THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH IN OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 2255, 28 April 1869, Page 2

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH IN OTAGO.

If the fates wero unpropitioua towards the hobd ay makers of the province on the day of His Royal Highness's landing, thoy wero doubly so yesterday, an intermittent gentle rain prevailing from early morning till after the shades of evening liad closed in. Though this may havo had a depressing effect on the spirits of some of the fever stricken, it did not keep them from taking tho opportunities afforded them of seeing the Prince wherever and whenever he waa to be seen. His progress to the lovee, the Caledonian Grounds, and tho bail in the evening, was witnessed by thousands of persons ; and it ia pleasurable in a season of festivity liko this to be able to record that the utmost good order ►was observed. It is truo that outside the Provincial Government buildings ono excited over-loyal votary of Bacchus mado frantic efforts to got near the Prince, in order to shako hands with him ; but such an incident was just sufficiently ludicrous to make amusement for tho crowd. On tho Caledonian Society's grounds from four thousand to five thousand persons .assembled, all of whom bore tho burden of an unwholesome day with exemplary patience, manifested their devotion to tho person of Her Majesty by heartily cheering her son, wherever he appeared amongst them, and at tho samo timo entered heartily into the spirit of tho excellent fun provided for them by the caterers. Nor was his Royal Highness himself less slow to show his appreciation of the cordial and enthusiastic reception given to him, his enjoyment being as keen as that of any less noblo spectator. The walking match, a very spirited affair ; tho wrestling, in which a half-caste Maori was tho victor ; and tho sword dance by Mr Murray, seemed to afford him the most pleasure. As the evening woro on, the rain ceased and tho moon struggled out from behind the clouds which had previously obscured her from sight. Despite the mud underfoot, tho streets wero crowded at a very early hour, and as they were illuminated as vividly as on the previous evening, their appearance was equally as bright and gay. B'ireworks were the order of th© evening to an alarming extent. In every direction crackers reverberated, and the air was filled wilh circling serpents of fire. With no wish to damp the ardour or tho loyalty of our citizens, we must protest against tho too free use of the Chinese cracker, which, during tho Prince's visit to Melbourne, waa prohibited in tho way it is being used here. Thrown indiscriminately amongst a crowd of persons, it is liable either to s6t firo to ladies' dresses, or to tli iad any person at whom it may be levelled. Last night a serious accident, of which we are not in possession of the full particulars, happened, but it is to be hoped the account furnished to us ia an exaggerated one. Whether it is or not, however, the police must emphatically to-night exercise their functions, and stop tho indiscriminate use of a most dangerous missile. We subjoin reports of the events of the day and night. THE W3VEE. The levee held by hU Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh in the hall of the Provincial Council Chamber yesterday, waa numerously attended. For fully an hour I cfore the time at which it waa announced tho Prince and his Excellency the Governor would arrive, the streets, notwithstanding that rain continued to fall at intervals, were crowded with persons anxiously waiting to see His Royal Highness. At about half-past 11 o'clock a detachment of Volunteers, under the command of Captain Copeland, took up a position near tie south entranco to tho Council Cham* eriu Bond street, where they awaited, as a guard of honour, the arrival of the Prince. The gentlemen who composed the entree circle assembled in the Speaker's room shortly before noon. Thero were present:—The Hon. Major Richardson, the Speaker of the Legislative Council; His Honour tho Superintendent; Bishop Jenner, and his chaplain, the Rctv. Mr Edwards ; His Honour Mr Justice Ward; MrE. B. Cargill, Italian Consul; Mr-H;-Driver, American Consul j Mr E. Quick, Danish Consul; and Mr EL Houghton, Hanseatic Consul ; the Rev. Mr Stuart; Lieut-Colonel Caigill; Mr]

