PRINCE OF WALES’ TOUR.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 June 1920, Page 1

PRINCE OF WALES’ TOUR.

I’BINGE’S WINNING WAY

CROWDS ENRAPTURED

rAUSTRALIAN & NX CABLE ASSOOIATIONj

(lieceived this day at 8 a.m.) SYDNEY, Juno 22.

After attending a luncheon given by representatives of returned soldiers and Sailors ,the Prince in cold, dull weather and in. the presence of about fifty thousand people, inspected ten thousand returned soldiers and sailors, including Imperial unit s of New Zealand Expeditionary Force and South African veterans in Centennial Park. Special provisions were made for disabled men and relatives of the fallen to participate. It proved one of the most inspiring popular functions of' the visit. The march past the saluting base took over an hour. At one stage it was necessary to withdraw a body of police and - returned soldiers from the parade, in order to keep back the crowd, which borke the barriers in their efforts to get close to the Prince. The longer his Highness stay's, the greater becomes bis popularity with the public. Hi s return from Canberra visit drew an enormous enthusiastic crowd to tbo central railway station. Beyond the general announcements, the details of bis movements are kept qu'iet, yet crowds gather along any route he is likely to travel on the off chance of securing another view, and giving an additional cheer for the Royal visitor. IT is boyish manner,' democratic and sportsmanlike adaption to all sorts of circumstances have abidingly won the hearts of Australians. The general verdict of the man in the street is “He’s a dear.’’

To-night the Prince attended a gala performance at Her Majesty’ s Theatre; going through the packed streets to a packed house.