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;' -THEWATER1I)O CHRONICLE fre',"???,","""] Sight of the royal family standing together moved a section of the lightly-packed crowd to start up the old favorite, “For He's a Jolly Good Fellow." It caught on and soon the familiar words and tune of the r01- licking song of tribute swwpllnd up like the roar of Niagara Faust French windows over the main archway ot the palace were flung open. A hush fell. Then the roar rose again as the King, leading the Queen by the hand, stepped to the crimsomdrapmi balcony. Queen Mary and the little princesses soon joined them and later all the principal mem- bers of the royal family, smiling and waving, were there. Duke d Windsor and Fiancee Hear Radio Broadcast in Chateau British Government Said to Oppose Royal Family's Wish for Public Wedding. MONTS. France. May 12.-The Duke of Windsor sat in a rain- drenched French chateau beside Wallis Warfield Io-dey, listening to -_ M“ _.,,-,.....,, w a broadcast of the Coronation that might have been his own. while a friend reported their wedding would be deferred until June. The associate declared “certain differences between the Royal family and the British Government had brought the Duke's decision to postpone his marriage. The "difterenevs" wow said to eentre around the Government's in- sistonce that the ceremony should he private. The intimate said that King George specially asked that the wedding he put, of? for n tinv. The friend who reported tho wedding had been postponed did not rxplnin the proviso trnnblp thonn the Royal family and the Govern, mom. but indicatvd King George and Queen Mary wprp asking "fair treatment" for the Duke at his wedding. There were no flturs on the chateau. although many British and French emblems: flew from houses in the vicinity. A zuvst said sorvnnts had been unahlv to buy a British fltut in nearby Tours. "A number of mnmhvrs of the Royal Family bvliovv llu- marritagv should luv public," ho "vrtlttrvd “Tho Govvrnmvnt insist; it should ho a privato taffair. Lord menlnw. former Conno- mrtrrin Wniting to Edward. came here hy planv to dpliver the Kime's request for pmtpnnomom of the wodding. tho frirnd nddml The Duke “relied. it wns understood. wrll hr brought " wins unuorunml. Wtll hr hrmuzht \HHIIW'I Motion pirhn'm of the Coronntton, lam: in to the chateau, oral rm Its brilliance dimmed only slightly by the downpour, the great caval- cade passed from Westminster Ab- bo, along the Victoria Embankment, through Northumher.land avenue, past Charlng Cross and into Trafal- gar Square. Then down narrow Dock. spur street past Canada House-- where hundreds of Canadians watched-and along Piceadily and Regent street to Oxford Circus and beneath the Marble Arch to Oxford street and Hyde Park. Torr-nu of Rain The rain tell in torrents as the procession-representative of every corner of the Empire-slowly circled Victoria Monument in from of Buck- ingham Palace and passed through the gates. Their Majesties‘ disappearance within the palace did not halt the loyal demonstrations of the great crowds and thousands breaking po- lice lines and rushing the railings lining the palace "ourtyard--demamL ed that the King and Queen appear. Then, through a driving rain. his newly-crowned queen-consort at his side, the consecrated King drove Lack to Buckingham Palace. acknow- ladging the tumultuous cheers of millions lined along the [our-mile pro. cessional route. The Primate took the crown from the hands of the Dean of Winchester and reverently placed it on the Saver. mgn's head. Then the hush which had marked this stirring culmination tn the impressive ceremony was thro- ken by shouts of "God Save the King" from the 7,700 guests In West- minster Abbey. and taken up by the hundreds ot thousands on the streets. In Hyde Park and at the Tower ot London guns boomed royal salutes. Mllllom Llne Route Throughout the tar-flung Empire the cry was taken up. The Monarch of a quarter of the earth had been_ crowned, “0 God, the crown of the faithful", the Archbishop intoned. ‘ibiest we beseech Thee, and sanctity this Thy servant. George, our King: and as Thou dost this day set a crown of pure gold on his head, so enrich his royal heart with Thine abundant grace, and crown him with all prince- ly virtues, through the King eternal. Jesus Christ our Lord." LONDON, May IE--%'eorge VI was crowned and consecrated King of [England and the British Carmmou. wealth in Westminster Ab'bey today when Cosmo, 97th Archbishop ot Can. lorbury. at the stroke of 12.30, placed St, Edward's Crown on the Saver» my”; kingly brow. RAIN FALLS tiihxyRrtENrrs, As CAYALCA0E PASSES Millions of Subjects Line Lon- don streets for Colorful Coronation Pageant. 