THE ROYAL VISIT.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 13 April 1901, Page 2

THE ROYAL VISIT.

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Reception at Colombo. Received this day at 9 8 a.m. Colombo, April 12. The Ophir has arrived at Colombo. . The voyage across the Indian Ocean from Aden was perfect. The fetes held at Colombo and Randy were a great success, the decorations and illuminations were on a lavished scale and enthusiastic. The crowd were everywhere. Sympathic addresses were presented by the principal public bodies. The Yorks are in the best health and spirits.

Dukedin, April 12. The South Islands will bo represented at the Native gathering at Eotorua at tne time of the Duke of York's visit. Five go from Hently and two from Port Molyneux A suggestion that the address to be presented from the South Island Maoris be framed with greenstone has been taken up warmly and will probably bo carried, out.

CnarsTcnuGcii, April 12. It has been decided co fall in with the suggestion from the Premier that His Excellency should ask frie Duke of York to lay the foundation stone of fhe Jubilre Memorial in Christchurch, which will commemorate the late Queen as well as the South African Contingents. Some trouble has been experienced m arising sufficient funds, £2OOO being wanted and so far only £I4OO is available, very little response coming from the country districts. The Jubilee Committee, at a meeting to-day, decided to ask the Labour organisations to meet it and discuss the raising of funds before a personal canvas is undertake)], the latter course being objected to on account of the national character of the memorial.

Wellington, April 12. The Department of Agriculture has been instructed to purchase two pair of carriage horses for the use of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall while in tho colony. It is officially intimated that the armorial bearings of the Duke of Cornwall arc arms, coronet crest, 'plumes and supporters, exactly as borne by His Majesty the King when Prince of Wales.