J. VogoJ, Provincial Treasurer j Mff B. 0. Haggitt, Provincial Solicitor; and Mr J. Hughes ; the Speaker of the Provincial Council, Mr W. H. Reynolds; Major J. Bathgato; Cnpt. Montgomerie, of tho Blanche; and Mr T. Birch, Mayor of Dunedin. Tho members of the House of Representatives, and other gentlemen, entered tho hall from. tho terrace in Water street. Tho seats of lion, members and the golleriea were occupied by a goodly company of fair ladies gaily attired. On the right of the Speaker's chair, there was erected a richly-furnished dais and canopy for tho i accommodation of His II .yal Highness. From tho reporters'gallery +'he appearanca of tho whole was oxtremoly pretty, and one which will liot easily be forgotten by thoso who witnessed it. At a few minutes, aftar twelve o'clock tho approach of Hia Royal Highness was announced, by the performance by the Volunteer Band o£ the National Anthem. Many wistful oyes were then cast towards the door afc which it was expected tho Prince would enter, and tho buzz of the conversation which had been previously indulged in suddenly ceased. When the Royal carriago drove up to the southern entrance, the Volunteers presented arms, and His lloyal Highness, who was dressed in his uniform of post captain, and accompanied by His Excellency tho Governor, tho Hon. Elliott Yorkej, Capt. A. D. Pitt, and other gentlemen, proceeded to tho Speaker's room. The gentlemen composing the entree circle were presented to Hia Royal Highness by His Honour the Superintendent, and they shortly aftexv wards accompanied him to the dais in tho Provincial Hall. Wo append a list of thtt narncß of those gentlemen in tho order that they woro presented—first giving the MBMIIKRS OF IHK HOUSE OV KKI'RKSKNTATJVKS. Dillon Bell, David Forsyth Main. MKMBERS 01" THE PROVINCIAL COUNCII. Off OTAGG. George Duncan, T. L. Shepherd, John Ribbnld, George Turnbull, James Aah croft, Mathow Hay, Georgo M'Lean, J. Millar, F.S.A., I). Henderson, James M'lndoe, Jamea W. Thomson, D. Hutcheson, Charles Smith, Clerk to tho Provincial Council. CI-BJKiV. William Will, East Taieri; John Allan, Waihola; Robert Scrimgeour, James A. Norris, Alex»nder Blake, Maori Missionary; Thomas Dickson. George Sutherland, Paator First Church of Otago, Duncdin ; H. Robertson Fitchett, D. Moreau, Alexander Grcig. MAYOtt AND COM'ORATIOX OF DITNEDIM. Louis Thoneman, Thos. M. Wilkinson, H» S. Fish, junr., Kobt. S. Dods. A KMT, NAVY, AND VOLUNTEERS. Major Nelson George, Capt. J. J. Atkinson, lato 4th West liidinn Regiment, Capfr. W. Stavcly, D.V.N.8., Captain Jamea Copoland, Capt. Robt. Patcrson, Capt. Htoward, No. 8. O.R.V. j Capt. Alfred Joues, Bruce Rifles; Capt. Fra«er, Capt. Hutchison, lato 100 th Foot (Royal Canadian») ; Lieut. R. Barrett Mamnll, H.M.S. Blanche; Lieut. Shand, S. D.R. ; BubLieut. Chaa. J. Norcook, H. M. SL Blanche ; Lieut. Ed. Petitfc, Bracer Rifles ; Lieut. John Edwards, H.M.S. Blanche ; Knnicn Wilkio, Watkari Rifles ; Ensign Richardson, Wcat Taiort Rifles ; Ensign John Dowo, Bruce Hillos ; Ensign Loeko, No. 8 Company, O.R.V. ; Ensign Sotnorvillo, l*>o. 1 Company. I.VA'iAh J'KOKKSSION. ft'Arcy Hnggitt, Jan., William Wilfred Wilson, H<nry Ho worth, \V. I>. Btewart, Kdward ft Ward, W. M. Hodgkina, — Haggitt. In alphabetical order, wo append the names of the privato gentlemen who wore presented :— Black, Charles F. ; Burke, Colman ; Butterworth, John L.; Brodio, George; Catomoro, Alfred A., Registrar Supremo Court j Cowio, Georgo ; Connor, Thomas; Cowie, Dr; Court, Louis ; Cufcten, C. W. ; Collinson, S. ; Cutten, William Henry ; Collier, HF. ; Douglas, John; Dalrymplu Jnr., William; F> Carle, Edward ; Davies, F. J. ; Evans, Henry; Finlay, Robert, Mayor, Alexandra ; Fulton, Francis ; Green, Georgn ; Glaßsford, Harry Gordon; GrhV fen, John ; Hutchison, Stephen ; Hawkins, M. W. ; Hazlctt, Jamea, Mayor of Clydo ; Hcphnrn, Geo. ; Hill, T. ; Hickbnfo F. Wynne ; Harvey, Chaa. S. ; Hawthorn©* Stuart; Hay, Alexander It. ; Uirsch, Guatav; I ill. William j Hector, Dr; Henningham, W. J. ; Jackson, Alfred ; I.v ecki, A. Duffuaj Martin, Richard B. ; Millar, Jamce P.; M'Gaw, James ; Ntill, Percy C. ; Oliver, Kichard ; Oswin, Alfred F. ; Beat, Latham. 0.; Pyko, Vincent; Rubbcll, George G. ; Reid, G. F. ; Ritchie, J. M. ; Roberta, tfitssclarence; Robortson, R. M, ; Robinson, H. W., Mount Ida; Bperry, John ; SpeddingL I). M. ; Smith, A. W.; Sorley, Dr ; Sbrimaki, Samuel K. ; Bolby, Prideaux ; Tolmie, W. A. ; Turnbull, Robert M. ; Valpy, William Henry ; Whittinghnm, George ; Wentworth, P.; Wright, John T. ; Willonghby, B. ; Wateon, Joseph F. ; Whitclaw. James ; Webb, James A. ; Willis, A. J ; Watt, I. Newton, Sheriff; Wateo^, John T. THE CALEDONIAN' OATHEIUNO. Unfortunately for the complete aucceaa of the Caledonian Society's gathering-, yesterday morning >broko with heavy cloudfl and drizzling rain, which lasted, with intermissions, throughout the day. Notwithstanding this tho road to the Society's ground presented a very lively