Evening star., 1939-06-08

spectators who cheered the roy
glimpse of the King and Queen, but
there was loud cheering as their
majesties left the platform and en-
tered the station.
To The Colors Is Played.
The Marine Drum and Bugle
Corps played flourishes and ruffies
and to the colors the moment his
majesty appeared and as he stepped
between the double line of Marines
which led to the Presidents re-
ception room.
AS the King approached the
Marines snapped to present arms.
Men in the royal party were in
, resplendent uniforms with red coats
and flashing with gold medals.
Chatting nonchalantly with the
Secretary of State, King George
and Queen Elizabeth made their
leisurely way between the military
files.
Behind the royal couple were
Prime Minister Mckenzie King of
Canada and Mrs. King.
Entering the blue and gold presi-
Dental reception room only a few
minutes after II o'clock, the royal
visitors and their retinue walked
SLOWLY to the mahogany table where
President and Mrs. Roosevelt were
awaiting them.
Smile in Genuine Cordiality.
Mr.. Roosevelt and the King smiled
in genuine cordiality as they clasped
hands in acknowledgment of an in
PRODUCTION by Secretary Of State
Hull
"Mr. President, have the honor
to present their Britannia majesties, "
Mr.. Hull said gravely as he bowed
slightly before the Chief Executive
and the visiting monarch.
Well. at last I greet you" the
President responded heartily as he
clasped the Kings hand and both
smiled.
Mr.. President, it is indeed a
pleasure for her majesty and me te
greet you" King George said.
The royal couple and the first
family of the United States chatted
briefly for a moment and then for
malities got under way.
The British monarch's suite was
introduced to the President and Mrs
Roosevelt.
After the Chief Executive had met
the members of the royal suite
high-ranking officials of the Amer
lean Government were introduced to
the King and Queen.
Tumultous Reception.
After receiving the highest honors
the American Nation can bestow
on visitors, the King and Queen rode
into a tumultous reception from
more than $4,000 American citizens
gathered around Union Station
Plaza.
The welcome to the American
Capital was one of the most en-.
thusiastic in local history, although
the crowd at all times remained or.
derly and showed no tendency tt
break through the barricades for 6
closer glimpse at the visiting royalty
Following the reception in thu
station reception room, the KIM
and President Roosevelt stepped
through the reception room dool
at HIP am. between two ranks O.
selected Marines. who with bay
onetted rifles at the present formed
the guard of honor.
Slowly the President, leaning or
the arm of Brig. Gen. Edwin s
Watson, and the King advanced OF
the royal blue carpet to a poin
where white chalk line had beer
drawn for the sake of photograph
ers on a temporary stand built int
corner of the arcade in front O.
the station. The King looked
tanned and At. Behind them cam,
Mrs. Roosevelt, with the Queen or
her right.
Band Plays Anthems.
AS they halted the Marine Bans
in scarlet blue began playing tn.
British national anthem, "Goe
Save the King" The King came tt
salute and the President raised hi
silk hat over his heart.
Following the British anthem thu
King dropped his hand for mo
ment, but Immediately came tt
salute again as "The Star Sanglet
Banner" was played.
Following the last notes of tn
anthem, Mrs. Roosevelt and tn
Queen came forward to the line OF
which the King and the Presiden
stood, where all posed for tn
photographers.
The King and the Presiden
chatted easily and informally, fre
quently smiling. The Queen, appar
emily deeply interested in her frs
glimpse Of the Nations Capitol
through the station arch, had les
to say.
She smiled with animation, how
ever, as Mrs. Roosevelt pointed ou
some feature of the view.
Tremendous Cheer Goes Up.
| After standing more than .thre'
minutes for the photographers, tn
Presidents car, an open Cadilla
carrying the United States flag an,
the presidential standard, was driver
up and the President took his sea
on the left, followed by the Kine
AS the car pulled forward q fev
; feet, to clear the way for q secou,