THE PRINCE'S VISIT

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 207, 27 May 1920, Page 6

THE PRINCE'S VISIT

CONGRATULATIONS AT THE CITY COUNCIL.

At Tuesday's meeting of the City Council, the Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke) expressed his hearty appreciation of the way the City Council, with which ho associated himself, had concerned itself with tho splendid showing which had been put up in connection with the vidt of the Prince of Wales. He was very proud to sav that ;.t had been in keeping with the best traditions of the British race. The enthusiasm which had been generated was magnificent. The Mayor referred to the ball being a feature from n financial point of view, as it had been so well managed that it had not become a charge on tho funds, but, in his opinion, the outstanding feature had been the children's affair, which would remain in the minds of the little ones for all time. The Prince had told him that he was more than pleased with his reception in Wellington, and it had been a source of satisfaction and happiness to all concerned, particularly, he added, . ou account of the avoidance of accident of any kind. On behalf of the council he wished to express his high appreciation of all that had been done-to make the notable event so very successful. Councillor R. A. Wright congratulated the people of Wellington generally on the fine reception that had been accorded to the Prince. Wellington had the reputation of being cold and apathetic, but on this occasion it had como out of its shell properly, and without any exaggeration, it had been a, splendid demonstration. He also thanked the chairman of the Education Board and the teachers for the capital display given by the children. It was one of the best displays over givon in Wellington. ~,,., Councillor M. 1\ Luokie said that the visit of the Prince had proved, that there was no more loyal community in the British Empire than Wellington. With the streets crowded as never before the absence of accident was remarkable, and a great deal of credit was due to Mr. L. S. Drake for his conIrol of the traffic. . Councillor L. M'Keniio gave praise to the city engineer and his staff for tho whole-souled manner in which they had helped tho Decorative Committee, and also gave credit to tho school teachers. Half the enthus'nsm .reated had been through the children, whose feelings had permeated into ov*ry home. This had holped very much to niako tho affair the success it was. , Councillor J. 0. Shorland: Will Councillor Eraser now throw a few bouquets? (Laughter.) Councillor Eraser said that if .called npon ho was quite prepared to justify his ottitudo towards the Prince of Wales and the system of government ho represented.