THE ROYAL VISIT.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 119, 30 May 1901, Page 2

THE ROYAL VISIT.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Sydnoy, May 29. After the review, the Duko complimented Major-General French upon the excellent manoeuvres and turn-out of the men. He also expressed to the Premier his high appreciation of tho celebrations generally. Fifteen hundred attended last night’s Royal reception. To-day’s functions consist of a loveo and presentation of address and tho Lieutenant-Governor’s dinner at night. Melbourne, May 29. Gangers engaged in guarding the line near Wangaratta during tho passage of the Royal train to Brisbane were attracted by a large number of slips of paper thrown out of tho carriage windows. The missives proved to be letters addressed principally to the Duchess. Poems would seom to have been numerous. It will be no doubt consoling to the writers to know that tho verses were evidently retained, for only tho letters accompanying them were found. Other letters wero from children and from persons seeking monetary assistance. The epistles bore varying dates, as if their perusal was delayed in order to relieve the tediousness of tho long railway journey.

THE TIRED DUKE. SHAKES HANDS WITH TWO THOUSAND PEOPLE. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, May 29. About two thousand people attended the Royal levee. With a rest of a few minutes, during which he tenderly felt the squeezed fingers and swung his arm as though to relieve the muscles, the Duke went steadily through the tedious process of handshaking and the presenting of addresses from the public bodies, to which the Duke read a general reply. Then followed a ceremony, which concluded with the investiture of the Lieutenant, Governor, Sir Fredk. Darlcy, as K.C.M.G., and the knighting of Sir James Graham, Mayor of Sydney.

WEDNESDAY’S FESTIVITIES. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, May 29. During tho afternoon the Duke Visited the Naval Home. To-night the Duke attended the Lieuten ant-Governor’s dinner at Parliament House. The City is again brilliantly illuminated, and the streets are densely crowded. WELLINGTON’S ARRANGEMENTS ALTERED. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Wellington, last night. The Mayor has received a cable from tho Governor, who is now in Sydney, making considerable alterations in the arrangements for landing the Royal party. The Ophir will arrive on Tuesday, June 18th, and the Duke will land in the morning. He will receive the Consuls the same afternoon, and lay the foundation stone of the Town Hall. There will be a full dress reception in Government House in the evening. On Wednesday a reception will he held and addresses received. On Thursday their Royal Highnesses go for an excursion on tho railway. Local Bodies desirous of presenting addresses must send copies to the Governor at Auckland. Deputations accompanying these addresses must not exceed four persons.