NELSON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVI, Issue XXVI, 29 June 1901, Page 1236

NELSON.

Dear Bee. June 17. Great excitement prevails here, as elsewhere, over the arrival of ’he Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York in New Zealand. At a few minutes past two on Tuesday afternoon news reached us that the Royal guests had landed in Auckland, ami a Royal salute of 21 guns was at once tired by the **H’’ Battery, and flags were hoisted throughout the city. Flags were also hoisted at each of the State schools by the following ladies:—The Mayoress (Mrs Baigeni), Mrs Kempthorne. Mrs MacKenzie. Mrs Piper. Mrs Fathers, and Miss Filleul. 2XII the school children afterwards assembled at the grounds adjoining the Boys’ Central School, where short loyal addresses were delivered by the Bishop of Nelson, The Rev. J. P. Kempthornc. and the Rev. J. H. MacKenzie. The children sang several patriotic songs remarkably well, after which the Central Schoo! boys, under Mr F. Gibbs, the headmaster, gave an exhibition of drill, and there was a general march past, the children of the various schools saluting the flag. At he conclusion the National Anthem was sung and cheers were given for the King aud Queen, and for the Duke and Duchess of York. There was a laige assemblage present. Mrs Mules wore a black costume, with bonnet to match. handsome fur - trimmed mantle; Mrs Kempthornc, royal blue velvet blouse, black skirt, large black ha 1 trimmed with chiffon and pink roses; Mrs Baigent, blue-grey costume. trimmed with brick-red velvet, toque to match: Mrs MacKenzie. dark coat and skirt, large black hat; Miss Filleul, brown costume, with hat to match: Miss Mules, black, sailor hat; Miss S’oddart, black costume; Mrs Scott, Mrs Lemmer. Mrs and the Misses Wright, Miss M. Elh>. aud others.

In the evening* the principal streets were crowded with spectators, including children of all ages, who turned out to witness the illuminations prepared in honour of the Royal visit. The. illuminations at the Post Office and on the Church Hill were very fine, and included a number of transparencies. which were much admired. Other parts of the town were also illuminated. ami altogether the display was a good one. There was also an imposing procession of the volunteers and Fin* Brigade: the latter carried torches and burnt coloured lights.

Numbers of people went across to Wellington ’asf week to l>e present at the arrival of the Duke and Dnchesa at the Empire City, the steamers each day being crowded. Amongst those who left were the Mayor ami Mayoress (Mr and Mrs Boigent). Dr. and Mrs Mackie, Mr and Mrs F. Trask, Mesdamrs Wolfe, Vining, Johansen. Lucena. Hout, Misses Mulei, Heaps. Bobinson. Ledger (2), Edwards (2), M trama. S. Blackett, Hoch fort, Bandcoat. Talbot, Johansen, Trent, Ki toon, Rtoddart, Masers Hamilton, Leden, Sqtftrea. Husvtheum, Mackay, Daok,

Hubluvr. Colonel Pitt, and many Cthcis. iiiciudii g 31H volunteers.

PHILLIS.