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COMMENT OF

THE DAY

Coronation

Day

TTUE day which the entire;

British Commonwealth has been waiting with such eagerness has arrived the Coronation of Her Majesty Quech Elizabeth the Second.

And in Hongkong | the excitement of the occa- sion and the пvid desire to make it memorable beyond forgetfulness is no less than In the heart of the Com- monwealth where the his- toric and profoundly moving ceremony will take place. But while today and tomur. row the Colony will rejoice) in the momentous event and will give way without) restraint to Stting celebra-j tions and festivities, there will be no losing sight of the deeper significance. For the Coronation is both 4T1 act of consecration and of dedication. Furthermore, it! Rymbolises the close reli- tionship which exists, pus- sibly even more today than ever before, between the British monarchy Christian faith. And it mi

and the

this which provides one of

the unbreakable links be-

tween the monarch and the British people. Of all the traditions which have. been bred with the British monarchy none today is stronger or more lasting than the spiritual influence of the Royal Family, head. ed by the Queen, on the people of the Common- wealth, and to no small de- gree, it can be claimed, on many others who owe direct allegiance to Her Majesty.

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H.K. CELEBRATES CORONATION DAY

Ceremonial Parades: Loyal Address

And Church Services

ENORMOUS CROWDS JOIN

IN THE FESTIVITIES

CHEERED BY THE EARLY MORNING SUNSHINE, THE PEOPLE OF Hongkong FLOCKED OUT OF DOORS IN THEIR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS TODAY TO TAKE PART IN THE COLONY'S CORONATION CELEBRATIONS.

Big crowds gathered around Statue Square to witness the ceremonial parade which opened the day's official pro- ceedings at 9 o'clock.

In Kowloon also the gaily decorated thoroughfares were. besieged with sightseers who turned out early to watch another ceremonial parade.

Later in the morning at a special meeting of Legislative Council a Loyal Address was officially approved, after which the religious aspects of Coronation Day were observed. All cathedrals and churches held special services of praise and thanksgiving attended by large congregations.

Coronation sightseers are promised good weather this afternoon for viewing the Dragon Procession.

The Royal Observatory said at 9.30 a.m. today that there was a likelihood of one or two small showers in the morning, accompanied by more or less cloudy conditions, but that the weather would clear up in the afternoon.

Moderate southwesterly winds will prevail.

HE mood today is

dominantly one of joy and good cheer. But the occa- sion is also one to promote thankfulness. For the mil- lions of her subjects deep- ly appreciate that in the person of Queen Elizabeth ị - there has

come {+ the throne

illustrious. gracious and very human

fully young woman, scious of her tremendous responsibilities, but also ful- ly capable of fulfilling them with devotion and humility. Nevertheless, duty nod responsibilities are not for mounrchs alone. Queen Elizabeth's peoples also, owe something mere than tip Allegiance. Her reign can: be made glorious and bene-! fcial if the people over

The Royal Navy wos re- For the first time troops in played the second half of the which she rules strive de presented by contingents from Hungkong, wore the new No. 3 verse; and after the last round

HMS Crane. HMS terminedly together to pro-

Whitesand Dress, starched white uniforms they played the full verse. The mote the common

welfare Bay and IIMS Tamar, and the with stiff collars. Only the men whole was perfectly timed only Royal Weich Regiment with its of the Air Force still wore the one member of the parade Reginiental mascot, Taffy IX,

traditional khaki, the Royal blundered by firing his gun when hold the same principles white gout, was niso on parade, Navy being in their while the order was given to reload. and faith to which the with

tropical uniform.

The order was then given to Queen will dedicate herself branches of the Royal Hong-

remove headdress, and the today.

The Governor, standing on a whole parade kong Defence Force.

raised

gave three re- platform beneath the sounding cheers for Her Union Jack, was addressed by Majesty the Queen, while the the Parade Commander, Captain Governor and General J. Howson, DSC, RN, and Terence Airey stood to atlen- accompanied by him, inspected tion.

Brilliant Spectacle At Statue Square

It was one o'clock in the morning in London when the first of Hongkong's Coronation Day events took place today. In Hongkong itself, in Kowloon, and in the New Territories members of Her Majesty's forces stationed in the Colony took part in ceremonial parades to honour the. Queen who will be crowned in a few hours' time.

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The principal parade was held in Statue Square and inspected by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Alexander Grantham, wearing a white uniform and plumed hat with the red sash of the Grand Cross of St Michael and St George.

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The Royal Welch Regiment Bayonets were then re-fixed, played rousing marches. with a sound like the rattling of mahjong chips, and the parade stood to attention while planes of the Royal Air Force flew

When he returned to the dais the Union Jack was towered and the whole parade stood to atten- | past, saluted by the Governor,

tion while the Band played God Save the Queen. The Governor and officers saluted the flag.

The Parade Commander then

Throughout the events Taffy, the white goat mascot of the Welch Regiment, stood without the arms of the Regiment, and moving, wearing a red coat with

THIS MORNING'S PARADE. Top. picture shows

a general view of Statue Square where a ceremonial parade was held, and above, the marching column

swinging up Pedder Street, Staff photographer...

Special Cathedral

Service

A Prayer and Thanksgiving Service for the Coronation of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, was held at the St John's Cathedral this morning, at which H.E. the Governor, Sir Alexander Grantham, GCMG, read the lesson..

