MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 November 1923, Page 1

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. SALVATION ARMY IMMIGRANTS. LONDON, Nov. 2. General Booth interviewed, said be intended sending ten thousand boys to the Dominions. Six hundred had alreadv been sent this season and three ..hundred more were going by the end of the year. The numbers in the future would depend upon tho absorbing powers of the Dominions. ROYAL WEDDING. A BRILLIANT AFFAIR. LONDON, Nov. 3. There will be a brilliant assemblage in the Chapel Royal to-day at the wedding of the Crown Prince of Sweden and Lady Louise Mouiltbatten. Seven gilt chairs have been placed on each side of the marble altar steps tor the Royal party. Lady Louise drives to the chapel via High Street, Kensington, Constitution Hill, the Mall, and Clarence gate, where there are certain to be crowds of spectators. King George and Queen Alary gave a dinner last night at Buckingham Palace to the Crown Prince and Lady Louise, at which gold plate and a green Sevres service Mere used. King Gustav of Sweden was present and ho appointed King George an Honorary Admiral of the Swedish Navy King Gustav visited the Cenotaph, on which he laid a wreath. (Received this (lav at 8 a.m.) LONDON. Nov. 3. The Crown Prince of Sweden and Lady Louise Mountbatten were married in tlie Chapel Royal at St James Palace in the presence of the King and Queen, Queen Alexandra, the King of Sweden, the Queen of Greece, the Priueo of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of York, Princess Alary and Lord l.ascelles. Other royal and diplomatic guests were also present. Tbe. Arehbishop of Canterbury officiated and tho bride’s brother, the Marques of Alilfordhaven. gave her away. The chapel was radiant with white and gold costumes, and the blue uniforms glittering with orders and decorations. I'ARTK UT.ARN OF DRESSES. (Boroivud this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON. November 4. There was so great a throng in front of the Palace when l.ady Louise drove to .tins Chapel Royal that the |a>live cordon was broken three times. The crowds sweeping forward surrounded the bridal car. Princess Beatrice looked the picture her mother, 'Victoria, in her voting or days. She was wearing a dress of hydrangea blue and mauve velvet, with a toque to match. Princess Alary wore a warm russet brown embroidered coat and brown push hat. The Duchess of York looked beautiful in golden brown with a silk embroidered coat. The most sti iking feature of the ceremony was the simplicity of Lady Louise's hair, which was almost hidden lieneallt a. width of orange buds crowning a heavy lace veil. Long sleeves half covered the bride’s bands. 'Hie bride carried a bunch of lilies of the valley mingled with myrtle. The train hearers were her little nephew. Ivirl Medina, dressed in white inaii-o’-war suit and a niece Lady Tatiana in apricot georgette. Four sister bridesmaids also avoid apricot georgette and carried bouquets of Devonshire violets. Among the guests’ toilettes. Mack, grey and autumnal shades of fawn and brow n were the outstanding colours. Tho Queen wore brown furs, and a blue tissue toque. Queen Alexandra, a slim upright figure, was dressed in gold and black Scores of candles illuminated the chapel which was decorated with the choicest flowers from AViitdsor Castle, gat limed at the King’s request. The Archbishop of Canterbury in an address to the Koval couple said in the presence of the witnesses to-dav, the honoured and trusted heir to the throne of a- great people who has already won a place in our hearts, had wedded tlie daughter of n gallant beloved man. to whose prescience, firmness and resource England and the Allies owe a. debt which will not he forgotten.

ATLANTIC FLEET REVIEW

PREMIERS IAIPR ESSE I>. (deceived this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 3. There was fine weather and a strong breeze when the lion ATr 1.. C. AL S. Antery, Air Afasse.v. .Mr Bruce, ATr Alac-keiizie-Kiiig and throe hundred distinguished guests inspected, olf Spithead, the Atlantic Fleet of TO ships, all hmlt since 1011. The ships were assembled m live long lines, totalling Id miles. The Premiers and others aboard the minelayer Princess Margaret, steamed through the lines of the vessels, the massed bands playing. Vice-Admiral Sinclair’s Hagship the (Jueen Elizabeth. fired a saInte’as the members of the Dominions passed. . , , The Premiers were particularly interested in the latest battle cruisers. Hood and Repulse, which are going on tjhe Empire cruise. I bey were also taken with the Argus, which was carrying thirty aeroplanes. In the course of the afternoon s programme the destroyers advanced to attack the Dominion Premiers’ vessel, nud the whole fleet subsequently developed evolutions within a ten mile radius, after which the Premiers returned to Portsmouth. ULSTER BOFNDAIIV CONFF.ItF.NCE LONDON. Nov. 3. The “Daily Telegraph” states that an Trish Conference will !«' held in l.ondon to seek a solution, of the 1 lstei boundary <|uesti<ou. Ihe British Governmeiit has invited the. Governments of the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland to appoint representatives to confer, and the invitation has been accepted. Sir J. Craig, the Llstei I iemer’s acceptance, is contrary to certain statements that have been made by him. It- was entirely unconditional. ENGLISH BOROUGH ELECTIONS LONDON. Nov. 2. Polling is proceeding in three hundred boroughs in England and A\ a es. The results so far announced show that the Conservatives have lost seventeen sats, the Liberals have lost twentyfour. and that Labour has gained seats. exchange slcaip. NF.AV YORK. November 2. The English pound sterling sank, durinw the forenoon of Friday to 440 13-16 cents, but gained seven-sixteent is of a cent in the afternoon, as the result of firmer support. Observers attribute the drop to At. Poincare’s attitude regarding the reparations. . ______