The Royal Visitor

Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19460, 27 December 1934, Page 7

The Royal Visitor

WAIKATO ITINERARY. POSSIBLE ALTERATION. { DEFINITE ADVICE TO-NIGHT. Telephonlo communication was rccolvod by the town clerk (Mr W. L. Waddell from Mr Malcolm Fraser, Under-Secretary of Internal Affairs, this afternoon to the effect that It will not be known definitely until 7 this evening whether the Waikato arrangements for the Royal tour will have to be altered on account of the Duke of Gloucester's foot -Injury. Mr Fraser said It was hoped to adhere to the original programme, 1 and if there was any alteration an A"'- announcement to that effect would be broadcast from IYA, Auckland, at 8 o’clock this evening. DUKE INJURES FOOT. CUT WHILE BATHING. DOES NOT ATTEND BALL. AUCKLAND, Thursday. It was officially announced last evening that His Royal Highness Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, is suffering from a slightly Injured foot as the result of a cut obtained while bathing On Tuesday. The statement continued: It Is hoped that the Prince will be able to carry out his public engagements, but, acting on medical advice, he must rest his foot as much as possible. Consequently, for the next few days he will be unable to wear a boot or to remain standing during his p'ublio appearances. It was for that reason that the Prince at the Auckland races yesterday motored’down the course at Ellerslie instead of walking among the people in the enclosures. At the children’s demonstration in the Domain to-day, it is expected, His Royal Highness will be obliged to remain seated in his car. The Prince did not attend the ball at Government House last night, it being felt inadvisable that be should be present at the risk of - '• having to disappoint the children , by not attending to-morrow’s Orally at the Domain. Immediately upon entering the ballroom. Ills Excellency the ' GovernorGem ral, Lord Bledisloe, expressed the very keen regret of -His Royal Highness that he was unable to be present at the function for the reason stated. DUKE’S INJURED FOOT. ’ v GIVING IT MAXIMUM REST. VISIT TO TROTS CANCELLED. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) . AUCKLAND, Thursday. Although to-day there was a slight Improvement In the Duke of Gloucester’s injured foot, His Rqyal Highness is taking no risks and is giving it the maximum of rest, in compliance with medical advice to rest the foot as much as possible. The Duke reluctantly cancelled his visit to the meeting of the Auckland Trotting Club at Epsom this afternoon. After attending the children’s rally In the Domain he returned to Government House, having no other engagement to fulfil until a garden party late In the afternoon.

His Royal Highness remained seated in a chair on the lawn, where guests were presented to hint. To-night ho will attend a private dinner at the Northern Club, but it is unlikely that ho will make a speech to members.

PRESENTATION OF CUP. TUB DUKE AT ELLERSLIE. AUCKLAND, Thursday. The Duke followed the cup race with the closest attention. After watching the horses return to scale, His Royal Highness was escorted downstairs to the birdcage, where Mr D. M. Douglas, owner of the winner, Gold Trail, his trainer, Mr ,1. M. Cameron, and the jockey, K. Yoitre, were presented lo him. The; gold cup was handed by the Duke 'to Mr Douglas. After chatting for several minutes with the trie concerned with Hie cup victory, * Hio Duke again shook hands with them, and cheers were enthusiastically accorded' Mr Douglas.

CONGESTION of traffic. SEVERAL PEOPLE HURT. JAM ON WATERFRONT ROAD, AUCKLAND, Thursday. On Ihe waterfront road last night the worst trattle jam experienced in Auckland developed over more Ilian a mile of the highway, during the Auckland Harbour Hoard's display of fireworks off Point Resolution. Thousands of molor vehicles of all descriptions became wedged into a solid mass. Many minor collisions occurred and several people were hurl. A cyclist V suffered a broken arm. f The fireworks display was a great success.

