THE ROYAL VISIT.

King Country Chronicle, Volume XIII, Issue 1359, 27 April 1920, Page 5

THE ROYAL VISIT.

DEPARTURE FROM AUCKLAND,

GREAT ENTHUSIASM

[BY TKLKUIIATII. —I'XESS ASSOCIATION.

Auckland, April 27,

The departure of the Prince of Wales for Rotorua by train this morning was a scene of wild enthusiasm. An enormous crowd dis-

played, in every possible way, its pleasure and appreciation of His Royal Highness. Before leaving the Prince gave the Mayor the following message: "I have had a perfectly glorious time. Unfortunately my stay in your beautiful city is all too short, but I have been greatly impressed by the spontaneity of the welcome accorded me, as evidenced by the enthusiasm of the people on all occasions. That has pleased me very much. I can assure you I have had an extraordinarily good time here, and all arrangements have been highly satisfactory." Then from the train the Prince said: "My visit has been a perfectly delightful one. I desire you to thank the citizens for me."

LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS APPROVED. MESSAGE FROM SIR WILLIAM FRASER. This morning the Mayor, Mr G. P. Finlay, received a telegram from Sir William Fraser, Minister incharge of arrangements for the Royal visit, approving of the arrangements made locally. "I have to advise that the programme for the reception of His Royal Highness at Te Kuiti is approved," the telegram stated, "as under Thursday, 29th April. The Royal train arrives at 7.20 p.m. When His Royal Highness alights I will present you to him and you will then present the councillors and chairmen of the County Councils. The presentation of the civic address then follows, after which there will be an inspection of returned soldiers.

"I regret that the suggestion that His Royal Highness should walk through the ranks of the school children cannot be adopted. His Royal Highness particularly wishes to see the children grouped or massed together and I shall be glad if you will make arrangements accordingly." Owing to the limited stay, the Minister added, it might not be possible to present any except those already mentioned, and possibly the- Mayoress.

THE PRINCE'S VISIT. (To the Editor.) Sir, —It has been suggested by one or two ladies that some provision should be made for serving the country children with food on their arrival. After the Prince leaves arrangements have been made with the refreshment rooms to give them tea and cakes, or sandwiches. Of course this only applies to the children leaving by train. If any ladies so disposed will kindly bring their baskets to the Municipal Hall, there will be someone there at 6 o'clock to receive them.—l am, etc. J. F. WALSH.