7 SEPTEMBER 1956, Page 7

WE sometimes feel ourselves called on to apologise to our

fair readers, for allowing the graver matter of our journal to encroach too largely on the portion more especially dedicated to their service. This week, an apology may be thought due for the large space we have devoted to matter that is in its details light. We hope, however, that even the severity of• Reformers will not object to a copious account of the coronation of the Reforming King.