Fuad Insists On “Dry" Banquet

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 89, 6 July 1927, Page 9

Fuad Insists On “Dry " Banquet

Prophet’s Ordinance Followed

Guildhall Custom Ignored

By Cable.—Press Association. — Copyright. (Reed. 10.50 a.m.) LONDON, Tuesday. NG FUAD, accompanied by the Prince of Wales, went in procession to the civic luncheon tendered to the Egyptian Monarch at the Guildhall. Following the prophet’s ordinance, Faud did not wish 80-.,!! . * serve< L Thus was seen the first “dry” Guildhall banquet for many decades. King Fuad handed the Lord Mayor £I,OOO for the London poor.—A. and N.Z.-Sun.

J£ING FUAD was given a warm welcome from a large crowd as he drove from Buckingham Palace to the Guildhall. * When he left the Palace, the King’s guard, with the King’s colours and band, were mounted, and an escort of Household Cavalry accompanied the procession. At the Guildhall there was a guard Of honour furnished by the Honourable Artillery Company. King George’s four sons were present at the reception and luncheon, where there was a large and distinguished gathering. The Lord Mayor, Sir Rowland Blades, in proposing King Fuad’s health, said his presence afforded an illustration of the goodwill existing between Egypt and Great Britain. They felt that there was before the two countries an era of increasing con fidence and understanding and friendship. Replying, King Fuad referred to the happy change that had come over the relations between Great Britain and Lgypt, and said he was convinced that their friendship must inevitably increase to the great profit of both.— A. and N.Z. SARWAT PASHA KNIGHTHOOD CONFERRED By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright LONDON, Monday. King George to-day created Sarwat Pasha, the Egyptian Prime Minister, who accompanied King Fuad to England, a Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George.— A. and N.Z.-Sun.

A JOVIAL MONARCH

LONDON PLEASED By Cable.—Press Association. —Copyright LONDON, Monday. Seldom has London entertained a more jovial monarch than King Fuad of Egypt. Immediately after the reception at Buckingham Palace the Royal visitor set out on a series of visits. Everywhere he went crowds collected and King Fuad waved gaily to all and sundry. Even the scarlet-clad guardsmen at the Palace gates were greeted with a jolly wave of the hand. King Fuad visited various members of the Royal Family. Brilliant ceremonial marked the State banquet at Buckingham Palace. There were 100 guests and the historic gold plate service was used. Yeomen of the Guard stood around the table in their glowing uniforms. These, with the full-dress liveries of the servants in the background, made a gorgeous scene of colour. Queen Mary wore a diamond tiara, also, for the first time, the Order of El Kemal, which King Fuad had referred upon her Majesty. King George was attired in an admiral’s uniform. GOODWILL APPARENT The toast of the chief guest was honoured. It was proposed by King George, who emphasised the close and sympathetic interest with which he had followed Egypt’s progress. His Majesty said he hoped the friendly relations between Britain and Egypt would continue with advantage to both countries and ensuring peace and prosperity. King George said the visit of King Fuad would afford his Majesty fresh proof of Britain’s sympathy and goodwill. In responding, the Royal visitor said: “I recognise the important part Britain has played in the progress of Egypt. I hope that in our new and happy era of independence our friendship with Britain will be consolidated. “Egyptians attach the highest value to the friendship of Britain and my Government has made every effort to render that friendship more intimate and fruitful.”—A. and N.Z.