THE KING AT THE FRONT.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 144, 11 February 1916, Page 3 (Supplement)

THE KING AT THE FRONT.

WOMAN TRAM CONDUCTOR'S CRY OF 'VIVE LE ROI." The "Petit Journal" relates that King George during his recent stay in France was first recognised in the main square of a certain town by a woman tram conductor, who promptly cred. "Vive le Roi,'' whereupon a crowd gathered around the Royal motor-car, \v ; th loud cries of " Vive le Roi." " Vive I'Ang'eterro." Later, as his Hajesty was leaving an ambulance station, a number of children came to him bringing quantities of flower*, and one little girl, her arni.s filled w t'n an enormous bouquet, summoned courage to falter a few words <■ compliment, "We are very fond of England," she said, "ospoeiallly since ivt< have been learning English." The King, with an amused smile, questioned the child, who explained to him that some British wounded, now convaies • eat, at the neighbouring hnspit.ii, had come to an arrangement aiii vo cni drcn to exchange lessons in Fjg '■ ii and French.