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MILLIONS WITNESS CORONA TION PA GEANTR Y

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Shown AtMeeting In Ch ’town Forum

Significance Of-C-oronation Cere- monies Emphasized In Elhquent Speeches At Mass Attended

Gathering In AIIditOYimn,

"The number of our loyal ‘u Plmnt 13 proof, if any prcgf r33: mdwl °f "is deep and abiding 1081.0’ o! the people of this Island Province.”

In these words Hi Adminhtrator, Hon. fffifitielfi‘; Chief Justice. sunlmed up the 51g- nlficance of the enthusiastic mass meet-ins at the Charlottetown gorum yesterday afternoon in cele- liljllv? 0i go Coronation oi their

aes zes ng g” v1 Queen Elizabeth. m and

The crowded auditorium. scene a few veers ago o: a similar patriotic demonstration on the occasion Q1 the Jubilee of his late Majesty King 990180 V.. heard the broadcast oi his prment Majesty's address from the Empire capital, which was pm- ceded by a brief address by the

Ohoimlan. Mover P.W. Turner, and Wlsviollowed by addresses by His Honor the Administrator, by min. J. P. Mcmtyre. on behalf of the Premier who was unavoidably ab- iiht; Rev. P. A. McMahon, D. D., 0n behaii 0i the Bishop of char- lottetown; Rev. Hugh lvflller. presi- dent 0i the ministerial I ' tlon,

COMING fVfNli

"Crushlllg (Jain Thursday's only. Ralph Darrach, Bt. Cather- irlea 14-315-5-11-31.

"Buying live hogs Albany Thurs- day 13th. Emerald 14th until noon. G. O. Green. Is-ZOZI-i-W-t-t-w-t-ti.

"Bingo Party Kelly's Cross wrsday, May 13th. If not fine, do . L-362-5-13-1i.

"Pantry Bale in aid oi Bascilica Altar Society Saturday afternoon, B. A. McDonald's store.

L-2'l'l-5-l0-6l.

"Bee Bradalbane players in llmeatley River Hall tonight. L404.

“Como to dance in Bummer- ficld Hall Thursday, May 13. Spec- hl music, ladies with refresh- ments free. L402.

“Barn dance concert, Crapaud,

hiday, May 14th. 25 and 15, Allsllean Young People. L-407-5-13-3i.

“Come to the play "Hired Hus- lllllds" at Mt. Herbert Orphanage Uliight. 14-408.

"See the Stanley Bridge players went "Southern Cinderella" in

City's Largest

B-tld by form J. PfllkaPfflnicMulg‘ the Hon. 9°13’ mewlge from His Hon- giggilegieflflllt Governor DeBlols, on ma? ed from London, Ihlglgmj, read belle of the Coronation, w" k l’ the Administrator and °lgtg<llxgleehrltv lpglause. s n the city schgols? uridetiwgdu-roeolfig of Mr. Alfred Douoette, Queen 30118" 5011001. and accompanied by the League oi the Cross Band included verses of "Q csngdgg- and’ "° God Our Help in Past," the National Anthem being gum; in unison by the vast audience at. the iilffiwiii ‘i’; €§°o€f.".“""i...§' '31“ ‘m Tllglnr ltt/lhajestles. c m“ I“ o arrival i. 2.45 , _ His Honour the Admnistrgtoi? ti‘: naval and militia units pmmmi arms and the National Anthem was played.

Seated on the flag-draped plin- form with the chairman and speak- erswerc members o! the Federal and Provincial Parliaments, the 31W Council. representative» oi pa- triotic organizations and others. n;

0w Glasgow Hall. Friday, May 14th. If not fine Saturday. L406.

"'I‘he monthly meeting of the ladies Auxiliary, P, m. I. Prqtes- int orphanage. Friday afternoon W). Legion Building.

L-i09-5-l3-li.

"Come to the play in St. Cath- "lmfs Hall. "The Prince of Liars". b! Hampton players. Friday Nev 1i. L-307-5-l2-2i.

