THE ROYAL TOUR.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 7087, 1 May 1901, Page 3

THE ROYAL TOUR.

THE OPHIR AT ALBANY. United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph-7-Copyrifht. (Received 1 May 1, 9.33 a.m.) ALBANY, Mnv.l. The Ophir arrived last evening, and the escorb of cruisers will arrive early to-day. The New Governor of Western Australia, Sir Arthur Lawley, landed from the Boyal yacht, which will resume ber voyage this

[Peb Pbess Association.] "'*''*'" WELLINGTON, May I. ' The Government has decided 1 to- «r«ct a stand in Auckland near the Queen Street wharf, capable of accommodating five hundred and fifty people, on the occasion of the Royal visit. The structure will be reserved specially for invited guests and the Ministry. . DUNEDIN; May 1. The Finance Committee, will report to the City Council to-night, recommedin.g a guarantee of £2000 to the Reception Committee in connection with the-" Royal visit.

THE EDUCATION BOARD'S ACTION,

At the meeting of the North Canterbury Board of .Education this morning, letters were read from the Department of Education asking ih© Board to do-operate with School Committees in giving the school children an opportunity of taking part in the welcome •to tfheir Royal Highnesses, also stating tihat Education Boards would be included in the Bill indemnifying local bodies for expenditure incurred', and also suggesting the assembling of children^ to receive the message announcing thewrrival of the Duke and' Duchess of Cornwall. A letter was read (from the Children's Committee in connection with the Royal visit, stating that the sum granted by the committee of *he Executive was inadequate for the requirements, and! the committee requested that the Board should make some allowance for the. provision of refreshments. Th€ Chairman said he had interviewed the Railway authorities, and they 'had promised that trucks used on the; excursion train would be Qovcred, but it was not oertain as lo what, d!ay the Department would convey the children to Ch-ristchurch. Mr Buddo- snoved that the Chairman ahd the Secretary should be empowered to 'make a grant of a sum up to £7O ; toij tie Children's Committee to assist tho co^ranittee in entertaining the children. The Chairman said! the amount wa» only a contribution, and ho would Advise Mr Buddb to make it £50. V ..-:.";

Mr Buddo consented to the and the resolution as amended was carried.