THE ROYAL COUPLE

Evening Star, Issue 19519, 29 March 1927, Page 5

THE ROYAL COUPLE

SYDNEY'S ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME ADDRESSES OF LOYALTY ENTERTAINMENT AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, March 23. The tramway department announces that 1,052,879 people wore carried on the trams on Saturday compared with 976,482 when the Prince of Wales arrived in 1920. The Duke and Duchess wore presented with several addresses of loyalty and welcome at Government House this morning, and in the afternoon they were present at a garden party given at Government House by the Slate Governor. This latter function was largely attended, but was somewhat marred by wintry weather. Great crowds continue to throng the city in expectation of viewing the Royal couple while they are on route to the various functions.

CIVIC BALL

A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING

SYDNEY, March 23,

The Duke and Duchess were entertained at a ball by the Lord Mayor at the Town Hall to-night. ■ Large crowds lined the street from Government House to the Town Hall, where the Royalties were met by a representative gathering.

WELLINGTON LISTENS IN,

DESCRIPTION BY WIRELESS

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WELLINGTON, March 23. Wellington broadcast listeners received a very fine description of the scene at the, Sydney Town Hall tonight, where the Lord Mayor’s ball in honor of the Duke and Duchess of York was held. It was broadcast from 2FC. Four thousand persons were present, and according to the announcement it was almost impossible to dance. The Duke arrived at eight minutes to 10 in full court dress, and the Duchess entered on tho arm of the Lord Mayor. Paderewski, in his own Polish uniform, was greeted tumultously, as were the guests of honor.

UNITY OF THE EMPIRE

VALUE OF THE TOUR

LONDON, March 28,

‘Tlio Times,’ in a loader commenting on the Duke and Duchess of York’s arrival in Australia, says: “Tho welcome ill Sydney Harbor was a revelation of the intense interest and enthusiasm with which the Australian people regard the visit. The tour of New Zealand was a great success, and has given deep pleasure to thousands, proving that the tour is a thoroughly human demonstration of the profound unity of the Empire. The New Zealand and Australian authorities have recognised the strain involved on the Royal visitors, though their forethought has involved certain sacrifices on the part of the people of the dominion. The fact is that a Royal visit provides a rare opportunity for a display of emotions winch are deeply implanted in the English character, but are starved of opportunities in the dominions, which lack the pageantry of which the public life in England is full. Mon who take sue!) different views of Australian needs as Bruce and Lang stand side by side in welcoming tlio Duke and Duchess.”—‘The Times.’

TSO C’J'SK

COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE PROCESSION SPEED. THE WEATHER BROKEN. SYDNEY, March 29. (Received March 29, at 11.55 a.m.) Many letters appear in the newspapers loudly protesting against the way in which the Royal procession rushed through the streets on Saturday. The protostauts claim that after waiting hours in the streets the people were robbed of all reasonable chance of viewing the Royal visitors. Some writers go so far as to describe it as an insult to the public, upon whose presence so much of the success and spectacular effect of the demonstration depended. One suggests that the procession be repeated and the alleged blunder thereby righted. The State organiser offered the explanation that it was impossible for the high-powered cars used to go below' a certain speed, but the managing director of the cars employed corrected this, stating that similar cars were used in New Zealand, where the processions were kept at a lower speed, and this appeared satisfactory to everyone.

The speed set for the Sydney processions was six miles, but the time occupied proved that this was very considerably exceeded. The pace in New Zealand was set at four miles. There were, it is understood, reasons for making a quick start, but not for maintaining the speed throughout. The weather has broken. Heavy rain fell during the night, and it is overcast and showery to-day. The outlook for the children’s big demonstration on the Cricket Ground is gloomy.