7,700 See George VI Crowned King In Westminster Abbey, Vol. 81, No. 39 E WILL DISCHARGE OUR Tkilgr"-Tgii KING I]: uh Ito tklirrlrova' Itotmi+ Sign! l huh tr,rd ' tll IImklmlmrn mmet lo, uni mi Kootrtuax within an days FV Thrs sinus wprv pin up laal Prldny nigh, ('onsrtahlrs Smith or near-by (‘nailnamz rnmnvnd on». hm the rest I: lllilllll‘l' [wand (Tho ‘imli ilm from Friday will lw .llllll‘ _ whwn I‘Mc-r Vermin tho \nnmzvr Rpiritrtal imitlnr of hunkho» law: in Canada. will Munch ttin up I" al from a mummy cottrietiont PREPARE CHURCH PLANS B. A. Jones, Kitchener architect, is preparing the plans for the new $18,000 addition to the Waterloo Emmanuel Evangelical Church. The work of construction will probably not start until next year. Warn Bunkholmrs To Leave Kootenay As a Coronation it is more coatly than any Britain has known. The (Yovprnme-nt will have spent 82.000.- 000 lie-fore it is over. Io0NIr0N.-Cost of today‘s Coro- nation pageantry runs into lens of millions of dollars-in Government and private funds. It ranks as the most expensive orurday show in the history of modern society. m high as tst)ir.00o,0oirf--withGerL was visitors contributing a good share. This compares with $1.000.000 tor the f'oronation of King George V in 1911 and 81.200900 far that of George IV. Can't Count Cost of Coronation Day Italy recalled all her correspond- ents in London on Monday, and banned all but three English news- papers. The action was in retalia- tion for English press jibes at Italian defeats in the Spanish civil war. Revenue from the Pardnation sea- snn. direct'und indirect, is estimated The only published despatch that contained a hint of the historic ceremonies in London came from Dublin. That told of police dispers- ing a crowd demonstrating against the "Coronation of an English King for Ireland." ROME.--rta an newspapers did not print the day’s biggest news story-the Coronation of King George VI. Italian Newspapers Retaliate at Press Jibes at Italian Defeats in Spain. sented Not Word Printed About Coronation The'lrish Free Stine, ijG.iGGind Newfoundland will not be repre- l The Conference is faced with the discussion of the most serious nature in years. The breakdown of collec- tive peace bargaining, the shattering of the Locuno peace pact by Chan- cellor Adolph Hitler, and Mussolini's disregard for the League of Nations in his Ethiopian campaign, are some of the things which have occurred since last the Empire's statesmen gathered around the conference table. ( Foreign affairs and Empire de- fense policies will come in for lengthy d.iteuesion,_it is trpeeted. LONDON, May 14.-The first Im- perial Conference since 1930 was scheduled to get under"way here to- day with representatives of every imperial country in attendance. MAYOR WESLEY McKERSIE NELSON. Itt' Hrilish Columbia " lrr IM the “Rial Knmnnny ('MHro ,1, p. we...“ o's'ponqihlrs for positing Speakers at Waterloo's Celebration Imperial Parley To Open To-day p: ccrrnq 1-,. l)w|klmhm' "hliT Carl SrhiMwl. 23. St (“unwntxx shut in tho [-hnt‘k horn on Thursday whiln tr\ing tn mmpn rrnm \Intm’ryrll' 1ytriosr J SUN! ot Prvra, mu itflor' a I’LIHO‘ into thin Ht}. “m: ‘takr‘n (mm tho hmpitnl to politw mnurt ansdav and on "hare, of rrx sialtng and "Hirer and of rnrklmu idrtvlng an“ rnmandnd to jail until lThnv-uln) otrirw Smut will mmthm [turn of tlririus: " I.H' whilst nndvr Minn-Haunt “mild lu‘ laid IU, unit] Sthlt'hl‘l had him" uuhnnt " pmmit mm» 1915. whvn hiq luvt1~u~ \\.C<1Jll] ttt‘lb‘ll The strategic heights became a veritable butchering ground as it changed hands for the third time in forty-eight hours in the. bloodiest fighting of the Basque campaign. w.'s D. Euler and said Canada was proud of the" latter's achievements. Hon. Mr. Euler in introducing the speaker referred to the annual ex- Imrt or Canada which now totalled over $1,000.000.000 and placed (‘anudn fifth in nation buying and selling. HENDAYE. Franco-Spanish Fron. tiet_---Basque troops, cambering up the slopes of bloody Mount Biscargi, drove General Emilio Mola's rebel artillery off the ridges northeast of Bilbao and. plugged a gap through which insurgents were sweeping to cut