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Hokitika Guardian, 14 March 1927, Page 2

Thk visit of the Duke of York to il Coast, which closed on Saturday. (I spite the unfavourable weather, was very notable event. Though shorn < much of its glory ty reason ol tl absence of the Duchess ol York, wl carries all by storm with whom il tilled lady conics in contact, thei

could be no complaint about the sirs and interest of the public gatherings a 1 all points. The fervour thrown inti the business of seeing the representa five of royalty was occasioned by tin inward feelings which prompted tin desire to do notable honor to tin i-oval head of the constitution. It tv a: ill point of fact, an outward and vis ible sign of the abiding loyalty of tin people, and a very adequate answer R those nniriuurings or threats ol disloyalty which mav at times find isolated expression. Those responsible fin such a nose are often tolerated, but never encouraged, and the general expression of sincere loyalty and atlection being demonstrated all through New Zealand when the representatives of royalty pass, is the complete and adequate reply to those vnpourings of disloyalty which occur tit times. As to Prince Albert, the personal touch revealed n young man, modest and unassuming in the extreme. There is not jinv nose about His Highness other than that of a natural demeanour in which he takes a close interest in all passing about him. and as a matter of fact has a knowledge of passing events which prompts him to be interested where necessary. As .a ease in point, when the rain began to fail here on Friday, the Duke expressed concern for the children standing in the rain and asked if shelter could not be provided. When he learned it was not readily at hand, he thought it best to curtail his stay on Cass Square, so that all who could might get away. Again at the railway station when watching the zealous guards keeping back the crowd, he sent- word to relax the instruction. and a surging throng were soon in closer view of His Highness who waved his farewells in full view of all. He was considerate in every way. His characteristics are to dis-

play an interest- for those about him

and to do everything ho can to assist and not retard. Even without the gracious presence of the Duchess, the Duke made his mark amongst us, and departed leaving behind a very happy impression of a rich personality.