THE CHILDREN’S RALLY. j AN IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY. | THOUSANDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE. J (By ‘Telegraph.—Press Association.) i AUCKLAND, Thursday. I Drawn from all over the Auckland j Province several thousand children i assembled in the Domain to-day, and extended a Royal welcome to the Duke of Gloucester. Although the ceremony was impressive, it lacked the inspiration of I the memorable Wellington juvenile ! demonstration, mainly because of the ! impression that the youngsters were kept under too rigid control by the authorities and had been warned against breaking the ranks. Nevertheless the Domain- is still reverberating with the thunder of cheering called for by the marshal at the termination of the demonstration. Wide public interest was manifested in the event, there being fully 10,000 adults in attendance. The lawns of the Domain had a colourful human mantle, from the folds of which tiny Union Jacks waved and fluttered, gloves and sticks twisted and turned, and hands rose high, all in acclamation and to express again - Auckland’s affection for the King's third son. A Picturesque Touch. A picturesque touch was added by gaily-uniformed members of the Auckland Girls’ Athletic Association, who, in a series of perfectly-timed movements, gave an outstanding exhibition of physical exercises. With his foot encased in a large slipper and limping noticeably, Ills Royal Highness slowly ascended the steps to the dais, and there, with his injured foot resting on a raised cushion, watched with smiling interest the flag-waving of the tiny tots and acknowledged the greetings of Auckland’s citizens of to-morrow. The Children Delighted. In his open car and travelling at a snail’s pace he passed through the ranks, much to the delight 'Of the children, who clearly at a word of command Would have broken ranks on the return Journey. In view of his foot injury the Duke did not address the children.

NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE.

PRESENTATION TO SCHOOLS. V INTEREST IN THE CHILDREN. " (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) AUCKLAND, Thursday. A speolal New Year’s message to the children of New Zealand is being written by the Duke of Gloucester, and arrangements are being made for its publication in the newspapers on Monday, The message will be signed by the Duke, and duplicated copies’ of the document, as autographed, will be available for presentation to schools. This souvenir of remembrance to the children of the Dominion is typical of the Duke’s unfeigned interest in the juvenile population. VISIT TO HAMILTON. SEDDON PARK RECEPTION. DUKE TO VISIT HOSPITAL, An event of major importance In Hamilton’s history will occur 10-mor-row, when His Royal Highness, the Duke of Gloucester, and members of his party will be received by the townspeople in Seddon Park. Although Ilis Royal Highness’ slay will of necessity he a brief one, preparations have been completed' for a representative welcome in which town and country will participate. The Royal party will arrive at the Hamilton station, at 4.20 p.m., and will be met there by the .Mayor, and town clerk (Mr W. L. Waddel), and Major Potter, offtcer-in-charge of the Defence Department, Hamilton district, They will then leave immediately by car for Seddoh Park, travelling by way of Ward Street, and Seddon Road to the Somerset Street entrance. On arrival at the park’ the Duke will Inspect a guard of honour of returned soldiers, boy scouts and girl guides, following which an address of welcome will be read and presented to him by the Mayor, Mr J.-R. Fow, on behalf of the people of Hamilton. The Mayoress of Hamilton, Mayors and Mayoresses of adjacent towns, chairmen of local bodies, and other citizens, will then be presented to His Royal Highness. Children \o Take Part.

Arrangements have been made for country school children from the Rotorua, Thames, Te Kulti, and lluntly tines lo take part in the reception, and it is anticipated that nearly 1000 children and their teachers will visit Hamilton.

After the reception the Royal party will leave the park and drive along Victoria Street, via London Street, and on to the Waikato Hospital, where the Duke will spend approximately 10 minutes. On the return trip lo the Hamilton railway station the party will drive around the Lake and down Ward Street. The Royal train will leave at 5.20 p.m. for Waitomo Caves.

On Saturday 11 is Royal Highness will arrive at Franklon from Waitomo Caves at 10 a.m. and at 10.20 a.m. will leave for Cambridge, lie will inspect the Riuikura Slate Farm from his ear on the way and wilt drive past Hie Malangi dried milk factory. Arrival at Cambridgo. (in Ihe arrjval of Ills Royal Highness al Cambridge a civic reception will he held, and at 3 p.m. Ihe Duke ami Captain A. Curtis and Lieutenant D. Sehrieber, of his staff, will lake pari in ;i game of polo arranged by the Cambridge Polo Club at llio Show (•rounds. A! the conclusion of the game the Duke will he driven lo Ohaupo, where lie will rejoin the Royal train, leaving at .'>.3o p.m. for National Park.

The ollirial Borough notices dealing wilh Hie visit of the. Duke will he found on page 2.