off the ancient Basque Capital from the sea. Remand Given St. Clements Man The speaker paid 'tribute to Hon. W. D. Euler, Minister of Trade and Commerce, who he said had in the short time he was minister, had signed more trade treaties than any other minister, Mayor J. A. Smith also welcomed the speaker and Hon. Basque Troops Drive Back Rebels Charles Howard, Md'., or Sher. brooke, Que., was the guest speaker at the Kitchener Board of Trade aw. nual banquet Monday night. He spoke of Australia and New Zealand, which he visited recently and de- tied that Canada wants more trade with her neighbors and with the world. There is no cheap labor in Australia and this is a country we should buy trom stated Mr. Howard. Speaker Introduced " Hon. ' Euler.---rrade Matters Dealt With. Quebec Member Gives Talk to . Board of Trade DR. F. B. CLAUSEN His Majesty King George VI Long May He Reign! mel. 23. SI rhN‘k horn on In new ,upn frnm Sun! of Prov Wanna, On... “I, In lt, 1987 At least two deaths in the happy Coronation crowds along the routes of tho royal procession and more than 10.000 injuries or minor mishaps \\ or» recorded. OTTAWA. Grouped tthout the Snvoroizn's pm'snnnl repvesontative in ('nnmla, Govvrnor Grtnvrstl Lord Twomlsmuir. pvnplo of Ottawa and Vtsttrtts to th" Cttpiinl to ihv numbvr of twlorcr, to H1000 stood on Pnrlin, mom Hill WmIm-sclny to participnto in n <imph- but sirikirueiy hriiiilikt ohsrrvnnrr of tho (‘ornnntinn of King “murm- VI. LONDON. Ont.- A daring plan to wv-mmim- " gang of prisoners and Mann a whnlmalo nsmpn was discov- uml in Middle-30x County Jail. 0m. rials nippml the plot as it was being oruxlniznd On Monday lhp allngod ringleader "1 th" plot was hrmnzhl into county mum on a car then charxn and son.- rnmwd to two yom‘s in Kingston peni- xnntiun'. Mo was 21-year-old Roy Thfbarivau, of 1.istowel. arrested in Timmins last wvnk and “-nnlnd in Landon Godoriclt, and Listownl 50.000 at Ottawa Join in Celebration Retiring President of the Kitch- ener-Waterloo Rotary Club, who with Mrs. Henderson and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tailby of Kitchener left Waterloo on Wednesday for Mon- treal from where they sail to-day for Europe to attend the International Rotary Convention. Thirty-two children Ibegnn their lives in maternity hospital while the empire celebrated the formal birth ot a nah reign. At Least 2 Deaths Coronation Parade Listowel Youth’s Jail Break Foiled Ig0NDoN.--Gaiety and tragedy mingod in the streets of London as King Goorgn VI was crowned. 75TH ANNUAL LUTHERAN SYNOD (l0limilm00hlRmie JUNE 8 WILLIAM HENDERSON, SR. Sails for Europe Mr. N. R. Vinton. field secretary for Ontario, in town yesterday, paid tribute to the excellent work of the omeers and members of the local Red Cross including Mrs. Wegennst. Honorary President. Ford S. Kumpf. Mrs. S. Hodgins, Mrs. W. Barrett and others. The appeal for funds will no :lnnhl ho again mm with a generous rmponsv from citizens who fully npprocinlr tho wonderful and far. rvm-hing work of the ltvd Fro“. Contrihtitions may hr, left with the lrensun-r. H. H. Gould. In the Waterloo Trust offiee, Waterloo. tl That the Waterloo branch has been most active is seen in the ex- cellent work done during the year and particularly in the quick re- sponse made for the flood sufterers at London, no less than $2,225 he- ing contributed locally. Reference was math to the very generous contribution made to the London Red Cross to aid flood victims. It demonstrated, stated Mr. Vinton, that the Red Cross Society wax rpndy to step in any emergency xshether local. Ontario or Dominion. S. Kumpf, the president, announced to-day. The objective is $1,500, the same as last year when the citizens responded handsomely to the appeal for funds for this very worthy cause. Campaign for Funds May 17 to 22.--Lreal Society Most Active During Year. $1500 Objective Local Red Cross Today there are 66 parishes, surved by 65 active pastors. “(1917 the German language was used en- tirely, while today all business will he transacted in English and most of the addresses given in English. The Canada Synod is one of the constituent synods of the United Lu- ther..u Church in America, since 1918. This United Lutheran Church will he "'preseutod by a member of their executive hoard, J. K. Jensen, ci James, Wis.. and tho board of American missions or the U.L.C.A. will lie represented by "r, Ernst A. Tappert, of New York. Ravi J. H. Hrmlet, Dill. of Hamilton, president or the Canada Synod since 1925, will preside Wnterloo's Red Cress, campaign is 1eipyr held May 17 to 22, Mr. Ford "ANovmt.