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9 Colorful Visit Of King Edward VII To Province.

The visit today of Her Royal Highness the Princess Elizabeth. Duchess of Edinburgh. and her Consort. the Duke of Edinburgh adds another bright chapter to the history of this Province.

It is ,1 far cry from August. mo. but it is interesting to recall a. similar event of those days. It was the visit of I-LRJI. Albert Edward, Prince of wales, eldest son of Queen Victoria. who later became King Edward VII and the grand- father of the present sovereign. From the detailed account of Major James B. Pollard in his "Historical sketch of Prince Ed- vard Island" the following sum- mary is taken.

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Preparatory to the Princes re- caption, the Secretary of War for- warded to Charlottetown three

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equipment and a supply of ammu- nition, to be used as a saluting battery for the fortress. One hundred stand of cavalry appoint- ments were subsequently received. consisting of swords, pistols and accoutrements. also a supply of ammuni' for small arms.

The Prince of wales was visit- ing Canada for the purpose oi opening the great bridge over the St. Lawrence at Montreal: and the Legislature of this Colony. then in session, embraced the op- portunity of inviting him, through Governor Dundas. to our shores. His Royal Highness graciously ac- quiesced. and the Legislature thereupon voted a sum of money "to defray all expense of the re-

' ception."

The Prince left England on the 10th of July on board the warship

He arrived at st. John's. New- fcundland. on the 23rd. and ar- rangements were made for his vis- it to the Prince Edward island capital on the 9th of August.

Street Decorations

From early in July. preparations were sounding everywhere through- out the clty. Queen. Prime. Ken: and Water Streets were adorned with eight beautiful arches. Fronts of houses in many parts of the city were ornamented with trans- parancies and evergreens inter- woven with flowers. whilst flags and banners were waving in all directions. the suburbs sharing largely in the general decorations for the occasion.

The Colonial Building was reno-

vated and adorned as a Drawing

"Hero" (91 guns) accompanied by

long 9-pounder guns, together with

the frigate "Ariadne" (28 guns).

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ROYAL HIGHNESSES

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On the 6th of August. Hus. "Cossack" us guns) arrived in port. having on board a detach- ment of the 62nd Regiment under the command of Captain Wilkin- son. consistin, of three lieuten- ants, eight nan eants. and 80 rank and file. bringing with them the Regimental Band of twenty-eight instruments and Queen's colours This detachment was despatched here to perform garrison duty during the Prince's stay.

The troops having landed. they marched from Queen's Wharf to the old Barracks. Sydney Street. the band playing the tune of "The Bold Soldier Boy". Barracks and fortress presented a very lively appearance.

Early on the morning of the 7th, the Imperial French frigate "Po- mone" (36 cannot) entered the port of Charlottetown. out anchor opposite George's Battery.and was saluted from the 9-pounder guns of the Artillery.

Created Great Interest

The visit of the Prince of Wales to the Province excited a great deal oi interest. not only to Prince Edward Islanders but in the neighboring Provinces as well, for on the 8th instant several steam- ers and other vessels arrived in port from Pictou. Cape Breton, shediac and Rlchibucto, having hundreds of excursionlsts on board

The Volunteers from the rural districts turned out in goodiynum- bers to assist in bidding the Royal guest a hearty welcome. and the city was thronged by all classes to do him honor.

About 11 o'clock iii the morn- lng oi the 9th the booming of ar-. tillery at Fort Edward proclaimed the squadron bearing the Royal visitor to be approaching the har- bour. There was hurrying to and fro: those whose duty it was to receive the Prince assembled on Queen's Wharf where His High- neu was to disembark. From the innding stage a walk nicely car- peted reached to a carriage in waiting. on each side of which the guard of honour was posted. com- prising detachments of the 01nd Regiment under Captain Wilkin- son. and the Prince of Wales Rifles under Captain Lea.

The Irish Volunteers. under captain Murphy. were posted as a guard of honour at Government House. A personal guard to the Prince was selected from the Ar- tiliery. commanded by Lieut. Mor- rls.

Civil societies taking part in the demonstration were the St. An- drew's society. Sons of Temper- ance. Benevolent Irish Society, and Bar and Assembly in their robes. and officers of militia in scarlet tunics. shakos surmounted with mayor. corporation, members of the Freemaso an.

Upon a. dais opposite the land- ing stage were the judges, clergy.

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When abreast of George's Bat- tery, the Royal squadron was greeted with the first salute of 21 guns.

A Warm Welcome

At ten minutes of two o'clock. Royal salutes thundered from all the warships in port. indicating that the Prince had gone aboard his barge enroute for the landing stage; a few minutes later the booming of artillery at George's r'ittery announced His Royal highncas to have landed.

The Prince-who wore the dress uniform of a Colonel in the army -was welcomed by the Lieutenant Governor and escorted to Govern- ment House amid the cheers of the populace.

On Rochford Square upon an elevated platform were a. thousand neatly attired children, who as the Prince approached sang the Na- tional Anthem. The Royal car- riage resumed its way through the crowd at the lodge gate where the guard undcr Lieutenant Morris was mounted; the spectators halt- ed but still their cheering contin- lied.

on the following day. at ll o'- clock. the Prince held a levee at Government House. and later in- spected the Volunteers who were drawn up in open order under command of Major. the Hon. T. H.

