THE ROYAL TOUR.
. i> DEPARTURE FROM CHRISTCHURCH. : THE DRIVE TO THE RAILWAY STATION. IN THE ROYAL TRAIN. /_ STOPPAGES ON THE WAY.
At an, early hour this morning the route from Te Koraha to the railway station was thicikly lined with people anxious to get a final glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of York, and to give them a. "send-off" in keeping witih the hearty welcome they had received oo their arrival in Christchurch. The way was kept clear by Mounted Police, and at the Intersections of most o-f the ' streets tlhero were squads of Mo-nnted Rifles of the daiferent ooups. Soon after 9.30 the carriage ooaJtadnfaog the suits passed through the gates of the drive at the Royal residence, followed shortly __ after by the^ Royal carriage witlfaA^n-'eWort of'Mounreeft^ Rifles and Mounted! Police. During the drive to the station their Royal Highnesses were constantly Cheered, and gracefully acknowledged the compliment. At the entrance to the railway station they were received by the Mayor a<nd some of the Reception Committee, who were :n waiting, and as they passed through the portico three hearty cheers were given by the assembled crowd.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 7133, 25 June 1901, Page 3
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189THE ROYAL TOUR. Star (Christchurch), Issue 7133, 25 June 1901, Page 3
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