EMPIRE EXHIBITION.
'USTItALIAN AND N.Z. CAULE ASSOCIATION. THE KING T7.EASED. LONDON, April 25. Tfie King personally sent a message to the Duke oi Devonshire congratulating all concerned on the remarkable achievement at Wembley, declaring the impressive scene at the Stadium, tile appearance of the Guards of Honour, the nmsiacl programme and singing of the massed choir will long he remembered by those present. \ FIRST DAY’S ATTENDANCE. LONDON, April 25. A quarter of a million people paid for admission to the Exhibition on the first day.
WONDERS Ol’ WIRELESS,
LONDON, April 25. The clearness of the broadcasted messages led to crowds baring their heads when the Anthem was played and kneeling while the Bishop of London prayed, joining in the Lord s Rrayer. The' most striking feature was the clearness of the military commands given by Flight Lieutenant Womb well, selected because he was the possessor of the best word of command in the three services. The commands came with much peremptoriness. Ex-service men straightened shoulders and came to attention.
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Hokitika Guardian, 28 April 1924, Page 1
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169EMPIRE EXHIBITION. Hokitika Guardian, 28 April 1924, Page 1
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