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' _ THE CHARLOTTETAOWN _GUARDIAN

MAY 13. 1937

Local Enthusiasm

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er not only the living of a nation ‘with olle another, but. the llvni; both with those dead, and liiosc siill to he born. As the e_\i- silr '- tlia: glittering chain oi Wlllrll cw ‘K1111: is a link, one sees the icry beginning of the race, and of the Slate that has raised and preser- vecl it. The King is mortal and dies, but the llistlution of monarchy docs not dc. but. i-onunues iluicliolis from age lo ace. Each Corulzaiion is a sacrament at which the nation celebrates its beginnings, reaffirms iis purpose. and dedicates ' -\v_ s.» lode)", iii common

\\\>i'1-.i \.1'-(‘l', .'iil:=. null \\Ulllt‘ll, t boys and girls oi‘ Lin» l’.\>_v;i'..y lllil (l cily in this ltmuilly‘ ilzinled ill‘<l\'lll(‘(‘, have galli- cred loeeiiicr lo dedicate themselves runny lo pru. rve Iiil‘ irnliliitllls of

nllii luyaiii" lo our King. and (ilxlvioiLs Consort Qut-i-ii Elmi- and the rhlimlilg Princesses t. t-ili aiiil Margaret liolse.

"izi an emotional and Coilfllilll- crisis linparralled in British llis kiiljesi-y has been sud- tulle d from his peaceful and '1: .‘~".'Clll'l'._\' to ascend the of the greatest Empire the

it?

,__. Wu!‘ d has ever known, at a. time - ' l-Iliipirc is regarded IS

livnrk for tlie preserva- -. of the world. As ‘pfffhlbflli 11:. that er lli our Mother's but NIQJCSS in our oiili. let

' .lr iows of alleiliancc, m; oilr prayer ascend i0

mt‘ u Ll

Admllilstratvir's Arltlress

l. -‘~'.‘ll’\g is tile text of His Hon-

‘ i"s address, 11-; His Hon-1 if the foliowint! telr- l [will l.'.i".1lt“.l£?lll—, _ pow in Imndolu.

I the

...r'e D. Dl-Blois, Lt- s fiovincc, at- tiinli. of l-li.‘ .\Ia-. London," Arlnlin- becomes my flilil’. H5 tor of the government of on, to ac! as representa-

_,. }‘(~l‘_4‘l\'l‘\"r a. telegram from lit. litllll. (lnvernor, addressed i Miilliiflll, and as it. is short I $91.’) open by reading it to flu. liolznul- then read the . lolio s:

‘ll. ipv ic l1 .lations and affec- Le greeiiliils lo the 1190MB 0i Eduard Island on the his- , ion of the Coronation of 1-1.», L. at ur. ).l'.i_|c=;ty' King GCOFEE __ 4m the cvc of the great event. . the capital and heart of

' liics tile countless stream 01' ‘uh cs bearing assurances of loy- alty and devotion from all part5 o! Oil.‘ vast Empire. Tomorrow it. will be my proud. privilege to attend the Coroilzvtion service tn Westminster ,_ai~.,=;{>y and I know you will all join fit ll saluiaig and in wishing God's g i. blessing on our beloved ‘Iillltj and Queen.’ (Signed) Georgi! D. lit-BI ;s. Lieutenant Governor-

"ilic number of our loyal citizens ‘fPVSFYID is proof. l1’ MW Pm‘?! We"? .1

lr-d, of the deep and abiding .l.y of the people of this 151M141 Pro-tinsel," con-tinned His Honour Lho Acimznlstrator.

“What. we are dolng here today 4s being done far and wide through- out the King's Domlnions. From the reluotest corners of our vast Em-

ire and from the world outside its

Qunds, great multitudes are assem- Vtalcil today in London to take Dart ln and to witness the Coronation 0! our King. Whl19 mfouflhm" the Empire asaeznblies such as this are meeting w acclaim the succession i»: Our Sovereign 10rd. KinK GWIBB ,V_

.l. "it is a. maxim of the Common w of England that, "rm K1118 frVfil‘ Dies," which means in Plflm‘ ‘words that the throne is never un- inrjcilpied, that immediately upon itlie termination of the lvfl-rtlflllfll‘ zmlgn, the person next entitled W ‘the Crown succeeds. ‘What Plug?" ,‘ . f-h C mna on S91v9 knfllt. (Egeugt bee rgmembered that in d by devastating W51‘! ‘WW9 Tggghgéni‘: our home lands not only ‘in determine the respwuve 713m‘ 0t‘ rival claimants to the Crown '10 determine the respective r18 b and duties of Crown and people-

