the Empress and the Prince and Princess Chiehibu and others of the family. Tho gathering of the notables received Their Majesties at the station. They aro resting at Nagoya Palace to-night and are ‘continuing -to Kyoto to-morrow. ; .. 5 _/'• 1