THE ROYAL VISIT.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 138, 21 June 1901, Page 2

THE ROYAL VISIT.

THE CAPE’S WELCOME. A HUNDRED THOUSAND TO BE SPENT. By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright Capetown, June 20. Capo Colony spends a hundred thousand pounds in welcoming the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall.

PBEPABATIONS IN CHBIST CHUBH EAINY WEATHER, (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Christchurch, last night. It is announcod here that tho Ophir will leave Wellington at 4 to-morrow afternoon, and will steam along at twelve knots an hours. She is expected off Capo Campbell at about 7.30, and the first of a long line of coastal bonfires will then be lighted at the Capo. Bain has fallen off and on all day, and tho decorations at present have a bedraggled aspect. Work in connection with the special displays made by the Westland province, and shipping, frozen meat, and agricultural and pastoral industries is being pushed on. It is anticipated that outside these displays and tho Government arch the publio deoorations will not' bo very successful. So far there have been practically no attempts at private decorations. A feature of the visit, however, will be the large number of illuminations, both public and private. It is expected that the illuminations of the Christchurch Cathedral will be the best thing of the kind seen in New Zealand.

[By Telegraph—Press Association.] Christchurch, last night. The Nelson, Wellington, and Blenheim cadets arrived here by the Corinna, all right. Normal school accommodation has been exhausted. The Thornton, Newton, and South Wellington hoys are lodged in the East Christchurch school. Wellington, last night. Thousands of people thronged the harbor to-night to witness the fireworks display, which was carried out from the hulks lying off Queen’s Wharf and from the Government steamer Tutanekai. The larger display from the hulks was provided by the local Deception Committee, and, although lacking somewhat in variety, proved very successful. The fact of it being a fine, calm night contributed largely to tho enjoyment of the scene. Later on in the evening the streets wore crowded with people viewing the illuminations, which were again in full swing. No fewer than 3,700 volunteers and cadets left here yesterday and to-day for Christchurch. Imperial volunteer officers’ decorations have been granted to Surgeon Lieut.Colonel Beid, Lieut. H. Cameron (East Taieri Rifles), and Lieut. George Cook (Taranaki Bifles) for long service.