London, Mar. 22.
Before leaving the Guildhall today, M. Albert Lebrun, the President of France, gave the sum of £500 0 the Lord Mayor of London, Major Sir Frank Bowater, for the London poor.
The City of London entertained President and Madame Lebrun today accordance with ancient traditions. The visitors began their fourteen-hour programme at $30 this morning when they drove in procession with a King's Escort of Guards to the Guildhall, where, after an address of welcome, a distinguished company, including the Duke and Duchess of Kent: Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, and Lord. Halifax, the Foreign Secretary, gathered for luncheon.
The President, in replying to a toast his honour, said there existed between France and England a comprehension and entente which their two great peoples had well expressed during the past months. Much moved, President Lebrun deciared: "It here that several of the most noble principles of the modern world were born and human civilization of valance and dignity attained its apogee. A common memory of their experiences and joys unites our two capitals, and cements for ever the friendship of our two countries."—Reuter.
French President in Westainster London, Mar. 23. Hundreds of members' of Parliament, both past and present, together with' prominent. personalities of na~ tonal life assembled at Westminster Hall today to greet President and and Madame Lebrun, who were given fan ovation in the streets on their way to the Hall.
"Typical British and French composi ons of the assembly received. the distinguished guests "with cries of "Vive la France" and "Vive lo Presi dent," which almost drowned the strains of the "Marseillaise" by the band, Afier speeches of welcome by the Lord Chancellor, Lord Maugham, and the Speaker of the House of Com~ Jmons, Capt. E. A. Fitzroy, President Lebrun replied with animation.
President and Madame Lebrun later placed a wreath on the Unknown Warrior's Grave, after which they [proceeded to Windsor Castle where they had luncheon with Their Majesties—the first time such a visit has been paid by the head of a for-ign State in 25 years, Queen Mary other members of the Royal family were present, The chief engagements still to be fulfilled today are a dinner at the Foreign OMice followed by enteytainment at the India Omice—Reuter, President Departs London, Mar. 24 The President of France and Mme.
Albert Lebrun, accompanied Georges Bonnet, the French Foreign Minister, left on their return trip to Paris today on board the 9.87 am. train from Victoria Station. They were seen off by the King, the Queen, the little Princesses, and the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain.
'A. crowd of over 20,000 gathered outside the station to cheer the distinguished visitors.
President and Mime. Lebrun heartily thanked. the British Sovereigns for the wonderful reception accorded them.
Before leaving Buckingham Palace, President Lebrun presented the King with an equestrian status of King George Vand gave Her Majesty a crystal bowl.
Three thousand members of some Afty Anglo-French organizations were introduced yesterday afternoon to Lebrun when he went to the tional Gallery at 5 o'clock.
He visited the famous art rooms stter taking a short rest at Bucking-tam Palace following his return from Windsor Castle. On his way to the. Gallery, "he - was enthusiastically cheered'by large throngs of Londoners massed on the Mall and in Trafalgar Square.
Alter concluding his visit to. the! Gallery "and the "introductions organized by the United Associations ct Britain" and France, President Lebrun drove to No.
To Downing Street, traditional home of British Prime' Ministers, to be Mr.
Neville Chamberlain's guest.
Lord Halifax, President and Mine. ing and Queen, at a gal the "Locarno Room of the Foreign OMe. During this dinner, Lord Halifax proposed a toast to the Pres deni, who replied suitably and also proposed a toast.
'A large number of distinguished British "and French personalities juttended this brilliant event, which culminated with the presentation of theatrical programme in the Indi Anice. "In all, there were 800 guests present for the theatrical show Hovas, Soviet Can Handle
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