THE ROYAL VISIT.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 103, 10 May 1901, Page 3

THE ROYAL VISIT.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Melbourne, May. 9. The reception at Government llousc yesterday was one of the largest ever held there, it was a brave scene, brilliant with the gorgeous uniforms of the Loyal entourage. The Duke was attired in an Admiral’s uniform, and the Duchess in a superb black dross, with diamonds, and a diamond coronet. Attended hv their equerries, Viscount Crichton and Duke ltoxburg, they were present in the ballroom the greater part of the evening. A number of citizens were presented to the Duke and Duchess. The lion. Mr Ward, Kir .Maurice O’Korke, the Hon. Mr Walker, .Mr Umimi, M.1f.1i., and a number of other New Zealanders were present. There were two thousand live iiumlrcd guests. The New Zealand Naval Contingent participated witli the other ruival brigades in forming a guard of honor during the Duke's recent visit to the warships. It is an interesting fact that the present is tile first occasion on which the naval forces of Australasia liavo brigaded as a single force. Brisbane, May 9. The preparations for the 1 loyal visit arc well in hand. Venetian masts have been erected along the route, and other decorations, which will he origin elaborate scale, are being pushed forward. By Telegraph. —Press Association. Wellington, last night. There lias been a serious di lie re nee of opinion between the Government and the Citizens’ Committee as to where the reception of the Koval party should tako place, n The Committee proposed the space opposite the post-office, and the Government held out lor the space at .iervois Quay rotunda. At a meeting of Hie Committee this morning plans submitted by tlie Minister of Works in regard to the latter site wore considered to be impracticable. It was therefore decided to insist upon receiving the party as they leave the wharf, and tlmt the coronation address lie presented after the arrival of the party at Government House.