THE ROYAL VISIT.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 127, 8 June 1901, Page 2

THE ROYAL VISIT.

By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright Ottawa, June 7. Sir Wilfrid Laurior has abandoned his proposed trip to Yukon, in order to accompany the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall across tho Continent.

(ByJTelegraph—Press Association.) Auckland, last night. The Boyal Boception Fund has reached nearly 4)1500, exclusive of the City Council’s contribution.

The Northern Company’s stoamors meet tho Boyal yacht Ophir on arrival. Every steamer of tho Company, after forming line, will follow tho Ophir into port. Tho steamers of the Dovonport Ferry Company, McGregor Steamship Company, and Coastal Steamship Company will also take part in tho function, which promises to be very successful. Between 60 and 70 South African war medals will be presented by the Duke at the review at Potter’s paddock. A naval and military force of over 3000 will take part in the reception proceedings. It is expected that sorno 500 men of the Royal Navy will bo on shoro. Tho muster of Volunteers is expected to be over 2500.

Christchurch, last night. It is estimated that about two thousand members of friendly societies will be represented in the march past beforo tho Royal visitors. An address will bo presented from tho Middle Island Grand Lodge of Orangemen. An attompt is being made to have all the colors of all the public and private street decorations in harmony, a certain combination of colors being allotted to certain sections on tho route of tho procession. Five Garrison Bands will be in Christchurch during the reception, and the band of the Ophir will also probably bo secured for the occasion.

Wellington, last night. The programme of the celebrations during the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall has been issued by the Government. It is practically on tho lines of tho arrangements already announced. Tho occasion being a national and historical one, Government appeals to colonists to assist in making the proceedings successful. To ensuro good order and prevent injury, to life and property, it is essential there should be no congestion, and any attompt to encroach upon tho reserved causeway or enter streets already full must be avoided. No person must attompt to move from a position taken up, or to view procession at two points. Infants in arms and young children should not be taken into crowded places, and children should [ not be allowed abroad without guardianship. Aged and infirm persons should bo carefully protected. Spectators occupying stands are cautioned against coming in contact with telephone or other wires. The public are requested not to throw paper flowers, etc., which might startlo the horses attached to the Boyal carriage.