Royal Visit to Hitchin: Great Welcome Awaiting Duchess of Gloucester: The Programme: … … (proposal) … 3.10: Arrival of Her Royal Highness on the platform, and presentations to her of Cmdr. Clive Pinsent (Chairman of the Hospital), Major W. O. Times (Vice-Chairman), Mr. E. E. Wiggs (Chairman of the Hitchin Urban District Council), a representative of the Hospital Workers’ fund and others. 3.15: Opening remarks by Lord Hampden. Dedicatory prayer, offered by the Rev. Reginald F. R. Routh (vicar of Hitchin. Presentation of key by the architect, Mr. S. B. Russell F.R.I.B.A. Opening of ward ceremony by electrical contrivance. Reception of purses from areas served by the Hospital. Presentation of bouquet by Miss Times. Expression of thanks to the Duchess by Cmdr. Pinsent: 3.40: Departure for Hospital. If fine the Duchess will walk, and the roads will be lined with children and representatives of local bodies: At the Hospital … (continues) …
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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948