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Show KING AT REGATTA Watches Final Heats of the British Aquatic Championship. Henley-on-Thames, England, July C. Henley regatta, England's famous water carnival, today reached the turning point in oil big ovents and for the first time since 1839 received the patronage of the king. His majesty, accompanied by the queen and Princess Mary, camo from London to Henley by train. On arriving ar-riving there King George and Queen Mary embarked on the royal barge, which was brilliantly emblazoned with red and gold and manned by the king's water men In their liveries of centuries ago. Their majesties then proceeded down the course to the ro.aI stand, from which they watched the final heaU of the British aquatic championship. Favorable weather favored the occasion oc-casion and tho scene on tho river was ono of brilliance with gaily decorated dec-orated houseboats, moro modest punts, skiffs and canoos lining the courso, all their occupants In lightest of summer attire. During tho afternoon the royal party proceeded tho full length of the course and received a most hearty welcome. The barge used today was built by order of King William III for Queen Mary In 1GS9 and Is one of the oldest old-est vessels In England It was used for many years to convey the English kings and queens between their royal residences at Greenwich and Westminster. |