THE CORONATION FILM.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20207, 29 May 1937, Page 8

THE CORONATION FILM.

IMPRESSIVE AND INBPIRINQ. RECORD OF HISTORIC EVENT. The official film of the Coronation arrived in Hamilton yesterday by air mail—sixteen days after the historic event—and was shown at the Civio and State Theatres last night. The film was particularly clear, and the scenes shown stirred the blood of every Britisher and made him thrill with the pride of race. The golden coach, drawn by prancing grey horses, was seen leaving Buckingham Palace and proceeding through gaily-decorat-ed streets to Westminster Abbey. Everywhere were dense masses of people, cheering and waving flags and handkerchiefs and giving Their Majesties a reception that must have gladdened their hearts. The arrival at the Abbey brought into prominence not only King George and Queen Elizabeth but Queen Mary (looking as regal as ever) and the little Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose. In the Abbey was seen the actual crowning of the King, the Archbishop of Canterbury placing the crown on the head of His Majesty. Then followed the triumphal procession through the streets of London on the return to Buckingham Palace. Again were seen remarkable exhibitions of love and loyalty from the people. Finally the Royal Family was shown happily acknowledging the plaudits of the crowd from the balcony of the Palace—the King and Queen, smiling and gracious; Queen Mary, stately and every inch a Queen; and the little Princesses, excited and happy. The group, so typical of the humanity of Britain’s ruling house brought a lump into the throat of the onlooker. It was all very spectacular, yet there, was a dignity about It that was typioallv English, and the blending ot [ tradition and modern expression of affection emphasised the loyalty not only of all those who participated in the stirring scenes but of those who saw the film. At the conclusion of the screening there was a spontaneous outburst of applause from the audience.

front of the old stand extending the full width of the lawn and on to the outside. Spoil for the work will be utilised from the hill, half-way down the straight, and with its removal it will be possible for the public to view, from the stands, the start of races from the extreme foot of the straight. FOXTON MEETING. FIRST RACE TO VADANOE. RED MANFRED OVER HURDLES. {By Telegraph.—Press Association.) FOXTON, Saturday. Perfect weather prevailed for the winter meeting of the Foxton Racing Club to-day. There was a good attendance and the track was in fine order. The results were as follows: TRIAL STAKES. Of £75; 6 Tur. I —VADANOE, 8.5 1 S—MALIBU, 8.5 2 4 ARIA. 8.5 3 Also started.—Antrim Beauty. Aurora’s Love. Conversion. Gala, Gay Ruby. Gold Nymph, Golden Rill, Lacey, Lacking-, Lady Zona, Royal Choice. Master Hector, People’s Idol, Race Bty, River Feale, Silent Acre, Won by one and a-lialf lengths with two and a-half lengths between second and third. Time, 1.16 4. POROUTAWHAO HURDLES, Or £125; t mile and 5 fur. 3—RED MANFRED, 10.8 1 5 ETHIOP, 10.10 2 I—CONTACT. 11.0 3 Also started.—Red Sun. I2.fi; Beau Gallante, 11.7; John Charles, lp.l>0; Iddo, 0.10; King Thomond, 9.7; Taumau, 0.6; Red Rums. 0.3. Won by one and a quarter lengths with ten lengths between second and third. Time, 3.2 2-5. King Thomond fell. FOXTON cur. Of £175; 14 miles. I—ONE WHETU, S O (C. Shields) . 1 10—ROYAL BANgI’ET, 7.7 (P. Atkins) 2 4—PUKEKO, 0.3. car. O.fi <D. Lamb) 3 Also started: Rona Bay,. 8.0; Gay Boy, 8.8; Lapel, 7.13; Davistuck. 7.12; Tahurangi, 7.8; Round Score, 7.8; Even Money, 7.7; Windscreen, 7.7. Won by hair a length with two and a half lengths between second and third. Time, 2.1".