IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.
IMPOSING ROYAL VISIT.
MR GLADSTONE HOOTED.
Frua aooaUtioa——laotrlo Telegraph—Copyright London, May 18.
The Prince of Wales paid au official visit to the various courts in the Imperial Institute to-day. He met with a gorgeous reception,.an-- it is estimated that fully 25,000 people were present. Mr Gladstone, who walked with the Prince of Wales and his party, was hooted the whole way round, aud the acene created a painful impression.
Among those present were the Duke of York, Princess May, the 'Duchess of Teck, Prince and Princess Christian, the Duke and Duchess of Conuaught, the Duke and Duchess of Fife, Prince and Prineeds Henry of Battenburg, members of the House of Lords and the House of Commons, also the leading members of the Labour Societies.
The Duke of York, Princess May, and the Marquis of Salisbury met with a great ovation.
Mr Smith, Viotorian representative, presented each of the royalties with a catalogue printed on white satin with goid letters. His daughter presented the Duchess of Teck with a bouqueb of floorers.
The Prince of Wales expressed himself highly gratified at tbe various colonial courts, and addressed a few remarks to the Agents-General and officials at the courts.
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Press, Volume L, Issue 8487, 19 May 1893, Page 5
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