QUEEN’S FAREWELL

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20832, 16 June 1939, Page 7

QUEEN’S FAREWELL

INSPIRING MEMORIES THANKS FOR AFFECTION UNFORGETTABLE WEEKS (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received June 16, 11 a.m.) HALIFAX, June 15 The Queen, Elizabeth, in her broadcast, said: “I cannot leave Canada without, saying - a word of farewell to you all. thanking you for the wealth of affection you have offered us throughout these unforgettable weeks. Seeing this great country, with all its varied beauty and interest, has been a real delight to me, but what has warmed my heart in a way 1 cannot express in words is the proof you have given us everywhere that you were glad to see us, and in return I want particularly to tell the women and children of Canada how glad 1 am to have seen so many of them. “Some, 1 know, came scores of miles to meet us and that lias touched me deeply. There were many others, 1 fear, whom distance or illness prevented from coining. To these 1 should like to send a special word of greeting. They •have been always in my thoughts. “This wonderful tour of ours has given me memories that time will never dim. To the people of Canada and to all the kind people in the United States who welcomed us so warmly last week, to one and all on this great friendly Continent, I say thank you. Cod be with you and Cod bless you. Au revoir.” THE FINAL SCENES FAREWELL TO MILLIONS FULL MINDS AND HEARTS A DISTINGUISHED GATHERING (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received June 16, 11.15 a.m.) HALIFAX, June 15 After saying farewell to millions of Canadians and Americans by radio, with “full minds and full hearts,” Their Majesties will sail at 7 p.m. at the close of a triumphant 9127 miles visit to the new world. A warm sun was shining as the Royal train rolled on to Pier 22, from which they are sailing aboard the Empress of Britain. The Governor-General and other notable personages were on the platform to greet them. The King wore an Admiral's undress uniform, and the Queen an Aliceblue dress and short jacket of the same material. Their Majesties’ farewell were said in the capital of the new Scotland where British migration to Canada started shortly before IG2I James 1 granted a charter to Sir William Alexander. To-day a pageant by Nova Scotian baronets in authentic plaids was presented, particularly to honour the Queen's Scottish ancestry. Their Majesties Thank Staff After the formal welcoming ceremonies Their Majesties returned to the train and shook hands and said goodbye to 65 members of the train crew, from the engineer to the bus boy. The King told several men that they had done splendidly. The Queen asked the head waiter, Mr Emil Lemay, in French, if he were r.ot very tired. He replied: “It is a pleasure to be tired for you, TourMajesty. ’’ She told the baggage master, Mr G. A. Biloden, “You’ve done wonderfully in taking care of our baggage. Thank you so much.” As the Queen turned away a voice in a heavy English accent was heard to remark: “She’s a marvel, that’s what she Is.” During the- drive through the city the crowd was so enthusiastic that the police lines were broken and Their Majesties’ car was temporarily isolated from the remainder of the procession. Their Majesties sailed for England aboard the Empress of Britain at 6.32 p.m.