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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1935.

PEN PORTRAITS OF BELOVED ROYAL COUPLE

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THE CALL OF DUTY NEVER FAILED

THE MANY FINE QUALITIES OF THE MAN

London, May 6.

There has been no more apt characterisation of King George than that applied to him once by Lord Morley after a visit to Windsor Castle.

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Conscientious! "said Lord Morley-"He is full of conscience.'

His Most Excellent Majesty Geor the Fifth, by the grace of God of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions, King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India--always bows before ad inner Sovereign. His conscience is his King.

From his youth up, the call of duty has never failed to command a prompt, steady and cheerful response. Submission is never a martyrdom; by obedience he qualifies himself to rule.

He is naturally and by training thorough in all he undertakes. As in youth he set himself to master seamanship, as in manhood he served a faithful apprenticeship to Kingcraft, so when destiny called him to the highest position in Commonwealth he devoted himself unreservedly to the due performance of his allotted task.

He has a vigorous », and we.l- stored mind and a tenecious me- mory. His personal knowledge of his kingdom and Empire is more extensive than that of any other man in his dominions Obsesva- ilon of scenes, events and men, has been supplemented by study of the problems of govern- ment: In all these matters George V. is qualified to advise his ad- visers.

close

hotties thorough in his

as in other respects, and, more than a collector. he is a learned philatel- ist,

Happily for King George, for his Throne. and for the Nation. he has as we one whom he re- gards as his inspiration and help mate. He was once asked by an old tilend who of his many ad- viscrs had been of the greatest service to him. "My,wife" he re- pller without a moment's hesita- tion.

He has but one object in lite. It is to promote the welfare of his people. He holds fast to the prin- Many State duties are left en- ciple that peace

in and goodwilltirely

the Queen's hards. among all classes are of supreme There is no appeal from her de importance to national well-being: cision in the matter of presenta and he clings. no less tanaciously tons at Court. and she revises to the ideal of closer and ever the King's visiting list. But her closer union between all parts t

influence is not confined to this the wide-flung Empire, as the sur- narrow sphere. est hope of prosperity for His own people, and the surest guarantee of the peace of the world.

BROAD HUMAN SYMPATHY The characteristic which per- haps more than any other endears King George to his people is his broad humar: sympathy,

He is the most democratic mou- arch that ever sat upon a throne.

No good cause appeals to him in

Valh for help ar countenance. Misfortune, hardship, or disaster never fail to move him to quick and genuine sympathy.

the Prince of Wales, like the Duke of Gloucester, the King's tnirc son, remains a bachelor.

14th

Earl

of

THE JAMBORALLY

Scouts And Guides Give Fine Display

JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS

The main feature of yesterday's celebrations in connection "with the Silver Jubiles was the Jamborały →presented by the Scouts and Guides at Happy Valley in the presence of¬x large and distinguished gathering which Included His Excellancy the Governor and Lady Feel.

The function was a brilliant success. the performers put- ting up a smart display,

The Dragon and Testern Processions were .continued, and as“ on previous occasioni, attracted thousands of spectators who lined the streets hours before they were due to commence...... "The Humination of the city, the Peak, the harbour and the mainland were maintained.

The illuminations, however, were considerably- curtalled, the harbour and the waterfront of Kowloon being unlighted, though lighting of the majority of the buildings in the town and the Peak was maintained.

WONDERFUL EXHIBITION

The first of the King's sons to

It would perhaps be correct to, nevertheless won the přake of all marry was his secord son, the

say that never in their history those present by their smar: Duke of York, who in 1923- wed

Bowes-Lyon have the Scouts, Guides, Cubs turn-out. Elizabeth Lady

and Brownies given such a bril- the daughter of

llant display as the one they pre- Strathmore."

sented on the Hong Kong Foot- They have two daughters Pri cess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, ball Club ground, "Happy Valley of York, who celebrated her ninth yesterday when they held a. Jam birthday on April 21: and Prin-borally in celebration of the. S cess Margaret Rose, of York, who ver Jubilee. w be five years of age on Aug- ust 21, -

Their Majesties' only daughter is the Princess Royal. formerly known as Princess Mary, who in 1922 married Viscount Lascelles now Earl of Harewood.

