PAGEANTRY AND CEREMONY

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 433, 14 May 1937, Page 5

PAGEANTRY AND CEREMONY

SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION IN LONDON THEIR MAJESTIES EXPRESS GRATITUDE (Press Association—Copyright.) Received May 14, 9.50 a.m. London, May 13. The King, in a message from Buckingham Palace at the conclusion of the ceremonies in London, said: _ "The Queen and I wish to express our deep gratitude to all who contributed to the successful, accomplishment of the ceremonies both inside and outside Westminster Abbey. We know well that the planning, no less than the execution, of the essential arrangements entailed months of careful preparation and imposed an immense volume of work on all branches of the public services. "I have nothing but praise for the fine bearing and discipline of the representatives of my naval, military and air forces. It was a special satisfaction to me that they included so many splendid detachments from the overseas forces, whose presence here we all welcome.” The message proceeds to commend the police, and refers to the orderliness and good humour of the crowds. It pays tribute to the members of the ambulance brigades, Red Cross and Boy Scouts, and then concludes: "Finally, we would like to say how greatly we admired the decorations in the streets. We congratulate the responsible authorities and householders, and we are touched by the thought that throughout the country so much care has been devoted by our people to decorating their homes in celebration of this day. For all help so willingly given to ensure the success of the ceremonies the Queen and I tender our heartfelt thanks. George R.I. ’

GERMAN IMPRESSION MILLIONS PARTICIPATING New Pact Between King And People Press Association—Copyright. New York, May 12., The extraordinary interest of America in the Coronation is reflected in accounts spreading over many pages of the newspapers, in the wide and lengthy radio broadcast and in the general comment of the people, besides many fetes and celebrations held in the larger communities throughout the country. Editorial comment, while not without reference to Edward VIII, has been generally dignified and respectful, the more -responsible journals referring to th e ! ’"common heritage of England and America and noting the striking unity of the Empire, or stressing that that unity is lan assurance of the of the world. Americans are obviously interested in the minutest detail of the ceremonies, which the newspapers are reproducing completely, while the radio companies estimate that 75,000,000 persons listened to the broadcasts which began at one o’clock in the morning and Basted 24 hours. Taxicabs' equipped with radios, and loudspeakers in many large cities were broadcasting London accounts of the proceedings in the streets. Nigh't clubs, schools and institutions generj ally made it possible for everyone at any time and anywhere to hear Ia.IT de’tails. Comment heard generally by journalists in direct contact with the people showed deep goodwill on the part of Americans towards the monarch and 'the British people. Prayers were said in many churches throughout the country, especially •at St. John’s Cathedral, New York, and the Washington Cathedral. Many dinners and balls were given by the English Speaking Union. A banquet at New York was attended by 1000 and a ball by 5000. Sir Ronald Lindsay gave a. garden party at the Embassy. Thousands of speeches on various affairs emphasised) AngloAmerican friendship. In Canada the services included a meeting in the square on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, .attended by 50,000 people, where addresses of loyalty and devotion were delivered by Lord Tweedsmuir, Governor-General, and other officials. Church services were held everywhere, while there were parades, and ceremonies in hundreds of towns and villages. Regal salutes boomed from batteries in many places. Boy scouts lighted u chain of fires from Halifax to Vancouver. Thousands, of -memorial trees were planted, and in border towns the ceremonies in many cases were attended by neighbouring American Mayors and o her officials, including the Governor of Michigan. Coronation observances lalso occurred at Bermuda and other British western hemisphere Possessions, where addresses of loyalty were delivered, and there- were military parades, pageants and balls.

FURTHER CEREMONIES Foreign Office Dinner Tonight The programme of post-Coronation ceremonies is: Friday, May 14. —Dinner to the King „ and Queen by the Secretary of t State for Foreign Affairs, at the Foreign Office. Court bail!, Buckingham Palace. Saturday, May 15. —Reception for and departure of foreign envoys and Sunday, May 16. —(Whit. Sunday Monday, May 17.—(Whit-Monday). Wednesday, May 19.—The King and Queen drive to and lunch at the Guildhia.il. Thursday, May 20.—Naval review by the King. Monday. May 24.—Empire Day. The King and Queen attend service at St. Paul’s Cathedral (plain clothes). Tuesday, May 25.—Dinner to the King and Queen by the Prime. Minister at 10 Downing Street. Wednesday, May 26.—Birthday of Queen Mary, Court ball, Bucking. ha.nr Palace. Thursday, May 27—The King and Queen will bo present at an evening reception by the London County Council. Friday, May 28.—Levee. Wednesday, June 9.—Official celebration of the King's l Birthday. Troopiing the Colour. Thursday, June 10.—Investiture. Friday, June 11.—Investiture. Tuesday, June 22.—Levee. Garden party, Buckingham Palace. Sunday, June 27. —Review of ex-ser-vicemen by the King. Thursday, July I.—Court. Monday, July 5. until Monday, July Visit by the King and Queen to Scotland, Wednesday and Thursday, July II and 15.—Visit by the King and Queen to Wales. Thursday, July 22.—Gardea-party at Buckingham Palace.