THE FRENCH FLEET.
(BY KLKCTUIC TKI.EGUAPH.— COPYRIGHT). Loxdox, August 20. Till-; officers of the French fleet dine at Osborne to-day. The Queen reviews tlie fleet to-morrow,and in the eveninsr the oilicers dine with Admiral Earl Clanwilliam. Stormy weather at Spithead interfered with any popular ovation. Tlie French ptcss are gratified n-t the reception of the fleet, at. Portsmouth. The press of Berlin views the reception with calmncss. Later. The admiral and officers of the French fleet, who were entertained by the. Queen, express themselves delighted at Her Majesty's demeanour. The Queen, who was on board the Royal yacht Victoria, and Albert, reviewed the French fleet a-midst deafening cheers and salutes from the shore, which was lined by people for miles. Two hundred members of Parliament with their wives and families engaged a spccial steamer and took part in the ceremony of welcoming the visitors The weather was not favourable, showers falling at intervals. At the end of the review of the French fleet. Her Majesty signalled from tlie Koyal yacht "Very gra tilled." The officers of the visiting warships attended a ball given ill their honour in the evening. Vice-Admiral Fisher entertained the French press representatives who have been sent over in connection with the visit of the fleet. August 2;i,
The. Mayor of Portsmouth entertained the officers of the French ileet at a banquet. The proceedings were marked by the greatest enthusiasm.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 2982, 25 August 1891, Page 2
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233THE FRENCH FLEET. Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 2982, 25 August 1891, Page 2
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