QUEBEC.

Waipukurau Press, Issue 287, 25 July 1908, Page 5

QUEBEC.

— TERCENTENARY CELEBRATIONS. After deluging rains, the weather at Quebec suddenly became brilliantly fine, and the tercentenary celebrations were inaugurated most successfully amid immense enthusiasm. All the ships in the St. Lawrence were dressed with flags and bunting. The city was gaily decorated, and presented a scene of entrancing beauty. H.M.S. Indomitable, with the Prince of Wales aboard, rounded Point Levis shortly before 3 o’clock. There was a deafening salute from the international fleet, and tumultuous demonstrations of joy were made by the populace. The Indomitable anchored between a long double line of battleships, all dressed and manned. The admirals and captains of the Atlantic Fleet, Lord Grey, Lord Roberts. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Mr Fairbanks (Vice-President of the United States) and other international representatives were present aboard the Indomitable. When the Prince of Wales landed, Sir Wilfred Laurier presented an address from the Canadian Parliament and people, warmly welcoming the Prince, and briefly tracing the history of Canada from Champlain’s landing to the present day. The Prince of Wales, replying in English and French, said that the King was mindful of the unswerving loyalty of Canadians, and followed with affectionate interest everything concerning the welfare and development of the Dominion. The Prince dwelt on the proved fidelity of the French Canadians as one of the greatest tributes to the political genius of England’s rule. It was a source of deep satisfaction to the King, and to all who . were proud of British institutions, to know that

British and French Canadians were working hand in hand for rhe upbuilding of the Dominion. . He anticipated with the keenest i i Merest the coming impressive ceremonies, when the ' past and esent history of Canada would >q presented upon a stage of unarpassed natural beauty. He ■ordially approved the setting ;i part of the battle-ground on the Hains of Abraham, which were hallowed by the associations of the past. Lord Dudlev, the Duke of Norfolk, Lord Roberts and Lord Ranfurly, the last named representing New Zealand, were allotted prominent places on the Royal dais. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, waving his hat, called for cheers for the Prince of Wales, who drove through the tortuous, precipitous street to the Citadel.