The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-08-14 00:00:00

1 THE PRINCE OF WALES.

I The proceedings of 1115 Royal Highness in St. John's
are renori d by the special reporter of the New York
iNtuld, who writes on the 26th of July :--" Yesterday
afternoon at three o'clock his Royal Highness held a
let*, at which 200 persons were presented. They re-
prmented the various trades and societies. The citizens
of St. John's and Harbour Grace also presented loyal
addresses. The Prince pleases the populace immenely
by his handsome countenance and n.ild gentlenten'Y
hearing. On Wednesday a splendid regatta took place
on Lake Quidividi, near the city. 'There were ten book
races, the prizes ranging from 640 to $215. The Prince
was present and stayed about an hour. A fter partaking
of an excellent collation he rode leisurely round the
laic° and into the country. The crowd on this occasion
was no. Thera were thousands of ladies present.
who joined heartily in cheering whenever the Prince
appeared. A grand ball was given at the Colonial-
house. A gorgeous pavillion, representing a tent, wag
erected, and decorated with man, coloured flags, ban-
ners, and ribands. Some beautiful drawings were also
here and there dispersed. The bands of Her Majesty's
ship Hero and of the various regiments were at band,
and greatly contributed to the success of the demonstra-
tion. The whole city was again brilliantly illuminated.
A dias wax erected in the grand saloon for his Royal
Highness. This was canopied with the crown plumes
of the Prince of Wales, the English coat of arms,
and the ancient motto, " Ich Dien '—l serve. There
were thousands of persons of all ranks present. The
Prince arrived at about 10 o'clock, and was greeted with
loud, enthusiastic, and prolonged cheers—the bands
playing " God save the Queen." The Prince was
dressed in the full uniform of a British colonel. He
was accompanied by the Earl of St. Germans, who WY
dressed in blue, with a badge, and the Duke of New-
castle,
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dancing, on the whole, among the company WU not
very good. The Prince very affably and good-naturedly
corrected some of the blundering dancers, and every DOW
and then called out the different figures of the dance.
Ile is himself a very graceful and accomplished dancer,
as he fully proved in the way he whirled through
waltzes, polkas, and quadrilles. While he danced be
was repeatedly cheered, and he very properly took •
new partner whenever he stood up to dance. The people
everywhere are greatly delighted. The unpretending
and genial diaposition of the young Prince has gain
him the affection of many true and worthy hearts. Tbe
noblemen who attended his Royal Highness did not
mingle in the festivities of the dance. The ball WOO
closed at 3 o'clock this morning, but before leaving, th•
the Prince and suite expressed themselves gram*
pleased at the cordial and affectionate reception accorded
them. This has been • very fine, bright, and balmy
day. At 10 o'clock this morning it was reported that
the Prince would soon after leave Government House,
on his way to the Hero, and consequently a crowd col-
lected to glance at the fortunate youth. The numerous
seats provided for the accommodation of the publie
were soon appropriated by the ladies, who took the at-
nicest interest in the proceedings, the Government
officials, the Judges' the Justices, and the Attorney.
General, most of the latter of whom were dressed in full
official coalmine, with glowing robes and wigs. The
whole of the housetops in the vicinity, and the masts
and yards of vessels in the harbour, were covered with
people. The harbour was filled with small craft dressed
in rainbow colours, sporting merrily about in the tran-
quil waters of the bay. The bells chimed sweetly as the
procession advanced, and the interest of the scene every
moment became greater. The Prince appeared on bone-
back. His Royal Higlinesa rode slowly along, and the
various trade processions followed him into the enclo-
sure, preceded by • great band of school children,
dressed in white garments. AU the vessels in the har-
bour were covered with flags and presented • very
beautiful appearance. The Prince passed along the
whole length of the procession, then, uncovering hie
head, took leave of Lady Bannerman and the officials,
and stepped into the barge in waiting for him. His
suite immediately followed, and then the guns of the
war ships and of the citadel belched forth their deafes-
ing thunders, which were reverberated through hill and
valley, and echoed back again. At the same time loud
cheers arose fr m the manned yards of the vowels of
war, froui the merchant vessels and smaller craft, and
from the shore. Asa pleasing incident, it was generally
observed that the commander and crew of his Imperial
Majesty's war steamer Sennitris entered fully into the
general interest of the occasion. The noble vessel was
pile decorated with flags and streamers, and all the
yenls were manned in honour of the Prince, who was
pulled alongside of the Hero in his barge, passing nearly
under the bows of the steamer of England's 'faithful
, ally.' On stepping on the deck of the Hero the Prince
I turned round, gracefully bowed, and then retired."