THE 24TH MAY.
■ Received May. 2o, - _ ,*» . ; LONDON, .May 19. The fact' of the Court being in mourning precludes ' the observance of the 24th as the King's Birthaay,- ; bnt, lest Civil servants should be. deprived of a holiday, the Kingf has ordered the day to be observed quietly in memory of his i mother. '*'" •-" s There are indications that* some functions associated with the Sovareign's lUrtnday have been fixed ultimately for a day in the summer, probably the anniversary of the Coronation. -"- ■ It ia now -announced -19, London that there is to be no official celebration on the King's birthday on -M&^ 24th. The announcement that the " 'Law Courts would be suspended on that date wasjk mistake, which arose owing to, certain other official announcements.*
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 10343, 20 May 1901, Page 2
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124THE 24TH MAY. Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 10343, 20 May 1901, Page 2
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