“The solemn oaths taken b? m" ggverelgn as an essential part o1

ithe Coronation ceremonies dexolgrh: |flfld particularize the duties o

gcyulgn; the oaths of alleging: mum-i by office holders undo‘; the

mwn and the aoclamation h

nple. expressed in assemblloo 51-"!

i this or implied as of rlshi. g": a,“ we contract. The Act of u; matron puts the final seal D9015‘

‘e ilnitlon and declaration of B68 rights and duties-

"Ttie Coronation is 11181631" m’

ere matter n! form and cerecnonyt

owever splendid these may beec?“

in spirit, intention and eff t;

cnewni and solemn declar-atlunuo

he fundamental rights and du e6 of Sovereign and P801919 wmms each other.

"We must. keep in mind flhlt mo .Brii.‘.sil Constitution is a Vii-Bl 810W‘ rmi; organism and that all Iléohnl-S- g-liibllos as this oii-ouahollt i 8 "'- ,pir.> contribute towards that INWl-h-

“During the war we rose to mac: um emergent call. We Mimi-lg‘

‘ “"“".“.’.'~‘“

faves o o -

"In such conditions of WW5 it: we now enlol’ ll’ L‘ “°°e55“ry ‘cons rlcr deeply what contlnulnfl cuties devolve ultfll "5 "5 W“ °l

‘that Empire. .. m lime what first kt us tggmpgtiz in land

that. Empire is. fa twelve mil- fte approximate area “mo” on”

us.

‘i subjects the ,

=1‘. .i'. li.\'i~.li. lulu u. tiller llUlll-i

. llzl.» ri-iin. .

‘ nations have cvcr undertaken.

‘ enclosed. It was made of all

Enlpirc. is resplendent as she,

Iof Free Natzons Within its boun-I to bring to this patriotic assem-

. dilries lhere is all

i euvii coiisiiiilaiu part that is con-

‘ blfllilt uiih uiiliy in the whole.

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ailll . cil all Eliipire l plv; iii: .~l‘l‘\ll't<. “Oi loyalty \\.- lived IlU (iCf IiiilOn. i It ls of tile >llli‘ll.

j "The grclil and uivflzl things our,

. men have dune and suffered ill its l name gives us; some ll]L‘l\S\ll'P of its l power. We cannot define its es- liiicr bill. ivl- know that ll L.» the ‘ "iCL oi nul- llflglllfiil ilk-i J.1\l(‘i‘

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. tit l0 nliu-oroi '1' problellis ' >01. arbi cniclit 0i uiuiiy ‘ .‘ _lllf-l."(‘ so lnliillii‘ ‘ 3Cilll‘\'t‘fi wit-n-

out fczir or favour that their solu- tion l5 accepted will a loyalty at out.‘ rcspcczlul. ital and complete,

' so l at one rl lcvl iliat peace is but. .. won aliil '11)’, by JHBUPP-‘il pcaic more i. ring than ally that

‘COllltl he lli" l by the rod of

l. Po. . ‘Fills is pro-enun-

' Imp " ~ ‘lg Court OT Oil!‘ Inrd the

and justice cn- iuted loleration in oi‘ lhc Elnplre. The

.s races and reig- all (‘lljOy llll(il‘i' the British . ‘qual freililoln and llrotvvllflll-

p'il; c l.) no Olllt‘? govcrilment. in f iilt’ \\'O‘.‘l(l \\ill\.\'l' rule is so bcliciic- out nor any i-i-i-olxi o1 such a one 1R history.

“All cilversilies of religion, cus- toms. races, l'.i\vs. known to lllan arc t0 be found iviilliii its bounds. "its poner exit-nus ovcv the "Vast Brat!- natit Watt s oi Illicit-lit Civiliza- litilk". Ii cl '_v is in liic service it ii to iiic submerged rac- es of mankind. It is a constant force rerun limp: liberiyl with order in the face of difficulties such as no othlcir

s success has been based upon justice riitilel‘ ihali upon ivlll‘. upon a sense of responsiiflii-yq which Colllllefi with its rights, its slwrcd duties to mankind. The withdrawal _of the support of the British Empire from the cause of world peace ivould lim- (iucea world chaos awful to con- beiupluic.

