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The Duke Interviewed.

“HE NEW YORK ‘‘ HERALD’S”’ CORRESPOND- ENT’S vistr TO THE ‘* BLACK PRINCE.

The New York Herald has a weakuess for interviewing distiuguished personages, even when there is no news to be got from them. So it is not surprising that Mr. Stillson, the correspondent who has been here for some

days, paid a visit tothe Duke of Edinburgh.

His report, telegraphed; to his paper, will;

iiterest some readers . Hauirax, Nov. 22, 1873.

While the eitizens of Halifax and their dignitaries and their ladies from the interiot of the Dominion are craning their necks to ward the sea, which tosses hither the Mar- quis of Lorne and the Princess Louise, an- other member of the Royal family of Great Britain is behaving himself quietly in the harbor as captain of ono of the vessels of the fleet. I refer to Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, Captain of the ‘‘ Black Prince,” a vessel among the finest ef the British Navy. She is the twin of the ‘‘ Warrior,” and nearly two thousand tons larger than the “Bellerophon,” flagship of Vice Ad- miral Inglefield. Long, sable and splen- didly appointed in all respects, she sits in tie water like a yacht. She is, of course, a screw ship, armor plated, and has an iren deck and carries twenty-eight guns. Her tonnage, gross, is 9,187, and her engines are 6,100 horse power. She was commissioned at Davenport, July 29, 1875, and the offi- cers and crew of Her Majesty's ship ‘‘ Sul- tan,” as telegraphed you last night, were turned over to her at Malta on May °% of the present year.

A VISIT TO THE BLACK PRINCE.

This afternoon I visited her, and was for-

tunitely enabled, by the kindness of the Duke of Edinburgh, to break through the oppressive restraint which separates him from strangers. The ship was in the course of renovation. Sailors were hurrying to and fro, cleansing was being done on every deck. Away up the rigging and alony the yards sailors were running, and the officers on the bridge were hailed by the quarter- master and responded in turn. My card taken by tho first quartermaster to Lieu- tenant Harry F. Hughes Hallet, of the ship, resulted in an invitation to the bridge, I explained my errand. “Certainly,” said the Lieutenant, who bore the missive to the Duke in his cabin at the stern of the ‘‘Black Prince,” and ina few moments he reappeared saying, ‘‘ Won't

you walk in?” 4 TALK WITH PRINCE ALFRED.

i walked in accordingly, and found my- self with His Royal Highness, Prince Alfred, in his cabin. On the instant I was impressed with his cordial and pleasant manner, Which dispelled the misrepresenta- tions to which he has so long been subject- ed in the English press. He was seated at his desk, very busy—there could not be no mistake about that—and consequently his look and tone as he took my hand, which he did right cordially, were indices of his natural disposition. He suddenly rose from his task, and his face, instead of lower- ing, wore asmile. Far from forbidding the detmeanor was almost shy. As he asked me to take a seat he added a qnestion about my arrival and welfare.

‘* It was only to pay my respects,” said I **that I ventured to come on board so un- ceremoniously.”

“‘ Quite right,” said the Prince, ‘ I’m sure I’m glad to see you.”

‘* Some years ago,” I said “it was my happy fortune’to meet your brother and travel with him from here to Quebec.”

‘© Ah, indeed,” said the Duke, ‘ I be- lieve he did pay the Canadians a visit.”

‘‘ Yes, and was accompanied by Colonel Elphinstone.”

‘‘T have heard of him,” responded the Duke, ‘‘ as a very excelient gentlemen.”

Then the conversation—the Duke throw- ing down his pen—flowed into the line of naval matters altogether. ‘‘I was here,” he continued, ‘‘many yearsago. That was as a midshipman,” and, rising, he crossed the cabin and pointed to a picture of the British ship of war St. George. ‘‘ Later, still I came over in ancther vessel,” and the Duke signified still another picture of a ship in a storm on the opposite side of the cabin.

‘* So these seas are no strangers to you,” 1 remarked.

‘* No” said the Prince laughing, and with a look that seemed to signify that he wish- ed thoy were.

‘-It ia true, though,” said I, ‘ is it not, that the Black Prince is ordered back after the reception of the new Governor-Gen- eral!”

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ASKING A DIFFICULT QUESTION.

‘*And may [ ask,” [ continued, ‘‘whether the commisseration that is bestowed upon your Royal Highness is wasted or not? I mean in respect to the ship. A good deal is said about her length, her old fashion, and so forth, compared with the newer c'ass of British ironclads—your companion hy « the ‘‘Bellerophon,” for instance—and sume say that it is too bad thata royal prince should be consigned to an iron vessel that is likely to break in two in ugly weather.” In saying all this [ waa merely echoing what has been said in the London ‘‘Times,” and by speakers in the British Parliament evor since 1874.