appearance about mid-day, and shortly after that time tho rcßervo was thronged with anxious holiday makers. No doubt the announced visit of H. R. H. tho Duka of Edinburgh constrained many persona, those of the fair sex , particularly, to bravo the unpleasant weather, and attend tho meeting. The Society is to ba congratulated on tho success attending the gnmea, which were, without exception, well and fairly contested. The ground, although unfortunately out of order hat consequence of the wet, was admirably kept, and the arrangements were carried out with scarcely a hitch. The stand waa well filled, and the outside of tho ring crowded with spectators. Tho centre part of the stand was reserved for tho Prince and party, and was elegantly fitted for their reception. His Royal Highness, however, after remaining for a short time in tho box, preferred a nearer view of the games, and went on the ground, where a tent lent for the occasion by Mr Oantrell had been erected, and where he partook of refreshments. His Royal Highness, who entered the grounds about half-pant three, was attended by His Excellency the Governor and his suite, all in plain clothes. Ha wore the i-adge of the Society, handsomely manufactured by Mr Robert Hogg, watchmaker, of Rattray street, to the order of the Committee. It consisted of a atar of eight points, having upon it St. Andrew in gold with the cross in saltire in frosted silver, the whole on a blue enamel field. On the face was the inscriptioa " Caledonian Society of Otago," and oifc the reverse, "H.R.H. the Duke o£ Edinburgh, Member of Caledonian Society of Otago, April, 1869." The badge* was pendent from a semi-circular and & rectangular clasp engraved with thistles, fern leaves, and flax. The goldamith'tt work was performed by Mr Telfer, and the engraving by Mr Brown, both of Rattray street, and the entire badge reflected the highest credit on Hb makers, ■ Amongst theimprovemonts on the ground1, we noticed that a telegraph board had been erected, which showed tho progress of the games to the spectator^

The- Committee had provided coloured * trunks for those taking part in the sporta, i and on the telegraph were flags of corresponding colour*!, which were hoisted to show the winners. The «port« commenced 1 ■with the Foot Raeo of 200 yards, in heats. « First prize, L 3 ; second prize, L 2. Pjr this event tb(;re were four entries ; the J time of the first heat was 27^ sec., and of the Koamd, 27 sec. Boag being winner of 1 botli heats, with J. Murdoch second. The next event was the Reel of Tulloch, First prize, L 2; second, LI ; third, 10a ; 1 four entries. Tho prize* were taken by 1 J. Murray, 1 ; Brown, 2 ; Campbell, 3. y For (ho Youtha' Race of 200 yards, . -tint prize LI, Kcond 10«, third fa, there •were- eight entries. The firet heat was done in 'i&jec., M'Beth corning in first, and the second and third being dUquali- V fled for places, having fouled each other In V the running. The Becond heat waa done in 324 C& ; llo#g being first and .Smellio A second. Hmeliie therefore took the third A prize, Hogg and M'Buih running a deciding he.it for first andeecond plctcea. In , thin heat Hogg fell, and M'Beth came in wiener. Tlhh wmi followed by Putting tho Heavy v. Stone—iir«t prize, L 3 ; second, L 2 : nine v entrica. Harper got the first prize, and - Banncrmari the second, T The Highland Fling waa danced by Mr f Murray, Master Murray, and Mr Brown. .. Tho prizes were L 2, LI, and 10s ; but the decision of the judges is not yet known. Tho Hurdle Race of 400 yard« in heats, 3ft 1 hurdlea, followed. First prize, L 4; second, * L 2; third, LI. In thin race there ware five competitors. Tho first heat waa done in k 72j? sec., the second in 71 sec, and the A third in 74 aec. The first heat wa« won by Bhepherd, with J. Murdoch second, T1 and ft. Murdoch third. In tho second heat Boag the first place, J. Murdoch Ti the Becond, and Shopherd tho third. The D deciding heat was won easily by Shepherd, Boag being second, and Murdock taking tho third prize. \ A At this stage of tho proceedings H.R. H. the Duke arrived on the Grounds, and Al took hi» scat in the Royal box v The Walking Match of two miles came off next, the prizes being—first prize Lo, second L 2, third LI, In this match, which created more interest than any of tho other events, there were ten competi- D torn, who got away well together. From in the start it was evident that tho match pi lay with Eddie and M'Gregor, both of It whom were backed to Yin at abort odds, ci M'Gregor took the lead from the start, ti and Kupfc it until nearly the finish, but a< Eddie, putting on a Bpurr, got tho V first placo, and came in winner by about 15 yarr!s, with M'Grogor Becond w The third prize waa taken by a youth gt named Thomson, whoso walking was tho »t theme of general admiration. Had ho ~' walked in trunks irißtead of hia every day dress, ho would have made it very warm for the other winners ; but hia clothing somewhat impeded hia progress. Tt may be mentioned that Eddie walked in w ] spiked blioch, whilst M'Grcgor wore none, th and tho ground waa very slippery. Tho wi first milo was done in 9|min. and tho an aecond in Simin.