THE PRINCE IN SYDNEY

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 225, 17 June 1920, Page 5

THE PRINCE IN SYDNEY

DEMONSTRATIVE WELCOME

STREETS LINED WITH CHEERING

CROWDS AN INSPIRING SCENIC DISPLAY By Telegraph-Prcsß Aasociatlon-CopyriEhl (Rec. Juno 16, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, Juno 16. Tho weather was fine and clear this morning, and tho route presented a brilliant spectacle in the early sunlight. From before daybreak, long,streams of people made their way to vantage points around the harbour and the iliffs outside, to watch the Renown i-nter end proceed up the harbour, and trams and trains poured in great crowds.

Splendid Pageant in the Harbour. Prior to the Renown's arrival in the harbour, traffic was stopped and the way was cleared for the run up to the moorings in Neutral Bay. The great warship showed up well iu the clear morning light as she drew in towards the Heads and swung through. For miles outside, the cliffs were black with watchers, and the shores and hills inside the harbour were alive with humanity. The Renown made a stately projgress through the lines of tho ri.oored narships, which boomed out a Royal salute as 6he passed, while the vhistles of innumoraWe steamers added to the din of welcome as she slowly slid, to the anohorage. Outside the warship sj line of progress were many larger, vessels; and hundreds of small craft, packed with Bightseers and all s,a2y decorated, combined in producing a splendid pageant, marked 'by intense enthusiasm. Immediately the Renown reached an anchorage the Prince and his Staff entered a naval barge and proceeded to the landing stairs, where they were officially received by the Governor-General, the Governor, the heads of Parliament, and otlior officials, who presented addresses of we?come. These ceremonies concluded, the Royal progress started, The procession was from the landing stage at Farm Cove, where previous Royal landings were made through tree-clad stretches of domain to Macquarie Street, thence along tho city's main arteries.. Altogether three miles and a half were embraced in tho Royal progress.

Magnificent Decorative Effects. Sydney's narrow streets naturally lend themselves to decorative purposes, and the concentration of artistio efforts en route, instead of as on previous occasions a more general distribution, helped them to produce an effect of regal magnificence. Macquarie Street, which was lined with massive white pillars, each representative of some portion of the Empire, and strung with greenery, flame, bunting, and emblematic designs, held pride of place. Bridge Street boasted two elaborate arches, one carrying a monster golden fleece at the top, representing the pastoralists' welcome to the Prince, the other an emblematic ship flying the mariners' welcome, but everywhere along the route, on public and private buildings, were such a wealth of bunting and so much decorative emulation expended as Sydney never before 6aw. Vast River of Faces. Special cars allotted to the Press representatives in the procession afforded them an excellent opportunity of witnessing the most inspiring scenic display, and a demonstration of loyalty and t.nthusiasm from the time the Prince stepped ashore, amid the crowded and brilliant assemblage at the landing-place. It. was one slow procession through packed lines of cheering, gesticulating humanity, over-, flowing on to the house-tops and' balconies and clinging to' every possible ,6pot that afforded aii outlook. There was. a vast river of faces at the interven-, ing streets, spreading out into wide pools. It is estimated that the crowds easily surpassed Melbourne's welcome, which was calculated at a million.

Crowds Observe Good Order. Everything in connection nitli the Royal progress passed off like clockwork -so smoothly and expeditiously, indeed, that the Prince readied tho terminal ten»Biiuutes ahead of the scheduled time. The immense crowds, though demonstratively enthusiastic, observed the J-est order, and gave- the long line of carriages and detachments of troops a clear run throughout. Tho Prince, looking somewhat shy on facing the new ordeal, and judging from recent comments younger than anticipated, ■ appeared to be impressed hy the maghiticence of tho preparations and the spontaneous l heartiness of the reception. The weathor, which during the Afternoon toned dull, was while the main function lasted blight and sunny. Sydney's streets, with their gay decorations, and spanned hy numerous arches, never looked gayer, and the harbour presented a wonderful picture of Sife and colour. Inter-State visitors declare that both as regards preparations and number of sightseers Sydney far surpassed Melbourne's effort, whbh, however, was handicapped by the anto>vard weather conditions. Tho Prince received and returned many hearty greetings from returned soldiers, who, with other military and naval units and cadets, lined the whole route. . At the conclusion of the procession the Prince inspected tho Victoria Cross winners and women's military nursing units. Then he visited and had luncheon at Admiralty House. Tho remainder of the afternoonwas free of engagements-Press Assn.

LAST NIGHT'S FESTIVITIES

CITY AND HARBOUR ABLAZE WITH ILLUMINATIONS. (Roc. June 17, 0$ a.m.) Sydney, June IG. To-night the Prince was the tivest at the Governor-General's official amner nnd tho subsequent ball in the Town Hall. The city and tho harbour were ablaze with illuminations. Tho whole city portion of the Royal route were like a fairy palace, coloured lights festooning each side of the streets. The public and other buildings aro cuthned with lights and carry many beautiM designs. The streets are parked with parading humanity. Tho warships and other vessels in tho harbour stand out in their fiery dressing against the background of dark water, making a brilliant spectacle, with searchlights playing over all. . , Amongst the incidents of the Princes 'anding was a flight of airmen including Sir Ross Smith, all circling low over the landing-place. One machine, at a height of 300 feet, met with etgme trouble, and got out of control. The pilot, however, managed to \iaw into the harbour, where tho crow vere rescued. During tho procession Mr. Hughes had a mixed reception. Ho uas oi easionally greeted with cheers, but for the most part ho was hooted, tho public taking the opportunity to signify their disapproval of the recent salary crab. Tho Lord Mayor ndso came in for hooting in connection with his omission of the loyal toast at tho Town Hall reception to Dr. Mannix.—Press Assn. VISIT TO PARIS AFTER AUSTRALIAN TOUR, (Roc. June IG, 10.50 p.m.) Paris, .Tune 16. It is reported that tho Prince of Wales wi'.l visit Paris at the conclusion of his Australasian Cable Assn.