A STORYBOOK PRINCESS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20087, 2 May 1927, Page 9

A STORYBOOK PRINCESS

(HARM OF THE DUCHESS. VICTORIA’S LOYALTY STIRRED, MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER. (British Official Wireless.) (Pres* Association— By Telegraph—Oopyrigu.) RUGBY, April 30. (Received May 1, at 5.5 pan.) The Prime Minister of Victoria (MT J. Allan) has issued the following striking message:— The Duke and Duchess o£ York carry with them the affection and goodwill of the people of Victoria. All the latent chivalry of Victoria has been awakened by the Duchess, and she has won the hearts of all 1 y her womanly charm. She is the storybook “Princess” come to life. From her Scottish forebears she has inherited endearments which make her a power for good in the Empire. 1 believe that she will be for life a friend of Australia. The favourable first impression made by the Duke deepened aa the days went by, and we liked him more as we became better acquainted with the man behind the Prince. He is earnest, keen, and receptive, and seemingly be likes to get his information at first hand. He is greatly interested in the masses and the work on the land. He has also proved that he has a sense of humour and a young heart. The information which the Duke and Duchess have gathered regarded Australia will endure, and they will exert a powerful influence and do anything they can to benefit our country. VISIT TO ADELAIDE. WELCOMED BY CHEERING CROWDS ADELAIDE, May L (Received May 1, at 5.5 p.m.) _ ■, The Duke and Ducheee of York arrived in glorious weather. They were welcomed T>y a storm of cheer* from the huge crowds lining the three miles of the route to Government House.