THE ROYAL VISIT.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 January 1927, Page 1

THE ROYAL VISIT.

PROCEDURE AT OFFICIAL . FUNCTIONS.

WELLINGTON, Jan. 19. The following announcement was made by the Government to-day in connection with the coming visit of the Duko and Duchess of York:— During their visit to Auckland and Wellington their Royal Highnesses will stay with the Governor-General and Lady Alice Fergusson at Government House. For the New Zealand tour their Royal Highnesses will bo the guests of the Government.

Tho procedure adopted in the case of the visit, to the Dominion of the Prince of Wales, when the GovernorGeneral was given precedence of his Royal Highness will be followed in connection with tho forthcoming Royal visit, and the Governor-General will therefore not accompany their Royal Highnesses on their tour. Established usage, in points of prescriptive etiquette is to the effect that it is not in conformity with modern practice for members of the Royal Family to accept gifts from societies or seetons of the population in the case of official visits. Exceptions to this rule are rare and can only he considered after consulting the members: of the Royal Family concerned. At official functions during the day time morning dress is the correct dress for civilians'actually taking part in the formal proceedings or appearing on the platform with their Royal Highnesses. Alternativd’y a dark lounge suit, and bowler lint 'are usually worn on all occasions. When ladies and gentlemen are presented to their Excellencies and to their Royal Highnesses it is correct for ladies to curtsey and for gentlemen to bow. . At the formal civic welcome in the four main cities it is customary for the Mayor only, ns Chief Magistrate, to make a speech after tho reading of the address. At places other than the four main cities the mayor or chairman, as the case may he. would read the formal nddress blit there should bo HO speeches. His Royal Highness has expressed a wish that speechmaknig should he curtailed as much as possible, so that more time may be 'available for him to speak to individuals personally. , , - It is laid down by the regulations that when the National Anthem is ployed on the arrival of their Royal Highnesses at a fmicton it should oe confined to the first part only name.y. the first six bars. When played to mark the conclusion of a- function or ceremonv it should ho played in full

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HALS. RENOWN. Thursday. '■We are gazing along the Caribbean Sea which is providing a welcome sight of land, though it is too far distant for topographical study. I resmitlv we shall he passing Havti. ‘•There is great activity on the Renown in preparation for her arrival at Jamaica, where a grrfit we come has I, ih ,ii arranged, including dressed and manned warships. Their Royal Highnesses will have a busy time at Jamaica with tours, lunches, dinners, garden parties and receptions. * "The passage of the Panama Canal wil l also he an occasion for ceremonial calls' functions. Mild demonstrations of American friendship. \ fortnight's contact with the Duke and’ Duchess of York themselves, emphasises their exceeding charm. The Duko is an enthusiast at work or p»ay. He begins the morning with strenuous exercise, participates in conferences, studiously reads, always attends tho ship’s concerts and cinemas and enjoys interludes of community singing, in' which he and Ihe Duchess join heartly.