... King Edward VIII. abdicated and King George VI. was proclaimed, and even now the echoes of the nation’s acclamations have not died away following upon the Coronation in Westminster Abbey last Wednesday of King George VI. and his Scottish Consort, Queen Elizabeth ...

... lost in admiration for the spirit behind the Coronation, which is generally analysed as a demonstration of democratic virility. The following are typical comments:— “Le Journal —The consecration of George VI. has succeeded in proving that Britain is more ...

... people before leaving the field were given fruit and confectionery, and carried away with them memories of happy Coronation Day. Souvenir Coronation mugs were distributed by Mrs. Rsntoul, and medals by Mrs. Richardson. A short service was held the local clergy ...

... glorious sunshine upwards of 150 school children of Duneane and Staffordstown assembled at Duneane to celebrate the Coronation of King George VI. The children were given a real jolly time, brilliant sunshine throughout the day imparting the crowning touch ...

... V •.«*• It was a happy coincidence that the Imperial Conference should have met in London immediately after the Coronation of King George VI., for the importance of the Crown as a living link between the different parts of the British Empire was never ...

... and Gracehill. Some came in buses, some in cars, and some even in horse boxes. BONFIRE ON SLEMISH. The Coronation of their Majesties King George VI. and Queen Elizabeth was celebrated in the Braid district by huge bonfire on Slemish. Since the Jubilee ...