The New York herald., 1878-12-03

siitutian which their fathers moulded ana under
which they expcrience now the blessings of freedom
and the tranquility of order beneath sceptre of
gracious ruler whose throne IL rcvered a. the SYM
bol OF constitutional authority and whose person is
and virtue. rhc attachment which binds
the provinces of British North America
to the nag has never been more strik-
ingly shown than during the past year and We know
the readiness displayed to share the dangers and to
psrtaks of triun,phs of the mother country is no
neeting incident, but sign that the people OF
this Empire are determined to show that they value
common heritage the strength of union. and the
honor OF the sovereign win be upheld with equal
loyalty ny her subjects in every part OF the globe
We have now truvcrsed in coming here some part
of the important Provinces of the Dominion. In al
places we have vsited-and regret IL was not in our
power at this season Of the year to Writ more-we
have me. with the same Kindness and the
are, arc deeply sensible Of al. ut that is TSnseysd
in such . reception. u will be pleasant duty to
convey 70 the Sovereign just description of the
manner in which YOU have received her representa-
tive and her daughter. 1t is with peculiay feeling
Of pride in the grandeur of this Dominion that ac-
cept on the part Of the Queen the welcome given
a Ottawa the capital Of the greatest OF the colonies
of the Crown. 1t is here that shall take
our abode among you, and the cordality of your
words makes me feel that which have known since
we landed-that IL is to no foreign country that
come but that we have only crossed the sea TO mud
ourselves among our own people and to be greeted
by friends in coming to u home.
On entering the house which you have assigned the
Governor General shall personally regret the alb
sence Of the distinguished nobcman whom have
the honor tc call my friend, and whose departure
must have raised among you the sad feelings nsepa
rable on the parting OF one whose career here
long triumph In the affections of the people
Thousand memories throughout the length and
breadth ~ the land spoke Of Lord Duffern 1t
with you tit,ilar memorials sIch the names OF
streets and bridges. to commemorate tho Of
him who not only adorned oil he touched but by his
eloqu qucnce and his wisdom proved of what ncalcul-
able advantage to the State it to have in the
representative OF the sovereign in whose nature
righteousness and impariallty. kindness, grace and
excellence blended that his advice was boon
equally to be desired by all his approbaton prize
to be coveted and the words that came from
his silver tongue. which always charmed and
hurt treasures to be cherished. AM confident that
the land he served well knew how to valne his
presence. cnd that you will always look his de-
parture with regret proportionate the pleasure
perienced from his sojourn among yon.
am confident we shall find with You generous
and kindly desire to Judge vol OF efforts
to fulfil your expectations. ond although you
speak OF the recent growth Of your city,
have become famous in the world l neei not
remind you that there is special interest and sig
nifcance in casting in our lot with those whose tor.
tunes it is not to inherit history. but to make it.
accept your expressions of confidence and promise
that shall do my best to deserveit. LORNE.
The baad played ''Thc CGmpbells Are Coming
and it pleasant occasion in the teeth Of the
sleet Next tn. viceregal party entered carriages
and. escorted by members Of the City Council, We're
driven to Rdeau Hail. VIII they safely harbcred
for the night.
ADDRESSES TO RE MADE-FuruEE ARRANGEMENTS.
debcration has ensued in regard to subsequent pro-
ceedings. At late hour tonighti has been resolved
that (the weather permitting His Excellency will
ceiye a number of addresses az Eideau Hall tomorrow
afternoon in the following order:-City OF Toronto.
city of Hamilton, county OF Carleton, Methodist
Church Of Canada and Board Of Trade Of Hamilton.
His Exccency will also receive addresses from the
following societies, according to the date of their
foundation: - Canadian Society Of Montreal. st.
Georges Society Of Ottawa. ST. Jean Bptiste Society
st. Andrews and Caledonia St. Pat-ck's Society and
Iustitutc Canadisn.
To-morrow evening concert will be given by the
St. Andrews Society, at which it is expected the Gov
crnor General and the Princess win be present. On
Wednesday evening grand illumination of the pub
lie and other buildings Of the city is probable, when
torch!ight procession, accompanied by the Mayor
and the Common Council, will visit Iideau Hall to
wait upon His Excellency and escort him and the
Princess TO tue city to view the scenes. No drawing
room is yet announced.
GRAND PREPARATIONS FOR WEDNESDAY.
Although the drizzliug rain continued from early
morning until the arrival OF the vceresal train il
did danpen in the slightest degree the emotions
aroused In the hearts Of the people Of the Ottawa
Valley. The city full of strangers. who iocked
in from every part Of the valley. and with citizens of
all classes. irrespective Of creed nationality y,
who joined in grand outbufat Of enthusiasm
The Mayor had proclaimed half holiday and invited
the citizens decorate their places Of business
There hearty response. and Wellington. Sparks.
Rdeau and other streets profusely decorated
with evcnSrcens. mortocs, bunting and variety Of
other sdornments. which present of ranscen-
dent beauty. There seven arches. and all are
monuments OF artistic n taste ana d eranaeur ihe
most elegant but the group of five arches opposite
the entrance to Rdesu Hall has perhaps. majority
OF admirers Both do credit to their designers and
worthy of the Oc,QliOn.
Tan crvII. srEvIcE ARCH
The ''ivil Service arch has four towers each fifty
feet high, surmounted with flag poles twenty feet
high. and four faces the apex Of each being about
thirty feet lower. The tops somewhat after tho
Mansard style, the roof being strkingIy decorated
with striped cloth OF lively colors. In the upper
portion Of the there is scroll work. with mot
toes Welcome" and .Bien venu..' immediately
below the tower roofs small arches, with
bands either side Of piasters. with the
rose. shamrock and thistle in fretwork, with cloth
background and monograms in the centre. and be-
tween the pilasters trophies Of flags. band
tends around each tower with shreds of blue bear
ing the names Of the departments and provinces
elegantly worked in silver. There doorways ut
the entrance Of each tower above which are medal
lions. with IL. L. and three coronets above. In
every face there is arch. In rich lettering the
civil Service Greeting ng--welcomc."
..Vive La Princess Louise
Hail. Daughter Of Our Queen and Marquis de
Iorne."
Over each arch is . scroll with notices. and above
this again shields with arnloral bearings, trophies
and hags and buffalo aud moose heads. The Imperial
Dominion and Provincial arnls occupy prominent
places and in two OF the shields the Argyll and
Princess I.ouise's arms. also number of monograms
and coronets. The arches are festooned with flags.
One hundred hsgs used in the decoration.
PUBLIC WORKS.
The Public Works Department has constructed IN
imposing group of fivc arches at Rideau Hall. The
central arch is located Immediately In front OF the
main entrance to the hall, and either side two
smaller ones, extending dagonaly to the sides Of the
building. The main arch is thrtyhve feet high. and
is surmounted with a handsome bannerette
and trophy OF flags. The other. four
about twenty-five feet high and are
similarly decorated Over the maiu entrance
are the words Welcome! welcoma!' divided by
double j.. The monogram over this Is the royal
arms, hankcd on each side by the coronets of the
Marquis and Princess. The whole is surmounted by
flags. bannerettes. &c. There turrets either
side Of the main arch decorated with pink, rose, yell
low, chocolate. blue and white panels shields and
decorated bands. standing out in relief from the
cedar aud balsan with which the arches are COW
ered The piers Of she arch are panelled,
and have double monograms on either side.
To the right OF the main arch there IL
a motto beautifully letterrd. ..Maplc tireets