But Prince Alfred only smiled, ‘I think the ship is safe enough,” said he; ‘‘she may

not be storm proof, but she has behaved{the general welcome.

finely so far.

Venturing next to remind the Prince of the prospect of his reaching home, I was impressed with the really modest, cordial way in which he spoke of his Duchess and his children.

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leaning against a chair and dropping his eyelashes, ‘‘that I have some children. In the posture in which he then stood, with one hand on the back of his chair and the other hanging by his side, I got the best view and idea of him. A quartermaster, who appeared inopportunely, was dismissed by the quietest look, and then the Prince. raising his eyes, waited courteously to say good evening. His height is just above live feet eight. His figure is not slender, rather museular, but graceful. His bearing is not only unpretentious, it is almost bash- ful. His whole appearance denotes a habit of constant wish and attention to duty, the reputation of which he bears throughout the floet. When at length I spoke of the pleas- ure he must certainly anticipate on meeting his Roval sister, who is coming on the ‘ Sarmatian.” he responded with a bow and a word or two in perfect keeping with the tone of his unassuming and gracious cour tesy to a well-introduced stranger, and I retired without any fault to find with his re- ception.

CORRECTING AN ERRONEOUS IMPRESSION.

Lieutenant Hallet, to whose quarters | was next asked to repair, gave an account of the Black Prince aud her captain which varies greatly from the unpopular one whieh somehow became current while the Duke of Edinburgh was with the fleet in the Medi- terranean.

‘‘Why,’” said the Lieutenant, ‘ I don’t know how the idea of the Captain’s unpopu- larity ever got abroad. He 1s certainly one of the best officers in the service. He at- tends most carefully to his duty.”

And in other ways the lieutenant and offi- cers who have been asseciated with the Duke of Edinburgh have confirmed the pleasant passing impression which [ receiv- ed from him during the brief interview des- cribed this afternoon.

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AT MONTREAL.

| ARRIVAL OF LORD LORNE AND THE PRIN- CRSS—-THEIR ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION — THE MARQUIS AND THE PRINCESS AT THe WIND3OR—POPULARITY OF THE PRIN- CESS--THE BALL—-THE MARQUIS AND PRINCESS IN THE MAZY DANCE. MontTreAL, Nov. 29. Montreal has done herself and the Do-. minion great.credit by the magnificent re- ception accorded to the Princess Louise and Lord Lorne, and the people display much enthusiasm, as it isa matter of pride and great gratification to the distinguished per- sonares. The party arrived at Bonaventure depot at 12.10, and were received by Mayor Beaudry in his robes of office, the City Clerk, the Recorder, Chief Justice Dorion, ) Justices Monck, Mackay, Johnson, Tor- raine, Rainville, Papineau, Jette, Lafram- boise, and Hon. P. J. O. Chanveau, Sheriff of the districtand others.

A BRILLIANT ASSEMBLAGE.

There was a guard of honor consisting of three Victoria Rifles, Prince of Wales rifles and Montreal Field Battery. The recep- tion was very enthusiastic. A dias had been erected in the station, on which they took their positions and were again wel- comed by a storm of cheers and a waving of handkerchiefs by the ladies upon the seats, to which both the Marquis and Princess gracefully bowed their acknow- ledgments. His Excellency wore a top coat and remained uncovered throughout the re- ception at the depot. wore a black velvet travelling dress, a silk cloak with velvet trimming and a black vel- vet bonnet also trimmed with fur. The Mayor advanced and presented Her Royal Highness with a handsome boquet which was smilingly received.

THE ADDRESS was then presented and replied to, after which the Marquis shook His Worship cor- dially by the hand, and the Aldermen were presented one by one. Then the Recordee and Bishop Fabre. After a little delay the procession was formed, but did not get into order until near the corner of Craig and Bonaventure streets, where the garrisou artillery were drawn up. First came 13 carriages, containing the Aldermen of the City Council and members of Parliament; then followed the Vice-regal carriage. The Corporation arch on Bonaventure streets had its battlements painted in representa- tion of stone, its wide expanse of green and gold, and its noble tower, surmounted with the flag that all true Britions love, waving its welcome to the heir of the house of Ar- gyle and a daughter of the royal family. Uver the centre the word ** Welcome” stood out in bold relief, and above it the illumin- ated coat of arms of the Corporation, on a field of canvas. Handsome bouquets were showered down upon the royal party at this point, and the cheers that rent the air were given in truly British style with British en- thusiasm. The surging crowd pressed for- jward anxious to obtain a glimpse of Royalt y The balconies and windows of the adjacen. buildings fairly teemed with beautiful women and gallant men, while hander- chiefs waved and faces glowed in the ex- citement and pleasure of the moment. Here it was that Her Royal Highness ob- tained a glimpse of the statute of her noble mother in the beautiful Victoria Square, and a smile, which she did not attempt to conceal, passed over her features. At Winks’ building the lst Prince of Wales Rifles were stationed, and as the Royal party reached | the flank a gallant salute was tendered, | then the Garrison Artillery at the junction of Bonaventure street and Victoria square followed suit, as did likewise the 65th bat-. talion and St. Jean baptiste infantry; the! bands discoursed excellent music. Cheer