Their first child, George Henry

A gracious lady of strong char-Hubert, later to become Viscount acter, highly educated, well read. Lascelles, is the first grandson of with a broad outlook on life and the King and Queen. He was 12 modern and progressive ideas, she years of age on February 7. is eminently qualified to the "The 'Princess Royal and Vis- place of Queen.

Yourt Lascelles have another son, Gerald David, who will be 11 years next August.

No rulers throughout the fange of British history have been so closely associated in public life as King George and Queen Mary. Strong and secure in mutual love and conndence. the royal pair share equally all the

State o

The parade was followed by the playing of the National Anthem and Dipping of Colours, after Commissioner called which the three cheers for His Majesty the King. This was heartily respond-

ed to.

Lady Peel then presented the Guide Colony Standard to Lady Southorn, Colony Commissioner, after which His Excellency the received a Thanks Governor.

The display was watched by thousands of interested specta- tors, including His Excellency the Governor, Sir William Peel. E.C. M.G., KB.E., and Lady Peel, and the remarks heard around the Badge from the hands of Rév. Hal- field about the "wonderful exbl- | ward. A similar ceremony Was bition" spoke volumes of the performed by "Lady Southern whe efforts of the organisers and per presented a Thanks Badge to

Lady Peel

formers.

Bir

Among those present were His

Three cheers, were then called Excellency Major-General. O. c. for Els Excellency and, Lady Peel Borrett, Hon. Sir Thomas South-after which the Wolf Cubs and orn. Bishop Valtora. Bishop R. O. Brownies gave the Grand ·How. Hall and Mrs. Hall, His Honour

BRIDGE BUILDING Mr. ADA. MaçGregor and Mrs.

Selected scotity holding the The third of the King's song is MacGregor, Lady Margaret, Ho

Pioneer Badge, then gave a display Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester. Tung. Hon. Sir William and Lady William Horrisi),

of Bridge Butiding while in other who represented His Majesty at Shenton.

parts of the field, there were de- the Centenary of the

Hon, Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Katewail.

monstrations of Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau Mons. signals, etc. There was also a tent pegging, cares. re Victoria. He is 35,

The fourth son is Prince van" der Straeten (Consul-Gen- sponsiblities. labours and joys in- cidental to their position. OneUcorge, Duke of Kent. whose, eral for Belgium) and Madame Gipperich in alm,, one in their love for their marriage last November to Prin- Straeten, Herr H. people, ore in the desire to be cess Martra of Greece was one of service, they mert the love of the most brilliant events wit- and loyalty which has been their nersed in London for many years. reward.

The Duke is 33 years of age.. A GREAT QUEEN

The King has two sisters Hiv- Queen Mary's goodness wasing Princess Victoria and Queen universally acclaimed long before Maud of Norway; an uncle, the and two her greatness was fully recognis- Duke of Connaught; by

ed. In later years it has slowly aunts, Princess Louise and Prin- dawned upon the public conscious-cess Beatrice, mother of ex-Queen ness that Queer Mary is not only Ena of Spain. a good woman, but a great Queen History will surely rank her high' on the roll of Royal Consorts.

The War with its terrible tale of suffering and bereavement. early in his reign brought out the many fine qualities of the man. He shared to the full in the an-, xleties and privations which afflicted the nation; he sorrowed acutely with the sorrowing. but he never lost, courage: and precept and example he led the way in upholding the spirit of the people through the long, struggle. There was something far deep er than mere popularity. la feeling which found spontaneous expression when the news given to the world that the Ar- mistice had been signed.:

the

was

The countless thousands - who, wild with delight, made Bucking- ham Palace their Mecca were but representative of the feeling of The millions of the Empire-not only loyalty to the Throne, but a deep and abiding affection for the person of the occupant.

