FIVE COURTS THIS YEAR.

Waikato Times, Volume 113, Issue 18929, 26 April 1933, Page 5

FIVE COURTS THIS YEAR.

ROYAL LEAD TO LONDON SEASON. The King and Queen -will hold five Courts,.instead of the customary four, at Buckingham Palace during the London season. The dates, were decided on by their Majesties after their return from Sandringham recently, and will bo announced by the Lord Chamberlain, Lord Cromer, within the next few days.

So far as can be ascertained, the precedent created three years ago—when an extra Court had to be added because of the large number of presentations —may be followed this summer, the first four functions taking place in May and the fifth in July. In the ordinary way there aro two Courts In May and. two In June. The Lord Chamberlain’s department has been almost overwhelmed by the number of applications from those anxious to make presentations, and the decision to hold an extra Court is due to the desire of the King and Queen that debutantes, brides anxious to make their curtseys on marriage,” and presentees in the diplomatic and “official” circles shall not be disappointed. In addition, the King and Queen are fully aware of the large amount of extra employment which the Royal Courts give in what are known as the luxury trades, and their decision to hold a fifth Court is greatly appreciated by dressmaking establishments ; and kindred business organisations, j