"Lloyd Clcorges definition of the

ll'.(li'\'

"The oulivrlril symbols of that un- ‘ Nahum rector tv are oliv- Croivll. one great con-l Basmczh who was the next swab tral (Jon: oi JllnKlUC and wiiil duc. m.

prrlod of our ‘lll(‘lll—‘= Olltn‘, ill!‘ pilx-oli oi the Sovereign‘ '15" lllkillhsfd tho prestige of i lh.: Crown and the security of thel riallns. Lioy-aluv to such Sovereigns has been a

ihc freodolll IOI bly the greetings of His Excellency

the Bishop of the diocese of Char- P. A. Mc- Dunstanb

lotietotvn", said Rev.

of Si.

"This assembly here today is

“Tm-v “lamms ‘um? being linked in a great chain of

‘similar ceremonies which are be- ing held in every hamlet. in every ioivn throughout the British Em- pire; and our expression of joy an congratulation is but one voice in a magnificent. unanimous tribute paid to our newly crowned Kine. '

“it we Wish to give meaning to iliis universal outburst of joy, we {must look beneath the glitter of gold and the pomp of pageantry ivhich are but its outward trap- pings, and seek to find the source from. whence it floivs. What force is iliere; what virtue in thellunian I soul so strong that it can bind to- ‘ gt-iher peoples from the four cor-

_. ncrs of the earth and make them - 1 unite in one voice to pay tribute

to ally one man or to any one in- stiiuiion? It is certainly that most misunderstood, and even maligned, virtue of Patriotism. This is the force, this is the \'ll'ill6.\1POnWhlCh is founded all the magnificent de- morlstrations which are taking place throughout the British Em- pire today.

“The greatest inheritance ofany people is that people's history. All that go to make up the nat- ional character of a people-Mien , tone of thought, their love, their

sympathies, their anlipaliiies, their iAllgil8lZ€-—8.l1 these things are found in their history: for the lia- iion of today is but the offspring of the nation of days gone by.

i "From the earliest times, when iman wrote ills record on durable i vellum or carved it. in mysterious characters on granite. down through the ages, nations have tried to preserve their history, which is their memory; HIP)’ have filWflyS expressed the same ivish as the dying old man, xvilo said. ‘Lord, keep my mclnory green’. The his- tory of Canada shows the lmplint of the two great nations that col- onized ancl devclopvd it, and it aiso shows that Canada's greatest detwilopment took illal-c under the British Crown. Ollr national char- acter, olll‘ goverlllnciltal institut- ions, our hopes, our aspirations. are all founded on olir history as a country of the British Empire, and we feel assured that Canada will find l1(‘l' further development, the further solidity and stability of her institutions and the reall- zatlon of all her hopes and aspir- ations, ln that same historic tra- dition as a member of the British Commonwealth of N1tiolis.

"That is one reason why we re- joice today, the day when a new King is crowned. because it

British Ellipire is noteworthy. he said: "At Swansea I “its g-Veh 9- Casket with the iieedom of the c.ty the materials that were ' smelled and forged there-iron, cobalt, nlcklc. gold and silver; they ucre not. amt-lied into one metal. There was the gold, the silver. the lllfilile B1111 the steel. but they all enclosed my

freedom"

"That is the Ca . Whivll U18 131131;], Empire lnaiiy metals there an‘: -- llit‘ Scoismcn, Dutchmen, Frcni-iilluli and many

other races. 'l‘lle_v are in a casket, which slrelds. ilroiec-ls and en- shrincs the liberll’ "1' FY01”? Bflil-“h Citizen.

"Speaking of the ilii viii-e of i-he Crown in the uihffhli Empire. Sir Wllfrirti lulu.‘

‘ThtfCrown is the, gum bond. It is the cement which l '< ioilfllllf‘? the Scatmrm mm 3*,» s of tile

xvhole world. It u; mental bond but though purely

...ii. i. scriiinlelii. .

be equal to all Minister Baldwin dThe Crown stands _ _ 1i; has ever done in liir;ior_\'._\Vl'.hlh the period of our menial" cs the person of our SoVoYPl-Sh 1'34‘ P""“Hy increased the Dfffsblllt‘ of ""1 Cf°$f and the security of the Rea m- - Baldwin continued: ‘the Monarchy is now the SoTe Link of the whole Empire and the Guardian vol‘ (Sir freedom. Let ushrally bfllm‘ ° 1 'm. Klfgufrfieslleagi from this Island Province of the Dominion oLCagld-l ada is one of 11111111118 mm‘ a loylgty to the CTODII- n “God save the King.

has recently said, for lnorc than

Hon. Mr. Mclntyl’?

