THE ROYAL TOUR.
(Per Press Association.) PICI'ON. this day. H.M.S. Renown reached Picton, after a smooth run across the strait, 'just after 10 o'clock. She dropped i anchor off Mabel Island, and the Prince left the ship at 10.20 a.m., a Royal salute announcing the arrival to . the large assemblage *of townspeople at the railway station. 'Tlie weather, was beautifully fine;' m fact it was the best yet experienced on the tour. The Prince landed m t the Eteam^pinnaiice,' and proceeded to the dais, where he was received by the Mayor, Mr. Riddell, and Mr. McCallum, M.P. The usual address of vfelcome was presented. The returned soldiers and children were inspected. Then the Prince boarded the train for Blenheim, amidst cheering. On arrival at Blenheim he was greeted by a loyal, enthusiastic crowds and was driven to the College grounds, where there was a large gathering of school 'children, returned soldiets and veterans. . _— w— — ■_ _■__•■_—— n_—
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 15212, 10 May 1920, Page 6
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