"Rummage Sale at Kensington, “WNW afternoon and evening, "by 16 in Dodge showrooms by the United Church Y. P. U. Is-l95-5-10-H.

"lee Qtanchel players present ‘IOIIHS act drama “Poor Married in Roze Valley Hall. May

- Instrumental music. step dan-

i "W!!! 00M! between acts. L400

. “low Cornwall players "lllamlly n Brcokfiold Hill PfidI-Y 0V- - Also at Marshnold Hall Mon-

t? 17th. Music by orchestra. 14474-54141.

"The P. I. I. Hospital Nurse's °Muaiion will be nail Thursday "shins. my 13th at a P. M. in st. Pauli Parish Hall. Admission m.

L-376-5-i2-2l.

Isms Dramatic Club will t "Up flil r-uu to Paradise" Roll, nunm aim- m-

- In n. If not em Monday.

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front and at the sides and rear, were massed in colorful contrast tzleigs various parading units and cm-

A presentation by the chairman oi Coronation medals to the school children, each class being repre- sented by one child who received the full quota. of medals for his or her class, was a pleasing feature of the programme.

MAYOR. TURNEBYS ADDRESS

His Worship the Mayor, in open- ing the meeting, sa'd:

"With a truly patriotic and deep- ly religious fervor. three thousand miles away across the mighty At- lantic in London, the heart of the British Empire, and in Westminster Abbey, that temple and shrine oi history where every English King has been crowned since the time oi William the Conqueror, there has been enactod on this beautiful May day a. ceremony of tremendous sig- nificance to every British subject, the crowning of his Most Gracious Majesty King George VI The crowning of one King carries the mind back to the Coronation of all those other kings who have been crowned before. The ideal oi hered- itary monarchy is essentially a unify- hig anibiniglg one._lt_._bl_r_lds togeth-

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Island Students To Receive Degrees

_- T0 The

His Majesty's Address

Empire —

LONDON‘, M88 l3—(AP)--King George VI. newly crowned. to- night thanked his Empire ground the world from Buckingham Pal. we in In address over a vast radio network.

His reply to broadcast greetings from the fourth oi the world ha rules. was:

"It is with a. very full heart I sneak to you tonight. Never before has a newly-crowned King been able to talk to all his peoples in tholr own homes on the day of his Coronation.

"Never has the ceremony itself

had so wide a significance, for the Dominions arenowfree and equal partners with this ancient Kingdom. I felt this morning that the whole iilmpire was in very truth athered within the walls of West ier Abbey. "I rejoice that I can now speak to you‘ all wherever you may be greeting old. irlendsin distant lands and. as I 11006. new friends in those parts where it has not yet been my good fortune to go.

"In this personal way the Queen and I wish health and happiness to you all and ‘we do not forget at this time of celebration those who are living under the shadow of sieknes. Their example of courage and good citizenship is always be- fore us. andto them I would send a special message oi sympathy‘ and good cheer. I cannot find words with which to thank you for your love and loyalty to the Queen and myself.

"Your good will in the streets to- day. your countless messages from overseas and from every quarter of these Islands has filled our hearts to overflowing. I will only say this, that if in the coming years I can show my gratitude in service to youthat is the way above all others that Ishould choose.

“To many millions the crown i8 a‘ symbol oi unity. By the grace of God and by the will of the free

(By The Canadian Press) Embers of- a 3,000-mile chain of beacons died today and Canadians wont book to work alter Corona- tion celebraticns such as the na- tion ncver knew before. Throughout the land millions Joined yesterday to honor George VI and Queen Elizabeth, to pray for them. to erect memorials of their Coronation clay. Many rose at dawn to hear for the first time in history a broadcast from an- cient Westminster Abbey of a Cor- onation servlce that took shape 1.000 Years ago.

Millions listened in the after- noon when the King, speaking at the end of Coronation day in Lon- don, addressed his Empire ior the first time in a voice that sounded something like that of his beloved father. the late George V, but stronger.

