Opening of Permanent Home of the British Academy London, July 24.
The Prince of Wales, prominent diplomats, members of the Cabinet and other distinguished Englishmen attended a luncheon to celebrate the opening of the permanent home of the British Academy to-day, on the eightieth birthday of its president, the Earl of Balfour, to whom a gold medal which had been specially struck, was presented by the Prince of Wales, who paid a tribute to the distinguished statesman's services to.the nation, the peace of the world, learning and the arts.
The Earl of Balfour made an cetempore reply in a light philosophic mood, expatiating on old age.
Recipient of Many Congratulations Suly 25, Hundreds of messages were! received by the Earl of Balfour on the occasion of his eightieth birthday, including a telegram of congratulations from the King and Queen, who telegraphed that it was!
it pleasure to.send_heartiest greetings to an old friend and the faithful and valued adviser of three In the afternoon the Earl Balfour attended in the Speaker's the Premier, on behalf of 160 Poors, and 150 members of the House of Commons, presented him with Rolls-Royce saloon ear—Reuter.
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