THE ROYAL VISIT.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 January 1927, Page 2

THE ROYAL VISIT.

SPEECH BA" DUKE

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KINGSTON, Jan. 20,

Responding to addresses in the theatre. which were presented, one on behalf of the island and one by Mayor Rncostn, on behalf of the town in caskets of Jamaican woods, the Duke of York said that these loyal sentiments would be presented to His Majesty. Ho felt he was not a stranger, because lie, would always retain the happiest memories of his first visit to the Island in 1913 as a naval cadet, when he was shown generous hospitality. Jamiaea was one of the oldest and most ! interesting outposts of the Empire. There existed in England a genuine de- ■ sire to understand and know the needs of those dwelling overseas. The splcn- . did part Jamaicans played iip the war was not forgotten. The Duke promised that upon his return, he would do everything possible to promote the interests of the islanders and foster a spirit of understanding in the Mother Country. A daughter of the Governor presente dto the Duchess a bouquet of orchids, '■harmonizing with her beautiful dress of Bois do Rose crepe do chine. Their Highnesses had a rousing sendoff when leaving for the King’s house.

At the Governor’s residence where the Duchess inspected the Girl Guides the Duke played tennis. Afterwards an official dinner took place, followed by the Governor’s reception, at which two thousand guests were presented. KINGSTON, Jan. 21.

Kingston, on the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York, left no doubt of its enthusiastic loyalty to the Throne. A public holiday bad Irm'ii proclaimed. The Government even prohibited the newspapers from publishing. Everybody seemed to be abroad when the Duke and Duchess landed after lunch in the Royal barge. Cheering commenced ns soon ns the barge was sighted, and it rose to a roar when it came alongside the jetty, where the visitors were received by the Governor and his wife, the Chief Justice, the Bishop, the Officer Commanding the troops, the Mayor Vice-Admiral Members of tho Legislative Council, and other dignat cries. The Duke of York, dressed in a naval uniform, inspected a guard of honour.

The Duke and Duchess, followed by the Governor and others drove through flag-festooned streets, between bat-wav-ing and cheering crowds, while black faces with flashing teeth, contrasted strangely with the infrequent sight of English and Americans, the cordiality of whose welcome was no less vocal. During the drive, the Duke and Duchess stopped twice to be welcomed by a great gather up of ten thousand elementary school children,, waving flags and shrilly singing the Xntional Anthem. The Duke and Duchess’s acknowledgement completed the happiness of mothers and fathers proudly watching the scene. On reaching the Theatre. the Duke inspected a naval guard of honour to the accompaniment of another great roar of cheering from assembled thousands.