In cities. towns and villages from coast to coast parades and cere- monies were held. Royal salutes boomed from batteries at rnany

. I. 8., ll; i! -Three Island students will be among the graduates to receive their degrees from the University of New Brunswick Encaenia Fri- day afternoon, Dr. C. C. Jones. president. announced today. 3.0- I... degrees will be conferred on ~ the following Island students:

Henry Irving. Bouris, P: Ii‘. l; Kenneth Augustine Fraser, Jouril; Charles Goidcriok Riley. Oh!!- lotteiown. P- E- I-

Loyalist Casualties Said Heavy In Mass Offensive On Toledo

wanna. 8min. May ll-Iloovy government attach against historic. Insurgent-hold Toledo developed today into a mass offensive in which. insurgents laid. me attack- on suffered ‘unpreoedenhd cloudi- tor."

Government prisoners estimated their dead in the campaign at more than 3,000, with total casualties no calculated. Insurgent reports laid.

Waves of government infantry charged Insurgent positions south of the Tajo river. as a climax in four days of fighting. Insurgents tims they took four by! llo on the florid: way. west of ‘Toledo. it was c1 .

(The government assorted it

points. At night Boy Scouts light- ed their chain of fires that blazed from Halifax to the western shore of Vancouver Island.

At Ottawa. the nation's capital, 50,000 persons jammed Parliament I-lili to take part in ceremonies headed by lord Tweedsmuir. the King's representatives in Canada. The largest crowd over to assem- ble on the l-lill heard the Gov- ernor General sly:

"The Crown is the entblem of sovereignty to which the British

hoops bad advanced about seven miles on the Toledo front. approxi- mately so miles south of Madrid.) BILBAO. 5min. Mo)‘ 1PM"!- t airplanes dumped more than filbolnbe into the suburbs oi har- lllod Bilbao today but did not ful- fill General Emilio Molds threat to blast the Basque capital to bits. Terror-stricken inhabitants, mind ful of the Insurgent Northern Colu- mandel-‘s warning he would bom- bard the city "without mercy" if it did not surrender by today. ducked forcover three time: as Planes roared over Bilbao. line hnks were set

proples of the British Common. wealth, Ihave assumed that crown. In me. as your King, is vested for a time the duty 0d’ maintain- ing its honor and infegrit . Thisls indeed a grave and cons ant re- Kmnsibility but it gave me con- fidence to see your representatives in the Abbey and to know that you too were enabled to join in that infinitely beautiful ceremonial.

“Its outward forms come down from distant times, but its inner meaning and message are always anew, for the highest oi distinctions is the service for others and to the ministry of Kingshlp I have, with

your sharing, dedicated myself with the Queen at my side inwords of the deepest soiemnity. We will. God helping us. faithfully dis- charge our trust. Those of you who are children now will I hope retain the memories oi the day of care- free happirles such as I still have of the day of my grandfather's Coro- nation. In the years yet to come some of vou will travel from one part of the Commonwealth to an- other and moving thus within the faintly circle will meet many whose thought, are colored by the same memories, whose hearts unite in devotion to our common heritage. You will learn, 1.‘ hope, how much our free assoclavon means to us: how much our friendship witheach other and all other na/tions on the earth can help the cause of peace and progress.

“The Queen and I will always keep in our hearts the inspiration of this da-y. May we ever be worthy 0f the good will which I am proud to think surrounds us at the out- set oi’ my reign.

“I thank you from my heart and may God bless you all."

Yesterday/s Celebration Greatest In Dominion ’s Centuries - old History

several galo aflre and nearby buildings were dc- Its-eyed.

The King was presented to his

Empire audience by Prime Min- ister Baldwin. The spoke very deliber-

ately and clearly.

people pay homage and in which they recognize all that they cher- ish most-thelr national and iam- lly traditions. their common heri- tage of individual and collective freedom and their love ior peace and order."

Throughout the country thous- ands of seedlings and acorns were planted as lasting memorials to the day.

In the afternoon thousands heard the voice of the King, broadcast over Parliament Hill through loud speakers.

