, 1876-01-30

i've oilicers, B1ryiying-Dr. Fayer atsj. Corbett,
and three others whose names ! have not Jet
got-stood together ut ona side OF the Memof1al
mound.
OF the Prince suggested that the veterans
should be presented to h1ln. 1t was carried our,
and the sight was one never to be forsotten.
Tue delight Of these men Tas expressed IN danc-
ing eyes, trembling lips and limbs, and; as name
after name Was announced, and each looked up
to the Prince, they seemed for the moment su-
premely happy, in spite Of age aud IN:
trinity. aud poor clothing. One said
audtbly " l4r. is not much, IL 1t Anosnol
nearly blind, exclaimed. 'Lot me eee him, )" and
tho Prince understanding what he meant, told
tie officers to permit him to approach. The
veteran. with ls hand at the salute, came quite
close, peerod into the Princes face, drew deep
sigh aud said, II thank Heaven have lived to
see this day and tho Princes face"
After dinner the Prince, accompanied by SIR
G. Couper Sir Bartle Frere, and suite, drove to
tho kalserbagh to witness
+ NATIVE ENTERTAINMENT.
He was Welcomed by the Municipality and
great gathering of Talookdara, who presented
they observed that, although they only owed
allegiance to the British Grown for 6 compara-
lively brief period, their fealty was as firmly
established ~ if it had beon handed down
through long dynasties and thoy trusted the
Prince would conway the assurance to their
august Empress tAat the Talookdars OF Dude,
the last to become her subjects in 1ndia, woro
second to snone in loyalty. They knew it WAS
reasonable and right for it was to her benign
rule that they owed the security Of vested inter-
erts as we'll as tho pcrmanence OF their posi-
tion as the landed aristocracy OF Oudo. At
tie same time, they were grateful to the
Government for their efforts to improve the
general condition OF the people, and that re-
forms arc introduced with o true regard to au-
cieut customs and time-hono1ed rights.
though the boundlese ocean prevented their
iayiug the tribute Of their devotion ut Her
Majesty's feet, thoir Majesty reigned in their
hearts,. In conclusion they sad they ap-
proached him with their snodest tribute
Of allegiance and gratitude, which they
fondly hopsd LIE would accept as = fit emblem Of
the fealty of the Talookdars Of Dude. This
tribute was crown set with jewels, sad to have
cost ECO. The Prince graeiousiy accepted the
address and the crown.
THE PRESENTATIONS OF THE TALooKDAns
then began, aud we're eaEerly watched BY
all present. Names we're heard from
time to time which brought back mem-
orles Of trouhlons days, names OF both
Buluant Sing. and the like; aud great process
sion OF Taookdars made obe5ianca; now and
then some Sikh cropping up and reminding ua
that lands had been contincated aud fidelity re-
WaGded.
After time Maj. Henderson stood forward,
and, traueatng short speech OF the Prince, ex-
pressed the pleasure of His Royal Highnesa at
meeting 80 many native gentlemen and his re-
gret that time would hot permit his making the
acquaintance Of each, but that be waB worry seu-
ssble Of tLor demonstrations OF good will.
This produced An excellent effect to judge from
the saaan,s in the assembly. Lis Royal High
ness passed through the crowd amid
low bows TO The handsomely Y-canopied
yerauda, where chnils wero placed to 300 tho
fireworks in the great court. These were most
effective and had quite distinctive character;
no spasmodic flights OF rockets or intermittent
outbursts, but continued aetivity,-Catherlne
wheels, fountains OF fire, revolving WhcelB and
balloons Tie gateways and courts and the
long lines OF tbs vast quadranglos we're illum-
mated. .....
WIS laid out in G large room for tho Prince
aud his suite Tue natiees crowded to
sea tho Europeans at tablo. Some sat
down, two little boys, nephews. OF shsre slug, to
whom. the Prince gave boubons. vera especially
A1bp{; 6p SATURDAY tho Prince, accompanied by .h.
Duke Of Sutherland Lord Sufie!d, Lord Caring
ton, Mai j.-Gen. Probyn, Col. Ellis, Capt. Will
Jams, Lord C.:Beresford, Capt. Sartorlus, Mr.. F.
knol,ys, and others, left Lucknow at a. NJ, for
Onao station, where carriages drawn by artillery
horses and an escort OF Bengal calvary we're
waiting.
Alter slight delay tho party mounted drome-
daries and elephants in atsendange, and reached
the camp, 5 miles distant Here they break
tasted, and. having been joined by several
others, mounted horses md proceeded to beat
tie COARSE high grass with line Of thirty
faux. The party we're divided into fours,
placed 800 yards apart. Soon bosrs
and BOWS broke cover. afording good
runs, but On most dangerous grou nd, owing to
bellies.
az Indians will csll wild boars, showed great
courage fighting hcrcely and charging savagely.
In one run boar kinked, as it is called,
turning sharp and running right under tha horse
ridden by Lord Carington, which camc down
heavily. The boar wae pursued and killed. TWAS
found that Lord Carington's left collar bone
Was broken. Fortunately, Dr.. FaSrer Was on
an elephant, Surveying operations, and was
set at once. the Prince showing great solicitude.
Other friends dismounted and stood around the
patient, who, having been bandaged and placed
on an elephant, MAS carried to shady grove
where Lunch h. 1as e.. TO have Ss,oo' been lsld
boars : bad been killed, soma :. of
which sindictod considerable Injuries on
the horses, and made gallant onslsughts against
tho riders There uore many falls, bat none
Of serious nature some had two. The
admirably; but the English horse has little
chance with the boar In such country, as
the latter turns like hare and all his l;oyal
uighness had was some very hard runs through
ers. Lord Carington was placed comfortably
in dooly or litter and carried to the hunting
camp, whcro two ladies', wiyes af the gentlemon
who met tho Princes party, kindly attended
him. Capt. Williams stayed behind to look
after him. After luncheon sport was continued,
the pigs being numeroub. Several sportsmen
gor falls again, and Lord Sut1ield was slightly
hurt with tho butt Of bis own spear in the
throat. He is now quite well. Eight pigs were
killed.
4 telegram has been received announcing that
Lord Napier OF Magdxle had broken his collar-
bono by fall from his horse. but it ishopcd
that ho will be able to meet the Prince at Dalhi
on Tuesday on horseback.
On suudsy tho Prince attended Divine service
in the church near Banks Bungalow, which was
much crowded. Afterwards
=. PERFORMING ELEPHANTS WE'RE EXHIBITED
At 4 o'clock the Prince. attended by Sir. G,
Couper, Lord Sufield, Maj. Gen. probyn, Dr.,
Fayrer. and few others. drove quietly to
the ruins OF the Raaidency, descended ut
Dr. FayTer's house, and went over every
room With the occupant and defender
OF the post during the siege. He also visited
the beautifully kept cemetery, where, it is be-
lieyed. rest tho bones Of Sir Henry Lawrence,
and Of men, and women and children who
died during tho investment by the