The New York herald., 1879-09-06
HAPPY TORONTO.

HAPPY TORONTO.
THE PRINCESS AND THE MARQUIS WELCOMED
WITH ENTHUSIASTIC cwARAdrH--ADDREssrs g. AN.
rHEMs AND PROCESSION INDUSTRIAL
EXHIBITION FORMALLY OPENED
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALDl
TORONTO. Ont. Sept. 5. 1879.
Royal weather, after a succession Of clustering
days favored the frst introduction Of the new Gov
General and his royal consort to the people of
the Province OF Ontario. For six weeks past the
sound of preparations has been heavy the air. and
this morning the finishing strokes upon the
work Of decoration Trains from six railways con-
vergng in the city had for the past two days been
flooding Toronto with visitors and the early trains
this morning brought their thousands. while nu-
merous roads black from dawn with the
yeomanry of the county Of York vending their way
vehicles and on foot to the city, which was
awake to the business Of life. the stores being
thronged. AS the hour ol eleven drew nigh there
cessation Of commercial life. and the vast crowds
gave themselves up to gayety. The landing place
at the foot of Lorne street besieged by crowds
which extended to the east at least quarter OF
mile, while Front street. into which Lorne street
leads. was packed with humanity far as the eye
could reach to the east and for full block to the
west.
quarter of an hour before the appointed time tho
royal train signalled. At that instant field
battery began the royal salute Of twenty guns.
the bands OF the "Queens own" the Tenth Royals
and other bands playing on Front street. As the
train came close to the dais erected
for the welcome the bands ceased, and
school children, 5000 in number. began
to sing adaptation of ''The Campbelrs Com.
ing" When the Princess alghted the children
sang 'Canada's Welcome" Four young ladies who
stood highest in the competitive examination. and
two young ladies Of the Catholic schools then pre-
sented floral offerings. A few greetings were ex-
changed and the progress was begun up the street.
On either side great galleries were raised through
its entire length lane in the centre laid with
purple cloth. and up this tho General and
the Princess passed amid the liveliest enthusiasm.
When they passed into Front street the great crowd
took up the shout and passed it along until all
q tumult Of enthusiasm.
ORDER PROCESSION.
Major Draper and Lieutenant Colonel Denison had
much work in getting the procession formed. but Al
last it got under way in the following order:- ~.
Police Force ~ 4
Band Of the Queens Own" @
Firemen.
National Societies. Rt
Members Of Corporation Heads Of Departments,
the sheriff His Worship the Mayor and
Chairman Of the Reception COM
mittee and City Clerk.
Els Excellency and Her Royal Highness and Al
Members OF the Suit
His Honor. the Lieutenant Governor
" Remainder OF the Escort.
Members OF the Ontario Government.
Members Of the High School Board. Members Of the
Public School Board and Members Of the
Separate School Board.
Citzeus in carriages. a.. IL
Slowly the pageant, which over half q mile in
length wended its way along Front street, the win
dows of great wholesale warehouses being full Of
strangers. who literally showsred down boquets.
HER ROYAL HIaHNEss DELIGHTED.
Almost every house along tue route displayed
bunting. and many were hung with evergreens and
flowers Turning into Younge street the full cur
rent Of humanity was encountered and the progress
was slow. Many boquets wore hung into the vice.
regal carriage. aud Her Royal Hghness' countenancs
beaned with delight ut the warmth of the peoples
welcome Arrived at last at horticultural Gardens
by Gerard street it WAS found that way had been
fenced off, and through this their Excellences made
speedy entrance to tho pavilion their advent being
the signal the hosting of the royal standard and
the playing of the national anthem by the Queens
Mayor Beatty read short civic address. His Ex-
ceency made rather Lengthy d reply o. the usna.
most progressive and populous OF the Provinces.
and to Toronto as the centre not alone OF its COM
mercial activity but the seat Of intellectual
| premacy. He expected cordial welcome from the
people. but prepared for their enthusiastic
| and sympathetic reception.
RoYAL TOILET
| Civic dignitaries aud other prominent citizens
| were then introduced to the Princess whose man
most engaging. An excellent opportunity
here furnished Of seeing Her Royal Hlghness'
toilet. She trained robe OF royal blue velvet.
combinedsawith light blue silk. Her hat was
blue velvet matching her dress and encircled with
lace o, streamers and her gloves were light gray.
Altogether it an attire which exquisitely suited
her quiet and nnassuming mien: hsr attitude
subdued vivacity of her countenance aud the Of
interest in all around her which she sought not to
control.
PLANTING A TREE.
| At time this more noticeable than when
her visit She conducted along . rallied way to
the open air. where the ceremony engaged
Her Royal Highness handling the silver spade with
vigor. The procession reformed aud wended its
slow way down James To King and along King street
to the Exhibition Buildings. more than three miles.
Along this entire distance the sidewalks were m-
passbe in many places the streets being so crowded
OPENING THE FAIR.
Passing through an arch ut the entrance Of the
Exhibition Park the Horse Ring was entered. and
Their Exceences aghted from the carriage Just be-
fore the grand stand. on which mmodation
for over Ave thousand people. Here His Ex-
cellency received the address of the Industrial
Exhibition Association aud that OF the York County
Council, to each OF which he made an anable
reply. Then their Excelencics passed into tho
Crystal Palace. where from raised das the Cover
nor General formally declared the exhibition open.
after making few remarks upon the exhibit before
him. Thereafter the viceregal party escorted
through several OF the buildings which scattered
over the hfty acres OF ground. and entering their
residence. where they will remain during their stay.
At four p. NJ. the Church of England address was
made.
IILuMrNATED.
Tonight the city is one blaze OF light. every busi-
ness building OF any pretensions being illuminated
Some displays far surpass anything attempted dur
ing the visits Of the Prince OF Wales and Prince
Arthur and the oldest nhabitant has not the cour-
age to doubt that the display is beyond anything in
tho history of Toronto Their Excollencies have
been driving incog through the streets and scem to
take much interest IN the display. Those who have
been favored to hear their Exceencies express
Themselves upon the reception say that 1t has
prised them, not alone account or It's exteut and
nagnifcence, but also on account OF its sponts
neity and generous warmth
ARCHBISHOP PURCELL'S COADJUTOR.