, J. P. McIntyre, Minister of Fulfill: Works. was the ncxtvapgfllt- er He said he had been aske 0 tie at short notice. on behalf M the Premier, who was suffering

, cold. fwllfiieaalfizgrytlbslzvplggre today. said Mr McIntyre, was to do honourto His Mluestv K1"! “w” the momentous occasion o m“ Coronation in the Emplle cap m-

During the Pa“ “m week’ e population of the greatest city in the world has been increased by hundreds 0! thousands of vlSliofs from 311 parts of the EmPl". B5 well as from non-Empire coun- tries, to participate in this BN5"

m-rilsloxlpeu... described in detail the units of icmplre- Ilflril"! W"? New Zealand and Australia. nine including the great Indian 15211117121: South Africa. Canada. New Dunks land, and the many 9m" Peg?‘ h and races making HP m9 3" u: commonwealth. These units. ‘f; growth of the past few hundre years of Empire expansion. whit!‘ tftute geograbhlclll? 5°" W“ chains which today are linked flo- gether more firmly than ever be- fore, by the solemn rites of 001'- onatlon of Hie MIJBSW Kl"! George VI. in Westminster Abbey- Tribute was paid by the HD9511" to the solidity of Great Britain in the present time of world crisis. and also m the great service ren- dgfpd by the late British Sover- eign. King George V., whose auc- cessor. MnMcIntYl"? Dfflmwd» ‘m’ der Divine guidance will walk

lion square miles. wurf-hoft-halartdsurfnccofthe

i900: 1n people, about four hun- million. another vrith the do- fihatfon of the nu That. fl e body of the , vuter than my power that is or has been in the world.

' "Itisapiilydeacrfbodnalnluo

l-

noblv in the footsteps of his illus- trious inflict". 11111118 i" “Mm”? with British traditions and mind- ful at all times of the great re- sponsibility of holding in his hnhfi!

the delltlny of this mlghiY Empire-

luv. Dr. McMahon "It b my honour and pleas w

proven itself stroniw‘ “ml "Ymlf-‘i. and navies and has ivn ii-“olf l0 occasions.‘ Prime

means the continuance of the Bri- tish Monarchy. Although in our present system of constitutional

is rich in traditional andfillgiotl? import. A King comes to be crowned in a nation's shrine. the place of worship. He stoops to conquer. From. God he receives the annolntlng, which dedicates his life to the welfare of humanity and the glory of God. And we have heard already his prayer to God for guidance in the days to COlTIC‘.

In the came spirit we are chal- lenged to make our dedication, and pledge our loyalty in the service of our Empire, the world, and the Kingdom of God. Grateful for the historic past and the prophetic present, we face the challenginz future with hope and confidence. ‘God Save the King!"

Hon. Dr. MacMillan "it is llldeed a great honour and

privilege to be present on this his- toric occasion and to take part in

BBRBNATIRN SERVICE AT THE BASILIBA

St. Dunstans Baslllcawas crowd- ed yesterday for the solemn Mus offered for the King's Coronation. The Bishop of Charlottetown of- ficiated, assisted by Rev. Dr. Mc- Mahon, Rev. L. Dougan. Rev. E. Dalton, Rev. W. McCardle, Rev. Dr. G. Monaghan and Rev. W. McCabe. The men's choir render- ed the music, with Mr. W. J. Brown as director. and Mrs. Jos-

thls wonderful demonstration o! loyalty". said Hon. Dr. W. J. P. , fMacMillan, the next speaker. "l i 'wl.sh to congratulate the commit- I tee in‘ charge, under the general i chairmanship of Councillor C02. iRussell Chandler, upon its com- lpleie success, especially on the 'magniflcent parade of all classes I of our citizenship. Today. through- ‘out Great Britain, and Canada [first daughter in her mother's ihouse and mistress in her owli. ;Australla. New Zealand, the great ‘dependencies of".f.ndla, South Af- rica. and indeed every unit com- prising the British Empire upon whose confines the sun never sets. in truth the greatest Empire the world has ever knownhthe pray- ers and good wishes of millions of loyal British subjects are given wholeheartedly and unreservedly for Their Gracious Majestlcs George V1. and Elziabeth who a few hours ago in the venerable and historic Abbey of Westmin-l stel‘. with impressive and approp- i riate solemn ceremonies have been crowned King and Queen of this vast Empire.

