Ottawa, May 20. reper was observed as the King's birthday throughout Canada, when the country's biggest birthday party was given, on the lawns of Government House. Uncounted thousands had earlier watched the Trooping of the Colour by the Canadian Guards at Parliament Hill when the King took the salute. The morning programme of Their Majesties included a visit to the site of the new Ottawa Supreme Court building for the laying by the Queen of the foundation stone, and a state drive through the neighbouring city of Hull, on the other side of the river.
Following attendance at a garden party given by the Governor-General, Lord Tweedsmuir, the King and Queen were guests at a Parliamentary dinner, after which there was a display of fireworks.
The Queen's voice was heard for the first time today by Canadian radio listeners when Her Majesty laid the corner stone of the new Supreme Court building, which will cost £600,- 000 to build.—Reuter.
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