—the tot.il timo being 18min. It will be remembered that Eddie jj was tho winner of tho three-mile champion walking match on tho first day's sports in January, and that M'Grogor m boat him in tho two-mile match tho second day. '» Throwing thoHoavy Hammercamenext, J'i tho prizes being L 3 and L 2. M'Nicoll ™ took tho first prize at 70ft., and P. A Wethorston tho second at G2ft. Bin. The Jj third throw was G2ft. Gin. -r; For tho Milo Raco there wore five on- Q trieß ; prizes, LS,L 3, and L 2. This was a well contested race, the betting being v] slightly in favour of Brown. The race W wan won by G. Murdoch, Brown being pi second, and Shepherd third. Shopherd l| was tho champion for 1809, Brown being " champion before that timo, and the two £ men had never run against each other before. Time smin. :J2scc. V{ The prizes for the Bagpipo Music, L 4, V( L 2, and LI, wero taken by M'Oaw first, g, Campbell Becond, and Robertson third. c< For tlie Wrestling Match in the North Country Btyle, according to the rules of the Cumberland and Westmoreland Society, there wero four entries, tho prizes being LC, L 4, and LI. The wrestling, taken as a whole, was somewhat of the rough-and-tumble style, only one really scientific fall being given by Tyson for the deciding throw. The falls wero aa follow, Ist round : — v Stood. Fell. v G Robertson J. Koberteon W. Curleton. J. Tyson. In this round Tyson slipped his grip and fell on hia hands. In tho Becond c round G. Robertson and W. Carloton J tried the best of three falls for winner. » the result being that Robertson threw 1 Carle'on twice," and was therefore de- c clared winner, Another competitor, « Jordan, then camo forward, and it was t arranged that he should wrestle with J. ■ Robertson for tho third prize, Tyson i bein« odd man. Robertson tlirew him, < and "was then met by Tyson. In tins < struggle Robertson feeling himself falling » loosed hia hold to recover himself, but J was cleverly grossed by Tyson by a but- i tock. h'-mo Single-stick play was got up by four of tho Beamen of the Blanche at thiß < timo, Mid created considerable interest. < The Sword Dance was admirably per- - formed by Mr Murray, who really excelled himself on tho occasion, His Royal - Highness watching it narrowly, and beins,' ' evidently much gratified with it. Mr Fai quharson, His Royal Highness'a Piper, played to tho danco. During tho progress of the sports, Mr Brown, one of tho competitors, and brother to Her Majesty's henchman, was introduced to His Royal Highness, who recognised him as having known him at homo. , Tlio Prince and party left tho ground after tho Sword Dance, being heartily •cheered on their departure. Tho Prize Poem, bearing the raot'o " Omega," and written by Mr W. J. Steward, of the Oamaru Times, is as follows :— OT,U!O r8 WKM.'OME TO THK SAILOII PRINCE. Unfold the British enßign, let its red folds ki*s tha This 1> vivv«: oltl (lug that proudly clainw tlio (implro of . till! HCMR ; L t KiiiUi iui» on St Ocor^o'a crofi' imd on St AnOrn-v'ii fllllV, Ar.d rn'-mit a viont tho -iliiKrtill now ft lloytil garland twite, Whn i t'lintie. ro»«, und lilianrock, intorwovo with f--rn Ifnvw frrcn, Sli '11 tc'l O-.bko's welcome to tho eon of Lr-f;aii'\« <4;icn, Suikl l>>- your Rima, art'H'rymcn I and, a« ho stop* ii*!iore, hi. t;-<- 1.m.l Uuindcr of uaJutc ft princely welcome I,H tliotwivml throat* fsgAin, ftgair. with a true British . hi> r fihi:d on the rowh from hill to h'll, " ThQ Sailor I'rSnro iuh-rcr Ami -viih the voice of freeman, in a land thai known r;o «!iivCt<« It •;«■, 11 tie proud old liritlßh Uw«t, "Britannia raltm itw wave« 1" How tip tho Itojal Stacdanl, Jet tho proud insignia F.ir the son tt Qticcn Victoria BlamU beneath our Hntithorn gky; Tic nv-jtant. lioan ehnll for iifl to-day tho emblem ho, Of nvn that, a-t their anceator*, arc bravo, and trac, AbJ of ih u joy Old Erin's harp, this day Hhall be tho "Wlta which Otago greets a Prince of England's Eoyal iillfr.