Parents of children born yesior- day struggled with the question whether to name them after the King or Queen. It did not trouble Mr. and Mrs. Chris Jensen oi Glendale, a. Calgary suburb. M's. Jensen gave birth to twins. They will be called George and Eliza- beth. In Ottawa Mrs. Allan O. McGulrl, wife of a guitar player. gave birth to a boy and girl. The city will give the children com- memorative loving cups.

From east to west celebrations such as those took place:

HAIJFAII-Flre sirens heralded the start of the holiday which saw civic officials plant coronation trees. Military and naval units paraded through the street. The battery on historic Citadel Hill fir- ed a royal salute and riflemen a. feu-de-jole. Throughout Nova Sco- tia school children heard read the Governor Generals message to them and received Coronation medals. A torchlight parade was held in Halifax at night. in it B replica of the Coronation coach. Nlnnerous Coronation dances were held. '

OWIiL-Streets of Prince Edward Island's capital were thronged with citizens and

lTHRilNG cllv STREETS HlR BEREMUNIES

l, 1500 Take Part In Par- ade In Charlotte- town Yesterday -- Briiliant Display At Victoria Park Last Night.

Ihousamk thronged the streets of Charlottetown yesterday and under ideal weather conditions witnessed ceremonies in observ- iance of the crowning of Their Majesties, King George VI and I Queen Elizabeth. f The day's ceremonies began with special church services ici- lowed in the afternoon by a par- ade oi i500 persons, Naval. and Militia units and organizations, to the Charlottetown Forum. where His Majesty's broadcast from Buckingham Palace, as well as local speakers were heard. It was estimated that 4,000 per-

sons crowded the Forum and thousands more thronged the street". outside the entrance to

hear the addresses reproduced by loud speakers. City and Royal Can- adian Mounted Police. in full dress uniform. however. had traffic well in hand.

His Worship, Mayor P. W. Tum- er, presided and made the opening remarks. Short addresses were also heard, by the Administrator oi the Government, Hon. J. A. Mathieson. Chief Justice of Prince Edward Is- land; Hon. J. P. MacIntyre, Prov- incial Minister of Public Works and Highways. representing Hon. Thane A. Campbell, Premier; Rev. P. McMahon, D. D., Rector of St. Dunstans Basilica, representing His Excellency, Rt. Rev. J. A. O'Sullivan, Bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Charlotte- town; Rev. Hugh Miller, of the Ministerial Association. represent- ing the Protestant clergy and Dr. W. J. P. MacMillan.

Following the adr-esses coron- ation medals were presented to school children. '75 pupils, rep- resenting each class of the city schools received the medals for their grades from the hands of Mayor Tumor.

Those who had special seats in the Forum and who formed the parade included: R. C. N. V. R, R. C. M. P., 1st Medium Brigade, R. C. A, 6th Divisional Signals, Prince Edward Island Highlanders; fllst Field Ambulance. C. A. M. 0.: Canadian Legion. B. E. 5. In; Boy Scouts. Girl Guides, Benevolent Irish Society, Sons of England, Loyal Orange Association; Cale- donian Club, Knights of Pythias; Knights of Columbus and City Firemen. Special seats were also taken in the Forum by nurses from Prince Edward Island and Charlottetown Hospitals, Wolf Cubs, Brownies and school child- ren. Bands taking part were League of the Cross and pipe band of the

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Erecf- Totem Pole To New Monarch

(C.P. By Guardian's Special Wire) OAUGHNAWAGA. Que. May i2 “Behind a time-decayed pllisode of poplar saplings. descendant-e 01 the Mohawk Indian tribe reaffirm- ed their allelimoe to the newly- clowned King and Queen today Ind dedicated to ‘tho great white father across the bis with!" 8 u totem pole “ which never shall come down." _ Carved into symbols of the tribe! six clans-the Turtle, Boos‘. Willi. Pipe of Peace. Heron and a Rock- the huge "thunder-bird." a bfilllt rod flu wle vreieotins "W" m“ top, was dedicated to King coarse after braves and Indians maidens in all their traditional Ifillin. 53118

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ster Abbey, where the Archbishop of Canterbury crowned him and his Queen in the name of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.

