Halifax, June 16.
ug George and Queen Elizabeth sailed for England yesterday after climaxing their 9,127 mile tour of Canada and the United States by broadcasting a message of thanks to millions of well-wishers throughout North America.
The departure of the King and Queen from Canada was delayed 29 minutes by a final thunderous ova~ tion which again demonstrated the impro: ly enthusiastic welcome accorded Their Majesties through Canada and the United States.
The King, in his final broadcast message, spoke in English and French and. told Canada and the United States they were a "pattern to all men of how civilized nations should live together."
"By God's grace," he said, "your country may yet be an example which all the world will follow, "We hope we have made many friends among you. We have had the opportunity of crossing your border and paying an all-too-brief visit to Canada's great and friendly, neighbours, "Our hearts and minds are full as we leave your shores after some of the most inspiring and illuminating weeks of our lives."
The King and Queen, in another typical democratic gesture, shook hands with their trammon when they arrived here. Later they were honoured at official ceremonies at the city hall—United Press.
"d Queen's Message. h Halifax June 15.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth also broadcast a farewell message, thanking all the people of Canada for "the wealth of affection you offered us throughout these unforgettable weeks."
"Seeing this great country, with all its varied beauty and interest," the Queen added, "has been a great delight to me.
"But what warmed my heart in a way I cannot express in words is the proof you have given us everywhere that you are glad to see us, and in return, I want particularly to tell the women and children of Canada, how glad I am to have seen so many of them.
"This wonderful tour of ours has given us memories that the passage of time will never dim.
"To the people of Canada and all the kind people in the United States who welcomed us so warmly last week—to one and all on this great, friendly continent, I say—thank you. God be with you and God bless you. An revoir et Dien vous bénisse."
Their Majesties arrived here today at 3 pin. and disembarked for the last time from the Royal train, which had carried them 8,000 miles.
The King was wearing the uniform of an Admiral of the Fleet. He appeared to be somewhat tired.
Lord Tweedsmuir, the Governor-General, met the Royal train at Truro and travelled here with Their Majesties—Reuter.
London, June, 16.
Considerably lower prices for silver were fixed in London today, with quotations bein June 15 June 16
London spot 19d. 199.
forward 19%d.—195d. gold 148/5hd. 148/6id.
London/New York:
One pound U.S.$4.6826 64.6813 One U.S.dollar51.253d. 51.2674.
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