PRINCE IN SYDNEY.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 1561, 17 June 1920, Page 5

PRINCE IN SYDNEY.

[Aust. and N.Z. Cable Association.] (Received Wednesday, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, Last Night. Everything in connection with the ioval progress passed off like clockvork, so smoothly and expeditiously ndeed. that the Prince reached the terminal ten minutes ahead o. schedule time. Immense crowds, 'hough demonstratively enthusiastic, observed the best order, and gave the ong line of carriages and detachments of troops a clear run throughout. The Prince, looking somewhat ahv on facing a new ordeal, and judging from recent comments, younger than anticipated, appeared impressed bv the magnificence of the preparations, and the spontaneous heartiness of the reception. The weather which during the afternoon turned dull, was while the main function lasted, bright ind sunny. Sydney's streets with their r av decorations, and spanned by numerous arches, never looked gayer, and the harbour presented a wonderful picture of life and colour. InterState visitors declare that both as regards preparations and the number of sightseers, Sydney far surpassed Melbourne's effort, which, however, was .andicapped by untoward weather onditior.s. _^, T T 1 r LONDON. June 15 It is reported that the Prince of Vales will visit Paris at the contusion of his Australasian tour. HUGHES AND IjORD MAYOR HOOTED. To-night the Prince was the guest at le Governor-General's official dinner, nd a subsequent ball in the Town [all. The city and harbour are nblase dth illuminations. . Among the incidents of the Prince s mding was a flight of airmen, inluding Sir Ross Smith, all circling >w over the landing place. One manine, at a height of 300 feet, met nth engine trouble, and got out of :ontrol. The pilot, however, managed o plane into the harbour, where the •rew were rescued. b During the procession Air HUgnea liad a mixed reception, being ocfcasionally greeted with cheers, but for [he most part he was hooted, the public taking this opportunity to sigmtj, their disapproval of his recent salarj grab. The Lord Mayor abo came in for hooting in connection with his omission of the loyal toast, sil the Town Mall reception to Archbisho » ManniK.