THE ROYAL TOUR

Southland Times, Issue 18836, 1 June 1920, Page 5

THE ROYAL TOUR

FESTIVITIES AT PtIELBOURNE. UNPRECEDENTED DEMONSTRATIONS OF LOYALTY. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.; MELBOURNE, May 30. All the Prince’s public movements were attended by unprecedented demonstrations of loyalty. The crowding in the streets sometimes was so den-e that it was difficult for his car to make progress. His appeal against crowding followed an incident in which a young lady throwing a bunch of vio'cls into >he car approached ton near and was knocked down, escaping with a shaking only. The Prince is so crowded with engagements that he barely time to snatch a little exercise. Yesterday he attended service in (he Cathedral. Handshaking is proving a serious ordeal. The Prince moslly uses the left hand but occasionally alternates with the right. Mr Hugh.es. addressing the journalists’ meeting, which was held at the invitation of the Federal Government in honour of the British and Australian pressmen accompanying the Prince, spoke of the influence loyal demonstrations would have in impressing on the world the Empire’s unity. Mr Hughes added that those who chronicled the Prince of Wales's doings were performing a great work for the Empire and civilisation. REVIEW OF NAVAL BRIGADE. CHILDREN’S D EMON STRATTON. MELBOURNE, May 31. (Received May 31, 9.25 p.m.) In commemoration of the Jutland victory’, the Prince of Wales reviewed 2000 men of the Renown and (he Australian Navy. He also received his commission as an honorary captain in the latter. In an address to the men. His Royal Highness explained the value of sea-power, and said he hail been impressed by what he had seen of the Navy. He felt confident that they would uphold the great, traditions of the Royal Navy. At the conclusion the brigade marched in procession through the streets. After lunch the Prince attended u chil dren’s demonstration at the Cricket Ground where over 10,000 children greeted him. MESSAGE TO NEW ZEALAND CHILDREN, READ IN SCHOOLS. (Per United Press Association.? CHRISTCHURCH. May 31. Before the Prince of Wales left New Zealand he wrote a message specially for the children of the Dominion. The message was distributed to the headmasters of schools with instructions that, it, be read to the children when they re-assernolcd. ’I his instruction was carried out to-day in the Christchurch schools.