--The 75th annual con- vention of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod or Canada wil be. held June 8 to 13, in St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Hanover. Rev. E. F. Sterz is the clergyman. A considerable agenda is already listed tor the conference and mrpee- tations are that much important busi- ness will be transacted during the six-day gathering which concludes with special services. It is expected that about no pas- tors and lay delegates will attend the sessions. The synod convention wa sheld in Hanover in 1894, and in the present church in 1917. Twenty years ago the synod num- -l:ered 40 parishes and 42 pastors, and tho 1917 meeting was-attended by M pastors and 25 delegates. Expect 110 Pastors and Dele- gates Will Attend Six Day Meeting. " Pto- (Haunt: .hmm'rl and dun-rm! for thr, .u'uvful omniw- Mvnrt ('anndmn Mounlim Inadlnz. Crowds Cheer Canadian Mounties Thousands of people in Kitchener and district paid fitting tribute to the newly crowned Ring George VI and Queen Elizabeth on Wednesday. The main street and homes were beautifully decorated with ftttRs and bunting in Coronation colors, all of which presented a fine picture. A parade, headed by Col. E. G. Barrie. O.C., and other officers and men with the skirlin pipe band of the Scots Fusiliers of Canada, Regi- mental Brass Band, No. 24 Field Ambulance Corps, members of the city council, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, school children, Salvntion Army, army veterans, civic off1einl.n and citizens marched to Victoria Pnrk where a stirring prom-am of music and addresses was given. Addresses were given by Major Rev. Taylor Munro, Mayor J. A. Smith and others. tn thr, wrnnd roarh rain Primo Vinia'nr “arkunzin Kinl. with A disc Wurlirv' "an”! of Fanndizm "Winin- Kitchener Stores and Buildings Fittingly Decorated. The graduating exercises for Wa- terloo College students this month is being looked forward to with much interest why friends and students. The program for the closing exer- cises has been completedand is given below: Two graduates of the Lutheran Seminary will deliver sermons to the 1937 graduating classes of Wa- terloo College and Seminary, Ree. A, Jacobi, pastor of First English Lu- tlwran church. Jiitchener, and Ree. S Cooper' of Wellarut. The guest speaker at the day class exercises will be Rev. C. A. Hirschman, pastor of Zion Evangelical church. Kitchen- er. Tho college graduation servjce, Baccalaureate, will be held Sunday morning May M3. at 11 o'elock, at St. Matthew's 'Lutheran church, Kitch- Waterloo College and Seminary "To many millions the crown is a symbol ot unity by the grace of God and by the will of the tree peo- Hold Graduating Exercises in May "Your good-will in the streets to- day, your countless messages trom overseas and trom every quarter of these islands. has tmed our hearts to overnowing. I will only say this, that it in the coming years I can show my gratitude in service to you that is the‘way above all others that I should choose. Sympathy {or sick "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 sickness. Their example of courage and good citizenship is alway_s before us. And to them I would send a special mes- sage of sympathy and good cheer. I cannot timt words, with which to thank you tor your love and loyalty to tile QueenAand myself. T win City Marks Day In Impressive Manner "I rejoice that I can now speak to you all, wherever you may he, greet- ing old friends in distant lands, and, as I hope. new friends in those puts where it has not yet been my good fortune to go. “Never has the cusremony.itseU had so wide a 'signitieanee, tor the Dominions are now free and equal [artners with this ancient kingdom. I felt this morning that the whole Empire was in very truth gathered uithin the walls of Westminster Abbey. "it in with a very full heart I speak to you tonight. Never before has a newly crowned King been able to speak to all his peoples in their own homes on the day of his Coronation. ' LONDO2g, May 1ue,---King George VI, newly crowned, tonlght thanked his Empire around the world trom Buckingham Palace in an address over a vast radio network. His reply to broadcast greetings from. the fourth ot the world he rules, was: "With Very F ull Heart" His Majesty, Speaking . by Radio to "All His Peoples," Wishes Health and Happiness To Ministry Of Kingship. And Service To Others I Have Been Dedicated Students Complete Exams May 22. (Continued on Pigs 10) Girir At tho three ’Wnlvrlnn Public mm", .srhonls- the prlnrumk had charge. atr/s Trustee llnrolrl Wagner rnndo the fumed procemmmn of oak “01‘4”"12.