EQUALITY AFFIRMED

The changing picture of Empire was incorporated into the new oath:

"Will you solemnly promise and swear to govern the P601110 of Great Britain, Ireland, Canada. Australia. New Zealand and the Union of South Africa, of your possessions and other territories to any of them belonging or per- taining, and of your Empire of Indie, according to their respec- tive laws and customs?" the oath asked. placllm the final stamp on the full equality of the Dominions and making George VI the King of each of them.

Radlantly happy, Their Majes- ties rode back through a route twisting through the heart of the great city. gaily bedecked with blazing colors and crammed with a seething mass cf humanity, eager to pay homage.

After speaking to the Elnpire and its 400000000 subjects. the slender, ilyear-old Monarch at nine p. m. appeared on the bal- cony of Buckingham Palace as fully 50.000 persons massed out- side the tall gates.

The King and his Queen stood waving their hands in response to the tumultuous acclaim. The vast throng sang the National Anthem and burst into "He's l. Jolly Good Fellow.‘

Wave Acknowledgements

The Queen wore an ermine cloak over an evening gown. with a diamond tiara on her hair. After three minutes they ro-mtered the palace. Again at 10:15 p. m. Their Majesties appeared in response to the crowd's re-awakened appeals.

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Crowds Outside Buckingham

(By Pat Ussher) (Canadian Press Staff Writer) (C. P- Cable, By Guardian's Special Wire) LONDON. May 12-—Deep|y impressive demon- strations of loyalty and affection by massed crowds

closed the public celebration of the Empire's great- est spectacle-the crowning of her King an:

Newly consecrated to the service of the Em-

appeared on the Palace balcony not long after the Sovereign made his first speech to his 400000.000 peoples through-out the world-

“The Queen and! will always keep in our hearts the inspiration of this day," he said. as tbs radio carried his voice to the corners of the earth-

"May we ever be worthy of the goodwill which Queen rode ill 5010mm you: i0 thl I am proud to think surrounds us at the outset of

“| thank you from my heart and may God bless

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Goronation Ignored By Fascist Press

ROME. May lit-MP) — Official Italy. angered by British repom of Italian defeats in the Spanish civil war, sought to have the Corona- tion of King George VI ignored in, the Iilascist Prose today.

The only report of the London pageant provided for the con- tioffed press was a one-line dis- patch issued by the oifiefal news Agency. Btefaxii.

It said: "The Coronation of King George of Eirlgland took place this morning."

There was an aowunt, however. of disorders in Dublin. The news- papers rolated that police dispers- ed a crowd demonstrating against the "Coronation of an English King for Ireland."

Radio stations had only the same reports as the nenvspiii-ieis.

Twoedsmuirs Will Visit Halifax, June 8

(U. P. by Guardian's Spoohl Win) HALIFAX. May lit-lord and lady TWCCCSIIHHI‘ would visit this city June 8 during Lllsli- Willi‘ of the Maritime Provinces government officiaLs announced horc tmllglli. A luncheon in the Govt-mm‘- Generalfls honor m be glwll by the , Canadian Clllh owls included in the ‘ lntortllnment planncd for tho , vice-regal party during their stay‘,

rein-drenched French chateau bo- side Wallis Wldlfild today listtn-

tlon that might have been his own. while a friend reported their wed- -ding would be deferred until June. The associate declared "certain differences between the Royal ~ Family and the British Govern- ment" had brought the Duke's de- cision io postpone his marriage. The “difierencefl were mid to

slowly-crowned King George que- eially naked that the wedding be

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DifferAsTowhetherwedding Should Be Public Or Private

put off for a time.

‘There were no flags on tile cha- teau. although many British and French emblems flew from houses in the vicinity. A guest said ser- vants had been umublc to blly a British flag in nearby Tours.