Excellency uncovered while the Princess |

at Zion Church Dr. MacLagan’s choir were | assembled and contributed their share to

Onward the vice- |

Regal procession moved and Beaver Hall | Hill looked magnificent in the distance with its numerous flags and decorations ;

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the Princess Louise. ‘The choir and Sunday school children sang the national anthem, all heads being uncovered. Thousands lined the sidewalks or had places on the tempor- ary platform; and above their heads, near the entrance to the church, in blue and gold, surmounts d by flowers, was the word “Welcome.” Tho last words of °' Giod Save the Queen” float upon the air, and are re-echoed by excited and enthusiastic hu- Still onward the Royal procession moves. The Lacrosse Clud arch was un- ique and beautiful in design. Situated at the corner of Dorchester street end Beaver Hall hill, it occupied the most advantageous position on the route, and in every sense was what it intended to be—truly repre- sentative of our national sports. The first glimpse of the structure obtained on the brow of the hill opposite St. Andrew's Church is imposing, but the next moment the whole fabric bursts into view with its living circle of snow-shoes and Lacrosse players, most of the members of the Mon- treal Snow-shoe and Lacrosse clubs being clustered on the arch, dressed in their win- ter uniforms, the centre of which was cir- cular in shape, with towers. On each side was a group of snow shoes and Lacrosse sticks, artistically arranged, with corresponding groups to the right and left. The towers were covered with evergreens and faced with La- crosse sticks, containing between the motto ‘A hearty welcome.” At the Windsor Hotel, to which the Royal party were driven was an enormous crowd. There was a hand- some arch in front; but the great feature of the day was the mighty gathering of luma- nity and the cheering. As the party en- tered the hotel it was tremendous.

At about a quarter to 2 o'clock the Mar- quis of Lorne and the Princess Louise inade their appearatice on the balcony of the Windsor Hotel, fronting on Dorchester street, when hearty cheers of welcome at once burst forth from the immense assem- blages of citizens, who had been napatient- ly waiting to catch a glimpse of His Excel- lency and his Royal lady. This warm greet- ing was atonce responded to by greaeful bows and pleasant smiles from ile Princess, the Marquis respectfully lifaing his hat.

Then commenced the march past of the diiferent regiments in soldierly style, which drew signs ot approval and recognition from the Marquis and Princess. ‘The latter enjoying the spectacle from beginning to end, as from the time she stepped upon the balcony until she bowed her adieus, smiles played upon her features almost uninterruptedly, and remarks as to her easy and familiar bearing were so universal! as to proclaim her already a popular favorite.

The following was thetordor of the march past :

The Staff, consisting of Gen. Sir . Selby Smythe, Lt.-Col. Strange, Cols. Fletcher and Bacon, followed by the Montreal Field Battery ; Montreal Garrison Artillery ; Its Prince of Wales Rifles ; 60th Mounted Royal Rifles ; 50th Royal Fusileers; GOth Hochelaga Fusileers, and 3rd Battalion of Victoria Rifles.

To-night the illuminations are on a magnificent scale, and the streets are filled with people, so that progress is difficult.

A splendid torchlight procession passed through the principal streets.

The Queen’s Statue, on Victoria Square, is brilliantly illuminated, and the whole city presents a most splendid appearance.

The Ball was a marked success. Theo Marquis and Princess, preceded by pipers and staff, entered the ball room about 10 o'clock.

manity.

A guard of honor was formed trom the Highland Regiment.

An address was presented by the Presi- dent of the Society. Replied to extempore, the Marquis remarking that ever since he started for the Dominion he was under the care of Scotchmen—the owner, captain and chief engineer of the ‘* Sarmatian” being Scotch. ‘The Marquis and Princess danced the first quadrille. The Marquis after- wards danced a strathspey,a reel and a waltz. ‘The Princess also waltzed. Sir John A. McDonald and staff and many dis- tinguished persons were present, and a4 large number of guests.

‘Tue steamer AM. A. Starr left Halifax on Friday night on another trip to this port. She will leave Charlottetown . to-morrow evening.

Tue lamps on Brighton Boad were in full blast on Saturday night last; and, with the aid of afull moon and a clear sky, made the buildings beautiful!

Weare glad to announce that the Mer- chants Bank resumed specie payments to-day. Each of the other Banks have declared div- idends at the rate of ten per cent. per annum.

