The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-11-27

HAPPY HALIFAX.
q.
Reception of the Marquis of
LOrne and the Princess
Louise
Amid Firing of Cannon, TEaying
of Flags and the ShO ats of
the People.
The Marquis Takss the Oath of ALE
gianca and of Office.
The Address of Welcome Delivered by
Mayor TObin.
Reply Of Qanada's King Short But to the
Point.
The Streets and Avenues Crowded With
an Enthusiastic People.
The Marquis Taks,s the Oath of ALE
gianca and of Office.
The Address Of Welcome Delivered by
Mayor Tobin.
Reply of Uanada's King Short But to the
Point.
The Streets and Avenues Crowded With
an Enthusiastic People.
A GALA DAY.
How the Marquis of Lorne and Princess
Loaise Were Received.

How the Marquis of Lorne and Princess
Lonise Were Received.
HALIFAX, Nov. 25.-About 10 this morn
ing the steamer Edgar Stuart, which had
been secured for the purpose, was boarded
by numerous representatives OF the press
and steamed down the harbor. The British
feet of six ships in line were moOred in
the upper end of the haTbOr in
two lines, headed by the Bellerophon
on the Halifax side and by the Black Prince
on Darmouth. As the Edgar Stuart steam.
ed around the sternsof the SarmatIon the
princess, dressed in black, with the marquis
by her side, was seen standing on the deck.
As the Sarmation moved slowly mp the
the harbor royal salute was Numbered
forth from the eighteen guns on Georges
Island Fort, and answered gun for gun
from York redoubt, at the mouth of the har-
Dor. Then the heavy guns on the saluting
platform OF the citidel thundered forth their
welcome and were answered by the guns OF
the fleet lying off the dock yards. The oc-
caslon was a decidedly inspiring one when
the royal standard, displayed by the Sar-
nation feet, hoisted their colors and
flung out lines of bunting. The yards
were manned from the lowest to main
truck. As they were approached they pre-
sented fine appearance, and as one by Que
the five war ships were neared, the tars
roared forth hearty and enthusiastic cheers,
in old British fashion, aud q band OF the
latter played God Save the Queen" The
Sarmaiian replied by Scottish air
from pipes After the Sarmation had
moored in among the feet the press repre-
sentatives landed at Cunard's wharf and
went to the dock yard, where a stand had
been prepared for them. The dock yard
itself was exquisiely decorated with ever
green's and flowers, and bunting was dis
played in all directions. AT II o'clock the
admirals and commodores of the men-of war
came on shore, dressed in full uniform.
The landing place was well selected. A
floating raft was moored short
distance from the main landing and covered
with csrpeting. A passage way slightly inclin-
ed had been erected leading up to the wharf,
surrounded on either SIDE by various de-
signs of flags. At the head of the landing
was an arch OF eyergreens, overhuug with
flags. Between the time of the fiis. appear
ance OF the military forming lines
on either side of the way from the
landing TO the gate of the deck
yard and the arrival of the wee regal party,
the various distinguished people who were
to meet the visitors began to take their
places. First appeared the mayor in his
robes and the corporation. Then came the
magistrates of the county, the local gov
ernment and legislature, chief justice and
judges OF the supreme court, members of
the house of commons and senstors
Lastly, John A. Mcdonald and mem
bers of the pnvy council and ex-privy
council. A formal landing OF the vice regal
party was made at p IN. Her royal high
ness and the marquis of Lorne embarked on
board a barge OF the Black Prince. and pre-.
ceded by Admiral Inglefield's barge ano
followed by galleys of ships in double line,
were rowed between two lines of
men-of.wsr, the yards manned.
Again cheers were gwen by the crews,
bands playing and the guards presenting
arms On landing the marquis and princess
were received by the civil, military and
naval dignitaries and guard of honor from
the Sixty-sixth regiment beautiful bou-
quet was presented to her royal highuess by
Mrs Mary Archibald. the youngest daughter
of the lieutenant governor. immediately
on landing the procession then formed and
passed out of the dock yard in the following
order:
Grand marshais.
Detachment Of city police.
Mayor of corporation.
General rece lion committee in carriages.
His honor, the Lieutenant governor.
Duke of Edinburgh and admiral.
Princess Louise and the Marquis of Lorne.
Staff OF general lmmander.in-chief.
Archbishop.
Dominion cabinet In carriages
Chief Judges of the court OF law and equity
Members Of the privy council, not Of The
Members of the senate OF Canada.
Speaker of the house OF commons.
Members OF the house OF commons.
Members OF the provincial councils
Chancellor and vice chancellor of the univer-
sity and superintendent or education.
Judges of the county courts.
Foreign consuls.
President and members of the legislative
council.
Members of the legislative assembly.
County magistrates
Corporation of Dartmouth.
The various societies lined the streets from
the dock yard and fell into line in the fol
lowing order:
North British Society.
Charitable irish Society.
st. Georges Society.
Manchester Unity Odd Fellows.
Anglo African Society.
Catholic otal Abstinence Society.
81. Joseph's Society.
As the procession was passing out OF the
gates the societies wheeled Inwards In sue
cession and followed. The regular troop ps
militia and artillery, formed an attractive
part Of the procession. All along the route
the sidewalks were crowded with people
there were probably % 900 on the streets. liz
all parts of the ely flags we're flying
and the streets on the route were com
pletely covered with spruce, bunting and
other decorations. Crowds on foot kept uE
an almost continual cheering. and the ut
most enthusiasm was shown. The best ordei
prevailed. The procession halted at the
provincial building, and proceeded to ths
assembly chamber, where the vice rega
party arrived at 4:40 o'clock Judge Ritchie
in his crimson robes, took his az the left ol
the throne. At the right sat Sir John
A. Mcdonald, the Hons. Pope, Boby