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Colgorflul Visit of Prince Ar
A memorable Royal visit to Charlottetowmwhlch occurred nine years after the visit of the future King Edward VII in 1880, was that 02 Prince Arthur. Duke of Con- naught, third son of Queen Vic- toria. who many years later be- came Governor General of Canada and visited Prince Edward Island again in that capacity. His iirst visit. as a youth of nineteen, was a most colourful affair and is thus described in The Islander of Sept. 3. 1869:
"H.M.E. Dart, having on board His Royal Highness Prince Arthur and suite. anchored of! Queen's Wharf about 8 o'clock on Saturday evening last. About five pm. the Telegram on the Colonial Building announced that the iDart' was in sight from the Signal-station at the entrance to Charlottetown harbour. and in a few minutes the whole City was in an unwanted state of excitement.
The Charlottetown and South- nort Volunteers. under the com- mand of Colonel Beer, assembled at their several rendezvous. and
urere shortly afterwards marched
3to the stations assigned them.
Large numbers of citizens,.and immense crowds of persons from the country districts. were to be seen wendlng their way towards Dundas Esplanade. the Queen's wharf, and other places of vant- HEB. At Queen's Wharf
"Near the landing-place on the eastern side of Queen's Wharf. which was carpeted for the occa-
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aion.'a tasteful Gothio Arch of evergreens had been erected. A Guard or Honour and Volunteer Band occupied a portion of the space directly in front. Volunteers lined both sides of the wharf from the arch to the foot of Queen Street.
"A very fine arch spanned the street opposite Mr. Heard's resi- dence, elaborately decorated with flags. roses. a ct. George's cross, etc. strings of flags were stretched were stretched across the streets at various points. ,but nothing gave us more pleasure than to ob- serve the American ensign waving in friendly juxtaposition with our own glorious flag on this occasion.
"It was fully half-past seven when the great guns of St George's battery, under command of Major Morris. announced the actual arrival of His Highness, the bells of our churches at the same time ringing out a merry peel. Upon the Dart's dropping anchor the Administrator of the Govern- merit. Sir Robert Hodgson. accom- panied by Lleut. Col. Longworth and Major Hodgson, Colonial aides-de-camp. proceeded on board.
Lands Amid Cheers
"At a quarter past eight the Prince landed. amidst the reiter- ated cheers of the assembled mul- titude. Here he was met and wel- comed again by liis Honour the Administrator and His Worship Mayor Theophilus Deslsrisay. Gal- bralth's Band playing God Save the King". The Address of Wei- come was presented by His Wor-
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ship at Government House. where a large party auembled by special invitation. I
"Monday was observed as a gen- eral holiday, the City being gaily decorated. and the weather fine and agreeable. About one hundred and ilfty had the honour of being presented at the Prince's levee at Government House. among the number being our Island Bard. Mr. John 1.ePage. who presented the Prince with a neatly printed ad- dress of welcome in verse. A visit was then made to the Colonial Buildlnggwhere His Royal High- ness remained on the front bal- cony tor twenty minutes, in full View of the people. Later. accom- panied by the Administrator and Major Hodgson. he proceeded to the arch near the City Hall. under which his carriage halted. and the party were successfully photo- graphed by Mr. Lewis.
Town Illuminated
"The Prince drove through the principal streets of the City and suburbs. and his Band discoursed sweet music for the entertainment or our citizens on Queen Square.
during the afternoon". In the evening. the Market House, Post Office. City Hall. St. Patrick's
Hall. and nearly all the -buildings surrounding Queen Square, as well as many others in different parts of the City. were handsomely il- luminated. the Fireworks on Queen Square attracting a large number in that direction. Between nine and ten. in large Bonfire. kindled on Rochford Square. in the direct route from Government House to the Colonial Building. drew an immense number of persons to that quarter.
"At a quarter to ten. the Prince, accompanied by Sir Robert Hodg- son. and suite. left Government House for the Colonial Building: and thereupon the men of the sev- eral Fire Companies. dressed in their uniforms (scarlet and blue). ignited their torches. opened their ranks and allowed the carriages or the Prince and suite to pass into their midst. In this manner. pre- ceded by Galbralth's Band. with two long lines of firemen, bearing torches. on either side. and multi- tudes of eager spectators every- where. His Royal Highness was
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Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh on Wedding Day.
escorted to the Colonial Building.