“It is eminently fitting that in this. the smallest province perhaps in the Empire, that our deep and , enduring love for otlr earthly riil- 1 ers should find expression in dlv- i lne services, splendid parades and other fitting ceremonies. Although very remote from the Capital City, llnndon. the people of this prov- ince and this City yield first place to no one when loyalty to Great; Britain ls concerned. And why 57101175 “T? Ill this, the smallest, fairest and best province of Cam ada. Divine Providence has blessed "5 beyond compare. Under Brit- ish rule andprotection. religious civil and every sane form of free- dom is guaranteed and neverques- tinned. On the other hand, when our very existence and the frec- dom of the world was hanging ln the balance, those who are ln unl- form today and other heroes who sleep in the battls-scarred fields

government. the part. of the King ls apparently very small, still the iCrmvn is the symbol of authority; ‘it is that. which unites into one .body. into one great common- wealth. all the nations that form the British Empire. And we must remember that in a changing world. with its new philosophies of government. its ilciv systems. many of which have brought strife and oppression to peoples, the British Crown has stood firmly. It 1,; a1. legiance to that Crown which has givcdto Canada in the past the stability oi‘ its institutions, its peace. its happiness. its security. , It. is that allegiance which willin- isurc its peace and prosperity in ihc _vears to come.

"So I slly that it is the spirit of p-lll-loiism. of love of our own country. which is the foundation ‘of our manifestation today. We [have reason to rejoice, and w.»

have reason to pray that God will bless our King and Queen, and V“? Slhfl“ lehkth of days to rule ijtistly and wisely for the peace and

prosperity n! this country of ours,

and also for the creation of a spirit of christian charity among the nations of the world".

Rev. Hugh Miller

"Oils is the high privilege today of expressing the reigning gent]- ment of our souls, in common with multitudes of others-those of our own household of the common- wealth of Nations and also those of other nations". said the next speaker. Rev. Hugh Miller, pastor of Trinity United Church, and President of the mMnistel-lal Asso- ciation of Prince Edward Island. "The greatest spectacle of all times has been witnessed in the Capital 01W 0i’ our Empire-greatlnsplen- dour and magnificent oeremonydn ancient pageantry- and heraldry, with the blare of trumpets and the acclaim of multitudes. A King has been crowned with becoming NVBIEHW. with homage and hon- our. There is much hero to im- press and fascinate the senses; the order, colour and magnificence or procession; the brilliancy of set- ting; the flash and wealth of dress and ancient symbol. and possibly the greatest spectacle of all-mas- laed humanity.

"But deeper and more abiding things largo in our souls and de- mand expression. Foremost among these sentiments are homage and gratitude. Guarding against un- seelnly pride. we gratefully ack- nowledge the service and achievtn

nu of those who in other days

id well the foundations of Em- pire, and wirely built thereon. Ours is a great heritage. notwithstand- fng the faults and failureatowhlch all human nature and human ag- onciel are heir. Especially are we gnteful for the stability and pro- mise of Throne and Constitution; for the moral courage that de- mands moral fitness; for force of character. dignity and forcbearlnl; kindness in constitutional crises; for successful ,,_ ition against those things that brought many n nation in times pant to decay and to ruin: for the stability of dena- ocracy. tried by forces that proved too strong for many nations. With justified pride. we give praise for these things.

"But let us not forget to mark tho authority and significance of religion in the service of Corona-

of France and ‘Flanders were the noble representatives oi’ this prov- ince. and fought. valiantly in the long and sometimes very thin Bri- tish Red line. saving the world 1°1- freeclom and democracy-never shall their glory fade!

"It is my firm conviction that the, best and most absolute gilar- aniee of the world's peace today or at any time is a solid united and loyal British Empire, and it is a great. comfort to know that there is not the shadow of a doubt about the solidarity of the Empire. ‘We are living today in the most remarkable and progressive age in the world's history. Many 1n this Forum have had the privilege of living under five British Sover- eigns, from the time of the great Queen Victoria. who ascended the ‘mime lust 100 years ago, to the newly crowned King George VI_ Through the mercy of Divine Pro- vidence and under the wise guid- ance of able rulers and experien- ced statesmen, the Empire Qamg safely through the greatest crisis in its history, viz, the Great War, 8nd Only 8- few months ago through an extremely difficult constitut- lonal crisis with her honor unsul. lied and her prestige untouched.

