THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH IN MELBOURNE.

West Coast Times, Issue 690, 10 December 1867, Page 2

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH IN MELBOURNE.

(By Electric Telegraph.)

(fhom the sydney mobning hebald.) Monday, Nov. 25. '

To-day was a public holiday. The city was splendidly decorated, and visitors poured in from all directions from an early hour — indeed, the city is crowded. Eleven thousand school children were massed in Collins-sfcreefc, opposite the "Argus" office, to sing the National Anthem. The boys all wore straw hats, with blue ribbons ; and the girls white dresses, with blue ribbons. Balconie9 and stands were erected along the procession, which were all filled. At 12 o'clock the Prince landed at Sandridge, when a salute was fired. He was received by the Governor, the Ministry, the Executive Council, and the Reception Committee. His path was strewed with flowers by the children. The Mayor and Corporation of Sandridge presented an address, to which the Prince replied. A carriage and four was in wailing, and on the Prince entering it he was received with deafening cheers, to which he responded by lifting his hat. The proces. sion then proceeded to Emerald Hill, where a splendid triumphal arch, was erected, under which the Mayor and Corporation presented an address to the Royal Visitor, and a large number of children sang the the National Anthem. The Friendly Societies here joined the procession, which extended fully a mile, and entered Melbourne under the triumphal arch on Prince's Bridge. The Mayor and Corporation of Melbourne on a raised dais presented the Prince with their address in the presence of at least 30,000 spectators ; and again the children sang the National Anthem. The procession then proceeded westward, down Collins street, where a triumphal arch had been erected, down William, Bourke, and Spring streets to the Treasury — where the Addresses from the Legislative Council and Assembly were presented amid immense cheering. From the Treasury the procession proceeded along Collins street and Swanston street to Toorak. The enthusiasm of the vast multitude was unbounded all along the route. There were no accidents of consequence — a verandah fell iv, but no one was hurt, and there was a rush opposite the Treasury. The Prince appeared much gratified ab his reception. The Fitzroy Gardens are to be lit up to-night, and there will be dis plays of fireworks and bonfires. ,

Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Two thousand persons attended the levee to-day, which commenced at 11.30 a.m. ; there was sixty-eight entree tickets. The Duke arrived from Toorak in a car riage drawn by six horses, and was received by a guard of honor of Volunteer cavalry. Forty- two addresses were presented from the public bodies. The ceremony terminated at 3 p.m., when the Prince returned to Toorak. The illumination to night promises to be a strand affair. Much, dissatisfaction is expressed with the Reception Committee as to the carrying out of their arrangements. The Galatea will be open to public inspection on Monday and Thursday after the 2nd December.

The illumination of the Fitzroy Gardens last night was splendid — there were 5000 lamps and 220 globes used ; many thousands of persons visited them. The display of fireworks at Richmond Park has been postponed to Thursday ; the illuminations on Flagstaff Hill are incomplete. There were bonfires at Hawthorne, Kew, Woodend, and Tarnagulla. The Industrial School Children at Geelong were entertained at a dinner. The National Agricultural Show commenced to-day. Wednesday, Nov. 27.

The illuminations last night were magnificent. The Prince and suite, the Governor, Lady Manners-Sutton, and the Misses Sutton went through the city in two carriages to witness them. They were everywhere received with enthusiasm The Melbourne Club Cricket Match commenced to-day, Natives against The World. The Prince went on horseback to tho ground, accompanied by the Hon. Elliott Yorke and Lord Newry ; he only remained a short time. The first innings on both sides are over. The Natives scored 171 ; The World, 62. The highest individual score on the side of the Natives was 43. The Governor's ball takes place to-night.

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