BY CAMP FIRES

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 140, 18 May 1925, Page 9

BY CAMP FIRES

SCENES ON PRINCE’S 1 TOUR.

OSTRICHES RACE TRAIN. CAPETOWN, May 6. As the Prince continued bis journey northward throughout the night amazing scenes were witnessed. Along tho railway line camp fires wero dotted like glow worms, showing where the country folk were waiting for the Prince’s train to pass. During the day ostriches were seen speeding alongside the train, and motorists raced to the stations to catch a glimpse of tho Prince.

Before reaching Swellendam (192 miles from Capetown) the Prince went for a long run on tho veldt. He said that he felt wonderfully fit. As the train speeds along the natives assemble and cheer wildly, for word has gone forth that tho Great Prince is trekking. COLOURED MUSICIANS.

At Robertson the smallest Girl Guido camo staggering with a basket of grapes, beneath the weight of which she vainly tried to salute the Prince. He laughed, and, taking the basket from her, shook hands with her. The coloured bandsmon seem uncertain about the National Anthem but they all know “For He’s a Jolly Good Follow.” The coloured choir at Robertson sang the hymn which was sung when the Prince was confirmed at Windsor.

A hard-bitten commando escorted the Prince to a gorgo, where he enjoyed tho glorious scenery.