28 JUNE 1930, Page 3

St. Paul's The re-opening of St. Paul's Cathedral on Wednesday,

after the long period of constructive repairs, was a memorable incident in the life of London. The King and Queen were present at the service, together with 160 bishops representative of the Empire, and a congrega- tion of at least 4,000 persons. The service had as much simplicity as was compatible with the great ecclesiastical dignity of the occasion. St. Paul's is renowned for the right touch in these matters. An incident of brotherly appropriateness was the tribute paid to the artisans who are known to have laboured with an extra-professional enthusiasm. Their work will live.