“We will always remember with gratitude that Britain's most be- loved King George V. was the only ruler of note who survived the terrible years of 1914-1918. At the close of the war. ‘hat humane and noblest of Monarchs was idolized lby his loyal subjects. Mnple evl- dence of which was shown by the most tremendous demonstrations at the time of his Sliver Jubilee in 1935 and by the heartfelt expres- sions of sorrow and sympathy at, the time of his death, not only in the Empire but in every country in the world. King George V. and his noble wife. now the Queen Mother, have shown to the Empire and to the world the finest exam- ple of public and private virtues and of ideal christian family life. 0111’ Players and good wishes to- day are for his son, King George V1. and hi". popular and well- beloved con .. Queen Iflfabeth, and the Royal Family.

"The radio brings the Corona.- tion ceremonles to every part of the universe. and the clear voice of the new King who was called so unexpectedly but not unprepar- ed to the moat exacting and re- sponsible position in the Empire, has been heard clearly and dis- tinctly as he consecratea and ded- icates his life to the service of his 400 millions of subjectc. His role ts a most difficult one. Hi1 re- sponsibilities are tremendous. His duties are manifold. Ho has less freedom than even the humblest of his subjects.

"This province through its Gov- ernor. Hon. G. D. DeBlofs. and the President of the Executive Council of our Provincial Govemmmt. Hon. B. W. lnPage; the great Can- adian Confederation through our Prune Minister. Rt. Hon. Wm. Lyon Mackenzie King. and every other member of the Empire fam- ily all have taken their vows o! loyalty and fealty to the new King. He has‘ promised to carry on his father's work. emulating the splendid qualities of his illus- trious father, and with tho guid- ance of our Heavenly I'M-her he

cannot fall. Our linoero wish f: that his reign will be oneof peace, mpplrlesl. progreu and promu-

, f

Mon. Everywtandoaahnnthol

eph Dougan at the organ. Before

l the Mass, patriotic airs were beau-

tifullyplayed on the chimes by Mr. Albert Blanchard. At the con- clusion of the Mass, the Bishop delivered the sermon, after which, the Te Delim was sung. The text of the Bishop's sermon follows:

My Dear Friends:

As loyal Christian citizens we beseech God to guide and bless a new King who, today, solemnly pledges his life in the service of the great British Empire. We can- not Iorget how n. few months ago. with spectacular suddenness, he was called to the highest office of State existing within the political framework which binds toflether so many widely separated and self- governlng domalnr. If. is not that our King won his throne, like a Caesar of old. on the field of battle. or that he attained it by shrewd- ness and cilnnlng ingenuity, like many an ancient and modemdem-

Eagogue who has seized upon the

supreme agencies of civil power in other lands. It is not, even, that

‘ he has been elected directly by the

suffrages of his people. like the president in a Republic, or by the shadowy fiction of election. like rulers in Communistlc and Fascist States today. But he has been chosen by the legally adopted method whereby Sovereignty is

-‘ ircn mittccl according to our laws.

and it is by the free choice 0f our representatives that George the Sixth wears the Imperial Crown today.

The force and impact of the King's personal authority may be very slight and almost negligible in the various governments which compme his Empire: nevertheless. he has the assurance that his per- son and office are revered and cherished everywhere by those who call him King. He andlhfs family hold an honored place in all loyal and patriotic hearts. A bond of real affection, akin to those tender sentiments created by the ties of blood, exists between him and his subjects, to brighten his joys and to trsuage his sorrows.

It seems to me that the King. in our democratic form of govern- ment, is possibly the least free of all its members. Living under the same law of nature as the rest of men, with the same human emo- tions, paxions and frailtfas that flesh ls heir to, his life f: hemmed

in, daily and hourly, by the stern traditions and constitutional re- quirements of his stale position. and to be always under such a constant strain of public servfooJfn itself, deserves our love and symp- athetic devotion. Wlth the memory of his distinguished father still flesh in our minds, we salute George the Sixth on this day of his Coronation, in the words of Raguel to the young Tobias: "A blessing be upon thee, for thou art the son of a good and virtuous man." (Tobjvllf!) Like his father before him, the present King little dreamed in his youth that the throne awaited him. Our hope is thatthe will be equally successful wltlilhh father “in adorning, not‘. affecting majesty". For true lt al- ways is: “That king stands surest who by‘ his virtue rises, more than by blood;

Of soul sincere. in lotion faith- ful and in honour clear."

