Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-26

HONORs TO THE NEW eOvEaNOR
GENERAL.
A Really Magnificent scsne.
The Marquis and Princess Hold . Grand
Reception.
The Streets Beautifully Decorated with
EvergTeens and Flowers.


HALIFAX. November rs. The sarmatian left
her moorings at 1890, and steamed slowly up the
naroor, keeping in the centre of the channel. The
forts and York redoub, Point Pleasant, Georges
Island and tie citadel, numbered sAlutes in sue
cession.
crowded with people. Steam tugs and small
boats followed the vice regal party. The dsst ct
anchor Oh the dock yard also fred salutss - the
Samaritan left her anchorage, and on her appear
snce the yards Of each vessel were manned, and
- she passed the men cheersd lastly, asd the
bands played GOD Save the Qusen,"
The sight was really magnificent. In the har-
Dor 81! vessels were gaily decked with bunting.
The vice regal party were on deck In coming in.
Inc weather was very fine and the city well pre-
pared for grand reception.
The Marquis and Princess had grand recep-
ton to-day. They left the Sarmatian Ut LAO. &C.
comPsnied oy number Of barges, and were con-
veyed to the landing, the near vessels firing ssv-
eral salutes, the yards being manned.
The vice regal party were received By the Duke
Of Edinburgh, Gen. McDougal. Vice Aduiral In
gefeld and Gov. Archibald, the principal msm-
bers Of the Dominion Government and many na-
val, military and civic officers cheering On the
landing Of the Marquis and Princess.
The procession u ence formed and proceeded
through the principal streets to the Prevncs
building, where the Marquis was sworn IN Cover
nor General.
An address Of welcome was presented b. the
mayor and corporation. to which Tie Marquis re-
Piled. The procession then reformed and went
BY circuitous route to the admiralty house.
The streets on the whole way were gaiiy decor
ated and lined with people, who cheered the Mar
quis and Princess heartily.
Another account Of the ceremony Of landing ID
- foIlows:
At abont 10 o'clock this morning. the steamer
Edgar Stuart. which had been secured for the
purpose, was boarded BY the numerous members
Of the press, and steamed down the harbor.
Aritt aiy 49, ~ lu~
meored in the upper end Of the harbor, il two
lines, headed by the Bellerophoue On the Halifax
| side. and BY the Black Prince on the Dartmouth
side.
As the Edgar Stuart steamed around the stern
Of the royal steamer, the Princess, dressed in
black. was seen standing on the deck, With Lord
Lorne by her side.
At about half past ten the Ssrmatian began to
get up steam, and was soon seen moving. The
royal standard was hoisted, and forthwith graud
salute commenced. York vdoubt va the Arss to
boom forth salute then followed the hsst with
their smaller guns, the militia battery at Point
Pleasant and Georges Island, and Afterwards when
the Sarmstian was abreast Of Market Wharf, the
guns at the Citadel doomed forth grand greet.
ing.
The occasion was decidedly inspiring one.
As the cannon Numbered forth the echoes from
the hills reverbersted the sound in . score Of
crashing reports. stt ff
When the royal standard was displayed. the
feet hoisted their colors and Hung out lines Of
bunting. The yards were manned from the low
est TO the main track. As they were approached
they pre- scented grand appearance, and a. one BY
one the five war ships were passed, the taJ roared
forth hearty and enthusiastic cheers in old British
fashion, and the band OF the latter played "God
Save the Queen" The Sarmatian replied By
Scottish air on the pipes. tl....
After the Stuart had seen to everything, and
the Sarmatian had been m0ored in the midst Of
the fleet, abreast the pock yard, the press repre-
sentstives made straight for the dock yard, where
stand had been prepared for them. The yard
| itself was exquistely decorated with evergresns
and flowers, and bunting was displayed in oil d.
rectons.
At twelve o'clock the admirals and comuand-
ers of the men-of war came on shore in full ami
form. The landing plsce was well selected. 4
foaii ug raft was moored short distance from the
main landing and covered With carpeting pas.
sage way slightly inclined had been ersctsd lead-
ing NY to the wharf surrounded on either eide BY
varors designs Of flags 10 myrads Of cslors.
Al the head Of the landing was an arch ef sver-
greens overhunE with hags. 1854.
Between the time Of the first Appearance of the
military forming lines on either side Of the way
from the landing stage to the gate Of tie dock 4,
and the arrival Of the vice regal party, the vari
| Gus distinguished people who were 70 meet the
| royal visitors began to arrive.
The formal landing was made ct four o'clock
Her Royal Highaess and Lord Lorne embarked
on board the barge Of the Black Prince and pre-
coded BY Admiral Inxle6eid's barge and followed
by the galleys of the ships in double lins were
rowed between the two lines of the men-of- war.
The yards were manned again, and chssrs given
BY the crews, the bands playing and the guards
presenting arms.
On landing, the Marquis and Princess we're re-
ceived by civil, military and naval dignitaries and
the guards of honor from the 10th.
A beautiful bouquet was presented to His Royal
Highness BY Miss Mary Archibald, the youngest
daughter Of the Lieutenant Governor, Immediate.
ly on landing.
The procession was then formed and passed
out of the dock yard 10 the following order:
Grand Msrshal; Detachment City Police; May
or, Corporation and General Recsption Commit
tee in carriages; His Honor the Leutsnant Gov
ernor: His Royal Highness Duke Of Edinburgh
and Admiral; carriages containing Her Royal
Highness Princess Louise and the Marquis of
Lorne; STAFF Of the General Comma nder-n. Chief;
Archbishop Of the Dominion; Cabinet in car
| riages; Chief Judges Of the Court Of Law and
Equity; Members Of the Privy Council; Mem
beers Of the Sensiei Speaker Of house; Puisns
Judges; Members VI the House; Members Of the
Councils; Chancellor and Vice Chaucellor Judge
of County Courts; Foreign Consuls; Members Of
legislative Assembly; County Magistrstss; Cor
pOratOn of Dar. mouth.