ROSE DAY IN LONDON
PRICE FOR QUEEN’S BOUQUET [British Official Wireless.] RUGBY. June 10. The Alexandra Rose Day—an annual appeal on behalf of the hospitals—was held to-day. There were more roses available and more sellers with collecting boxes than in any year since the late Queen Alexandra, the King’s mother, originated Rose Day. This morning everyone in London’s st-eets, including the humblest workers, wore emblems, and practically ail cars were decorated with roses. It is hoped that by the sales of artificial roses and by street collections £60,000 will be raised. The record for Rose Day is £58,000. The King’s carriage was stopped by a rose-seller when his Majesty was on his way to Rotten Row for a morning ride, and the King purchased a flower. Lady Wilford collected £B5 at New Zealand House.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 138, 13 June 1931, Page 7
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