POHANGINA NOTES

Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7029, 13 June 1901, Page 4

POHANGINA NOTES

(Prom Our Own Correspondent.)

Pohangina, June 11. In response to an appeal from Government our State School children with several parents and friends assembled at the County Council Chambers to do honour arid welcome to the safe arrival of Royalty to our shores. Mr Murdoch, the master, had tho children in perfect order "when the magic word of "landed" arrived at the local telephone offioe. A flag-pole had been erected and the honour of unfurling the flag fell to the lot of the youngest young lady attending school, Lyddia Alfreds. " God save the King," was sung, and Mr Hewison, Chairman of Committee, briefly addressed the children, and Mr Harper introduced' Mr D, Sinolair/who, upon rising, said that he had been deputed by the County Council to represent- them and address a few remarks to the children, he explained to j thend the very important ceremony which was taking place in Auckland, in welcoming the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York' to our shores, and the very important part which these royal personages would play in the future of our Empire, which was composed of millions of people, and the flag which they were now assembled under was the signal of freedom to all. He impressed upon the young the necessity of being loyal to their King and country, and said that the present visit of Eoyalty would do much tb cement the empire of which we all made a part, and he counselled the young to obey the laws of their country, and if ever war should be declared again, they should stand together for the good of their colony. Mr Sinclair conoluded an eloquent address by asking God's blessing on our King and Queen, and Duke arid Duchess of Cornwall and York, and may God spare them and grant a prosperous and safe return home again. Mr Murdoch then called far three cheers for all the Koyal family, which was heartilj accorded.

Several other speakers addressed those present and cheers were given for the Government, County Council, and Mr D.'Sinclair for his excellent speeoh. Mr Wildbore then arranged all present into a group and took a snapshot of the party, which dispersed after having enjoyed the afternoon's gathering.