THE ROYAL VISIT.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 107, 15 May 1901, Page 2

THE ROYAL VISIT.

UNFURLING THE FLAG. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, May 14. Shortly before one o’clock, in response to a magic messago winged on its way by the Duchess of Cornwall pressing a golden button in Melbourne Exhibition buildings, the Union Jack was unfurled from the tower of the General Post-office. This was the pre-arranged signal for unfurling the Union Jack in the public schools throughout flic State. The National Anthem was sung, and the demonstrations in the various schools were characterised with great enthusiasm, the children entering into the ceremony with much spirit. In many eases short patriotic addresses were delivered by the teachers. In honor of the occasion the children were given a half-holiday. Adelaide, May 14. The Union Jack was simultaneously hoisted at the schools, followed by the singing of tho anthems of the Commonwealth. There were similar celebrations in other States, excepting Queensland, where, owing to the hoisting-day not being fixed by the Federal Parliament, no concerted action was taken.

GOOD ADVICE FROM THE DUKE. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Melbourne, May 14. The Duke, in presenting prizes to the public schools at the Exhibition, made his first speech. He urged the children not to relax their efforts. Ho looked to the rising generation not only to keep and hold what their forefathers had bequeathed, but to push ahead, ever striving to promote what was good and beneficial for the causo of civilisation, and for tho moral and material progress. If he might offer advice it would be—“ Bo thorough. Do your level best in whatever work you are called upon to perform. Be loyal to your parents, country, King, and God.”

The Federal Government entertained the English and Australian press to night. The Duke has left for the country for ;i day’s shooting. PREPARATIONS IN DUNEDIN. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Dunedin, last night. Intimation has been received that tho Duke of York has approved of the programme for Dunedin arranged between Lord Ranfurly and the Mayor. This included a procession and presentation of a citizens’ address, a visit to tiro children’s demonstration on the Caledonian grounds, a visit to the winter show, presentation of war medals, and citizens’ reception. Preparations arc now going on for the erection of arches and in tho way of decorations.