THE ROYAL RECEPTION.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 127, 30 May 1901, Page 2

THE ROYAL RECEPTION.

(To tlie Editor.)

Sir,—Queen-street was very much crowded when the Imperial Troops were here, though the procession then went right to the Domain, and probably nearly half the people did not come into the town, but took up their positions in Symonds-street. or farther out. On the coming reception day it is expected that there will be a larger number in Auckland, and all will be in the town, as the. procession is only from the wharf to Government House. The crush will therefore be very much greater tha-n before. Only the young, strong and active, will be able to push to the front rows, while all the aged and infirm will have to stand back, where they vvill see nothing. I therefore beg t-o suggest that a space be set apart for the. '"Old Identities" in the Albert Park or elsewhere. The "Old Veterans" should also, I think, have a place assigned to them. This would cost nothing, and might prevent accidents happening to some of the old people. The young—the school chilC | ren _ a , re to have a place to themselves. Why not the old? I would further suggest that banners should be given to each of the.se companies, with the inscription, "Welcome from the 'Old Identities,"" and "Welcome from the 'Old Veterans,' " respectively. A cheer of welcome; from these companies would.l think, be a feature of interest in the day's proceedings. Trusting that you will give this letter space in your valuable paper. —I am. etc.,

,1. W. DUFFUS

Sir,—l would crave a small space in your columns to suggest that something should be done to afford the, aged ones a chance of viewing our future king and queen during the royal visit to the city. It goes without saying that very few of our good old pioneers who have borne, tiie heat and burden of the day in founding this young1 colony will be favoured with invitations to the reception. Nor do they wish it. One little act of kindness might be extended them, however, and that is by providing seats along the line of route —and front seats at that. This would do away with the necessity of roping off the line of route, save expense, and afford a boon and a blessingl to thousands of tired ones on the day of the celebrations. No doubt our worthy Mayor would arrange for the temporary use of the hundreds of comfortable g-arden seats at present in the Albert Park if approached. Will the Reception Committee please note, and, if necessary, try and secure the permission of Czar Richard. —I am, etc.,

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