GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 7 November 1927, Page 3

GENERAL CABLES

I Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.)

UNKNOWN WARRIOR’S TO AIB

LONDON, Nov. 0

Tho newspaper “Despatch” reveals how the Unknown Soldier’s tomb in the Abbey was secretly opened, and souvenirs of remembrance placed on tho grave deposited therein. It iccalls that since the interment on Armistice Day 1920 many valuUble trinkets, gold and silver medals, crucifixes and other souvenirs found urn the tomb accumulated in charge of the verger and finally they became so many th't tlieir final disposal was most (ii/llcult. Accordingly stones on the left hand bottom of the marble slab were removed and the tributes reverently laid "in. Souvenirs are again accumulating, necessitating the grave being reopened some time LONDON, Nov. f>.

The “Sunday Express” in reference to reports that the tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey recently bad been opened, understands that in 1921 a few stones were moved under which were placed a number ol crosses, medals and trinkets, which a was felt could not be left lying on the tomb indefinitely. It adds that the tomb will never be opened. ABYSSINIAN TREATY. Qtecoived this day at 11.0 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 0. Political authorities stress the British Government’s view that tli e Abyssinian Treaty of 1902 precludes the construction of the Blue Nile dam. by an American Corporation. Ibo British position is held to be incontestable. AN ARREST. PARIS, Nov. 0. Tlie police arrested Humbert Droy, Secretary of the Latin Counties of the Third International during a visit to consult the French Communists. PRINCE CAROL. PARIS, Nov. 0. Prince Carol says no financial .settlement can alter his attitnue. • ‘DANCING IN THE AIR. LONDON, Nov. C. Fifty adventurous couples will soon Jf, c waltzing above the clouds to the tune of wireless or automatic gramophones, says the newspaper “Despatch,” revealing the new features of Burney’s airships. They will have triple decks, connected by staircases to the dance deck Tlie lowest cabins are tli e last word in luxury, fitted with dressing and writing tables. The restaurant seats fifty and is connected with an electric kitchen. A smoke room' is provided, but electric lighters only will be used.

AVESTM TNSTER ABBEY. LONDON, Nov. 6,

“ Leave the Abbey alone,” is almost the unanimous comment on the Abbey report. One expert emphasises that if plans are required all the architects of the Empire should he invited to compete, since "Westminster Abbey is an Empire heritage. Scathing comments are being made about many existing effigies stated to represent nonentities, unworthy people and even disreputable characters. It is suggested that the Abbey should be weeded out, when there would he plenty of room for really famous persons. It is even asked why there are any Abbey monuments at all. Sir Martin Conway suggests there is sufficient space in the existing cloisters for a Century ol memorials. ,lt is declared that a modern annexe could only he an imitation, which would he vandalism, while r new north aisle is ruled out been use i would completely alter the interior ol the Abbey as it known throughout the ■world.

ITALIAN ROYAL WEDDING. ROME, Nov. (i. Scenes of mediaeval splendour marked the wedding at Naples of Prince Amacleo (Duke of Apulia, and cousin of the King of Italy) to Princess Anne (daughter of the Duke De Guise, the Pretender to the f lhronc ol trance). The union of the houses of Savoy and Orleans attracted a glittering assembly, included the Kings of Italy, Spain a iid Bulgaria, wearing uniforms of their highest army ranks, and a host of princes and princesses Naples was indescribably gay. A procession of nine golden coaches through the decorated streets lined with half a million spectators in glorious ■ sunshine, will long be remembered. The Princess’s dross was ol ivory white satin with a veil of chantilly lace worked by her mother for the wedding.