The New York herald., 1879-08-07
THE DOMINION OF CANADA,

THE DOMINION OF CANADA.
RECEPTION OF THE GOVERNOR GENERAL AND
THE PRINCESS LOUISE YESTERDAY IN NEW
BRUNSWICK BouNDLEss AND ENTHUSIASTIC
LOYALTY OF THE AcADIANs.
aA ~ ST. JOHN. N. b. August 6, 1879.
The viceregal train arrived at Moncton at eight
O'Clock this morning. Rain had been falling since
six o'clock. and the gathering at the station
was large. breakfast. prepared by Mr.. Sangster.
OF the Moncton restaurant, partaken of in the
official car, after which the Marquis and Princess
came out ON a handsomely decorated platform and
received an address from the French people 1t was
read by Mr.. Giraurd. NJ. p. for Kent. and was
signed by many OF the leading Acadians His Excel
lency briefly replied in French. The Princess was
presented with bouquet by Miss Parier, of Shedac
and Her Royal Highness returned thanks. also in
French.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE RECEPTION IN ST. JOHN.
Fogsy and showery weather prevailed early this
morning but day advanced the rain ceased
the fog became somewhat lighter, and it became
evident that the citizens would not be deprived by
the weather of view Of the viceregal party. Long
before ten o'clock crowds began to gather at the
railway station and vicinity. and all seemed anxious
to secure desirable positions. At halfpast nine
o'clock the military met at the drillroom
shed and at halfpast ten O'Clock they lett. the
Engineer corps and one hundred members of
the Sixty-second battalion, who formed guard Of
honor and the cavalry escort, proceeding to the
railway station where they were assigned to teeir
pscsd on duty inside Of the station While the others
took up their positions outside. No. Battery,
under command OF Captain Kane was placed on the
hill in front OF the Hon. Isaac Burpees residence,
No. Battery, Captain Ewing. being stationed the
hill to tine west. overlooking Paradise row. and No.
10 Battery. Captain Armstrong. on Wright street
hill. overlooking Gilbert lane.
AT THE RAILWAY STATION.
The arrangements in the railway station most
complete The reception room that had been erected
for the benefit OF ladies fortunate enough obtain
masses was comfortably filed the COMMITTEES hay-
ing been careiul that there should be crowding.
Directly in front of the reception room raised
dais was situated, on which were two chairs.
carpet. rail was placed short distance
from the dais, outside Of which members of the
Municipal Council, Common Council, Portland
Town Council press representatives and those gen
tlemen who were supplied with tickets took their
lands &C.. and appropriate notices were arranged
on them, welcome and "God Bless Our
Queen" taking prominent positions At twenty
of the. different councils arrived and took
their places. the Municipal Council the
right and the Common Council and Portland Town
Council the lett of the dais. The Common Clerk
and Recorder were arrayed in their vestments Of
office, the Mayor appearing in full dress.
ARRIVAL vIcEREGAL PARTY.
Just before twelve O'Clock Lady De Winton reached
the station and awaited the arrival OF the
train, which made its appearance precisely at
twelve o'clock AS 1t neared Gilbert's lane
salute was fired by soldiers stationed the hills
above which the signal for opening the station
doors. The reverberation of the second gun had
hardly died when the train dashng into the
station, cheer upon cheer being given. The en-
gineers presented arms, aud when the train had
come to a standstill the doors closed. Major
De Winton' VINO was on .na 'rain. tnen came out.
Ray to the Pullman car at the end of
the train which the party were. After brief
ceremony OF presentation had been gone through
the Mayor escorted the party the dais, where
Marquis and Princess took up their positions, Lady
DE Winton being the of the Princess the
Mayor to the right As they ascended the steps
loud and prolonged cheering followed. which only
ceased when the Mayor approached present the
The royal pair were the cynosure of all eyes aud
made very favorable impression.
COSTUMES.
The Princess dressed with extreme painness,
having short walking costume of grayish color,
ments, save a brooch. On her head she a light
straw hat simply decorated with blue and white
spots She also wore pearl earrings OF
very small design. The Marquis also very
plainly dressed having on black dress coat and
Scotch tweed trousers.
OFFICIAL PRESENTATION AND PROCESSION.
After the reply OF the Marquis the members of tho
Council were presented by the Mayor, the Marquis
shaking them cordially bv the hand. while the Prn
cess acknowledged the introduction with bow
Warden Jack then presented the address Of the AIl
nicipal Council, to which the Marquis replied, after
which the Municipal Councillors presented
The yicerepa party was then conducted TO their car
riages. As they emerged from the station loud
and prolonged cheering greeted them. the Marquis
appearing highly pleased with his welcome Inc
procession then formed. detachment OF cavalry
taking up position In front followed by the royal
carriage Next came the general officers, according
seniority on horseback members OF the local gov
ernment and the different councils followed in
rlages As the procession started from the station
the soldiers marched Reeds Castle awaiting the
arrival the party. Thousands OF spectators lined
the streets leading the castle and followed the pro-
cession the windows along the route being filled
with people. The enthusiasm intense, cheer
upon cheer echoing from the crowds the party
passed. The decorations in many instances were
really magnificent, each appearing to outrival the
other in grandeur. Among the many private individ
able were Messrs. Parks Sons, prupric-
tors of the New brunswick Cotton Mills,
ON whose property magnificent arch erected OF
spruce behind which "a platform was situated. The
operators of the factory occupied positions the
PLATFORM and as the viceregal carriage in view,
they sang tire national anthem, the procession
halting IN the meanwhile The children of st.
Paul Sabbath school also sang the nal anthem
as the carriages passed.
POPULAR ENTHUSIASM.
shortly after o'clock the procession arrived at
through the beautiful grounds u parting cheer was
gwen from the thousands that had gathered around,
aud this portion OF the viceregal reception OF st.
John became matter OF history, The fog did not
interfere with the pleasure of the party any great
extent and the display tonight promises to be grand
in the extreme. Thousands OF strangers are in the
city.
oANrzAroS OF THE MOUNTED roI1cE-
THRIVING LUMBER rRApE--GoLDwIN SMITH
TO BE SENATOR.
LpY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
OTTAWA. August G. 1879.
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