All Christians must recognize. however, the religious significance of what takes place today 1n Lon- dorrs ancient shrine, which time has not robbed 0f its Catholic name of Abbey. It is a public manifestation of our faith in the supremacy of Almighty God in our national life. It is an affirmation of our adherence to the principles of right reason, and to round doc- trine as revealed in Sacred Scrip- ture, that "there is no power but. from God." Power. in this sense, means man's right in impose ob- ligations upon fellow men who are equally endowed with free-will, and whether that right is exercised iby one individual or by a rcp- resentatlve group, its origin and rource is found in God alone. For, our Maker fashioned us a; social and political beings. destined for life in community differently from all other creatures on earth. As we were created with intelligence as well as with free-will, God placed upon ua the duty to use our faculties in planning our social needs for peaceful and progressive existence. He implanted 1n our nature a universal need for the associations of our fellow beings; a. longing for peace and order; a. realization of the advantages of a division of labor; a craving for the support and comfort of one an- other in the face of difficulties and misfortunes which constantly thwart our efforts. Just u surely as thou uplratiom proclaim our social nature, co likewise do they demonstrate our need of estab- lishing some form of power or governing authority for the attain- ment of our social fdeala. No group of free, intelligent beings can hold together unless there is a ruling power. directing all its mem‘ towards the same objectives for their common welfare. Cal! the so- city n. tribe. and it must have its reccnnlacd chfeftaln; (all it a monarchy and it mun have its King; call ft n-lupubllc and ft must have ftu prrident. The power itself, the civil authority, which these individuals or groups may excl-cue, is what fa common to all forms of government, frrupectfve of the manner of its acquisition and tranamlulon. and it fa plochely this power. considered in lhelf.

ed mankind with the need and ca- pacity for exercising its functions while working out their eulthly destiny.

Thus reason speaks and leads us plop; the same pathway to God- even as Revelation proclaims: "Let every wul be subject to 1118b" powers" (Rom. XIII! I) “Hoar YB kings: give ear you that rule the people: for power is given you by the 1.0M. and strength by the most High. who will examine your works and search out your thoughts." (Wis. VI 4). Hallowed. therefore. in the minds of Christ- ian-, ls the idea of public author- ity. "Not only for wrath but also for consciencek sake" must We Oboy the laws, respect public officers and offer a. just and due reverence to the King and his representativ- es. "Tribute to whom tribute is due; honour to whom honour’. “For they are the ministers of God, serving unto this purpose?’ (Rom. XIII. 6-7).

As Canadian; we have every reason to be grateful to God for the blessing of freedom and ma- terial progress which we have en- joyed under the British flag. No matter how alien cultures may differ from ours; no matter how certain political experiments in foreign lands may shine and glit- ter with the false charms which distance lends to restless and dr- contented spirits in our midst. there can, be no reasonable doubt but that our form of government is 1 grand and impressive con- ception or political organization for the widespread attainment of hum- an weffare and progress. The fact that so many commonwealtlir. or free men, scattered here and 1'~~l-c over the whole world, remain i.._it~ ed and bound together under it for mutual peace and selfdevelop- ment, is a challenge to other lla- tions to pau.ie;,_and admire, and even to emulate. The Empire has been, and. still remains, a dynamic force, wrestling with many prob- lems, while it; vision seems con- stantly broadening and clarifying. As long as it continues to rest the permanence of its achievements upon the Christian principles of government, its future may be faced with confidence and cour- age. If we are true in God's im- mutable laws in public and private life, we will be rendering our coun- try the very highest kind of pat- riotic service. “An Empire without God cannot stand", once said the great. Cardinal Manning: “An Em- pire which effaces God from legislature has no longer a prin- ciple of unity. When the relation; of authority and obedience and brotherhood. and the obligations which bind men to God and to each other, are stripped of their. Divine Sanction, the Common- wealth is death-struck: the vital warmth may linger for a while. , but the life has fled." And it was i the grandfather of the present King who said: "Patriotism is the glory of our flag and country, but there can never ibe true patriotism unless it be based on religion."

