The King in Ireland
AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATIQN. LONDON, June 23.
The throne used at Belfast was a replica of one in the House of Lords. Trumpets heralded the approach of Royalties. The Lord Lieutenant carrying the sword of State, and accompanied by Senators entered the chamber where the King and Queen were seated. The Black Rod then summoned the commoners. King George delivered his speech in a clear voice. The proceedings were most impressive and memorable. The Senate Chamber was filled with Peers and Peeresse, Court and Military officials. The street decoration showed a lavish riot of colour. The King wore a naval uniform. The great square ooi tlie Quay was thickly lined with troops. Armoured motor cars patrolled the square. The Tenth Hussars escorted the Royalties. The streets-were lined by six battalions of infantry, while over head a squadron of aeroplanes at an elevation of five' hundred feet kept vigil. When the King reached the City Hall, the crowd spontaneously sang the old Orange ballad “Derry Walls.”
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Hokitika Guardian, 24 June 1921, Page 2
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170The King in Ireland Hokitika Guardian, 24 June 1921, Page 2
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