CANBERRA.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 May 1927, Page 3

CANBERRA.

CEREMONY REHEARSED. DUCAL PARTY ARRIVE. (Australian Press Association & Sun.) SYDNEY. May 7. In fine weather yesterday Canberra saw a full dress rehearsal of Monday's Royal Pageant, including a big military and naval march past, without, of course, the leading personalities, though Lord Stonehaven, Mr Bruce, Mr Hughes, and a number of other prominent people rehearsed their parts, including Madame Melba, who tried a verse of the National Anthem. Everything i.- now in readiness tor the great i unction. Though visitors are arriving in greater numbers, the past couple of days’ cold weather, the hail roads, anil repeated warnings and strict regulations regarding accommodation charges, etc., issued by the Federal authorities are likely to cause the attendance to he lower than was at first anticipated. The Duke and Duchess and most of the lending visitors accompanying the Royal train reached Canberra this forenoon. .Mr Bruce officially welcomed the Yorks, who proceeded to Government House, where they will remain quietly till Monday morning. The official ceremonies are commencing at ten o’clock with a procession to Parliament House, the opening function by the Duke concluding with a fanfare of trumpets and the Royal Salute at noon. MELBOURNE. May 3. Last night, near Renalla. while tliO ) Royal train was cn route front Melbourne to Albttry. a stone was thrown and it broke the window of a compartment five carriages away from the Royal suite. CANBERRA WEATHER FINE. (Received this day at 9.0 am.'. SYDNEY, May 9. The latest report states Canheirra weather is fine. Among a lengthy list of Australians to he honoured at the Duke’s investiture to-morrow are Bruce, and Pearce, and Mayors of Melbourne, Adelaide and Hobart. TRAINS HALF FULL. SYDNEY. May 9. A majority of special trains, which left Sydney for t-lie Canberra ceremonies had many seats vacant. Some were only half filled and most of the travellers were official guests. INV ESTITU RE HONORS. CANBERRA. May 9. The following titles will he bestowed at the investiture to-day:— Companion of Honour, Mr Bruce. Knight Bachelor, Sir Brundenell \Vhite"(Common wealth Director of the Roval Tour:. Knight of St. Michael and St George. Senator John Newlands. Knight Victorian Order, Senatoi George Foster Pearce. Knight Bachelor. Wallace Bruce (Lord Mayor of Adelaide) ; John Henn Butters (Chairman of Federal Capita Commission); Stephen Joseph Morel (Lord Mayor of Melbourne).