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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume IV, Issue 210, 7 September 1869, Page 2

The Suez Canal. — The Globe says: The arrangements for opening the Suez Canal in October are fully developed. The Viceroy of Egypt proposes to entertain his guests with unprecedented magnificence. On the banks of the Canal are to be erected \ lodges, constructed, fitted, and decorated so as to be reproductive of tlfe characteristics of the several countries to which the guests belong. Public amusements, theatres, circuses, balls and fetes are to be provided for the recreation of the assemblage, which promises to be as brilliant as, varied in its character. It is confidently expected that the Empress of the Frencfrwill attend in person ; if this be fche case, the Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria will be present. The heir presumptive of the Italian Crown will represent King Victor Emanuel-; the King of Prussia will send a member of the Royal family; and the Prince of Wales, possibly accompanied by Prince Arthur, will represent Queen Victoria. The event is therefore likely to be one „of' extraordinary grandeur, and will doubtless pass off with great eclat. Its international significance well w?arrantß = these ; ; : manifestations of this world-wide interest. Al bace between a horse-and-buggy driven by an ex-M.L.A., and a bicycle ridden hy Mr. Martia Gullen, is oue of the Aborting events" to come off shortly at y.VQfopgV 'yy. -7