SUPPER PARTY

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 160639, 4 May 1920, Page 5

SUPPER PARTY

YOUNG PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY

The large marques erected at the rear of the Sarjeant Gallery were too small last night to hold the large crowds of people, principally young people, who gathered to partake of supper with His Royal Highness . The narrow back stairs of the Gallery led on to a fairyland of flowers and shrubbery. The tents were excellent examples of what could be achieved with flowers. It was typically an autumn effect, the colour scheme being autumn flowers, mostly chrysanthemums and autumn foliage. Relief was given these tones by the bright green foliage of native shrubs and Long tables down the centre of the large improvised hall were laid in a most artistic manner by the caterers, while the cakes and confectionery provided were splendid examples of the confectioner’s art. In the centre was a table slightly raised, reserved for the Prince and his party, and the table and furnishings were most elaborate. While the partv was waiting for the arrival of the Prince an orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr Parnell, provided a programme of music. Just a little before eleven o’clock the Prince’s arrival was heralded by rounds of cheers and hearty applause. After refreshments had been partaken of, and a number of ladies had been presented to the Prince by the Mayoress, the Royal party took their departure to the strains of “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” _ , After the departure of the Royal party, supper was partaken of, and gradually the huge crowd thinned out, leaving little of the abundant supplies of refreshments provided.

SCENES IN THE STREETS

T gay spectacle was presented in the city streets last night, particularly around those places where there was a possibility of seeing the Prince of Wales. After the reception at Cook’s Gardens, a crowd, numbering many thousands, gathered around the Imperial Hotel and watched for the Prince’s departure to the Boys’ College and his return therefrom. Later in the evening there was another crowd waiting to see the Prince leave for the theatres, and were privileged to see him take a short walk along the Avenue with one of his staff. Crowds gathered around the entrances of the Opera House and of His Majesty’s Theatre, and each appearance of his Royal Highness was the signal for hearty applause and cheering, which were always gracefully acknowledged. After the Prince had returned to the hotel after all entertainments had concluded, there were a few who patiently watched Hie windows of the Royal apartmeats, anxious to get another glimpse of their future . king. The Post Office and the Imperial Hotel were brightly illuminated for the occasion,' and a few of the shops and business places were also lit up.