We wfckwue h m right heartily, bewow be ema ] to-day , To a*, a SMRwrnger from frJ«a<J« iwd Jd/wmea fir J away, I A memeTSfpr of lore Rod peaoa from' Unit tax distant . Tbafc bear« fw oa tb» endeartn&f wuna o* " Home," for J evermore: The land w« scarce car. call to mind without a fulling twr; s, l And to Khs^mmT* take we'll give him now m&ther beany cheer, g The domb'rinje <cl»« lotto*** for dear CM Scotland*! t We'll, with a *bou*. of "Tfrn» I*Boll »a g'^nn sna . br«Kh*n." uraJceJ ; Tm pip** »h*H pi*f t>»«th "Boot* wh* hie" and i ifswJwo'lV/nnteDoo*, ,„,,,. s To w<J'«m« him who ftrß IJm;. namo Bdlnboro' * Aad for 014 Erin'a «Uce nhalJ now the ancient harp be <- Aisd "Cad milks feftllha" (hall break forth from " every loyai toaipw. j We greet him for Ujc sake of him who, irtanding by a ' tlxrcnc, r Whose glory would hiiTe dimmed ft life tea brilliant t thai bl« own, Yet ithonc oat ckar with irtrtuo'g and with honour* 1 ptirentray, a And left the light behind him when to light ho pawed y tuwtiy. f. And rer'renUy rememl/rlng him whom Heav'n was I pl«a«od to take, „ itlgbt tenderly wo greet the Prince, for good Prince Albert.'* sake, r And fer tlio take of Her, whose na-no to ev'ry heart 1« dear, E V/hom all her irabjecte fondly love, «nd honour, and r revere; * Whovo nmno I» ntver named bat with a blccslng und a c praj r U To at >iw\ to England numy year* her joy and crown may gpar<-'—, For whom tic kneeling Infant Iji<pf fte pruy'r at morn * a*u> c'«ti— ij V6t, we welooroo Eoyul Alfred foftlic lore vc bear the We wt'lcoma !lm right heartily—tho uniform he i weau A ptv«{)ort to car nytnpattilsi as loyal IJdUmi liears. V We K''*t him for his own mke, and we welcome him V tbemora ' liocootfc Jie fesra so traitor* hand upon Otago'n shore; 0 And while wepray*'Oe<l eavo the Qnoen," we'll not t forg«t th« pr*y'r, That He will in ilia mercy pleaw Her Royal «m to t< Kparc. 0 Then cpreal jc banners far and neir, let wrcathK and a Karlandd gay t Dick ov'ry cot and ev'ry hall throughout the land to- _ day; IJ Usl joy bd<l mirtli fill cv'ry heart, be aongn cf welcome n *ungl c I>et tlie lond chc«r of Briton* ring from cv'ry loyal tongnc, ~ And let it in her woU»mc of her Royal gocjt be £ «*n *] How proud Otngo Is to shsw the love the bean the Queen, ' O OMK<IA. MASONIC I'IiEHBNTATIOK. E On arrival of His Koyal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh at the ball last even- £ iriK, ho waa met by appointment in his " private room by Mr Vincent Pyke, w K.W.P.0.M., and Oflicera of tho Provin- v cial Grand Lodge of hew Zealand, (Scot- v tiah Constitution). Tho ifW.P.G.H, P addressing His Royal Highness, said: — Your Royal Highness, ? Tho ancient and honourable Fraternity to *' which we belong have, always been diafcinguwbed for their loyalty to the Throne and 8' attachment to yoar lloya! Hfghncaa'a family. <x \ The father and the uncles of Her Gr&cioaa t( Majesty tho Qaeen, your Royal mother, B wore, in their time, the patrona and Ulob- p trioua chiofa of our Order, aa we truat that fj Hor Majesty's sons may be io time to come, j On behalf of the Scottish Freemasons, of whom we are the local representatives, I have tho honour to present yoar Royal Highneas with an addrcHS embodying oar sentiments ' and fee ings towards yourself. !J? ; Ho then presented tho following ad- _" dreaa: — To Ilia Royal Highness Alfred Ernest Albert, Duke of Ediuburgh, K.G., &c., &c., &c. May it please your fioyal Highncua— Wo, the Ktght Worshipful Provincial C( (trarid Master, Ofllcars, and Br«thren of the " Provincial Grand Lodge ot Now Zealand, " hailing under the 6r»na Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland, denire to ap- «< proach your Koyal Highness for tho purpose of expressing our feelings of dovotion to tho Throne, and loyalty to Her Majesty the 0 Queen. « We congratulate your Itoyal Highness ft upon your arrival ia thb distant part of Her Majeoty's dominions, and we trust thtt your presence here will tend to promote the continuance of those feelings of attachment to 0 the mother country for which the colony of 1New Zealand has always been especially dis- a tinguiahed. £ And may tho Great Architect of tho Uni« / vorso be pleaßed to watch over and protect I your Koyal Highness's life and person, and a grant you a safe and happy return to the a country of our birth. I Signed on behalf of, and sealed with the J seal of, tho Provincial Grand Lodge i of New Zealand, this twenty-seventh day of April, A.D. 1869, et A.L. 5873. < L.S. VIKCENT PVKK, I Provincial Grand Master. v M. W. Hawkinh, 1 Provincial Grand Secretary. t Hik Royal Hiohnkhh said that he j would tako an early opportunity of for- : warding a reply in writing. j THE CITIZENS* JUXL. < Tho ball given by the citizens of Duncdin to His Royal Highness tho Duke of j Edinburgh, in tho largo hall of tho New j Post Office, last evening, was a very