“ Ind ”Mldlenyor McKersw prewnlnd medals . (to each child. Others who took part were trustee M. E. Brsendle And "e' several of the pupils. Patriotic talks a disc were given to tho whoa] children hy \llnmrlRev R J Solon Adam-inn at Alex, ‘nndrn arhnnl. Rvv F, Val Tilton ttt alum lt'pntrnl strhool. Prof Walter Johns four of Wntorloo (‘nllegv a! thr, Elizabeth Ziegler School. Waterloo marked the crowning of King George VI, Coronation Day, in a most fitting and impressive manner. There was the beating of drums, stirring marches by the band, parade of the school children and citizens, and fugs, hunting and decorations which blazed prominent- ly from the homes of citizens and places of business. It was a holiday that will never he forgotten, with citizens rising early to hear the broadcasts of the Coronation cere- mony at Westminster Abbey. At the Separate School, Rev. M. S. Hinsperzvr and Rev, H. Opper- man And the Sistorq were in charge of the program. In the morning the school chil- dren and citizens, 4,000 in number, marched tn the park. In the proces- sion were the school children waving fltttts, Coronation committee chair- man. J. A. McCorkindale. the town council and other civic offieials, Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. The fea- tures were a patriotic address by Dr. F. R. Clausen, president of Wntreloo College. address by Mnyor Wesley McKenzie. raising of the thut, gun salute, singing of Coronation hymn with hand accompaniment. the National Anthem and "O Carutdn". School Children March in Parade at Waterloo. 1A9NTA9N.--isubtwriptions to the London Red Cross Fund for Butrerertg from the recent flood now total $120,- 79047 Print. It. B. Weldon, WC., pre- sitlmit ot the local 'branch of the Bo. cioty is vontident that the objective or $250,000 will be attained. He de, dares that this sum is required to meet the need of the situation. President De Valera’s newspaper on Wednesday carried stories of the bus strike in London and of Merrill's trans-Atlantic flight, but not a line was printed about the Coronation of King George VI. Flood Relief Total Now $120,790 It is believed that a charge of dynamite was laid under the statue some weeks ago with the intentlion of setting it off on _Coronation Day. DUBiaNnray 13.--'the statue of George II in the heart of this Irish gapital was blown to bits this morn- mg. .7 - - The King spoke very deliberately and clearly. GEORGE " The King wits presented to h.is Empire audience by Prime Minister Baldwin. "l'he Queen and I will always keep in our hearts the inspiration ot this day. May we ever be worthy of the good-will which I am proud to think surrounds us at the outset of my reign. “I thank you trom m net God bless you all." Dedicates Himself and Gum “Its outward forms come down from distant times, but its inner meanings and message are alwayI new, tor the highest of distinction is the service tor others and to the ministry of kingship I have, with your sharing, dedicated myself with the Queen at my side in words of the deepest solemnity. We will, God helping us. faithfully discharge our trust. Those of you who are children new will, I hope, retain the ingrown or the day of carefree happin such as I still have the day of my grand- tather's Coronation. In the years yet to come some of you will travel from one part of the Commonwealth to an. other and moving thus within the family circle will meet many whose thoughts are colored by the some me- mories, whose hearts unite in devo- tion to our common heritage. You will learn, I hope, how much our free association means to us; how much our friendship with each other can help the cause ot peace and pro' gress. ‘pies of the British Commonwealth. " have assumed that crown. In me, your King, is vented tor a time with the duty ot maintaining its honor and integrity. This is indeed a grave oand constant responsibility, but it gave me coatidence to see your repre- sentatives in the Abbey and to know that you. too, were-Nmatsied to join in that infinitely beautiful ceremo nial. George II Statue Blasted in Dublin PriceBConu heart and