THE ROYAL VISIT

Waikato Argus, Volume X, Issue 957, 29 May 1901, Page 2

THE ROYAL VISIT

MILITARY REVIEW, A BRILLtANT FUNCTION, (lliiOblvarl May 2<5. 7.13 p.m.) Sydney, May 2S * BRITISH joiirnaligts, who have seen many similar displays unanimously declare the Royal review at Centennial Park to-day was one of the finest they have witnessed. The sun shone on a brilliant pict tirp. On the rising ground in front of the Royal paviHion were massed nearly nine thousand mounted men and infantry. Behind them again was a dense throng of spectators. The Duke was dressed as a Colonel of the Fusiliers, and accompanied by his staff, with General French and Colonel Fole-Penton, inspected the troops. The Duchess and n brilliant parly occupied the pavillion. It is estimated that 150,000 people were present, After the maroh past the Duke expressed his appreciation of the quality. v "r)layed by the troops. O N, Mav 2 S. ■r. ... v •«» "ners are All the British new-Sp... of the eulogistic of Sydney's reception « Royal visitors. Received May 29. 12.40 a.m. Sydney, May 2S. The Royal visitors to-night held a reception at Government house. It was a brilliant function. There was a large attendance. During the military review a number of boys cliined a tree, A branch broke and two spectators below were injured,* boy receiving a fractured rib and internal injuries, and a man being badly cut on the head. (BV TELEGRAPH.— PBESS ASSOCIATION.) Auckland, This Day. Iu view of the Premier's telegram to the Mayor that the arrangements could not be altered so as to give King Mahuta an opportunity of pre*eutine: an address to the Duke iu Auckland The proposed Maori display in Auckland has been tbaodonod.