THE PRINCE'S TOUR.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2129, 18 May 1920, Page 3

THE PRINCE'S TOUR.

ROYAL RACES. CHRISTCHURCH INCIDENTS. Following upon a day of drabness, that marred the real impressiveness of Friday’s 'ceremonial parades, Prince's weather prevailed on Saturday for the Royal race meeting, promoted by the Canterbury Jockey Club in honour of the Prince of Wales’ visit. There was a large crowd present, who gave his Highness a warmly enthusiastic reception. The Prince arrived after the first race, and witnessed the next from a special enclosure in the. stand. Luncheon with Mr A. Boyle, chairman of the stewards, and Mi's Boyle, followed, and then the Prince mounted a smart hack ('Mr Hugh McCarthy’s Gaiety, a well-known prize-winner •it agricultural shows), and rode round the course with Mr Boyle and Admiral Halsey. The Prince’s appearance on horseback roused the spectators to a great pilch of enthusiasm. Round at the back of the course the horses were preparing to start in the Marlborough Stakes, and the Prince dismounted and was shown how the barrier worked. He was invited to dispatch a hold of four, and after one false breakaway, got the horses going, though one, Right and Lett, had a bulge on the rest, but could not maintain the pace. It was a good race between the other throe. A JUMP—AND A SPILL.

After this race the Prince and his companions Avent on to make a circuit of the course. Opposite the carriage paddock, his Royal Highness put his mount at a steeplechase fence, and got over in great style. At Cuttse’s, huAvever, Gaiety didn’t seem (o fancy the brush ob-

stacle, and balked, and the Royal rider slid to the ground suddenly and Avithoul ceremony. He Avas soon ahorse again, and completed the circuit of the course. His re-appear-ance on the course in front of the stand was a signal for continued cheering. He congratulated the owner and trainer ol' Amyl has. the Avinner of the race. The Prince displayed removed interest in the totaljsalor, and tried his hick as a punter on the machine, but bis hick Avas out. During the afternoon his Royal Highness mingled several times with ihe animated timing before Ihe totalisator bouse.'

In tlm evening- I bo Prince a It ended a ball in (he Drill Hall tendered to the men of the Renown by the citizens and Relumed Soldiers’ Association. This, though less formal than Friday’s hall, was very largely, attended, and proved most enjoyable. His Royal Highness again went through the ordeal of shaking hands with a great many of Chose present.

To-day he and his stall attended Divine service at the Anglican Cathedral, which was tilled to overflowing. In the afternoon he paid visits to Christ’s College, the Soldiers’ Sanatorium at Cashmere Hail, and the Orthopaedic Hospital, in which he expressed great admiration for the worlr being done. The patient's ai each place gave the visitor a cordial welcome.

THU KING PLEASED. London. .May ,1-1. The King and Queen, at the luncheon to Mr Watt, displayed a warm interest in Australasian' allfairs, both tire eagerly watching the Prince's lour, and are gratified by the spontaneous welcome accorded him everywhere. Mr Watt states that the King especially expressed his pleasure at the Prince’s reception in New Zealand.