bril- ] limit affair, probably surpassing anything of tho kind previously witnessed in the city. The arrangements for the comfort 1 ,of tho guests were tery complete. Tho walls were draped with banners, , amongst which the Royal Standard oc- : cupied a conspicuous position. Tho : i entrance to the I'all was also profusely and • neatly decorated. His Royal Highness, • His Excellency the Governor, and their . respective suites, arrived at about ten o'clock and proceeded at once to tho dab, i which had been prepared for'the accommoi dation of tho Prince. Tho curtains wore of crimson, surmounted with a golden crown. . Dancing waß soon afterwards commenced. His Royal Highness danced with Mrs [ James Macandrew, Hia Excellency the r Governor and Mrs Thomas Birch being : thoir vis-a-vis', the hon. Elliott York© danced with Mrs Reynolds, and Captain Montgomerie with Mrs Vogel. In about r an hour afterwards tho Prince's piper was j introduced, dressed in Highland costume, 3 and His Royal Highness with Mrs 0 Robertson, His Excellency the Governor t with Mrs Cargill; and other ladies and gentlemen, amongst whom wero Mrs .i Macandrew, Mrs James Smith, and Miss Cargill; the hon. Major Richardson, Captain Montgomerio, and Mr Robertson, danced a Scotch reel to tho infinite amusement of many of tho apec--9 tators, who did not fail to express their warm appreciation of the manner in which the dance was executed. The 5 ball-room was almost too crowded for the '' convenience of dancers. More than nf three-fourths of the gentlemen of course wero attired in the usual costume, but ''* there was no lack of naval, military, and id volunteer uniforms, constituting a brilliant scone. Refreshments, wines, Ac., Ul were provided in several of the rooms v« adjacent to the large hall, by Mr Murray, ! confectioner. Shortly after midnight ■p* His Royal Highness led the way to tho jj« supper-room, the walls of which were also decorated. Tho chair was occupied by His Honour the Superintendent, »co having on the right the Prince, and on the left His Excellency the Governor. Tho vice chair waa occupied by the Ich Mayor. ' The CnAiKMAN proposed the toasts of iia "Her Majesty the Queen," and "The Prince and Princess of Wales," which mr wero enthusiastically responded to. c> Tho Chairman then said that the next ac> toast he had to propose was one which ho Lho was Bure woula be received with the utmost enthusiasm —it was the health of their distinguished guest, H.R.H. the

>uke of Edinburgh.— (Applause.) They ad looked forward to this visit with such pleasure, and they hailed hiii prraence with great satisfaction. — (Aplauee.) The toast was responded to in the most nthusioatic manner. His Royal Highness, in responding, lid—Your Honour and Ladies and Genlemen, I thank you sincerely for the md manner in which yen have responded > the toast which His Honour the Saperitendent has bo kindly proposed. I can ssure you it is with tho greatest pleasure fiat 1 have made this visi*. to the Britain f tho South Seas.—-{Applause.) It hiia bo been a great satisfaction to me, as it lust be to all Englishmen, to find that i New Zealand, tho oldest and most jspected. of names has been adopted as le name of the principal city of this nportant colony.—(Applause.) It is singular coincidence that I should 0 the first member of the Boyal 'amily to visit _.lJew Zealand, arid Iso this city, bearing the name, the lodern name, of a city after irJiich yon aye called your city by the ancient arne.—(Applause.) My visits to other laces iii this colony have been to [ties bearing tho names of two ofr our reateat heroes, oho who. was associated ith my own profession, and the other ith the array; a profession to which the olunteers of this colony, as a supplelentary force, are a credit.—(Applause.) adies and Gentlemen, I again beg to tank you for the very kind manner in hich yon have received the toast just roposed.—(Applause.) The Chairman next proposed the health 1 His Excellency the Governor Sir G. F. owen.—{Applause.) He was delighted > see him present, but regretted that he mid only remain amongst them but for few dayß. He, however, believed that ley would hail with satisfaction tho anouncement that His Excellency had proiacd that the next time ho visited Dunlin his stay would be of longer duration. -(Applause.) He felt sure that Bis xcellency, whenever he again visited 10 City, would receive a right loyal welimo.—{Applause.) Three cheora wero then given for Lady owen. Ois ExcEiXEXOV, on'riaing, was warmly ceived. He explained tliat pressure of lainess had prevented htm from ming to Dunedin before; but said he uated that he should soon pay another sit, and that he would then be accommied by Lady Bo wen.