THE PRINCE'S TOUR.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 15222, 21 May 1920, Page 7

THE PRINCE'S TOUR.

COMPLETING THE ITINERARY. { (Per Press Association.) j GORE, last nignt. By the time Balclutha was reached the snowstorm was left behind, bui there was evidence all around that the town had been freely powdered. Another j address of welcome was added to the list, and more soldiers were inspected, the Prince's keen eye picking: out those who had won distinction m the war. The next stage of the journey led the travellers inland over the rolling upland. Though the sun came out gloriously, the air was sharp with a breath of winter. At Clinton the sight was really fine, the whole landscape being covered m a mantle of white, with the hills rising m frigid tiers at a little distance from the line. It was a winter scene of the kind to bring back memories of the Homeland to the Royal traveller and his suite. Gore, though m cold white garment, was thoroughly warn m its welcome to the Prince. INVERCARGILL, last night. ' The Prince's tour was practically completed with a call at Invercargill this afternoon and evening. The greater part of the country was under snow. Milton, Balclutha, and Gore all gave His Royal Highness a warm-hearted welcome, and Invercargill excelled herself m doing honor to the Royal visitor. A great crowa cheered him m the streets and at the show grounds where the presentation of the addresses took place. Rain fell earlier m the day, making the country side appear wet and cheerless, but held off m the afternoon, so that the children were able 1,-j participate m the ceremony, j At the citizens' reception, held m the Drill Hall to-night, the large building was crowded. It is estimated that about 7000 people were present, including several hundred returned soldiers. The Prince arrived at 9 o'clock, accompanied by his suite and the Mayor (Mr John Stead). As the Prince entered the building he was heartily clieered, the demonstration continuing for some time and being renewed after the National Anthem, m the course of a short speech His Royal Highness expressed regret that his stay m Invercargill was to be so brief and that he Was, therefore, unable to come, into close contact with the people as he would have wished. At the conclusion of the function those present filed T past the Royal dais, and were greeted by the Prince, to whom were presented the conductors of the Hibernian band, the Male Choir, and the Orphans' Club orchestra, which supplied the musical programme, upon which the Prince congratulated them. The Royal train left shortly after 10 o'clock for Lyttelton, amid enthusiastic demonstrations. The Prince to-night presented to each member of the guard which had accompanied him a tobacco pouch bearing his monogram, and to the sergeant of the guard a pouch and pipe. His farewell message to New Zealand will be handed to Mr. 'Massey on the Renown.