The New York herald., 1878-11-30
CANADA'S VICER0Y.
Brilliant Reception Of Lord
Lorne at Montreal.
THE ALDERMANIC ADDRESS
Princess Louise Cheered and Pelted
with Bouquets.
ENTHUSIASTIC MULTITUDES.
Citizens Unhitch the Horses and Drag the
Viceregal Carriage.
ILLUMINATIONS AT NIGHT.
His Excellency and Her Royal
Highness at a Ball.
ENTHUSIASTIC MULTTTUDES.
Citizens Unhitch the Horses and Drag the
Viceregal Carriage.
ILLUMINATIONS AT NIGHT.
His Excellency and Her Royal
Highness at a Ball.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !


MONTREAL, Nov. 30. 1878.
II am half sick of shadows" said the Lady of
Shaott and although Lord Lorne and his royal wife
have now traversed Canada i'll the midst of ceaseess
pageants Welcomes addresses and what not else IN the
line of manifestations of British American loyalty
for three days and nights. the whole display must
secretly recur to them shadows of wcariness ana
routine. Last night the viceregal train laid over at
Kngsey and this forenoon started early for
Montreal, receiving ovation at Richmond
the way The prospect of finish OF
the long journey lent animation to life
on the train from the locomotive to the Princess
travelling drawing room, and when at
Victoria Bridge enveloped the i'll its i'm
mense tunnel overcoats donncd and hub
bub of preparation went on that reciprocated by
the assemblage of thousands upon thousands Of ex-
pectant crowds in the commercial metropolis OF the
dominion. Montreal intended and attempted, to do
great things toward welcoming the Governor
General and daughter of the Queen, but it must be
said at the outset that the reception here did not be-
gin to compare with the beauty in pageantry, the
sateliness the TASTE the good order and the fautess
police arrangements the city Halifax. by the dis
tant
RECEPTION MONTREAL DEPOT
Bonaventure station crcditaby decorated for
the occasion and surrounded by surly police. The
gates were closed at half past ten. and inside the
depot elevated and rallied in platforms arranged
for the accommodation Of some three thousand peo-
pie who had secured admission. A guard of honor
of the Prince of Wales Rifles and their bands
stationed at the end Of tho depot by which the train
would enter, and two batteries Of artillery and
two companies of infantry were drawn up the
whole distance from the entrance to the further
tremity Of the interior to confront the train
along its length when it finally stopped As train
advanced into the huge building Of the Prince
OF Wales Rifles began to sing the Lord of Lorne,"
new song composed for the day, the notes of which
were partially drowned in the commoton of the
arrival Then temporary expectant stiffness
ensued. which lasted until His Excellency and
the Princess Louise stepped out from the car,
preceded by Lieutenant Colonel Littleton. militay
secretary; Captain Chatter aidde-camp and the Hon.
G. Harbord, aide-de-camp. The Marquis and his
lady walked through the depot along the carpeted
way prepared for them. followed by Major Dcwinton
the Governor Generals private secretary the Hon.
Mr.. Moreton. comptroller of the household; Lady
Sophia McNsmara and two maids. As they advanced
the crowds inside the ratings cheered them with
more or less vivacity, the Engishman shouting his
"wecomc." the Scotchman his "Faithe," the Irish
man his "Cead Mile Failte AMI the FrenchInan his
"Bien venu." The dais set apart for the recep-
tion-a platform between the ticket Office and track
terminus-was fitted up with somewhat brilliant
enect. Inc nagS or all nations canOp1ed it. The
foor was covered with Brussels carpet and soft wool
mats the back padded with light yellow silk. with
curtains Of the material hanging down the
sides. On the front of this canopy. which was hung
with fringe. displayed shield bearing the royal
arms, and another like it hung against the back
Of the das. Above the whole the design in gas
light. which showed well in the shadow Of the roof
WELCOME TO CANADA. BIEN vENU.
Opposite shone-
GOD BLESS OUR QUEEN
The Mayor looking strange in his full official scar
let robe trimmed with chinchilla fur with a gold
chain and seal. accompanied by the City Clerk.
City Recorder and all the city Aldermen. and when
the Marquis and the Princess went under the canopy
His Worship. amid the cheers OF the pressing hrong
made his obeisance to Their Exccllenccs and next
presented the Princess with bouquet somewhat
smaller than a full grown Connecticut pumpkin.
MoNrRKAL's CORPORATION ADDRESS.
Their Excellcncies Immediately asccnded the
throne. when the Mayor read the following address of
the Corporation:-
To His Exceency the Most Honorable the MARQUIS OF
LonNR. knight OF the Most Ancient and Most Noble
Order OF the Thistle, Knight OF the Grand Cross OF
the Most Distinguished Order OF St. Michael and
~. George, Governor General OF the Dominion of
Canada, &c.:--
feelings OF unalloyed pleasure and pride that we. tho
Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Montreal welcome
Your Excellency aud Her Royal Hghness the Princess
Louise in midst and we avail ourselves OF this
early opportunity to to Her Gracious Majesty
the Qneen our deep sense OF gratitude for the dis
tnguishcd honor conferred upon in selecting Your
Excellency to preside the political destncs OF
the Dominion Of Canada From Your Excecncy's
personal fame. which has long since reached our
shores prompted 90 anticipate the many benc
tits that must ultimately be- reapcl our admin
istration and confidently hope that Your Excel
ii, Won
are about 10 enter upon. ~ how univer-
sal the feelings of respect and loyalty
entertained toward our beloved Queen by
all the inhabitants Of the Dominion Your
Excellcncys noble predecessor the Earl Of DufIern
the profound love Canada bears to the mother coun
try and to her illnstious sovereign, and the naugu-
ration of Your Excellency's government which we
have the signal honor to celebrate this auspcous
day in the commercial metropolis Of the Dominion is
habtsnts.
May He who prcsides tho destinics of the
world have Your Exccllency and your beloved CON
sort Her Royal RICHNESS the Princess Louise in His
royal keeping, and bestow upon Your Exccency's |
administration all tho blessings which from the in
most depths OF our hearts call upon you both, and
may those blessings also conduce to the progress
welfare and happiness of the Dominion OF Canada.
We pray Your Excellcpcy and Her Royal Hghness the
Princess Louise to accept our hearty welcome and
our feelings Of profound respect and devotion.
CHARLES GrAcKMEyEn, City Clerk.
MONTREAL, Nov. 80, 1879.
LonsE's REILLY.
The Governor Generals reply to the Corporations
address was AS follows. His strong English accent
and low tone prevented many from ccinprehcnding
what he was reading, except when he occasionally
emphasized sentence expressive of qualification and
lifted his head in consonancc:-
To His woRsInp MAYOR AND THE CrrHESs or.
MONTREAL
MnL Mayor AND GESTraMEs--In the name of our
Queen ask you to accept thanks tor your loyal
and cloqucnt auarcfs. need hardly say with what |
pleasure Her Royal Hghness my self have listened
" the courteous expressions with which we have
been greeted We consider ourselves tunato that
after arrival in the Dominion We have an
opportunity Of passing through this great citv and
while ha.tng for short time within its walls on orr
tourney to OTTAWA to nake the acquaintance OF |