THE PRINCE AT ADELAIDE.

Wellington Independent, Volume XXII, Issue XXII, 26 November 1867, Page 4

THE PRINCE AT ADELAIDE.

The subjoined telegrams are taken from the Melbourne Argus ; — Adelaide, November 7. The Prince yesterday went to Crase's Hotel, Kapunda, where a capital luncheon was provided. The mayor presided, and proposed the toasts of "The Queen," " The Prince of Wales," and " Prince Alfred," to which the Prince replied, being immensely cheered. Some of the guests caused great amusement by starting, "For he's a jolly good fellow." It had been intended that the Prince should visit the mines, but timo did not permit. The Prince then returned to Gawler Town, which was handsomely decorated with triumphal urijhes. An address was presented to him by the mayor and corporation, and he also received a copy of the new " Song of Australia," which was sung by the Sundayschool children. He plumed three trees in the park lands, and then visited Mr Duffield's residence. The Prince returned to Adelaide by six o'clock, o Fireworks were exhibited on Montefiore Hill last night. The Prince proceeded afc half past one o'clock to-day to opeu fche National Agricultural Show. He was accompanied by Sir D. Daly, and was received by the Hon. J. .Baker, the Hon. E. M. Bagot, and the Hon. Cnpt. Bagot, and other members of the committee. The secretary, Mr Ward, read an address, to which the Prince replied in a few words, declaring the exhibition opened. He inspected various exhibits carefully, and seemed much pleased with them. The exhibition itself was by far the finest ever held here — in fact, it could not be better. Theshow of stock especially was very good. The crowd Avas tremendous, and completely rushed the building, lite Prince stayed till four o'clock. 'The Galatea's band was in attendance. A public dinner was given to-day in the town hall banqueting room to 250 men from the Galatea. The Prince came unexpectedly to see it. He was vociferously cheered, and all seemed to enjoy themselves much. After leaving the show, the Princo drove out to the Government farm. November 8. The Prince went out opossum hunting last night, and shot fifty with his own gun. The Duke spent an hour and v half privately at the National Exhibition this morning. The cricket match was commenced fchis morning. The officers of the Galatea scored I forty-one. in their first innings, of which Key made eighteen. The South Australian Cricket Club scored 111. The Prince arrived at halfi past twelve o'clock, and lunched on the ground. He left again aboufc three o'clock. He evidently took great interest in the game. The attendance was very large and fashionable. The Prince then proceeded to the Exhibition building, to present the prizes to the successful exhibitors. November 8, 5.45 p.m. It is rumored that the Prince will not sail from here till^fche 17th instant, Friday, the 15th instant, having been gazetted as a publio holiday fco commemorate the birthday of the Prince of Wales. Four thousand people visited the Galatea yesterday. November 9. The cricket match was finished last night, having been in every way a success. The South Australians won in one innings. The Gain tea's men only made forty in their second innings. November 11. The civic banquet to the Duke on Saturday night was ou a scale of great magnificence ; never before equalled, in fact, in the colony. Six hundred guests sat down to table, and there were 170 ladies in fche gallery. The music, vocal and instrumental, was under the conduclorship of Mr George Loder. Everything went off most successfully. The Duke went on board the Galatea to Divine service yesterday, returning in the afternoon to town. This morning the Duke started for the Lakes, and as lie Avishes to remain all the week, his departure is postponed {ill Wednesday, the 20th instant. The Governor's ball takes place on Tuesday. November 12. The Duke arrived at Echunga at eleven o'clock yesterday, and lunched there. He then Avent to the diggings, and witnessed the process of washing gold. He afterwards passed through Macclesfield to Strathalbyn, and reached JVlilang at half past threeo'eloek, having been most enthusiastically received along the whole route. He then embarked on the steamer Queen, placed at his disposal bj r Mr Gunn, of Wentworth, wbich had been handsomely fitted up for the occasion. November 13. There is but little news relative to the Prince's movements. It is stuted that the party had a good day's hunting yesterday, killing eight kangaroos. Parliament has adjourned until the 3rd December, as it is probable the Prince will remain until the end of the month.