THE PRINCE OF WALES. IRISH SHOOTING CASE.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 143550, 15 July 1911, Page 3

THE PRINCE OF WALES.

IRISH SHOOTING CASE.

" INVESTITURE AT CARNARVON. WELSH REJOICINGS. By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. LONDON, July 14. The Prince of Wales, in the uniform of a midshipman, arrived at Carnarvon Castle escorted by Lord Denbigh and his yeomanry. Ho received a tremendous ovation and a twenty-one guns salute in tho castle square. Mr. Lloyd-Gcorge, as Constable of the Castle, received the Prince. There was a prooessiou of Druids, lords, heralds, thirty-nine Welsh Mayors, and twenty-four V elsh members of Parliament, accompanied by chamberlains to tho tower, where the Prince awaited their Majesties, who arrived an hour later. • Princess Mary, the Duchess of Connang ht, and many great officers accompanied their Majesties, who were escorted by a squadron of Life Guards. Mr. Lloyd-Gcorge delivered the key. A brilliant assemblage, including Mr. Asquith, Mr. Birrell, Mr. Balfour, Mr. Bums, and Mr. Harcourt, assembled'on the dais in the courtyard. Eight thousand guests were present on tiers of seats, and every available space rvas tilled. Tho Garter King of Arms summoned the Prince of Wales, who wore a short surcoat, knee breeches and robe. The King personally girded on the Prince's sword and placed the coronet on his head, the ring on his finger and the gold stick in his hand. The people greeted each act with cheers. The Prince then knelt, doing homage to the Principality and repeating the Abbey oath. The King handed the letters patent to the Prince, and kissed him on the cheeks. A religious service followed. Sir John Rhys and Mahon, the ArchDruid, presented an address from the people of Wales, greeting the Prince as their leader. H.R.H. tho Prince of Wales replied; “I am very young, but I have as my example my dear father and mother.-'— (Hearty cheering.) I hope to do my duty to m'y King and my piincfpality.” The* Welsh phrases in the Prince’s speech hugely delighted tho populace. The King presented the Prince at tho Queen’s Gate to the thousands surrounding tho castle. - Tho crowd sang “Land of our Fathers,” as only a Welsh crowd can sing. The presentation was twice repeated, amid a fervent demonstration of loyalty. Their Majesties later returned to Holyhead. A FIREWORKS ACCIDENT. (Received July 13, 9.10 a.m.) LONDON. July 14. During the investiture, illuminations at Llandudno the fireworks on a boat exploded, killing two persons.

THE CHARGE ABANDONED. fly Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. (Received July 15, 9.10 a.m.) LONDON, July 14. Michael Glyn and Martin Moran, who were committed for trial on a charge of having murdered Sheahan, an Irish farmer who refused to Vacate his holding, last February, have been released and the charge abandoned.