THE ROYAL VISIT.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 24 June 1901, Page 4

THE ROYAL VISIT.

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Christchurch Festivities. Chbistuhuech, Juno 22

Tne sun came out as tho Royal Party landed at Lyttelton at 11 35 a m, and thenceforth through the whole procession there wa? a cloudless sky and clear bracing weather. They were received by the Governor, Premier, Ward and others, and reached Christchurch railway station at 12 5, where they were received by the Mayor. The procession was formed of 1,500 mounted troopers. There was immense enthusiasm all along the route.

The Duke of York and Cornwall received addresses at the Provincial Chambers, and then proceeded to Victoria Square where they met with an immense welcome, and laid the foundation stone of the Canterbury Jubilee Memorial. Wellington, This Day. It is estimated that 23,000 people came to Wellington by rail during the Royal Visit.

Tha Landing at Lyttelton. Lyttelton, June 22. A heavy rain during the night, culminating in a downpour this morning. At eight o'clock the clouds broke, and a blue sky appeared. The decorations at present have a sodden appearance. The Ophir came alongside the Lyttelton wharf at 9 15.

Christchurch is gay with bunting and crowded with visitors. All the arches are completed. The railway station is transformed into a great grove of native ferns and shrubs, and is the most artistic of all decorations in the city.

Chbistchurch, June 23.

After lunch at Te Koraha on Saturday the Royal party went for a walk near the Avon.

Later they witnessed a display of wire jumping at Te Kohara over fences three feet nigh with five strands of blank wire. Several officers of the Amuri Mounted Eifles and Colonol Penton took part, and Sergeant Lubman, of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles, gave a display of horsemanship. His Highness was . much pleased.

In the evening the Mayor held a brilliant and crowded reception at the Agricultural Hall. The Royal party, expected at 9 45, arrived at 10 35 p m, and occupied a seat on the raised dais, and listened to a short concert. In the programme of performers were Mrs Burns, Miss Goraham, Messrs Wallace, Hugh Reeve?, and A. Millar. Afterwards their Highnesses movod through the crowd to the privato rooms where supper was provided for the guests. The Duchess wore a diamond tiara, and her week corsago blazed with diamonds.

On Saturday afternoon there was a rehearsal at Review Park. before an extraordinarily large attendance of the public. Troops are still arriving at the camps. A slight rain fell. On Saturday night the city was illuminated. The spire of the cathedral was a splendid spectacle. The cross was illuminated with a searchlight. There were no fireworks.

On Sunday it was delightfully fine. The Duke, Duchess, and suite attonded morning service at the cathodral. It was a short servico, less then ono houi. Bishop Julius's sermon lasted 12 minutes". The front portion of the cathedral was oleared for their Highnesses who occupied speci.-il seats.

The Rev. A. E. Julius and Canon Harper assisted at the special service for the cadets. The Cathedral was poorly attended, '

The programme for Monday is as follows :—Their Highnesses will attend the children's demonstration in Victoria Square at 10.30. The Duke will then proceed to review the troops and present the African war medals in Hagley Park. Colours will be presented to the returned contingents, and their Highnesses will return to Te Koraha.

The Government will entertain the veterans and the returned contingents at lunch in the Art Gallery, and dinner at Te Koraha.

The Eoyal party will appear on a raised platform specially erected at Oamaru to afford the public an opportunity of seeing them.