He shares his people's love for all healthy sport, and his hap- piest hours of leisure are spent in is yacht He is not so regular a racegoer as his father. but he has the Englishman's love good horse and is a keen judge

of a

of a tace. He diten attends rug- by internationals and the

Foot-

Bo close has been the union be- tween King and Queen that Queen Mary's separate personality has been slow to Impress itself upon the public mind.

It was not until the War came that the people were afforded a glimpse of the woman of daunt. less courage, warm-hearted. fec ing intensely for all - auffer! pair or bereavement, and seeking comfort. daily opportunities to and sympathise.

In Queen Mary, 'strong practical commonsense is transfused with the impress of sympathy, and her personality becomes visible sphere.of. throughout the entire

women's work.

Queen Mary's leadership of the Sall Cup final, as well as cricket nation's womanhood is one of the

of the

test matches.

He is regarded as one deadliest shots in Europe and, at shooting parties, he has general- ly been the chief contributor to the 'bag."

great achievements of her life. She sees clearly the need for the help of woman in the settlement resulting from of the problems the war. Recognising the larger part which women are being call- ed upon to play in public and in- MODEL SQUIRE AND LAIRD

dustial Work, she has called upon | The life that appeals to him the daughters of the Empire to most of all is that of an English contine in peace the "sisterhood tcountry gentleman, He takes of service which united them in great interest in the management war, and she has never ceased to of his estates at Sandringham Hola atid declare that the highest and Balmoral. and is never hap deal of womanhood is to be wite pler than Witer he is ing the and mother. parts of model squire and aird.

The feeling evoked among all He is naturally hatemious, classes at the time of the King's whether In eating, drinking or severe iness was marked by smoking. He prefers cigarettes deep sympathy with the Quee to a cigar, but occasionally smokes and unbounded admiration for a briar pipe.

the courage the displayed through- His "intellectual gifs are wide out that period of teveze trial: Some of his public speeches take The Whole uation rejoice with high place among examples order at the lifting of the cloud of modern oratory. He likes to add | suxiety.

to his knowledge by conversation. The King and Queen, who are rather than by books. Learned 69 and 67 respectively, have four men are frequently his guests, living sons and one daughter. and the tutor of his youth re- Their youngest son, Pricee John, mains his friend and confident. died in 1915 at the the of 15. He is an enthousiaktie collector of The heir to the Throne is the stamps, and has amassed what la Prince of Wiles Vie Vit 'Be: 41- probably the most valuable eol on June 23, this year. Although lection in the word. He is as two of his brothers have married

1865-Born. Marlborough House. June3.

bastic display, and although the others were carried out in an efficient manner, this deserved (Consul-General, for Germany) and Fraulein Gipperich, M. R. spectat mention, for the perform- ers concerned put up 'such a mag- Boulange-Telsaler (Consul-Gener-

Com-

al for France), Mr. Justice R. Eificent exhibition that it Lindsell, Mr. E. Cock, Major C. M. Pared favourably. with those per- Manners, Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith formed by "experts." This was

dvident. by the loud applause. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. and Mrs.

A floral pageant was then pre- Kidzusawa, Col H B. L. Dowbig-sented by the Guides and Brown- gin, and Mr. Tang. Shlu Kin

les, and after a flower dance had been given by three separate par- tles, a beautiful arch was formed in front of the "official" stand. Several girls dressed up as fair- les then passed the arch, and one of them presented. His Excellency with a buttonhole. while Lady Peel received a beautiful album from another,

His Excellency the Governor and Lady Peel, who were accom- House,panied by Capt. R. F. Walter,

D. C were met on arrival by 1877-Naval Cadet training ship Lady Bouthörn. OBE. Commis

Britannia, Dartmouth. 1879-1882—World Cruise in H.M.S. | Halwärd, M.C., Scouts Commission..

