THE LOYAL ORANGEMEN.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 294, 23 April 1869, Page 2

THE LOYAL ORANGEMEN.

The following is a copy of the address presented to the Prince, on behalf of the Loyal Orangemen in Canterbury : — "To His Royal Highness Prince Alfred, Ernest Albert, K G., K.T., &c , &c, Duke of Edinburgh, Humbly Greeting.

" Illustrious Pbince — We, Her Majesty's loyal and faithful subjects, the Orangemen of the province of Canterbury, beg humbly and lovingly to welcome you to these shores, and although debarred, in with the wishes of the Government, from joining as an " Order" in the public demonstration, we respectfully entreat Your -Royal Highness to accept this xnute yet affectionate declaratiotf of our ldve towards yourself and bur beloved Sovereign Queen Victoria. Whilst for the second time addressing your Royal Highness, we would now more especially assure you of our loyalty and devotion to Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, and that

glorious constitution, of which she is, under God, the supreme head. Be pleased to accept our prayers and best wishes for your present and future welfare, in the earnest hope that your Royal Highness may continue until the close of a long, a happy, and a useful life, to be beloved as you now are. " And that the blessing of the most High may rest upon your Royal Highness, Her Majesty the Queen, and all the members of your Royal House, will ever be the constant hope and fervent prayer of your Royal Highness' respectful humble friends, and Her Majesty's dutiful subjects. " The Loyal Orangemen of the Province of Canterbury, N.Z." Signed by Grand Master, Grand Secretary, Deputy-Grand Master, Grand Treasurer, Grand Chaplain. (The ribbons and seals of the Order were appended to the above address.)