THE ROYAL TOUR

Hokitika Guardian, 17 March 1927, Page 3

THE ROYAL TOUR

[by TELEGRAPH—PEIt PRESS ASSOCIATION.] KEY. ARCHER’S OPINION. DUNEDIN, March 10. The Duke to-day continued to have a triumphal progress, and enthusiastic crowds and large groups of children greeted him en route from Christchurch. lie sent a message to the Mayor of Christchurch, to say how delighted he was with the wonderful reception given.

Rev. J K. Archer, the Clerical-La-bour Mayor of Christchurch, in an interview, .stated lie had formed a high opinion of the character of the Duke oith U horn he had been in close contact:. 1 he streets wore densely thronged in 'Dunedin, and the Duke drove for over a mile to Fernhill Chib, where >e is slaving, to tho accompaniment of cm tuitions crliooring. DUNEDIN’S WELCOME DUNEDIN. March 17. A great crowd which assembled in Dunedin streets last evening waited for hours in ;i cold wind for tho coming of the Duke. His route to the Club was '.i long one and there was continuous cheering all the way. The people were most orderly. Nowhere • was (hero any attempt to break the lino tint, after the Duke had reached his destination the street traffic got. into tv hopeless tangle, mainly owing to the inconsiderate conduct of a largo number of private car owners, who honked their way dangerously through tj’o’ great, press of pedestrian traffic. I ho illuminations were on an extensive scale extending along Princes Street and through the Octagon where they are most beautiful, to far down George Street. The streets were thronged for two hours after the Duke reached the f'luli and many people were late getting home. Early in the evening excitement was caused by a spectacular fire which destroyed the old Cthorn I I I'll now used as a clothing factory bv Bulterwortlis Bros. To-day there is bright sunshine with a. keen southerly breeze. At Logan Park the Girl Guides made a line display as they marched past. The Wolf Cubs gave their grand howl, the Scouts their Dominion liaka and the Duke inspected Girl Citizens.

At the University, where every student was present, the Duke received a, rousing welcome which did full credit lo the students of the first University College in New Zealand. The students sang with fine effect anil volume ol sound the College anthem and roused enthusiasm by the vigour with which they performed a. haka. Clvulcellor Sidey conducted the Duke through the various departments of the Varsity, ill the physical science hall. Professor .Jack for the time being assuming the role of magician and greatly interested the Duke, and his staff in Hie number of strange physical experiments in the nature of illusions. The Duke lujly entered into the spirit of entertainment lor such it really was and belore the performance was halt finished he laughingly told (he Prolessor it was a. good tiling they were not seeing those things (after dinner. Students, men and women, including domestic science girls gave the Duke a.uothei rousing welcome ns he left the 1 nrsity for Fernhill. In bleak weaker the Duke left the Fernhill Club this morning for the civic reception at Logan Park. Despite the conditions he travelled in an open car and had a warm reception lrom the big crowd assembled eu route. The reception took place in the Sports' Ground before a thousand people. The usual address was presented, including one from the Scottish Society. Later the Duke inspected a parade of 700 girl guides and 509 Imy scuds, who gave him a characteristic welcome. He expressed delight with the marching of the Guides. He later visited the Otago University. The big functions this afternoon ace the unveiling of n. war memorial and parade of returned soldiers. The weather is cold with fitful glimpses of the sun between the showers. DUKE’S DAUGHTER. (Received tins dnv at 9.30 n.m.i LONDON. March Hi. " These, are for lathy to bite. She insists on trying to bite my necklace,’' declared the Queen, when ordering a short string of coloured porcelain heads from the Kx-Servicemen’s Kxliibition. The Queen, taking a tape-measure, said she did not want a necklace, but “ simply a short string threaded with strong white silk with which little Elizabeth can play.” PRINCESS HETTY. LONDON'. March 13. The Queen’s affection for her only grand-daughter. who is universally known as Princess " Betty,” is apparent on every shopping tour. Alter making sure the string of heads would lie delivered, because “ she puts everything in her mouth you know, and lias a particular affection !'<*)■ Granny’s necklace,’’ she went to another stall and bought a soft rag doll, a sun nonnet. wooden toys, representing Red Rutinghood and Ride-a-cock-horse of tlie nursery rhyme.