Humboldt and district observed Coronation Day with a celebration that will long remain in the memory of those who took part in it or witnessed it. The citizens turned out, en masse, to demonstrate their loyalty to their newly crowned King and Queen. Favored with bright warm weather, the committees in charge were enabled to carry out the full program of the celebration as had been planned.

Special services had been held previously in the churches in keeping with the great solemnity of the occasion. The public celebration began at one thirty in the afternoon. The streets and buildings had been appropriately decorated days before with flags and bunting and various emblems to give an air of joyfulness and festivity. The parade formed in front of the C.N.R. depot and at two o'clock began to move along Railway avenue and down Main street to the arena. At the head of the procession was the float bearing the King and Queen with their attendants and an escort of Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Legion, marching to the music of the band which was carried on another float immediately behind them. The children of the town and the surrounding schools followed, carrying their banners and small flags.

Arriving at the arena, the King and Queen were escorted inside and ascended their thrones on the raised platform which had been provided. After the people had all entered and taken their places, the members of the Canadian Legion marched up before their Majesties and gave their salute, as the Union Jack was raised, to the strains of the National Anthem. The gathering then stood at attention while Rev. A. B. Sharples chanted the Invocation Prayer.

Dr. J. C. King, M.L.A., delivered an address in which he pointed to the deep historic significance of the occasion to Canadians, since King George VI is the first King to be crowned as King of Canada.

The rendering of "O’ Canada", by the orchestra, and rousing cheers for the King and Queen, concluded the impressive dedication service.

Dr. H. R. Fleming, M.P., then gave an inspiring address, voicing the sentiments of the Canadian people of various racial origins and creeds, all bound together in loyalty to the King and to the Empire, and exhorting all to take upon them themselves with dignity and honor the full status of independent nationhood of our country.

The Empire Pageant was next presented. England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and every dominion in the Empire, were represented by different groups, dressed in costumes typical of the country they represented. Each group in turn marched up before the King and Queen and one of their number ascended the steps leading to the throne and made obeisance to their Majesties, while the remainder sang a patriotic song or presented a folk dance popular

William Main and Lillian Douglas, two of Humboldt's popular young people, were chosen to represent the King and Queen in the empire pageant; both played their roles with stateliness and dignity. Princess Elizabeth was represented by Phyllis Betts and Princess Margaret Rose by Rose Marie Platzer. The attendants included four pages, six ladies in-waiting and three heralds.

The pages were: Joan Bailey, Ruth Marshall, Murray Parker and Jimmie Konlup. Ladies in waiting were, Annette Sands, Geraldine Hayes, Elaine Cumming, Blanche Shepherd, Therese Doiron and Marie Hoffman. Heralds, Richard Pyke, Cecil Rhodes, Forrest Mann. Aides de camp were E. McNab and E. NV. Barley. Stage manager at the pageant was Mr. E. Gardner, to whose expert direction is due in great part the success of the performance.

After the presentation of the Pageant all the groups joined in the singing of the Coronation Ode, which was composed specially for the occasion by L. C. R. Batten, K.C.

Mayor F. H. Bence gave a short speech, addressing his remarks chiefly to the children, reminding them that the King is the highest representative of lawfully constituted authority, and admonishing them to respect all authority as becomes true citizens.

The singing of "God Save the King" concluded the program at the arena, following which the children were presented with souvenir medals of the Coronation. Light refreshments were provided for the children of the rural schools at the Parish hall.

Souvenir programs were printed and distributed to the public.

Huge Crowd Watch the Fireworks Display
The fireworks display and bonfire, which took place in the exhibition park shortly after dark, was witnessed by a large crowd. It was a grand spectacle and the children who looked forward to this part of the celebration were not disappointed in the number and variety of the flares and rockets which were sent up. Material had been gathered for a huge bonfire, and this was now lighted, the flames casting a ruddy glow over the spectators and the numerous cars parked on the grounds.

The rural schools taking part in the parade were: Dixon, Burton Lake, Highgate, Carmel, Willow Ridge.

The closing feature of the celebration was the Coronation Ball held in the city hall, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Music was supplied by the Rhythm Aces orchestra.