TIE ROYAL VISIT.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 118, 29 May 1901, Page 2

TIE ROYAL VISIT.

By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright Sydney, May 28.

Yesterday’s crowd, though not so large, on the whole, as at the Commonwealth 1 celebrations, was more dense, owing to the shorter route traversed. In some places the police had difficulty in preventing the people breaking through the barriers, but altogether it was a most orderly, goodhumored, and well-behaved crowd. The Royal outriders, with their powdered hair, came in for a good deal of chaff. Public men and the press generally express themselves highly delighted with the success of the functions and the behaviour of the people. It is claimed that the Commonwealth inauguration street decorations were eclipsed, and yesterday’s display was the most beautiful and effective ever seen in Australia. The military display was very fine, and was splendidly carried out under the direction of Major-General French. Six thousand troops in full-dress uniform of all arms, including twelve hundred cadots, took part. Amongst,t-hoso who welcomed the Duke and Duchess at the landing was the Admiral and his staff, in full uniform. The Royal pair were cordially received by the people as they passed along. There was a note of welcome in the cheering for the visitors to whom Sydney had done styjli signal honor. The parade through the crowded, embowered streets was a triumphal progress. The Duke returned the salutes of the crowd with his hand, raised his hat, and the Duchess bowed slightly. Both looked weary after their journey, and gave the impression that they wore going through a task. At one point in George street some little confusion was caused, the crowd having broken through the lines, and as tlio State - carriage passed, pressed dangerously close on the wheels. The Royal occupants, 1 however, preserved their equanimity, and ’ by a little skilful manoeuvring tho soldiery ' and polico soon regained command of tho

situation. Notwithstanding the great crowds and the heavy traffic, no serious accidents were reported. One tram collided with another, and a number of poople were alarmed and jumped off, two being slightly injured. Pickpockets made the best of their opportunity, and reaped a good harvest. The Royal review at Centennial Park was one of the most effective sights witnessed in Australia.

British journalists who have seen many similiar sights, unanimously declare this one tho finest they have seen. Tho weather was threatening in the early morning, but cleared beautifully before the operations commenced, and tho sun shone down on a brilliant picture.

On the rising ground in front of the Royal pavilion wore massed nearly, nine thousand mounted men, infantry behind them again, and a dense throng of spectators against a back ground of blue hills on tho other side of Botany Bay. The Duke of York, accompanied by the Duke of Teck and staff, with MajorGeneral French and Colonel Polc-Ponton, rode along the lines. After tho inspection was finished, a grand march-past commenced, headed by the Now South Wales Lancers and First Australian Horse, with . massed bands playing them past tho saluting base. The Duchess and tho Ladies-in-Waiting, the Lieut.-Govcrnor and Hon. H. Barton occupied the Royal pavilion. The Duke, dressed in the uniform of a Colonel, of Fusiliers, was attended l?y Lord llopotoun. '

Behind the. pavilion, on grassy slopes, were thousands upon thousands of spectators. It is estimated thcro were about one hundred and fifty thousand of tho public present. The Lancers, Scottish Rifles, and Permanent Force obtained plaudits from tho multitude for their clock-work march and steadiness.

At tho conclusion of the march-past, tho mounted forces galloped past the Royal stand. The Duke presented Trooper Dufraycr with the late Queen’s sash, an honor awarded by popular vote by his comrades in South Africa.

The Duke expressed his appreciation of the qualities displayed by the troops to Major-General French, the New South Wales commandant’. ROYAL RBCEPTION. AN ACCIDENT. y Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Received 12.40 a.m., May 29. Sydney, May 28. The Royal visitors to-niglit hold a reception at Government House. It was a brilliant function. There was a large attendance.

During the military review a number of boys climbed a tree. A branch broke, and two spectators standing below wore injured, a boy receiving a fractured rib and internal injuries, and a man being badly cut on the head.