THE PRINCESS
POPULAR REJOICING. [United Press Association—By Electric ‘ Telegraph.—Copyright.] LONDON, Aug. 21. The news of the birth of a daugliter to the Duke and Duchess of York was flashed to the King and Queen at Sandringham, whose congratulations followed iifimediately. The village street was still a scene of excitement at midnight. The people were hanging out flags and the lighting of beacons will be done on Friday night. The birthday of the young princess coincides with that of her cousin, Prin-' cess Mary’s second son, Gerald, who was six years old on Thursday. HOME SECRETARY’S MESSAGE. LONDON, Aug. 21. The Rt. Hon J. Clylies’s message referred to the Duchess of York as “safely delivered of a Princess.” The Lord Mayor lias sent the following message ; “The citizens of London are delighted at the news.” The news was received in London at the Mansion House shortly after midnight, after which the Lord Mayor’s son brought otit the official message signed by the lit. Hon J. R. Clynes (Minister of Home Affairs) which was placed in a wooden frame and attached to the wall outside.
An official notice was also posted at Whitehall on the main door of the Home Office facing the Cenotaph,
The latest news from Glamis states that the church bells were ringing long past midnight throughout the whole district, for the first time since the Peace celebrations in the year 1919. Searchlights were flashing the news across the sky.
DOING FINE. LONDON, June 22. A bulletin relating to the Duchess of York states that the Duchess has had a restful night, and continues to make satisfactory progress. The infant is doing fine. SOME DISAPPOINTMENT. LONDON, Aug. 21. “The Times,” in a leading article says:—“There will be some natural disappointment that the Duke and Duchess of York’s baby Is a. girl, and not a boy; but, nevertheless, slie is assured of a loving welcome. Everyone is glad that Princess Elizabeth—this sweet stem from the Duke and Duchess of York’s great stock, who .has captured all our hearts—should have a playfellow. The Duke and Duchess have both so endeared themselves to’ the nation, who will share their joy with a sense of personal intimacy. It should not be forgotten tliat the new Princess adds security to the succession to the throne, for she stands fourth in line, next to Princess Elizabeth,”
LONDON, Aug. 22. It is understood 'the new Princess will be named Margaret.
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