THE ROYAL TOUR.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 118, 18 May 1920, Page 5

THE ROYAL TOUR.

ON THE WAY TO DUNEDIN. (By Telegraph-—Press Association.) DUNEDTN, Monday.

While the Prince of Wales was at the Waitaki 'High School the boys gave aj spirited rendering of the Eton boating! song—the Prince is an old Etonian— | and an adaptation of a Maori haka- j Before leaving the Prince planted a commemorative oak in the 6Chooi grounds. Oamaru was reached by motor "car. and the townspeople turned out in very large numbers. The slopes round King George Park were lined -with spectators, who accorded the Prince a warm recep-| tion. The route back to the train led! through -well-filled streets of cheering , people. I The train arrived at Dunedin veryj j little later than sohedule time, although lOaraani was left half-an-hour late. ! Passing Port Chalmers a fine spectacle. I was presented to the visitors by scores. lof coloured "dares" about the town, j which lit up the surroundings with strife- j ' in? effect. Dunedin was brilliantly I illuminated, and enthusiastic crowds] thronged the streets. The Prince is staying at the Fernhill Club. He attended a citizens' ball this evening. j AN UNTORTUKATE AOCIDE2NT. j ißy Telpsjraph -Press Association.) . CItFJSTOnUKCH, Monday. A lar;:e crowd at the Christchuron t railway station gave his Royal Highness , an enthusiastic farewell this morning. ■ j Just before the Prince arrived at the! ji-lation an unfortunate accident oa-p-i ] poned to the stationmaster, Mr. J, Wood- i : bury. He was stooping to rearrange: tiie carpet over which the Prince was to walk to his carriage, and in doing so .-lipped, bre-aking his left arm. On the' I'rjnco learning of the arcident ne I walked immediately to Mr. Woodbury's. I office mid expressed deep concern. He ;\visiirJ him a apecdy recovery. I A QUIRT MOENTNGr ; ißy Telegraph.—Press Association.) DUNEDIK, this day. ! Hie weather was beautiful to-day for the Royal visit. The Prince had a quiet morning. The first function to-day is at 1.45 p.m.. when a public reception will be iir-eorded his Royal Highness at the I Octagon. The Prince will then visit the ; wounded eoldiers at the hospital, afterj wards going on to Port Chalmers, where j a reception is to be given.