The Archive · 1939

Hyde Park, N.Y. June 32

Their Majesties left in the Royal train at 1009 pin. today for Canada, They were driven to the station by President Roosevelt, who with his wife and mother, waved a farewell the train departed and hundreds of onlookers broke into "Auld Long Syne."

'Travelling by train, car and by warship, Their Majesties, in the next four days, will make brief stops at a dozen Canadian towns before' sail-{ng on Thursday night for home from Mauifax, Nova. Seoua, People in close touch with Presi" dent Roosevelt declare there truth in the report that the Xing has invited" him to visit Britain in the near future.

While they believed the King may have said he would like to have President Roosevelt visit him in England, there was nothing in the ape of an official invitation, and President Roosevelt has no plans for such a visit Their Majesties and President Roosevelt and Mrs. "Roosevelt exchanged autographed pictures of Themselves before saying goodbye. Their Majesties also gave the President's mother a. signed picture, "The New York press describes the Royal visit as on unqualified success, promoting friendship between the two English-speaking countries.

President - lighted President Roosevelt, according 10 "New York Times." is plainly lighted for a special reason, name-Jy, because he had said several times that the day and night might come it would be useful to mankind M he and the King) Emperor were well acquainted with each other.

"The Associated. Press correspondent states that the Government is convinced that the visit served a Toetul purpose, showing the world a way out of international chaos, The warmth of the welcome, he says, is "evidence for the world to see" the "sympatheRt feeling the people of the United Stotes have for England,"

Political quarters say that the visit proved that Democracy can have as great a dramatic appeal as her forms of Government, The police and the squatd protect= ing the Royal train have each received appreciation of their vigilant services, Gold Ink Pot A gold ink pot, bearing the Royal Coat of Arms, Was presented by King George to President Roosevelt last evening following a farewell dinner given to Their Majesties by the President's mother, Alter their strenuous programme in Washington and New York, the King and Queen obtained some much= needed rest here during the weekend.

Aiter attending divine service yesterday, the Royal couple parti Cipsted in a picnic lunch held on the wooded slopes around the Presidents Complete informality reigned. The tinguished guests sat around eight ed at she left her house in Belgrave Square.

Hat she was sired on by an Englishman She "toas) unaioare of the incident tables on a terrace, eating hot dogs, cold turkey and pork and bean with beer and soft drinks.

American Indians 'The picnic was followed by a roust-programme featuring American Indians, headed by Princess Teata. 'The proceedings lasted until nearly' 4 pin, when President Roosevelt Grove his guests at high speed 0 his wife's cottage for tea.

Normally a peaceful spot, Hyde Park was transformed into a crowde'. centre during the week-end because the presence of" the Hing and Knowing that Their Majesties were attending the service at St, James' Anglican Church, people "began assembling outside the building Late en Saturday night, and a crowd had collected by 3 o'clock on Sunday morning.

President and Mrs. Roosevelt accompanied the Royal couple [church, where 2 sermon was preached by the Right Rev. Henry" Tucker, presiding Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, a position corresponding to the Archbishop of Canterbury.

During the residence of the King and Queen at Hyde Park House, the Royal Standard and the Union Jack fluttered side by side with the Star and

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