PRINCE OF WALES’ TOUR.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 May 1920, Page 1

PRINCE OF WALES’ TOUR.

(Per Press Association.) GOODBYE TO CHRISTCHURCH. ASHBURTON, May 17. After bright starlight, the morning broke dull and overcast hut by 'ton o’clock, the hour at which the Prince took his departure from Cathedral City the sun had broken though and a view of the Alps c{piin in the wjpst with a considerable coating of snow, (more than when the Royal Party traversed Arthur’s Pass on Thursday) was one of gi;andeur. A large crowd at the station gave His Highness a formal farewell.

Just before the Prince arrived the station, an unfortunate accident happen to the station master, J. Wood- ' bury. He was stooping to arrange a carpet over which the Prince was to walk to his. carriage, and in doing so : slipped, breaking his left arm. On the Prince hearing of the accident he walked immediately to Woodbury’s office and expressed bis deep concern at the untoward occurrence, wishing him a speedy recovery. \ AT TIMARU. TIMARU, May 17. The Prince of Wales spent half an hour at Timaru this afternoon, the train pulling up at Caroline Bay, where upwards of 20,000 people were assembled, including about four thousand school children. The day was gloriously fine and the function passed off very successfully. The Prince was presented with an address from the Borough Council to which lie made a suitable reply. He also inspected the Territorials, school cadets, and war veterans. He mixed freely with the crowd and won the golden opinion of all. The enthusiasm- was great throughout. It was the greatest' gathering ever held in Timaru. VISIT TO DUNEDIN. DUNEDIN, May 17-' The Prince of Wales to-day • journeyed in fine weather from Christchurch to Dunedin. Stops were made at Ashburton, Tcmuka, and Timaru where a. reception was held. Oil rnaru gave the Prince a cordial collective handshake during a brief visit to King George Park, and then the final stage to Dunedin was begun. Dunedin was illuminated and smiling faces filled the streets, and was lively' at times. Thunderous acclamations rose to the clouds above scintillating streets from New Zealand’s “only” railway station, the facade of which was very finely illuminated. The route led through Stuart Street, around the Octagon, up Princess Street. There were many illuminations, etc., but not in such ordered scheme ns in other cities. The enthusiasm of a huge crowd in the streets along the route was unbounded, possibly it was worked up by beacon fires that studded the hijls heralding the Royal train’s approach, ft was a hr aw Scots welcome to a bonny prince who has walked right into the hearts of the people as everywhere else. Later in the evening the Prince attended a citizens’ ball in the Art Gallery, a .brilliant function in every respect.