In this spirit we offer our humble prayers this morning to Almighty God for the welfare and peace of the lfmplre. and for their gracious Majestiea, our King and Queen. and the members of lie Royal Family. We like to think that, in their crowning, an emblem of con- secrated citizenship is symbolically placed upon the brow of each of us, with the accolade: "Live nobly, for God and for country!" Al: the call of duty, men will die bravely for the defence of their country. but often, alas, they oeem unwill- ing to live bravely for it. A coun- try's glory. however. is not main- tained by 1L1 honored dead but by its living citizens. The grave: of our departed patriou. green though they may be, and marked with chastely graven monuments, speak only of the dead past. Our homes. our schools. our institutions of mercy. our masts of commerce, our industries. our legislative halls, all speak of the present and future, and if these are not loved. pro~ tected and developed by noble. God-fearing and contented citizens. WhOEQ hearts are glad with living. then truly. they are like tombs of

(Empire, foretelllng its crumbling and decay. In pniylnc. therefore, for the

King and mnplre, We are deeply conscious of our own responsibil- itlm Is citizens that by the virtue of our lives, and a watchful guard- ianship of our share in govern- ment, we may be always loyal to our temporal rulers. while remain- ing good and faithful servants of God. in whom we reverently lift, up our heart; and pray Oh God. save and bless our country. oh dear God save the King!

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The Prince Edward Inland Light Horse provided an escort for the Administrator of the Government.

Colonel U. G. Dawson was of- flmr commanding the panda.

Ibllowlng ceremonies in the Ibuim a "feu-de-jole" was fired w the a. c. u. v. n. at Kim's Square with the League of the Omar Band taking put- I-flifl cheers wont up Smn the Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, achool child- ren and other: who were lined “P around the square. Hats and any- thlngclaeloonewenttnthealrm l. touching display.

The salute at the much but was token by the Administrator. Hon- J. A. Mathluon at the City Hall. The unite fomilnl the procession then proceeded to their respec- tive heudquarterl.

At twelve noon a 2f dun salute roared out from mm: at Vicwrll- Pu’: roadway. Capt. A. W. Math- elon wu in command of the salut- ing party dnwn from the 5th Med- ium Battnry. E. C. A.

tut night thousands saw the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserves and members of militia unite stage a lham battle. "tho Fort Edward tat ", at Ibrtlid- ward followed by a brilliant diz- plny of ffra worh in charge of the

My fire d plflntent. cOpenod; adamelnchnrgeof the Cull an Milan, Tuesday

night, the celebrations closed with

z» McCardle. Rev.

EXPERT ADDED TD BROWN-HOLDER DRGAIIZATIDII

The Brown-Holder Biscuits Lim- ited of Moncton announce the ad- dition to their already strong staff of an expert soda biscuit maker. As is well known the making of coda biscuit constitutes one of the moat. difficult problems with which bis- cuit manufacturers have to deal The materials must be first class. the ingredients well balanced, the proper temperatures maintained and the baking done to a nlcety. The result is delicious soda with a ilutty flavor, wonderful color and a delightful crlapineaa and light- ness that stamps the perfect bis- cult.

The expert. recently secured by the Brown-Holder Company has had fourteen years in the making of sodas and hence brings with him to his new employers a. successful experience, that is already making ltrelf felt. Brown-Holder toasted sodas are a credit to the virlle in- dustry which in five years has made truly remarkable progress ls producers of Maritime Maid Bis- cults.

The Central Guardian

(JONFEDERATION LIFE IN - SURANCE. 14-6798-1-12-312 SPECIAL RATES AT KENT BEAUTY SHUPPE. .

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GIRL GUIDES PROGRAM — The 2nd Charlottetown pack of Brownies held a special coronation program at their meeting Friday, May 7th. At the end of the meeting the pack enjoyed a deli- cious surprise lunch brought by Fleur Hilllon.

DECORATED BUILDINGS-dri- cludcd in the brilliantly decorated buildings in Charlottetown yester- day was Government House. Last night the thousands who attended the display at Victoria Park had an excellent. view of the loo-year- old residence. brilliantly outlined in colored lights. Business houses which were lighted included De- Blols Bros. and the TB. and DJ. Riley building, both on lower Queen street.

FUNERAL 0F EX-(‘DNDUC-

TOR HUGHES- Phi-conductor John H._ Hughes of Charlottetown was buried yesterday. High Mass of Requiem was celebrated at st. Dunstalrs Basilica by Rev. Wilfred Father Dougarl conducted service at the grave aide. Pallbearers were: Messrs. William Dfl-WY. James McAulay. Peter Mc- Cmon. John Macdonald. R. J. MacDonald. all retired railway con- ductors. and Mr. Urlas MacDon- aicl. active conducter.