Bacchante.

sloner of Guides and Rev. N. V.

er. The official 'party then 'stood 1983 Entered Navy as Midship-on the platform to watch the

man.

1891-Created Duke of York.

Beriously from tybold. 1892---Death of elder brother. Duke of Clarence; became Helr-Presun.ptive. 1893-Married Princess Mary of

Teck-July 6 1894–Edwärd · (PHnce of Wales)

born June 23,

GRAND FINALE

march-past which was performed with alacrity and smartness and which deservedly won loud

This concluded the Jamborally ap. plause from the spectators. Over and the spectators left their seats 90 scouts from 'Macao and the' and walked round the field `; to, same number from Canton under view the various displays by. the leadership of Mr. A. T. Bourges Scouts and Guides Life-saving and Mr. Tam respectively, also at sea was eficiently demonstrat- | took part in the parade ana thêyed by the Sea Scouts, while the

also acquitted themselves crédit guides revealed their ably.

knowledge In domestics-exhibit Became Duke of Cornwall:

items It was a delight to 'tratch the ing various

concerning. 45,000 miles Empire tour: tiny Cubs and Browtiles respond cooking, washing, etc. Operfed first Parliament of to the "eyes left” and “although, Australian Commonwealth; as wag 'naturally expected, meyi Made "Wake up England? were not in perfect order, they Speech, London Guldhall.

1901-Death of Queen Victoria.

December 5.

Created Prince of Wales. 1905-Admiral R, N. 1910-Succeeded

to Throne 00 death of King Edward. May 6.

1911-Crowned Westminster Ab

beg-Jurte 22.

Visited India; received homage of Princes it Delbi Durbar. Parlament B01 crists. Assented to creation df Liberal Peers. 1914-Stimmoned Home Rule Com

férence.

European War Clouds-July Appeal to Chat to stop Rus- Kan mobilisation,

Wär declared August 4 1914-1918-Visits to Navy, Army. Hospitals "And munition workers. Divested Enemy Sovereigns and Princes ot British. Orders.'

Thrown from charger n Pratce and injured. *Changed Tamu̸y” 'name

Wettin to Windsor: 1918-Buver Wedding-July 8.

Armistic Bigned Nov. 11. Called National Reconstruc Hon Conference. 1919--Youngest child. Prince Johir

died aged 13.—January 18.

Versalles Peace Treaty-- June 28.

Signed by King-October. io Great Silence instituted. November 11. 132Unveiled Cenotaph: mmler-

(Further Jubilee

Page 11.)

--April 21

General Strike.

wonderful

on

Appeal to Nation for fast- ing industrial pence, 1928 - Hanouncement of King's sudden Hiness, November 21.

years over which Queen had presided in the absence of the King.

Mourner at burial of "Un-1829-May 9. First court "for" 29 known Soldier." Westmin- ater Abbey-Novembar 11. 1921-Opened Northern Ireland Parlament in Belfast;autt: mace "forgive and "forget": appeal to Trampen,

Irish Pente Blgned: Free; State Government set up...) 1922- Only

daughter, Prizdig Mary, married Viscount Lascelles--February 1, 1923--First grandson. Hon George

Lascelles barn-February 7 Thike of York married Lady Eltzabeth Bowes-Lyon-Apr. $26.29

1924-Ring opened Empire Exhibi- tion at Wembley First Broadcast Speech.

May 30. The King's relapse July Becond. operation per formed.

1930 January, King fulfils first

public engagement after his illness opening Naval Con- terance

The 101 disaster;" 1931—April, A. furthere illness,

August, The National Crisis The King invites Mr. Bam- say MacDonald to form Na tional government, September. Great Britain leaves, the Gold Standard. Christmas Day, The King oadcasts to the Empire....,

Yorld Econag Welcomes

1932

1925 Mediterranean cruise after 1933

attack of indueres.

Death of Queen Alexanoce November 20

First-granddaughter, « Prij-~ cess Elizabeth of York bora

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