New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-25
king FERDINAND
IS Laid At REST
SorroEing Queen Picks Own
Floral Tribute

Bucharest, Rumania. July IS P-
Ferdinand. first king of Greater
Rumania. rested today in the peace
full white marble church at Curtea
De Argos. beside the ashes of his
great uncle Carol. whose work he
extended.
A mass of flowers was heaped
upon the tomb. but standing out
among the tributes was a huge
wreath of fleur-de-lys and a pillow
of white roses. placed by the sor-
rowing Queen Marie after the inter-
ment ceremonies yesterday. She
had picked the fieur-de-lys herself:
the pillow was placed in behalf Of
former Crown Prince Carol. the
kings Grant son who renowned his
rights to the throne and now is liv-
ing virtually in exile in France.
The beloved ruler was buried with
simple impressive ceremonial, in
which the whole nation, irrespective
of class or condition., joined with
the grieving relatives and the rep
resentatives of most of the govern
ments of the world. The booming Of
a royal salute Of 101 guns. and the
tolling Of the bells of all churches
signalled the arrival of the funeral
train to delegations of the munich
palities Of 1900 cities and towns of
Rumania. which with the clergy and
local authorities waited at the sta
ton.
1000 Priests March
Borne by generals. the coffin was
placed on a gun carriage for the
hours march to the monastery In
the hills where the last solemn flu
neral rites were held. A thousand
priests marched behind the coffin.
At the same hour services were held
in all churches throughout Ru-
mania, while everywhere salutes
were fired and bells tolled.
Queen Marie, her face clearly
showing her grief, appeared on the
verge of collapse several times dur
ing the ceremonies at the monastery.
She had swooned earlier in the day
after kissing her husband before the
coffin was sealed at the conclusion
of solemn service in the royal
chapel adjoining Cotroceni palace.
-year-old King Michael, ruler
by reason of his fathers renuncia-
ton of his royal prerogatives, looked
on confusedly at the ceremonials. AS
the royal party was leaving the
Curtea De Argos church, the little
fellow asked: Are they going to
leave grandpa here alone? Can't !
stay with him."
"The poor little chap does not
know what it is all about" said
Queen Marie to the correspondent
Of the Associated Press. He knows
only that he has lost the dearest
relative, who loved him with the
same devotion as IL he were his own
child. 1t was the kings habit 10
give his grandson little present
ever day, but now that has ceased
forever"
Embraces Cranufatncr
King Michael, before Me coffin
was closed at Cotroceni, was lifted
BY his mother. Princess Helen. so
hat he could embrace his grand
'ather for the last time.
The coffin was carried from the |
church while the royal salute was
ired, and flowers were dropped by !
lirplanes. Thousands of mournful
watched sadly as the
procession moved to the railway
station for the $50 miles journey to
Curtea De Argos.
All along the way peasants, In
heir best clothes crowded silently
llong the railroad tracks. At times
groups of them fell PROSTATE, MAX !.
ng the sign of the cross. Again, as .
he train stopped, TASKS of holy
water We're sprinkled upon it.
Queen Marie is absolutely con-
'inced that Carol will not attempt
o gain the throne of Rumania.
II think" she told the correspon-
lent of the Associated Press, that
'ut OF respect for the memory of |
lis father, who sacrificed everything
or him. Prince Carol will remain
'utside OF the country. but what
political intrigues may force him to
10 is another thing"
No Word from Carol -
When she was asked il her son
rad expressed any repentance be-
ore the king died, she broke down
md between sobs said:
Neither the king nor myself re-
'eived single word from him. IT
vas his pitiless Indifference. silence