BRITISH LEGION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22269, 23 May 1934, Page 7

BRITISH LEGION

CONFIDENCE IN EXECUTIVE THE PRINCE DELIGHTED ■ (United .Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) LONDON, May 21. General Sir Frederick Maurice informed the British Legion conference that he had been in telephonic conversation with the Prince of Wales, who was delighted to learn of the vote of confidence in the executive. He had communicated with Prince George at Sandringham, and Prince George would endeavour to attend: the meeting later, but this entailed a journey across England, and might not be possible. The delegates cheered the news wildly and sang “ God Bless the Prince of Wales.” ROYAL FAMILY’S DEEP INTEREST LONDON, May 21. - The Air Ministry’s weather report excluded the possibility of. Prince George flying from Sandringham to Westou-Siiper-Mare, but he may attend on May 22, when General Maurice still hopes to welcome him. General Maurice added that there need be no - misgivings about the . Royal Family’s deep interest in the . legion’s work. PRINCE GEORGE’S LETTER. LONDON, May 22. (Received May 22, at 8 p.m.) It has been scmi-officially explained that Prince George’s letter to the British Legion was sent to General Maurice 10 days ago and it was presumed that the various authorities had been informed of the Prince’s decision several days ago. The delay caused considerable misunderstanding, at which the Prince is distressed.;/