At BELLAHOUSTON

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23637, 22 October 1938, Page 14

At BELLAHOUSTON

THE TEN MILLIONTH VISITOR (From Our Own Correspondent) (By Air Mail) LONDON, Sept. 29. The Queen arrived in Glasgow from London on Tuesday early, and waited at the Ibrox station for half an hour for the arrival from Ballater of Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. The royal partv then drove to the Empire Exhibition where Princess Elizabeth was the 10,000,000 th visitor A tour 01 the buildings and grounds occupied nearly two hours, and luncheon was taken in the royal train before the Queen with the Princesses made the short journey to Clydebank for the launch of the Queen Elizabeth With the Earl of Elgin, president of the Exhibition, they explored some of the Fair’s best-known features. The Princesses were dressed m pinK hats trimmed with red roses, and pink coats. Their tour began at the Clachan, the model Highland village. At the little Post Office shop the Princesses were given tartan pins as souvenirs. At the Scottish Pavilion they were particularly interested in the relics of Mary Queen of Scots—her prayer-book and mittens.

The Daily Telegraph representative wrote: “ I gather that the Princesses have recently been learning about her in their history lessons. They found the Girl Guides’ camp fire, with cooking in full swing, most enchanting ‘I should like to cook on that.' Princess Margaret said, pointing to the fire. Princess Elizabeth, who is a Guide herself .said, ‘I shall be able to cook on one like that when T get my cook’s badge.’ . “ Before they left the pavilion the Princesses were presented with golden fountain pens and asked, to sign their names in the visitors’ book. It was the first time they had recorded a visit in this way. and they took seriously the task of writing their signatures. Finally, there was the 300 foot ascent of Tait’s Tower.”