Elmwood School - Samara Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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10 SAMARA John Masefield, our present poet Laureate, has written a beautiful hymn appropriate to the occasion of the King ' s Jubilee. A PRAYER FOR KING AND COUNTRY O God, whose mercy led us through The years of war into this peace. Grant that the world may make anew Man ' s spirit, that his quarrels cease. O Power, hear us as we sing. And bless this Country and her King. O Son, whose fellowship consoles All lonely mortals in despair, Help us to brother human souls To lovely issues everywhere. O Power, hear us as we sing, And bless this Country and her King. O Spirit, who art infinite In Wisdom, Beauty, Joy and Truth, Come down into our minds with light. Renew our Nation into youth. O Power, hear us as we sing. And bless this Country and her King.

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PHOTOGRAPH BY VANDYK, LONDON. ' Hep iWajesty the Qcieen

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SAMARA 11 THEIR MAJESTIES ' SILVER JUBILEE ON Monday, the sixth of May, we celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of King George ' s accession to the throne. Twenty-five years ago our monarchs were crowned king and queen of The British Empire in Westminster Abbey. Now, twenty-five years later, King George and Queen Mary hold the undying affection and loyalty of their people. On Parliament Hill, Ottawa, there was an impressive ceremony marked with as much enthusiasm, joy and devotion as in any other part of The Empire. The great crowds, the colour of military uniforms, the gay flags, the booming guns and patriotic music has all disappeared ; but the spirit of love and faith which animated the celebration remains as strong as ever. The King, speaking by wireless to all people flying the British flag, thrilled his listeners with a heart-felt message. His speech ended with the words of Queen Victoria, used after the Diamond Jubilee thirty-eight years ago, which, he said, could not express his own deep feelings more truly or simply From my heart I thank my beloved people; may God bless them . Canada ' s contribution to the Jubilee is in the form of a fund, inaugurated by their Excellencies to fight the deadly disease of cancer in the Dominion. We wish this movement all the success that such a worthy cause truly deserves.