Evening star., 1937-04-11

seriously, ! am told, In history and
economies. He had The real student
mind, and showed . zest for hard
facts, making innumerable notes, and
not shirking the midnight oil. But
he was no prig. He entered into the
life Of his fellow undergraduates and
broke the rules Of his college now and
then, with the same risks of the con-
sequences and the same penalties
when found out.
It was in 1920-1 that he was In
residence as an undergraduate at
Trinity College, Cambridge. and now
some Of his contemporaries are telling
stories Of him in those days before he
dreamed Of ascending the throne. He
once tried, In vain, to give the slip
to proctor's "bull-dog" who saw, to
his horror, an undergraduate COM
hitting the frightful crime Of smoking
pipe when leaving the Union Society
in his cap and gown.
"Your name and college," demanded
the bulldog" fiercely.
He was bit abashed when he heard
that the name Of the criminal was
Prince Albert. He went to collect the
fne of 6S Sd, however, and Is pleased
to remember that the prince offered
him q drink and was highly amused
by the incident.
The King looks back to those days
as good time when he studied hard,
played hard, and made many friends.
Those friends, and others he met
along his road Of life-Which has
carried him far around the Empire
he keeps, being very loyel in friend
ship, as I have heard from some Of
them.
1t is fortunate for the nation and
for himself that he fell in love with
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, who is
now the Queen She is the youngest
daughter of the Earl and Countess Of
Strathmore, whose family is still in
possession of the ancient castle Of
Glamis and has its roots far back
in Scottish history. She had been
bridesmaid to Princess Mary, and 1t
was at Glamis that the future King
became deeply attached TO her. They
were married in Westminster Abbey
on April 26, 1923. and lived for a
time In White Lodge, Richmond Park,
afterward moving to 125 Piccadilly.
Princess Elizabeth was born on April
2i, 1926
Everybody who sees the Queen
and millions have seen hers en-
chanted. Her photographs never do
hnr f,J11 nett eh Iac
most beautiful coloring and when her
eyes are lit up by smile, as they
always are when she receives any one
or passes among the people. she has
charming expression which is very
radiant. I once stood near her when
she was wearing a little hat with
tiny blue flowers, and as she passed
she spoke few words.
Il had no idea," said a friend of
mine who had received this gift OF her
smile, that she was so exquisite I
shall never forget this moment. She
belongs to Shakespeares England"
With Princess Elizabeth and Prin-
cess Mary-Rose the King is a happy
father and a good comrade. He is
devoted to is home life and is q lover
Of simplicity.
What more is there to say about
him? Only the future will test his
quality for kingship. 1t is no secret
that he suffered intensely during the
crisis which led to the abdication
OF King Edward, for whom he had
brotherly affection and a warm ad-
miration. No one more than he did
admired his brothers keen spirit,
gayety, dash and restless energy. When
he stood before the Privy Council
after his accession to the throne his
face was dead white and he spoke
IN broken words OF the painful ordeal
which had just passed. One likes
him the better for that grief at his
brothers remuneration.
There is no shade of doubt that
he will win the perfect loyalty and
affection Of the British people. He
has the steadiness OF his father. He
has true nobility Of character, as
one can read in his face, being simple
in heart, pitiful of suffering and de-
voted to duty.
In my opinion, King George will
bear the burden of the crown with
dignity, courage and wisdom. We
may be sure Of him in times of crisis.
He will never step out of his frame
to any rash adventure, but he will
use his influence firmly to uphold
all that IS best in the British tradi-
tion and code. So let lis hope that
his reign may be in peaceful and
prosperous times.
Gentlemen, the King!
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