Lady Grantham also attended the Service, which was conducted by the Very Rev. F. S. Temple (Dean of Hong- kong), the Rev. Canon A. P. Rose and the Rev. George She, Cathedral Chaplain.

The Sermon was preached by Henry Kwok, the Rev. James

gave the order to unfix bayonets for the firing of the feu de joie.silver horns, as well as a silver the Dean during, which he said: Poon and the Rev. Roland Kol.

After the first cound of the scu de joie was fired the Band play

ed the first verte of the National Anthem; after the second they

Everest Conquered

London, June 1. Mount Everest has been conquered, according to copyright message publish- ed in the London Times] today.

E. P. Hillary, a member of the expedition, and the] Sherpa Tensing were

named us the successful climbers.

The news was published{ in a special edition of to- morrow's Times on sale among Coronation' crowds] in London tonight-Reuter.

replica of the badge of the Regi- The Queen realises the great- Leading the St John's Choir ment over her forehead. The pess of her position and reeing was Mr Donald Fraser, first goat, incidentally, Was it clearly, knows she cannot Cathedral Organist and Master Issued as rationa to the Rcgl- live for it by

herrelt. She has of the Choristers.

ment in the Crimea but was made quite plain her Christian Following the Responses Mr retained as a mascot,-and-re-allegiance her dependince on Site In his opening Prayer said: placed by a Royal Goat (Per Christ. Here is no half-hearted to add our supplications to the prayer and friendslig with Brethren, we are met together. Bian breed) by Queen Victoria,

A few seconds before the allegiance. And so the Queen's prayers and thoughts of count- Governor returned to his car tha Grace can become the grace of les multitudes whose heiris proceedings were interrupted by Jesus

Chrict. May we each are turning at this time to a sudden shower-the waten- make that our prayer and nim place most Bacred in the Ing crowd, as It obeying

an today, the Grace- of our Lord history

people Parnde Command Jesus Christ."

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order by er, put up umbrellas or held Shortly before the Service Peter at Westminster. Thither newspapers

over their heads. commenced at J1 a.m. tho our. Queen is coming 10 Some

ron for shelter without Clergy and Choir entered the receive seals her life's service walling to see the march past,

Cathedral singing tho Proces- and bestown God's grace for its Led by the Royal Navy, the slonal Hymn 443, Songs Of fulfilment, and tho Crown parade then moved

which is the emblem of her off along Praise. Pedder

will come as Chater Road,

The procession was headed by royal state. She Street, Queen's Road, Jackson Road the Rev.) Deaconess Mollie | other Kings and Queens before and Chater Hond to the Dock Rudd, and followed by the R. her have

cotro for 0 yard Wert Gate where it dis. Rev. R. O. Hall (Bishop of thousand years, Enkh. prayer, persed.

Hongtong), the Hev. S. K. cach act In the Solemn Rite, is Leong (the Bishop's Chaplain), rich in

memorier of the Probably because of the earli- the Very Rov, F. 9. Templo long history through which, by ness of the hour not nearly as (Dean of Hengkong), the Rev. God's providence the Monarch. many people turned cut to walch Canon A.. P. Hose, the Rev.of this Realm has been pro- anticipated. the parade as the Police had Canon E. W. L. Martin, the Rev. servet,

Barriers had been | Canon Paul Tso, the Rev. Canon Yet it is no mere relle of the placed along the whole of the Edward Lee, the Rev. Georgo pants It speaks still of ́, king- early part of the routo, but al- She (Chaplain, St John's ship of a sacred, trust from God. though the crowd was three-deep Cathedral), the Rev. J. Gooch. It speaks now of the Hallowing (Contd. on back page, vol. 5). the Rev. Erik Kvan, the Rov.(Conta, on back- pago, col,- I)

COLONY'S LOYAL ADDRESS

In a formal, but none the less impressive ceremony at 10 o'clock this morning, His Excellency the Governor moved a resolution that a telegram or greeting and loyalty be sent to Her Majesty the Queen on behalf of the people of the Colony, and after this had been adopted, the- Governor read the text of the Loyal Address to Her Majesty, signed by all those present,

Today

Queen Elizabeth II.

Although most of us

Proposing □ resolution of the British Commonwealth of loyalty to Her Majesty, His Nationg Is .on even heavlor Excellency the Governor said: burden.

is Coronation Day, Out young ATŘI the coronation of our

beautiful Queen,Queen has dedicated herself to the service of her peoples. She have has accepted the position and never seen her and though she responsibilities she was

born has reigned only a short time to, but she has said she can we are nonetheless aware of not bear them alone and has the character which shines out asked us, her subjects, to share in her high ideals and courage her burden. If we prove faith- and warmth of heart. She has ful in upholding the hands of already won our love and re-our beloved Sovereign and re- verence, and happy and proud main true to ourselves we are we that she is our Queen shall also share in the glory. and we her subjects.

How, we ask ourselves, can we Within a few hours time in do this? We are far from the Westminster Abbey, at a holy

Throne, but our task is ceremony of sanctification, make the place where we find there will be placed on her ourselves a better

one. By head the ancient Crown of her adopting our Queen's high forebears. To be sovereign of a ideals, by dedicating ourselves great, country is a formidable to the service of those about and onerous task. To be head us. by living honest, Industrious of a commonwealth as vast as (Continued on Page 2 Col. 3)

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