THE ROYAL VISIT.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 123, 4 June 1901, Page 2

THE ROYAL VISIT.

By Tele graph—Fress Association —Copyright Sydney, June 3.

The Duke and Duchess of York have given twenty-five pounds to tho fund for the relief of relatives of the» Broken Hill victims. Melbourne, June 3. Mr McGregor, a member of the Cabinet, leaves to-day to represent Victoria during the Royal visit in New Zealand.

INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, June 1. The Duke anil Duchess attended tho Young People’s Industrial Exhibition. Thero was an enormous coucourso of children to weleomo them. The Duke left to-night for Condoboliu on a shooting expedition. ARRANGEMENTS IN WELLINGTON THANKS FOR BIRTHDAY WISHES.

[By Telegraph—Press Association.] Wellington, last night. A meeting of schoolmasters and committeemen held bore decided to abandon tho idea of arranging singing by children during the Royal procession. This decision was arrived at because it is anticipated that they will only bo small children.

Thero will bo ton arches in Wellington streets during the Royal visit. Tho proposal to erect a Maori arch will not bo proceeded with, but an arch of fern, flax, and toi toi will be constructed near Government House. The cadets for tho Christchurch reviow will leave their respective headquarters for Christchurch on tho 19th inst. Tho Duke of Cornwall has replied through Lord Winlock that tho Duke of Cornwall and York thanks sincoroly tho Ministers and pcoplo of Now Zealand for their kind message of congratulations and good wishes to-day.

(By Telegraph—Press Association.) Wellington, last night. The Premier, on behalf of tho Ministers and tho people of New Zealand, has cabled birthday congratulations to the Duko of Cornwall, wishing him many happy returns of the day. Colonel Robin proceeds to Auckland at the end of this week on military matters connected with tho Ducal visit. Tho public buildings in all tho chief centres, and in some other of the loading towns, will be illuminated on tho evening of the 11th inst., the date of tho Duko's arrival in Auckland. Over £BO has boon subscribed for tbo Wellington women’s presentation to tho Duchess. It has been decided to add to the present a table on which to stand the model Maori liouao with .a tablet in gold, setting forth by whom it is given. Auckland, last night. Tho Royal train had a trial trip to Iluntly yesterday. The Wcstinghouso brakes worked satisfactorily.

Tho Hon. Mr Carroll arrived from Gisborne yesterday. He goes to Rotorua tomorrow. Ho has improved in health. The Natives of the Ngatiporou tribc ; who arrived from Gisborno and East Coast ports this morning, leave for Rotorua to-morrow.

On Saturday night one thousand natives arrived in town bound for the Rotorua gathering. One contingent, 250 strong, comes from tho north of Auckland, and others from Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa, Wanganui, Otaki, and other southern localities. Tho Gisborne and East Coast contingent, some 260 strong, arrived by the Taieri at threo o’clock this morning, having had a good trip up. They were met by Tuta Nihoniho and others at the wharf, aud before leaving the steamer gave a dance of expressing their pleasure at visiting Auckland. The natives went forward to Rotorua yesterday and to-day by special train. Amongst the Ngapuhi’s contingent from tho North is the Kaikohe Brass Band, and amongst tho Hawke’s Bay party is Captain Tunuirangi, who went to London with the New Zealanders for tho Diamoud Jubilee celebrations. Natives aro now arriving in town daily bound to Rotorua.