SOMEONE BLUNDERED.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13167, 28 January 1936, Page 6

SOMEONE BLUNDERED.

CLOSING “THE HALL” DOORS. AUTHORITIES' LACK OF COURTESY. (Received 12 noon.j United Press Assn.—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON January. 27. “Someone blundered” This is. the general comment oh the only incident marring tlie extraordinarily field it organisation of the funeral arrangements-—the abrupt closing of the doors of Westminster Hall, despite a broadcast announcement that they wore remaining open throughout the night . . The crowds were not so much incensed at the closing of the doors a.s the authorities lack of. courtesy in refusing the explanation. Even yet. it is impossible to obtain an official comment. Many mourners were obliged to return to the provinces thus deprived of aii opportunity of paying their homage to King George. The authorities attempted to atone for the. mistake by opening the doors at- seven in the morning instead of eight, 'out they generally regretted that they had not, handled the situation with greater foresight. Ambulance workers treated 550 cases during the night and thousands were still waiting when the dav dawned cold and wet, after which the queues again began to lengthen. GERMAN ENVOY'S COOL RECEPTION. Meanwhile illustrious foreign mourners began to arrive in London. Among the first were the Germans headed by Baron von Xeurath. who did not receive a cordial reception in Liverpool Street station. On the. contrary he was jostled roughly by excited Crowds through which the cars had literally to force a passage. King Carol was greeted with a salute of twenty-one guns at Dover. FRANCE, CHIEF MOURNING PO WER. The bulk of the foreign mourners will be Frenchmen and special “funeral trains” are running from Paris French radio stations will broadcast accounts of the funeral. PARIS. January 27. The Bourse will be closing all day. The entire French Cabinet, Diplomatic Corps and British Ambassador attended President Le Brun to the Gare Du Xord, which was decorated with English and French flags. MORE ROYALTY ARRIVING. (Received 1 p.m.) LONDON. January 27. The Dukes of Gloucester ai d Kent and other distinguished persons met King Christian of Denmark, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess Ingrid of Sweden at Victoria Station alter which they went to Buckingham Palace. The Duke of York at the same station met President Le Brun. who patted him on the shoulder and spoke words which appeared to affect the Duke. The Crown Prince of Italy arrived at Folkestone, after a rough crossing in H.M.S. Winchester, which was escorted by two other destroyers. Prince George of Greece arrived later in an ordinary cross-channel boat. Prince Olaf of Sweden arrived in London on the Silver Jubilee train from Newcastle. M. Brosi and King Carol visited Westminster Flail and both were deeply moved at the sight of the Catafalque. Baron von. Neurath led the German party m homage. PIPING THE KING’S COFFIN (Received 1.15 p.m.) LONDON. January 27. The Contilieutal platform at V ictoria Station was covered with a red carpet, edged with black. King Carol was one o,f the first distinguished European mourners to arrive and eras greeted by the Duke of York, with whom he chatted animatedly. The Roumanian delegation of about 30 include!! several Ministers. Large crowds assembled outside the station to get a glimpse of the visitors. King Edward received a deputation representing all parties in the Commons, bringing an address of condolence and lovaltv and it included Messrs Baldwin and Lloyd George Seventy thousand passed through the Hall to-day and despite the rain few dropped out of the queues. At Westminster there were packed special services of intercession to pray for God’s protection Off the Empire and his Divine blessing on Edward YII7. Prince Starhemberg was among the distinguished foreign visitors and Diplomats present. BCR I ED AS AT ADMIRAL. King George will be buried with full honours as an Admiral of the Elect. When his remains ate placed on the gun carriage at Windsor Station, they will be piped aboard by two bosuns and eight bosun’s mates. The bier will be piped alongside when it reaches th? flight stops leading to St. George's Chapel, and will again be piped aboard when the hearers carry the coffin to the Chapel ceremonies. Analogous proceedure ir. observed when an Admiral boards one of bis ships of the Fleet