The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-04-25 00:00:00

THE ROYAL VISIT TO IRELAND.

Notwithstanding the ill-adyised threats of disturb-
ances and demonstrations of annoyance, the Royal
progress through Ireland is uninterrupted by any
remarkable manifestations of disloyalty. After the
great amount of ceremony which the Royal party
went through last week, it was not surprising that on
Saturday and Sunday the Prince and Princess of
Wales indulged, almost for the first time since their
arrival, a short period of repose. An immense
amount of really hard work was performed by the
Royal visitors in Dublin and in Cork, and the com-
parative quiet which characterised their visit to
Killarney was no doubt thoroughly appreciated by
them. Happily, the weather was magnificent, and
the beauties of Killarney were therefore seen to great
advantage. On Saturday the Prince and Princess
proceeded by boat from—Killarney House to Glenn,
one of the loveliest spots on the lower lake, and here
the band of the Lancashire Regiment played for their
gratification. From Glena the Royal party were
rowed to the grounds of the Lake Hotel, where their
carriages were in waiting, and from thence drove to
Muckross, the residence of Mr. Herbert, late member
for the county of Kerry. Having admired the
exquisite views from Muckross House and inspected
the venerable ruins of the abbey. not the least remark-
able of the ancient ecclesiastical edifices of Ireland,
the Prince and Princess proceeded to Diniss Island,
which is beautifully wooded, and took luncheon,
after which they drove to Muckross, where they re-
mained a short time, and then returned to Killarney
House. At several places groups of people had
assembled to see the Royal visitors, and these re-
ceived the Prince and Princess with the greatest
respect and cordiality.
On Sunday their Royal Highnesses, with Earl and
Countess Spencer and their suite, attended Divine
Service at the parish church, where the Rev. Mr.
Wynn preached. After luncheon the Prince and
Princess went to Ross Island, and, after a short stay,
went upon their barge and made a tour through the
lower lake, visiting Sweet Innisfallen and other places
of interest.

The Prince and -Princess of Wales, with Prince
Albert Victor, proeeeded on Monday by train from
Killarney to Limerick, where several addresses were
presented. At one or two places on the journey there
were some insignificant attempts at disloyal demon-
strations, but the reception of the Royal party in
Limerick was enthusiastic, all creeds and classes com-
bining in demonstrations of loyalty. Their Royal
Highnesses their proceeded to Dublin, where they
were received by Earl Spencer, and drove to the Vice-
regal Lodge.

An interesting ceremony took place in the Phoenix-
park on Tuesday morning, when a gathering of
upwards of ten thousand of the Sunday School
children of the Protestant Diocese assembled in the
cricket ground attached to the Viceregal-lodge,
accompanied by two thousand teachers. Tickets had
been issued to 10,800 children alone, while some
thousands of their friends in addition surrounded the
grounds. The arrival of the Royal party was signalised
by the playing of the Danish Anthem, and the whole
of the children then sang "God Bless the Prince of
Wales." A beautifully illuminated address in the
form of an album was presented to the Princess, and
a gold Irish card-tray to Prince Albert Victor. The
proceedings were concluded by the children singing
the National Anthem as the Royal party left the
grounds. Their Royal Highnesses afterwards went
to Punchestown races, passing, as they neared the
racecourse. under a handsome triumphal arch. The
Royal party was everywhere most loyally welcomed,
but unfortunately the day was wet, and the numbers
that might have been expected to have thronged the
course were on this account much red uced.