THE ROYAL VISIT

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 198, 17 May 1920, Page 4

THE ROYAL VISIT

PRINCE OF WALES IN CHRISTCHURCH ATTENDS RACE MEETING AND PUTS GAIETY OVER A FENCE By Tolaßr&Dh—Prens Association.' Christchurch, May 16. Following upon a dny of drabness that | marred the real impressiveness of Friday's ceremonial parades, "Prince's weather" prevailed yesterday for the Royal Race Meeting, promoted by the Canterbury Jockey Club in honour of tlw Royal visit. The grounds and 'course at , Riccm'ton looked well, and the largo crowd present gave His Royal Highness a warmly enthusiastic reception. The Prince arrived after the first lace had been run, and exhibited a keen interest in the appointments and the manner of conducting the events, lie- witnessed the next race from the special enclosure iu the stand. Lunchcon with Mr. A. Doyle man of stewards) and 'Jfrs. Boylo followed. Then the. Prince • mounted a wnart hack l (Mr. Hugh McCarthy's Gaiety, the well-known prize-winner at agricultural shows) and rode round tho course with Mr. Bovlo and Admiral Sir Lionel Halsey. Tho Prince's appear- ■ anco ou horseback roused tlie spectators to a great pitch of enthusiasm. Round at tho back of the course the horses were preparing to 6tart for tho Marlborough !jtakes, and the Prince' dismounted and was shown how the barrier worked. He was invited to dispatch the field of four, and after • one false breakaway got tho horses ;going. After this race, the Prince and his companions went on to make a circuit of the course. Opposite tho carriage padlock, His Koyal Highness put his mount at a steeplechase fence, and got over in great style. At Cutts's, howover, Gaiety did not fcem to fancy the brush obstacle, and baulked. His Koyal rider slid to the wound suddenly without ceremony, lie was soon ahorso again, and completed his circuit of tho course. His reappearance on the course in front of the stands was the signal for . continued cheering. Ho congratulated the owner and trainer of Amythas, and was snapshotted by Admiral Halsey as he stood patting the horse. .. Tho. Prince displayed renewed interest in the totalisator, and tried his fortune as a punter on the machine, but (his luck was out. During tho afternoon, His lloyal Highness mingled several times with the animated throng before the totalisator house, his movements being immediately noticeable by reason of tho mass of people pressing forward to see him. >, In the evening tho Prince attended'a ball tendered bv the citizens and the Returned Soldiers' Association to tho men of the Renown, The 'ball was held in the Drill Hall, and was less formal, than Friday's. It was very largely attended, and proved most enjoyable. His Royal Highness again went through tho ordeal of shaking hands with a great many of those present. _ ■ To-day, the Prince and his staff _ al> tended Divine service at the Anglican Cathedral, which was filled to overflowing; The service was very simple, but impressive. The sermon, preached •. by Dean Carrington, was based on tho conception of peace and concord and mankind's duty to render grateful service to God. The hymns included 0 God, Our Help in Ages Past," and All People that on Earth do Dwell. In the afternoon His Royal Highness paid visits to Christ's College, the soldiers' Sanatorium at Cashmere Hills, and the Orthopedic Hospital, in .which he expressed great admiration of tho work being done. .The patients at each place gave tho visitor a cordial welcome. THE KING' AND QUEEN GRATIFIED AT SPONTANEOUS WELCOME TO ... PRINCE. (Rec. May 16, 5.5 p.m.) London, Mar M. - The King and Queen at the luncheon to Mr. Watt (Federal Treasurer displavcd a warm interest in Australasian affairs. Both are eagerly watching the Prince's- tour, and are gratified by the spontaneous ' welcome accorded His Royal Highness every where—Aus.-N.u. . Cable Assn. (Rec. May 16, 5.5 p.m.) ' '■ London, Jlay 14. Mr. Watt states that at the, luncheon the King expressed pleasure at the Prince's reception in New Zealand.— United Service. THE VISITTOAUSTRALIA ATTITUDE OF LABOUR. Sydney, May 15. Tho Labour Council has declined to take part in tho welcome to the Innce of Wales. Tho Parliamentary Lioour Party has decided to recommend to Uo Premier that no honours should >e granted during or subsequent to the Prime's visit.—Press Aesn., (Rec. May 16, 5.5 p.m.) Hobart, May 16. Tho Labour Conference passed a motion disapproving of the extravagant expenditure of public money in connection with the Prince of Wales's visit m view of the high cost of living and the hardship amongst the workess.—Fress Assn. '