The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-27
PRINCE ARTHUR.


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HIS Visit 20 the Ontario Provincial Exhibition
In London-A Cordial Welcome to the Prince
and Governor General Y0ung-An American
Flag Torn Down by Some Too Loyal
BritOns-visis Of the Royal Party 20 the
Petrolla Oil Reeions-tarnnd Ball by the
Citizens of L0ndOn-Future Movements Of
she Prince.
LONDON Ontario Sept. "a, 1860.
IL seems as If The entire population OF the New
Dominion had deserted their homes and assembled
en- 4asse in this city OF London to witness the indus
trial exhibition and pay their respects to the Prince
Is rs the greatest week. most emphaticaly, or any
within the experience OF the past few generations
hereaDOuts, and its incidents and circumstances
viii live for many, many years In the minds ana
pleasant memories OF the Ontario provinclals. The
festivities have not been compressed into single
day. but the whole week has been given up to unre-
strained amusement and j0llity. Tho provincial exhi
biton, the visit OF Prince Arthur and the presence
Of the Governor General all simultaneous, would
have stirred up the enthusiasm of any Dominion
city; bat II is doubtful If anywhere in the conede-
racy, from Nova Scotia 10 Ontario, would there have
been such an unanimous suspension OF the daily
routine Of business for the purpose OF uniting In
hSSA Old carnival o. there has been on the part OF
tbe people IN this whole section OF the country. 1t
Ne In keeping with the truth to say that there was
probably an occasion Of the KIND IN the United
States where such vast concOurses OF people have
been brought together from day TO day. The crowds
NJ the New York State fairs, at the New England
fairs and at all the society agricultural exhibitions
In the States dwindle into almost utter insign,d-
Sance when compared with The vast mutitudes
which have filled the streets Of London almost every
day and night this week. The scene OF humanity
has been almost equal to that witnessed in New
York during the National Democratic. Seymour Con-
vention and not far different nom The spectacle In
Boston during Gilmore's peace jubilee.
On the occasion Of SO many rival attractions and
In the presence Of such large crowds Of people the
city 10 OF course very gay When the fair opened on
Tuesday the weather was dry and sutry ana the
streets dsagreeably dusty but in the evening there
was o thunder shower OF almost unparalleled
severity, which cooled the atmosphere, subdued the
flying dust and lett oil nature in Its most happy and
inviting mood. In anticipation OF the coming of the
Prince the principal streets Of the city were gayly
and deliberately decked with flags and bunting, and
numerous mottOes Of welcome depended from ever
green arches IN different larts Of the town. The
retail stOres-and there are some here which are
hardly outrivaed either in New York or Boston,
were almost universally covered with banners and
ptreamers, and the same may be said OF hundreds OF
private dwellings, in the more retired streets.
Here as everywhere else, there have been numer.
clevcrest and most cordial OF the whole is one
written by X. +. Matthews, OF this city. 1t was
handed 10 the Prince shortly after his arrival, and
he acknowledged the same with handsome letter
Of thanks.
There was one little incident in connection with
the decorations which shows the existence here Of
bitter hostility 10 everything American. On one OF
the arches which span the principal street Oh the
city large American nag was blended with the
British ensign. 1t remained there during The after
noon OF the Princes arrival and was there when he
passed beneath The arch en- route from tho railway
station to his quarters, and ut that time it was
first observed by some OF the citizens whose
Loyalty to the crown OverDaanced their good breed
ing. They Immediately employed gang of roughs
to attend TO tile speedy removal OF the OBNOXIOUS
stars aud Stripes from such a prominent position,
and, having done TINS, they Obeyed lurher 1nstruc-
s S crown Sde present at no U
ceedng, and their appreciation ana dsapprobauol
were manifested by mingled cheers ana misses. The
affair has caused no little excitement In London,
and by the better portion OF The community it Is
deeply lamented, from the fact that men OF proml-
hence and wealth are believed 10 have conceived
and directed the dsgracelul proceeding. The nag
destroyed was the property OF J. o. Deroy, an
American and proprietor Oh the Tecumsen House.
the principal hotel IN the city, but ms loss has been
made good by the gift of beautiful SILK banner from
several gentlemen who were mortified and Indig.
nant ut the outrage.
The HERALD has already given an account of the
brilliant manner III which The Prince was received
in LONDON ana 1t Is now only necessary to add That
tile hearty enthusiasm which greeted hun upon his
advent Tuesday afternoon mas constantly aud
rapidly increased in vIgor and deermna ION during
his sojourn. Everywhere he has been welcomed
most cordially and there have been thousands OF
evidences manifested OF the popular affection and
regard entertained for the royal visor The nolsest
shout OF appreciation was when his Royal iiighness
visited the fair grounds, with Sir J0hn Young, yes
terday afternoon. There were about $4,000 persons
assembled, and as the Prince appeared among them
there was one common union oI cheering Voices
Three times three, again and again, were given IN
succession FOR fully i've minutes, ana the Jam and
confusion were such that 1t seemed az one SIue as II
the multitude would shoulder tae barouohe,
horses, Prince ana all, ana bear them
in enthusiastic triumph all around the
grounds. The Prince spent several hours IN COM
pany with Sir John Young IN visiting the various
departments OF the exhibition, and probably lie wit
messed the largest aud most versatile display OF
stock AGRICULTURAL products, farming implements
and other evidences OF industry that he ever saw IN
his life.
the exhibition, In every feature and detail, was,
indeed, very fine one and much more extensive la
every department than any ever before held IN the
department, but 1t should not be overlooked that
this is not In any sense, stock-producing country.
The show oil mechanical ana farming Implements
was very numerous Probably not le.s than
different patterns OF thrashing machines, as many
mowers reapers ana seed sewers were IN operation
IN different parts OF the beid, and ia one corner
there was regular steam planing mill
at work all the week. The Crystal Palace building
O spacious structure, erected specially for the pur-
poses Of the exhibition was ille0 from pit to dome
with specimens of the ingenuity OF tne mechanic
the harvest or the yeomanry, and the handiwork OF
the maid and housewife; and In every department
the ysuBR Prince paused TO view carefully whatever
there was to interest and instruct. me single fea
ture Of the exhibition which seemed 10 please HIM
most was the ONCE Of the Toronto DdttD felegrdph
which was as thorough and complete as any daily
newspaper Office in the Dominion. They had their
editorial, composing and press rooms ali III active
operation, and their paper WAS issued daily, con-
tainlnR full account OF the fair full reports OF local
news, and general news by telegraph from all parts
OF the world.
Previous to his tour over the grounds ana through
the exhibition hall, the Prince had to go through the
inevitable ordeal OF formal welcome. Mr. Mallory,
the President OF the Agricultural SOCIETY," made the
address, and II was col9mensably brlef aud happy,
as will be SEEM
MAY PLEAsK your ROYAL HIGHS Ess-wc. the
Council of the Agricultural and Arts Association OF Ontario,
have great pleasure IN presenting TO Your Royal Hhness
our most respectful CONGRATULATIONS upon your arrival
among aud In tie behalf in
dustr,es represent, bid most cheer III welcome
annual exhibition As on FORMER when houored
with the presence Of royal brother present
whit recOgnize with nnfeinned pleasne