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At 1 o'clock the judges, members of government. mayor. recorder. clergy and prominent citizens as- sembled upon a dais in front; of the Colonial Building and pri!seht- cd His Royal Highness with ad- dresses of welcome. The guard of honour. commanded by Major Haviland. comprised the Artillery under Captain Pollard. Prince of Wales Company under Captain flea and the Irish Volunteers un- der Captain Murphy. Two cover- ed stands were erected inr the ac- commodation of the ladies who were present in large numbers.

Following this event the Prince attended a promenade held on Government House grounds.

Entertainment

Entertainment was provided by a'ride around the Royalty. The Prince. the Governor. and two or three other gentlemen vaulted to their saddles and passed along Kent. Street at a brisk trot. taking the St. Peter's Road to the Mount Edward Road as far as the inter- section of the Royalty Road.il1t-nor

through in the Malpeque Road and back.

In the evening there was a grand ilreworks display. which

was enhanced by the illumination from the warships, five in number. at anchor in the harbour.

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A ball and banquet at Govern-

ment House followed. The '.Prince arrived at 10 o'clock, and danced n quadrille. first with Mrs. Dun- clas and later with several other indies. p

The city at an early hour on Saturday the ilth was all alive. In: the hour for the departure of His Highness drew near. the guard of honour and volunteer compan- ies assembled and were marshallsd into positioh around the dais on Queen's Wharf. At 12 o'clock the lowering of the Royal standard at Government House. together with the booming of artillery atGeorge's Battery” signified that the visit of the Prince of Wales to our-shores had terminated and that His Highness was about to take his leave.

The Prince on the occasion of his visit here was in his nine- teenth year. He was accompanied by the Duke of Newcastle. the Earl of St. Germans. and other membt-.s oi the Royal suite.

The Gun Memorial

Major Pollard adds the following interesting note: "On the removal of the ordnance from" the block- house in 1856. an iii-pounder gun was allowed to slip from its sling and roll over the bank of the fortress to the water's edge. where it remained for several years. In 1860. during July, when all were

preparing for the reception of the

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Although it was not possible for Their. Royal Highnesses to visit Summerside, our. people join in welcoming them to the Province.

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Councillors!

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Personal Standard 0f Princess. Flown During Her Visit

A: the Royal couple's motorcaqn pulled up in front of Bidesu x-1.1; at Ottawa. Princess Ellizahethi personal standard fluttered gently stop I llaspole front of the Governor-Oeneral's residence, am, home while in the.Dominion ca...

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While few Canadians will get ..., opportunity to view this coloun.” fill. many will see a miniature of it in the form of a pennant ”)i1)g from the radiator top of the Rom automobile. Her coat oi an"... main motif of her personal sz;in.l.' ard. is painted on the engine (,1 the Royal train and on the coach. es the Royal visitors occupy dur. ing their trans-Canada trip.

From the main fiagstnli at Gar-

-- t I-louse. however, it is tin. Governor-Cleneral's own flag l' 3 lies during the visit oi Princrss lllilabeth and the Duke oi l-Ium. burgh. Viscount Alexander. in Hip King's personal representative in Canada. takes precedence over un- Princess and Heir Presumptive in this regard.

His Last Task

The coat of arms granten no the King -to Princess Elizabeth on her lath birthday was designed l')i' air Gerald Wolla5ton'Is his last task before retiring from the pay of Carter King of Arms, the su- preme arbiter of British armoi..1l bearings. Described by Loulg Wulif. in his interesting book Queen of Tomorrow. it consists n! the Royal arms, "dlfierenccd." in the heraldic term. "with a cadcnry label of devices" indicating her position as daughter of the sm-. sreign, or "cadet" of the R(ll'.'ll House of Windsor.

The label of three points. like three small ilags.sis in urgent, mp center "point" charged with the lhidor Rose. and each oi the other two with the Cross of st George. These devices were chosen by the King. in accordance with the ancient rules of coat-armor. unchanged since the days oi Crrry when visored knights had nn means (1 identifying friend or inc save by their blazoned shields. The white Tudor Role of Ynrli. not previously used for such a purpose. was chosen in allusion to the fact that. before his accession he was Duke, and his daugmrr Princess Elizabeth of York. Thr "labels" are charged at the inn center of the shield. and f'!nPalNl on the shoulders of the lion mri unicorn supporters.

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Prince. the late Theophtlus Dos- Brlsay. Esq.. had the gun brought to Charlottetown and placed ill the ground. in an upright position with the uzzle upwards. at the north angle of Queen and Graitnn Streets: a. stout flag-staff of con- siderable length was placed in tin- bore. from the summit of ulmli the Union Jack was displayed mn- ing the three days' sojourn of ill: Royal Highness: and tbouzh 'l" staff has been removed manv years. the gun remains erect. as i memento of the harbour". fortifi- cation. and a memorial of the Vlsli

of the Prince of Wales to Prince Edward Island."