EAST ENDERS

Grey River Argus, 14 May 1935, Page 5

EAST ENDERS

VISITED BY KING Great Jubilation (Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn.) (Received May 13, 7.10 p.m.) LONDON. May 13. The King and Queen made an unexpected visit to the East End of London, and had a very cordial reception. The unexpectedness of the visit made it impossible for the police entirely to control the Fast Enders’ enthusiasm. Thus as the big Royal car was slowly moving through the West India Dock district, two boys ami girls attempted to clamber on to the running board of the car. Their mother rushed up and s he pulled the youngsters off. The Queen gave the mother an approving smile, while Elizabeth climbed on the seat to look out of the back window to sec if other enthusiastic children were hurt as they tumbled off the running board. Elsewhere, a cyclist who had been gathering wild bluebells in Epping I orest, attempted to throw them into Theii’ Majesties’ car. The Queen laughingly pointed out the incident to the King and Princess Elizabeth. The Princess, who was bareheaded, and dressed in blue, was obviously delighted with the experience. For a. time she sat on the King's knee in order jhe better to see the crowd through the window. THEIR MAJESTIES’ VISITS. (Aus. and N.Z Cable Assn.) LONDONj. May 12. The farthest point of Their Majesties ’ drive to-day was Limehouse, where the chauffeur was instructed to seek a house which the occupier had painted red, white and blue. She was an old age pensioner, and lokl the Press: “I hadn’t any bunting to put beside my coronation flag, so 1 dyed and hung out some pillowcases then painted the whole house front. I Inged s’o much to see the Jubilee procession on Monday, but did not dare face the jostling crowds. Imagine my joy when Their Majesties came and stopped to look at niy house today. The King raised his hat. The Queen gave me a, s’mile. I shall remember it to my dying day.

Tremendous enthusiasm attended a surprise visit to the East End by the King and Queen, and Princess Elizabeth. accompanied by two police cars and a. wireless van.

People ran cheering beside the Royal car, providing a self-appointed escort. Cars and cyclists fell in behind. Their Majesties drove through Chinatown, Dockland, Poplar and Limehouse Causeway, where no street, however narrow, ami no house, however humble, lacked decorations. Chinese leapt to their feet, and cheered. ‘Lascars at the West and East India Docks palaamed. Elsewhere the crowds almost brought the Royal car to a standstill. Men jumped on the foot-boards, and wildly acclaimed the King and Queen, who were startled p.nd almost awed by the vigour of the greetings. The enthusiasm was renewed in the Jewish quarter. Their Majesties received an ovation from the huge crowd when they returned to Buckingham Palace.

A Jubilee thanksgiving, unique in the 'history of Wimbledon tennis centre, was held in the centre court, ton thousand filling the stands. Territorials and Salvationist bands, many district units of the Cadets, and Boy Scouts* attended, the Mayor taking the salute during the march past. Jubilee thanksgiving services were held throughout Britain. The Duke of Gloucester attended an observance at Belfast Cathedral. Hvde Dark was the scene of an open

air service attended by 100,000 participating in community hymn singing. T-lis Majesty s’ent a message to the A'iceroy of India v stating that the King-Emperor was deeply touched by the enthusiasm with which the Jubilee was celebrated in India.

Newspapers pay a tribute to Scotland Yard’s success in making Jubilee week almost crimeles’s. Only a few minor offences were reported.

DECORATIONS OF THE POOR. KING’S INTEREST. ANSWER TO CHINESE MESSAGE (Aus. and N.Z. Catim AssnA (Received Mav 13. 7.10 p.m.) LONDON. May 13. D'escribing Maj’.esties’ visit to the East End of London. the “Daily Mail” says: The residents painted the kerbstones, of entire streets red- white and blue, and inscribed on them loyal greetings.. The decorations at the house of M**s Fmilv Bee. a widow swho is a pensioner, so attracted the King that he stop ped the car to admire them. “Tt is the greatest surprise of my life.” said the widow afterwards. “The Its ng lifted his hat to me. I still can’t” believe that it i s not a' dream.” Chinese residents of the Fast End. within an hour of Their Majesties’ departure telegraphed their thanks for the visit. The King’s renly was addressed to “The People of Limehouse.” It was pasted on the windonv of the shop of a confectioner, who had been deputed to send the first telegram, the postal officials having established his idenThe famous Petticoat Lane, which is now Middlesex Street, was the scene of a joyous uproar when Their Ala jesties were there- the Costermongers giving a vociferous display of their locality. Joe Brown, a general dealer, voiced the unanimous opinion when fie declared: “There’s never been such a day! The King looked real well, didn't he?” THE KING’S SPEECHES. LONDON. May 12. The “Sunday Express*” says that the King wrote pverv word of his broadcast and Westminster Hall speeches himself. He turned for guidance only to the Queen, who suggested some happy, hamely phrases. Another source says 'that His Majesty is ten years younger since the Jubilee. lie was always somewhat shy but he now feels thoroughly assured of the personal affection of his peoI !e.