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The Dominion THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1920. A ROYAL WELCOME

Entering Wellington, last evening, tho Prince of Wales was received with such a demonstration of welcome as had never before been witnessed in the history of tho capital city. Thcro was something inexpressibly grand in the tumult of acclamation that never Censed or fell as his car threaded _ its way through the massed multitude that filled the streets. No Princo in tho midst of his people ever had a greeting more truly_ Royal. This was indeed a meeting heart to heart. The pcoplo wero stirred to a fever of enthusiasm of which they have by sonic been deemed incapable, and it was not difficult to perceive that the Prince was deeply touched by tho almost overpowering demonstration in his honour. Such a welcome appropriately crowns at this daft> the experiences of a tour of which it has been said that' the Prince at every stage has "simply walked into the people's inmoßt hearts." Sentiment, of course, is the keynote and inspiration of these tremendous outbursts of, welcome and rejoicing as the future King comes faco to face with the people to whoso welfare his life is dedicated, hut. it is sentiment deep-root-ed in the hearts of Prinoo and people and rich with _ promise as it bears on the expanding life of the nation. It is sentiment based on mutual loyalty, faith and trust. To be thus united in sentiment is the essential and indispensable mark of a great nation, and in the ovation given to the Prince by the people of tho Dominion it is magnificently demonstrated that tho sentiment of loyal regard which links the people to the Throne is of commanding import in tho life of tho British nation. The most unemotional observer must realise that in these scencs i of open-hearted welcomo and rejoicing tho deepest springs of national life arc tapped, and that, in his ability to inspire such enthusiasm as. found _ vent in tho city streets last evening'tho Prince of Wai.es is faced by such an opportunity as many an Emperor has sighed for in vain. ■ In anticipation of tho part he is destined one day to take as actual and titular head of tlio nation ho is offered a splendid lease of power in tho voluntary and spontaneous loyalty of tho British democracy.

it .is already plain _ that the Royal visit will bo a, stirring and awakening experience to the people of Wellington as well as to their futuro King. Nothing better can be hoped for the days the Piunce is to spend in tho capital city than that their events may be worthy of tho opening scene. The welcome is

not unworthily staged, and very great credit iB due to those who have laboured untiringly in decorating and illuminating the city and making in other ways tho mul-. tifarious arrangements and preparations for which the occasion calls. These willing workers have had to contend against somewhat serious discouragements. Wind and weather, and unforeseen delays and postponements, havo made their various tasks more complex and difficult, but as far as things have gone they have no reason to be dissatisfied with the result of their efforts. In order that,the city may do itself full' credit something more is necessary than the universal enthusiasm which is so splendidly in evidenco. Tho wholo population ought to aim at co-operating in the arrangements mado by those upon whom it devolves to organise the various public functions and assemblages. In particular full heed ought to bo given to the Mayor's appeal on behalf of tho children to whom the coming of the Peince is such a great event. The idea of placing the children in the forefront whenover tho Prince is passing instantly commends itself, and it is certain that no ono will endorso it more heartily than the Royal visitor. His keen and kindly interest in the children who have assembled in their thousands to meet him js tho most charming feature of his tour, and nothing better warrants the golden opinions he is earning on every hand. It is above all on tho receptive minds of children that tho visit of the Peince and his engaging personality will leave a lasting impress, but old and young alike are finding in this meeting with their future King a bright stimulus and an awakening to great realities of life which in the everyday round are not contemplated as often aa they ought to be. Undoubtedly the people of tho Dominion are finding in this experience a delight and pleasure which will kindle a desire that it may bo repeated as often as possible in years to come.

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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 189, 6 May 1920, Page 4

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The Dominion THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1920. A ROYAL WELCOME Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 189, 6 May 1920, Page 4

The Dominion THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1920. A ROYAL WELCOME Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 189, 6 May 1920, Page 4

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