—(Applause.) c begged to return thanks for the kind anner in which the mention of her tdyship's name had been received. He is glad that his first visit to Otago lould bo on that proud and auspicious caeion when the citizens had assembled givo a loyal welcome to His Boyal tghness the Duko of Edinburgh.—(Apause.) In conclusion, he proposed the lalth'of His Honour'the Superintonsnt, and that of the M -<yor of Dunodin. The Chairman briefly returned thanks. The Vxok-Chaiiimak returned thanks i behalf of himself and tho citizens, a.nd id he trusted that the next time His xcellency visited Dunedin, his stay auld be of longer duration. —(Applause.) After supper the Prince returned to the ill-room, danced a second reel, and en he retired accompanied by His Exllency and their respected suites. It is fedleas to say that dancing was conlued until an early hour this morning. We append tho names of those prent :— A Andrews, Miss ; Aitken, Mr ; Atkinson, iptain and Mra ; Armstrong, W M ; An«ws, Misseß (2); Anderson, J j Andrews, r. B BerrilJ, Mr and Mm N ; Brodrick, Mr and rs QS, and l/l'us; Beal, Mr and Mra L ; Brown, Mr and Mrs J ; Buchanan, A ; rown, 0 ; Brown, Miss ; Butterworth, Mr id Mrs ; Birch, Mr and Mrs ; Brown, T ; ill, Mr and Mrs W 0 ; Burt, Mr and Mra ; Burfc, Mr and Mrs T; Barron, Mr ; nnbury, Mr and Mrs; Beaver, Mr, Mrs, id Mifiß ; Boalfc, Mr and Mrs; Barton, Mr id Mrs ; Baxter, Mr and Mrß ; 8011, H D ; urke, C-; Black, W ; Bellamy, Mr and [rs ; Buisson, Mr ; Burrowß, J S j Burke, [rC. C Cowio, Mr; Copel&ud, Mr and Mrs J; arle, J ; Copelanu, Mibs ; Car rick, Mr and Ira A. ; Campbell, Corrigan, Mr; Corn■ell, Mr and Mrs ; CornwelJ, Miss ; Camp* ell, Mrs ; Campbell, James ; Cutten, Mr nd Mrs ; Catomore, Mr and Mrs; Cutten, fr; Cutten, Mi«s ; Cargill, Mrs; C'argill, lisa; Conner, Mr; Cargill, Mr and Mrs 1 11 ; Cnrtdy, Mr j Connell, Mr ; Clayton, lisHes (2); Clayton, Mrs ; Cargill, Miss; :wgil],&M.rß. Davies, FJ ; Driver, Mr and Mrs ;Daw►arnti, Mr; Dalrymple, W; Dowae, Mrs; )»vie, Mrs; Drummond, Mrs ; Oavidson, lr ; Douglas, Mr ; Doda, Mr and Mrs RB. E Elliott, Mr ; Evans, H ; Evans, Mir and Irs F H. F Finamore, Miss; Fenwick, Mr; Finlay, At R } Fr*ser, A ; Frsser, Miss ; Fox, G ; Ureter, Mr; Fifczmanrice, Mr and Mrs; fraser, Capt and Mrs. G OrifTen, Mr, Mrs, and Miss ; Gregg, Mr ] Mra : Glassford, Mr and Mrs ; Gillies, fir; Gmnncsfl, Mr ; Glassford, James ; Jeorge, Mr ; Graham, Mr. H. Howard, Mr and Mrs (i R ; Hay, Mr and £rs ; Hislop, W; Hardy, T «5; Hardy. Vita* ; Hardy, Miss G H ; Howorth, Mr and V 1 re Henry; Howden, Mr; Hay, William; Flay, Miss ; Hayman, Mr ; Hmly, E W ; flowdon, Mr; Hutchiaon. Capt; Hardy, Mr; lay, Miss; Hutchison, 8; Hepburn, Mr and Mrs; Harris. J H; Harris Miss; Henningharn, Mr, and Mrs; Bill. Mr; Hodgkina, Mr; L£aggitt, Mr ; Haggitt, MiBS ; H ember, Mr; Hay, Mr and MrsGS; Hay, Mr and Mrs AE I laaacs Mr; Isaacs, S ; Isaaca, Mr and Mrs. J Jones, R R; Jackson, A; Jackson, F; Joel, Mr and Mrs ; Jones, Mr aud Mra; Jones, F; Johnston, Mr. X Kettle, Misses (2); Kennedy, Mias; Krfly, Miss; Kenyoa, Mr and Mrs; Kirk, Misses LowKofc, Mr ; Levion, Mr } Levy, Mr and Mrs L ; Lovcll, Miss ; Ijonnie, Mr and Mrs ; Lear, Mr. M Mnsson, L; Martin, Mrs ; Mills. Mrand Mrs J ; Mills. D ; Mclniab, Mr and Mrs ; Millar, W ; Miller, Misups (2); Mnir, Mr and Mrs ; Marks, Mr and Mrs It M; Mariaon, Mr and Mrs; Morton, Miss ; Mnrdr-ck, M'n ; Matthews, Misses (2); Mudie, Mr; Mur ray, Mrs ; Maddock, H D ; Murray, Miss ; Marshall, Mr and Mrs J ; Marshall, Mr and Mrs ; Maitland, G P ; M&itlacd, George ; Mottroui, C H; Mackay, Mr; Mercer, Mr ; Mercer, Mias; M.vn, D F; Mvirison, Mr ; Morton, Miss ; Murray, Mr and Mrs ; Matheson. Mr and Mra F C ; M'Donald, Mr and Mrs; M'Kinnon, Capt. and Mrs; M'Gaw, Mr and Mrs; M'Gaw, janr. Mr ; M'Gaw, Mias ; M'Lean, Mr^ and Mrs George; Mackintosh, Mr; M'La.ugtjlan, Mrs ; Maskrtnztft, Mrs ; Mackenzie, Miss ; Macfarlane, Mr; MacLcan, HJ; M'Donald, Mr J; Macandrew, Mr; -M'tfeilL, Mr; M'Leod, Me and Mre; M'Gregor, Mr; Maclean, Mr. Neill, Mr; Neill, Mr and Mrs P. Patcrßon, Mr; PUlans, Wm, j Paterson,

j Mr ; Paterson, Miss; Pantlin, Mr; Pringle,