"This was without doubt the most brilliant procession erer witneued on this island. and for its remarkable pyrotechnic
debted. we understand. to-Dr. Strickland. Messrs. 3. Rogers, 1). Mcxlnnon, and one or two others.
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display the City is mainly
is loyal members of our Glorious Commonwelallhl we rejoice in the visit of Their Royal Highnesses
THE PRINCESS -ELIZABETH
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THE DUKE OE EDINBURGH W
in common with all our people we say UGOD SAVE THE 'KING"
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Colonial Building was fitted up as a drawing room. There the Prince was introduced to the Lady May- oress. Mrs. DesBrisay. His Royal giigariesls) lelscorted Dcsllrlsiag o e aroom. w c was ii e up with admirable taste under the immediate direction of Mr. Wat- son Duchemin. The Prince and ll.-ady Mayorcss were closely follow- ed by all the other ladies and gen- tlemen present, and the Ball was at. once opened. the Prince and Mrs. DesBrisay dancing the first Quadrille.
"The Ball was kept up with great spirit until two o'clock on Tuesday morning, the Prince hav- ing. during the evening, danced with many of the unmarried ladies present. His Royal Highness then took his departure. and at once proceeded on board H.M.S. Dart. which weighed anchor at five o'- clock. and returned to Pictou. "Before lgavling. 31:; Princenrt)lre- sented Sir o ert o gson w a beautifully Illustrated copy of the Queenie Book entitled 'Leaves from 'the Journal of our Life in, the l-lighlands'. which bore the follow- ing inscription: 'To Sir Robert Hodgson. in acknowledgement of 'lhe hospitable reception given to
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Royal Greetings Loyal Subiecis
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Of Prince Charles
Delighted Scots In Eve ry Part Of The Commonwealth
When Princess.Ellzabcih and the Duke of Edinburgh decided to name their son Charles. the idea met with more than a suggestion oi favour from Scots all over the Commonwealth for with them an- other Prince Charlie has long been a legend. And "Prince Charlie" the eldest child of the Duke and Duchess has been called by the public ever since. Though he has
m...m..::..m.-- HRH. Prince Arthur at Govern- ment House. Charlottetown. Aug- ust. 1869. Victoria R!
"Miss McDonnell lSir Robert's sister-in-law. who did the honours at Government House) also re- ceived from Prince Arthur '1 very handsome broach. containing a portrait of His Royal Highness. Learning from Miss McDonnell that her mother was living. at the age of upwards of ninety-two years. the Prince expressed a de- sire to see her, and graciously honoured the old lady with a visit at her residence."
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not the fiaxen hair of his historic namesake.
Charles and Anne are being brought up in a normal way. They have not been given any false ideas of their importance. though as yet Anne. new little more than a year old is only at the baby stage and has jumped into the headlines on those occasions - importa-nt to parents and young- ster alike - when she spoke her first word. or cut a new tooth. The fact that she had six teeth was headlined in newspapers all over the world when she celebrat- ed her first birthday in August.
Charles on the other hand is at an age when he begins to under- stand things but he is given no chance to think himself import- ant. Anne calls him "Cha" winch is as near as she can get to his name, while the Princess and Duke of Edinburgh are called "Momma" and "Papa" which are the terms used in the Windsor households: though the children are Mountbattens. not Windsnrs.
The youngsters share a nursery where their "bosses" are two Slcots nannies, who look after them boih Indoors and out. and go riding with them on their excursions. Every attempt is made to discourage the curiosity of crowds.
And the Royal children have no pet names. Elizabeth. recalling lirr own pet name "Lillibet" discour- ages any attempt at changing I119 baptismal names of her children. and rightly insists on their bear; called Charles and Anne,
Biggest thrill for the R0331 youngsters is when grandma. Queen Elizabeth, looks in at Clar- ence House. The children look for the gifts she brings them. clambr! over her. and sit on her knee llr.l'- lng fingers into handbags and purses.
And it is then the household
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