Dr. Lacuuin Taytor lectures in the Y. M. C. Association Hall to-night. His subject is ‘* Manitoba and the North-West.” The Dr. has delivered this lecture in the Duke of Argyle’s Church in Scotland, with the Marquis of Lorne, in Highland costume, in the chair. The lecture was described by the Scotch papers as an eloquent effort which delighted all who heard it. We have no donbt the lecture to- might will be well attended.

THE corner loafing nuisance in this city will, we learn, be exterminated in a very short time. At present, we are sorry to say, there are two fraternities of corner loafers flourish-

which they prosecute to a large extent. No. 2. is the fraternity which congregates from Le- | Page’s corner to Terlizzick’s on Queen street, |

upon cheer arose from the crowd and His from McLeod’s to Reform Club Hall on Graf. |

tou street, and from Reform Club Hall to’

members of No, 2 are a degree, in their own | estimation, more respectable than those of No. |

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1. In the ranks of this latter fraternity there |

seems to be a great and increasing mania for | ‘insulting women, night but few ladies passed the corners men- Pi€d, ONE acrivr, intelligent Lady or Gentle-

: tioned without being in: . Ne me at St. Andrew’s Church an especial feature ]jce nan RENE SnNNNG. : Row. the is,

of the day’s proceedings was introduced, fraternity. Bat why exterminate No. 1 and, which must been extremely gratifying to allow No. 2, which is as great an evil, to ex-| the new Governor General and his Consort | ist °

So much is this so that last

have determined to exterminate No. 1

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Bank of P,

DIVIDEND, at the rate of Ton Per Cent. Per Annum, has this day been de- clared for the past half year upon the eo Stock of this Bank, payable at its Banking ' House, on demand, | J. R. BRECKEN, Cashier. — | Ch’town, Dec. 2, 1878—6i pat 2i a ne pres rg li

‘Thion Bank of P. , Island,

Dividend No, 28.

YOTICE is hereby given that a Dividend of Five Per Cent. for the past half year, being at the rate of Ten Per Cent. Per An- num, has been declared on the Capital Stock of this Bank, payable at its Head Office and Branches on and after this date. GEO. MACLEOD, Cashier. Charlottetown, 2nd Dec., 1878— lw

‘Sehooner Katie, ”

{CHOONER “ KATIE,” 99 Tons, will take Charter to New York, Philadelphia, Nor- folk or Baltimore. Apply to A. KENNEDY, Queen Street.

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The Steamer “ M. A. Starr ” V TILL discharge Cargo at Peake’s Wharf, 2, to-morrow, anil will return to-

morrow evening, on her last trip for the season.

A. Men FILL, Agent. Dec. 2,

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\iucation Office, November 30th, 1878.

rgvitk Semi-Annual Examination of — the

_ Normal School will commence ou MON. DAY, December 16, at 9 o'clock, a. m.

Teachers who require new Registers will | signify the fact when sending in the School Returns on December 3ist.

School Trustees who wish tu engage Teach- ers would do well to notify the Education Offices, taking care to state the sapplement offered. And in districts where Schools have been closed in consequence of epidemics, the returns shonld state how many school days the schools have been clozed from this cause.

EDWARD MANNING, Supt. of Education.

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Inselvent Aet of 4875, and Amending Acts.

In the matter of James R. Rerp, an Insolvent. A SECOND Dividend Sheet has been pre- 4 prepared, open to objection until the Eleventh day of December, next, alter which Dividend will be paid. Bb. WILSON HIGGS, Assignee.

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Charlottetown, P. E. Island, Nov. 30, 1878.

Insolvent Act of 1875, and Amending Acts.

In the matter of James M. Insolvent.

DIVIDEND SHEET has been prepared,

open to objection until the Eleventh day

of December, next, after which Dividend wlll

be paid. B. WILSON HIGGS, Assignees.

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Charlottetown, P. E. Island, Noy. 30, 1878.

FAREWELL LECTURES, MATTIE G. SMITH,

The Distinguished and Eloquent Tourist of the North West,

WILL LECTURE

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WHAT CAN WOMEN DO?

Thursday, Dec. 5 - Grapaud Friday, ‘' 6 - Bonshaw Saturday, ‘' 7 - Cornwall Monday, “ 9 - Pownal

(Lodge Room of Blooming Hope Division. )

Tuesday, “ 10 - Cherry Valley Wednesday,“ 11 - Charlottetown Y. M. C. A. HALL.

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These will positively be her last lectures for many months at least. Charlottetown, Dec. 2—-5i eod

ROSERT HARRIS, ‘FULL’S BRICK BUILDING, QUEEN STREET,

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Of Toronto,

Giving a full description, from observations made during a tour of upwards of five months. and seven thousand miles of travel over that wonderful Territory.

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