Reynolds, Mr snd Mrs; Ritchie, Mr and Mrs ; Reynolds, Mi*s; Rifey, Miss ; Ikuj, Mm ; Eeere*. Mr and Mra 0. 8,; Ross, O.; Ross, Mi«B ; Roberta, Mr and Mra W H 8 ; Robinson, H. C ; Roberts, Mr (2); Robertson, Mr; 'Richardson. Major; Richardson, Mr; Rolfe, Mr aad Mrs ; Rob*, Mr ; Russell, G. G. ; Eidlcy, Mr aad Mra; Reynolds, Mies; Rolfe, Mr. 8. Stuart, Mr; Stirart, Mi>b j Stand, Mr and Mra W; Sparry, J j Schlotel, Mr; Salonian, Mr aad Mrs N; Sanders, Mr and Mra; SUvely, Mr; Smith, Mr J ; Spaldinc, Mr ; Stewart, 0 ; Sbriroaki, Mr and Mrs ; Smith, Mr and Mia; Shaw, Mr and Mrs : Sheppard, Mr and Mrs; Sotttcr, Mr and Mrs; Simpson, Mr; Smith, Mr j Smith, Mr and Mra Jamea J Sibbald, Mr; Smith, 0; Spcdding, DN. T Thomson, Mr aad Mrs A ; Thonemant. L; Thompson, Mr J; Teller, Mr and Mrs; Turnbtill, Mr; TulJy, Mr; Tolmie, Mr; Turttm, Mr. VogoJ, Mr and Mra J. W Wright, Mr and Mrs JT; Watson, Mr ,T T; Walter, Mr ; Wriqht, Mra ; Ward. Mr Justice and Mrs; WaJchorn, Mr and .Mrs ; Webb, Mr and Mrs J8 ; WilUaras, Mr; Whittinghsm, Mr and Mre; Wain, Mr and Mm; Wingtfeld, Mira j Wilson, WW ; Wilson, Mr and Mrs; Watson, Mr and Mre J F; Webb, Mr and Mr« JA ; Wikon, Mra j Wcntworth, Mr; Webftter, Mr ; William*, Mr and Mrs, Young, Mrs. Z Zicle, Mr and Mrs. tub lvwmxAnam. Last night, the illumination of the city was again repeated. The rain, which had fallen at inter'vala during the day, cleared off aa night act in, and although dirty under foot, the evening continued tolerably fine overload, The principal centre of attraction waa the vicinity of the now Post-office Building, Princes street, in which the Citizens' Ball was arranged to take place. In addition to the illuininatiorm, by which this building was surrounded the previous evening, a fine gaa device representing a crown waa exhibited over the main entrance of the building, on each aide of which a atar illuminated in a similar manner waa displayed. These woro strictly in keeping with the illumination of tho Provincial Government buildinga on the one side, and the Banks of Otago and New Zealand on the other, bo that the line of road between Jetty street and the central circlo waa brifliajaily lit. Amongst the other illuminations to which special reference haa not been already made, and which were lit up laat night, we have to note that exhibited, by tho New Zealand Insurance Company in t?ieir building opposite the Fire Brigade office, It consisted of four transparencies— a large one in the centre, representing Neptune conveying the Prince across the seas. At the upper window in tho east end of the building a bust of Her Majesty, surrounded by tho motto, "Liberty, love, and loyalty." The transparency exhibited on the opposite side represented figures of tho Maori and Pakoha, surmounted by the motto, " Welcome to our land." At the window on tho lower storey, a Crown and Lion were displayed, tho whole being brilliantly lighted, and in many respects neatly executed. On the High street side of the town a number of gas stars exhibited hy Messrs Watson and Sons, attracted a fair share of attention. Tho streets in the outskirts of the city were not illuminated to the extent that they were the previous night, still, aa a whole, they were pretty well lit up, and tho proceeding as a whole passed off satisfactorily. A goodly number of people congregated in the vicinity of the new Post Office Building, and, as on the preceding evening, a quantity of fireworks were discharged. THE DUKK OP EDnfrJXTßail KAOBH. The races will form the staple of tho Duke's amusement to-day. These are the events to be contested, with the names of the horses entered :— Maii»kn Plate of 80 bovb., entrance 3 nova, distance, one and a-half mile, weight for age. M. Fagan'B Young Parson. A. M'Kay'a Fangh-a-Balkgh. J. Hoetio's Lath' Don. Capt. Hutchison's Topthorna. Cap\ Hutchison's Galatea. F. Wentworth'a Maritana. R. M. Morton's Atlas. T. L. Shepherd's Mahratta. Duke ok fii>iNm;i«at Stakes, a Handicap of 200 bovh, with a sweepstake of 5 soys each added ; the second horte to receive 20 sovß from tho stakes; nomination, /> bovb ; distance, two and a half mile*. F. Wcntworth's Croydoo. It M. Morton's Southern Chief. G. Dodson's Clontarf. W. G. MaitUnd's Abdallah. G. Smith'B Nelly Grey. j. G G Glaesford'H Becawing. E. Devino'u Capta'n .Scott. A. M'Kinnon's Claudia. H. Hoveell's Skyonian. Taikki STAKK-sof SOsovs ; entrance, 3sovs.; distance, one mile ; weight for age. A. M'Kay's Regnom. A. M'Kay's &v>dy. A. M'Koy'g Little Nail. J. G. G. Glassford's Don John. Captain Hutchison's Miss King. A. Smith's Raven. T. Pollock'a La'ly Ellen. J. W. ( Jotton'a Tarpin. Lauiib' PDBHUof 75»ovb. ; entrance, sbovb.;5 bovb.; distance, ono and ahaif mile ; welter « weight for ago; gentlemen riders. A. M'Kinnon'H Claudia. J. G. G. Glassford's Don John. H. Handysjde's Hindoo. W. a. Maitiand's Abdallah. F. Wentworth's Groydon. H. Howell's Banjo. J. Pollock's Young Nelly Grey. Handicap Tuottino Rack of 50 aovs; I entrance, three kovs ; three miles and a distance ; optional swldlo or harness ; no weight under lOat lib. G. Dodson's Magic. D. Corsan's Bobby. G. Dowsb'w Flora Temple. G. Smith's Ranker. A. O. M'Kav's Cheelcy.