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vandreui. lo:4o A. NJ.
ST. Dominique. Observation-Disclosures. 1880 A. NJ.
Cateau Landing Observation-Disclosures. ll:0 A. NJ.
River Beaudette. Observation-Disclosures. 11:10 A. NJ
Lancaster Observation-Disclosures. 11:2T A. NJ.
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Cornwali--Leave OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~ noon.
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Morrisburg 12:s p. NJ
1roquois Observation-Disclosures. l2:43 p. NJ.
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Ottawa--Arrive ........................ 3:l5P NJ
Just before the departure group Of Calghna-
wauga Indians appeared and presented an address.
which read by Chief Joseph in the native tongue.
and subsequently, in English by Mr.. Fletcher. their
schoomaster. The address was expressive OF the
loyalty and devotion Of the tribe to the Queen. and
congratulated the Marquis and his royal consort
their arrival in the Dominion. His Excellency briefly
replied in extcmporaneons address, in which he
said the interests OF the natives would always have
his constant care He rejoiced. he said to learn
that they had taken to the cultivation Of the land
and were prosperous and happy. Before leaving. HIS
Excellency also expressed to the Mayor and others
the pleasure which he and the Princess
felt with their reception, and acknowledged
the great personal kindness and considera-
tion which had been showered upon them,
at st. Anne Du Bout De Lisle, Cornwall Prescott
made elaborate preparations for the reception of
Lord Lorne and his royal bride. Pavilions were
erected bunting displayed in profusion, and at
one point. curiously enough. the Stars and Stripes
oyertopped all other flags. But everything done
in the midst of rain and sleet, even the guns and
pistols that used for salutes seeming to go on
with q smothered clangor.
fUS FOR THE coKREsroNpYNTs
Aprctter girl than usual presented pouquet to
Princess Louise 1t Cornwall. where also baud Of
thick set and dubious checked musicians mistook the
press for the Governor Generals and played "od
Save the Queen" before its windows. with variations
that applauded by clappng Of hands OF
Ianghter The modification of the bantlnaster when
he discovered the and led his discounted fol-
lowers away out in the storm to the of the vice.
regal party, ludicrous that one of the
English correspondents who is acutely sensitive to
drollery, came ccllspsing in Of gee.
The assigned this journey to the Marquis and
the Princess was the private one of Mr.. dickson.
Managing Director of the Grand Trunk Railway It
had been newly painted. carpetsd and furnished and
although not quite complete palace initiative
that in which the Princess travelled from Halifax
10 Montreal. was comfortable enough to satisfy the
charming idol before whom Canadians have appa-
rently resolved upon prostration to the very knees
DEFEgRrSG THE FESTIVITIES
authorities at Ottawa met and decided to present
the oficai address to the Governor General on his
arrival. but to defer that and the other ceremonies
until better day. Their decision was telegraphed
to the vicercgal train, and caused y good deal of
quiet rejoicing. subsequent meeting OF the Mayor
of Ottawa and few Aldermen resulted. however.
in partial reversal Of the previous decision that
when the train ut last arrived its whistles sounding
and the bells OF its two garlsnoed bu; dripping loco
motives changing through the storm. tent up
aud His Worship and other officials all in rssdi
ness to take the Marquis i'll and do for him.
Therefore. despite the elements the Marquis and the
Princess bravely faced the music, and at forty
minutes past four p. NJ appeared the rear plat
form Of their car at the Ottawa depot. which
guarded by troops and surrounded by hundreds Of
citizens under umbrellas. There tho Mayor. having
first presented beautiful bouquet to the Princess,
read the address follows:--
orTAwA's OFFICIAL WELCOME.
NAY PLEASE YouR ExcELLEScY--It Ia with
the Corporation Of the city Of Ottawa. on behalf Of
the citizens generally. approach Your Excellency for
ut the high honor conferred upon the dominion OF
Canada by the popular advent a. Her Msjesty's
hnsSand of one OF the NOBLE ana and asam
plished daughters Of our beloved Queen We
consider the appointment of Your Excellency not
less peculiar and distinguishing mark OF Imperial
favor than striking evidence of national import
ance attached by the Home Government TO this coun-
try adependency Of the British Crown. Convinced
that the power prosperity and stability Of the Empire
depend upon the union OF loyalty and patriotic devo
ton Of its people, beg to Your Excellency
Of increasing and nnalterabe attachment the
person and government Of Her Most Gracious Majesty
ana earnest and unswervins desire for the per
petustion OF y happy and advantageous connection
between this country and the mother land
While we esteem IL an honor and privilege here ut
the scst Of government selected by our revered
eregn to be permitted to offer to Your Excellency
and 10 Her Royal Highness your dignihcd consort
warm and enthusiastic welcome, we feel that We
not tender you more sincere greeting express
more generous wish than the fervent desire that
may enabled to exercise the prcrogatves and dis
charge the momentous duties of your diplomatic mis-
siou with the ability and success. cventusting
such universal popularity happily distinguished
the brilliant Of illustrious predecessor
while Ottawa cannot be expected TO furnish Your
Txccllcncy with Official residence commensurate
with your rank and dignity such as your native
try could AFFORD. we venture to entertain the hope
that the variety of native scenery although per-
the mountain and heather. the 10y atty Of feelings
and the warmth OF our hearts will IN
compensate for want of antiquity attractive his
tory and imposing grandeur. inscparabe alike
from traditions or advanced CIVILIZATION OF an Older
land
Trusting that the welcome and auspcious sojourn
OF Your Excecncy and Her Royal Hghness Princess
Louise among may prove not less pleasing and
baupy 70 yourselves than advantageous to the welfare
Of our country and its institutions we willingly,
cheerfully and condentally entrust the guardian
shin Of our future national destnies to eminent
and worthy OF the princely house Of MscCsilean
Nor.
REPLY or THE MARQUIS.
THE MAYOR AND CORPORATION or the CRY or Or
d,rsrrsrS-It Is with the greatest satisfaction that
sions Of devotion TO Her Majesty the Queen. which
dicate the feelings which rise truly in the hearts