The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-26
THE PRINCE AT MONTREAL.
a Magnificent Reception, Pageant
and Illumination.
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THE GREATEST DAY YET.
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Inauguration of Crystal Palace and
Completion Of Victoria Bridge.
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a 0HMERAx GOOD TInEn.
Grand Descent by Crin0line Upon
the Decorations.
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A FEMALE FORA0lN0 PARTY.
CLOSING SCENES IN QUEBEC.
The Roman Catholic Clergy Demand an
Apology from the Prince,
&c., &C., 90.
Grand Descent by Crin0line Upon
the Decorations.
A FEMALE FoRAoINo PARTY.

Apology from the Prince,
&c., &C., 90.
MONTREAL, August rs, 1890
This has been the great day Of the Princes
NADIA day he has naugurated that immense bridge
which linked England with her provinces and brought
royalty loyalty Had the bridge been completed
Mis not likely that any Of the royal family would ever
have come 10 Canada.
no moring was sunshiny and 10 like that of summer
day in America as Canada afford.
rHB DETERMINATION OF THE PRINCE AT MONTREAL.
The Prince losing bis reputation for punctuay how
ever for he dsembarked at ten instead Of nine O'clock
handed wharf described yesterday and received
BY the Mayor and city ohcas The steamers near the
dock and all the surrounding neighborhood gay
with days and crowded with humanity. Over sixty
thousand people present The Prince took his place
upon dais with his suite in q semcirce around, and
Mayor Roder advanced in q robe Of scarlet, trimmed
with otter, and long sword which tripped him he
walled. He expects DO knighted and every moment
seemed ready drop upon his knees and receive the
Of the royal sword Finding chance Of this unfaed
parchment and read in English and French the follow
isg address,
NAY IT Please Your ROYAL HIGHSEss-
We the Mayor, Aldermen and citizens OF the city Of
Montreal most respectfully beg leave approach your
Royal Hghaess, 70 feci:ae you, on behalf Of the ct
Montreal. frOvlnCe,
and ofsr 70 your Royal Highness most cordial and
hearty welcome to this city.
We avail ourselves Of this propous occasion Of visit
from heir apparent Of the British throne express
70 your Royal Hghness devoted loyalty and attach
ent 70 the and Of most gracious
sovereign your iuetrous mother TO declare humble
but fesyens admiration Of her WISDOM moderation and
JUSTICE sovereign and eur love and veneraton Of
she virtues and graces which adorn her private life.
AS circumstances did permit beloved Queen
honor distant important Of her empire
Win persona, visit hsr Mes,i has been gtasiousy
next dearest boon In her power 10 bestow, BY au
thorizng this most welcome visit 81 your Royal High
ness. This gracious manifestation Of her Maestys con-
Alteration regard hailed with and
By all her loyal beloved subjects these provinces
bat beg most respectfully TO your Royal High
mess that BY among the millions who compose their
number Ia II more highly esteemed more fully apprec
ased enthusiastically felt and acknowledged than
by her Msestys devoted and loyal SUBJECTS the citizens
me immediate oeiee. of your Royal Hishnes,' most
gratifying Wait Canada Is 10 open the Victoria Bridge
that magnificent OF enterprise and skilwith
which the and prosperity OF this city will ever
moro be most intimately connected, most permanently
identhed. In this stupendous work your Royal Hghness
will fail to observe how natural obstacles almost in
surmountabe in their ponderous strength and compcat
ed variety have been iumphanty by the com
bned Of British enterprise and CAPITAL and OF Caca
Hishocss hat this wonderful schevmert OF engineering
and mechanical perfection will henceforth pos" So new
claim on our interests and regards associated ~ must
ausp visit OF your Royal Hghnes and the interest
ing ceremony Of its perfect contamination by your Royal
We earnestly hope your Royal Hghness vsi, to this
city will OF unmixed satisfaction aud delight and
we pledge ourselves for the citizens Of Montreal that
they viii and all esteem II the highest qualification
and honor every Ia their power TO render
your too short stay amongst them agreeable, happy and
We pray that your Royal Hghpess will be pleased to
communicate 70 most gracious Queen your royal aud
beloved mother feelings Of ardent loyalty and deyo
1ion her royal person and crown and our lively grat
tude for this last gracious evidence
Of her royal condescension and favor your Royal High
province.
To this the Prince read the foowingrepy, the Mayor
standing with bowed head and casped hands the very
picture Of devout listener
GEsn.xrs-rhe address 700 have Just presented 70
me- In which you proclaim loyalty to the Queen and
attachment 10 the British crown, demands my warmest
acknowedgmens. The impression made upon me by the
on this my nrst visit 10 Canada fade from my
mind and deeply win the Queen be gratihei by the
proofs that Affords that the interest which abe takee In
She welfare OF this portion OF her empire, and which
she has been anxious 70 mark BY my presence
YOU me, on s0s 'e.r part y feelings
the opportunity which has been Afforded me Of visiting
thh city, grea. emporium Of the trade OF Canada, and
Of wh. may Be erected by energy and enterprise under
shc influence Of free institutions. But that this pros
and there can be no doubt that by the time
Of the completion OF that stupcndous monument
o. n IN @ snd sso ss's ssys Of ss
mcnts OF power developed and new links forged TO bind
together In peaceful cooperation the exertona OF wide
spread and rapidly Increasing population.
The Prince received with immense cheering and
salute Al soon AZ reply finished the procession
formed and marched through the principal streets 10
the Crystal Palace where the Industrial Exhibition 10
be held
The streets and windows were filed with people, and
tho Prince loudly checred the procession spashed
drcarily along through mud ankle deep
The following 10 the
PROGRAMME or THE PROCESSION.
DIVISION.
Police Advanced Guard
The Chief OF Police and Ofcers.
The Prince Standard
Grand Marshall
His Royal Hishness The Prince Of wales and suite
His Escelency the Governor General and suite.
The Commander Of the Forces and STAT
The Members OF the Executive Council
Hs Iordship The Roman Catholic Bishop aad thapIaus
The Members Of the Corporation.
Toe Mayor Of Montreal
Chef Justice and Judges
7be Civ Officials and the Executive Committee fCtzens.
vhe Members OF the Legislative Council
The Members tie LEGISLATIVE Assembly
Toe Consuls.
Distinguished Guests
The Band OF Music.
RcoSp prnIov.
Grand Narshas
he Clergy.
The Bar.
Tn Notarics.
The McdA al Faculties.
The oress.
Ibe a. Jean Bsptste s.ciety, with banners.
he 81 Pstr ck's socie,v, with banners.
The 81 Georges Society, with banners
The 81 Andrews Society includink tne CaledonAn and
Thistle Societies, with anners-
The German Society, with 'sners.
me New England Society. With N'nncrs
The Irish Protestant Benevolent Society, lsOunms '1e
Young Mems Sec ETY., with banners
The Mechanics Institute, with banners
Ilnstltvt Cauadieu, With banners.
v JfJnst tot Canadien Francois. with bennorsi
Ia scciete des Aria ct METERS.
JIIED yIyIgON