[Kenwood House (Iveagh Bequest).] Two printed items: 'London County Council.Order of Proceedings on the occasion of the opening by His Majesty the King [...] of Ken Wood' and 'Preliminary List of Members' of 'Ken Wood Preservation Council'.
Two printed items, both in fair condition, lightly aged and worn. ONE: 'London County Council. Order of Proceedings on the occasion of the opening by His Majesty the King, accompanied by Her Majesty the Queen, of Ken Wood, at 3.30 p.m., On Saturday, 18th July, 1925.' Signed in type at end by Clerk of the Council 'Montagu. H. Cox', at 'The County Hall, | Westminster Bridge, S.E.1. | 18th July, 1925.' 7 + [2]pp, 12mo. Stitched pamphlet with one loose leaf. The text begins: 'His Majesty, accompanied by Her Majesty, will leave Buckingham Palace attended by members of the household-in-waiting. [...] Their Majesties will arrive by way of Millfield Lane and Cut-Through Lane (part of), proceeding thence along the new road to the edge of the wood and then by the woodland path to a point opposite the back of the Dais, where Their Majesties will alight from Their motor-car.' Further details of proceedings, and of dignitaries and speeches are given. At end are 'Programme of Singing' and 'Programme of Music' ('The band of His Majesty's Irish Guards will perform a selection of music before and after the ceremony.'). TWO: 'Ken Wood Preservation Council. | Preliminary List of Members of Council.' 1p, 4to. Simple list in small print of individuals and institutions, beginning with 'MRS. ALLINGHAM. A.R.W.S.' and ending with 'NATIONAL HEALTH SOCIETY.' Includes peers, notables, Sir Aston Webb, Cecil B. Harmsworth, Sir Robert Leicester Harmsworth, Henry Vivian, and many others.