PRINCE OF WALES’ TOUR.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 June 1920, Page 3

PRINCE OF WALES’ TOUR.

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THE PRINCE AND HIS STAFF LONDON, May 27,

“Tim Times” in a. loading article pre-, diets that the magic spell of the Prince’s personality will prove irresistible in Australia. Even before his arrival people took him to their' hearts.

“Tile nation, sayis our (correspondent,” continues the article, “regards the Prince as single-and-gfenerous minded and without side. It is disposed to think that the; staff is inclined to check these impulses, an idea which the staff will do well to be careful to dissipate for it is the chief threat to the complete success of the tour.” i ' “These .are strong words, and our correspondent would not use them without due” cause 'and consideration. -We need not discuss the justification of the Impression of which he writes. It is enongli that it exists, however mistaken thc< staff should consider it, and we have no doubt that they will 'realise that it is their duty to remove it, with the Prince as their model, by every means in their power,” THE PRINCE’S TOUR. (Received this day at 11.30 a.*m.) MELBOURNE, June- 7.. The Prince of Wales concluded his " ' public engagements in Victoria on Satur day',after attending the races, inhere ; he backed several horses 1 , but failed to pick a winner. ' Ho later attended a special theatre performance. At both functions lie was recipient of enthusiasm tie demonstrations. Pending his departure to fill New South Wales engagements, be will spend a week in retirement. VISIT TO VICTORIAN MINES MELBOURNE, Jan 5. During a visit to Bendigo, donning overalls ,the Prince of Wales and staff, accompanied by Mr Hughes and the Victorian Minister of Mines, descended the United Mine. After chatting with the miners; the Prince procured a pick and cut out some gold specimens. He W managed to cut his hand while doing so. He took occasion during one of the ■ public functions to declare that be was not knocked out by the heavy duties undergone.