The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-04-11
The Prince and Princess I'm Dublin.

The Prince and Princess I'm Dublin.
DUBLIN, April 8.-The Prince and
Princess of Wales and their eldest
son, Prince Albert Victor, slept on
board the royal Yacht Osborne at
Hollyhead last night. They left Hol-
lyhead at 6:15 this morning and ar
rived at Kingstown at 1l:30. The
Osborne was escorted across the
channel by the Enchantress, a pad
dle-wheel yacht belonging to the
navy. A large number of people as
sembled upon the docks to greet the
royal visitors. Kingstown was
crowded with people. The town is
pr0fusely decorated with flags and
bunting. A number Of excursion
steamers thronged the bay decked
out with gay-colored bunting, and
six vessels of the channel squadron
were in waiting arrayed with the
flags of all nations. and brilliant
with various cOlOred streamers. The
Osborne was sighted when still ten
miles out at sea, and when she drew
nearershe, was greeted with halutes of
artillery from the men-0f-war. When
the Osborne touched the pier and the
royal party disembarKed, the throng
raised a loud and enthusiastic cheer,
Dublin presents lively appearance,
but there are many indications that
there is no great popular enthusiasm
outside Of the route ofthe procession.
The decoration of the city is far
from being general. Another flag
has been substituted for the missing
one. and this is now floating over the
Mansion house. The lOrd-lieutenant
received the Prince and Princess and
party, and the town commissioner
presented an address of welcome.
The Princess at the same time was
made the recipient of numerous bO-
quets. The crowd, which numbered
thousands, was cheering during the
reception, and cheered long and loud
rs the royal guests proceeded to Dub
lin. They arrived at Dublin at 2
o'clock and were accorded a splendid
reception. In answer to the address
of welcome, the Prince said he was
delighted to renew his acquaintance
with Dublin. In its passage through
the streets the party was everywhere
greeted with enthusiasm. The houses
on both sides of the avenue were
adorned with beautiful decorations,
and windows and roofs were crowded
with spectators eager to catch a
glimpse of the future King and
Queen.
DUBLIN, April 8.-A grand stand
had been erected at the railway sta
ton when the train bearing the
royal party arrived from Kingston.
An immense crowd had assembled
when the Prince and Princess
alighted. They were greeted with
tremendous cheering. They were
escorted to the grand stand, where a
large representative gathering had
assembled. There, when the en-
thusiasm of the crowd had quieted,
an address of welcome by the Dublin
Chamber of Commerce was read.
This address dwelt specifically upon
the benificent influence which the
Prince and Princess would exercise
upon the welfare of Ireland. When
the procession was about to start
from the station several bands
Joined in the chorus 'sGoi Bless
the Prince of Wales.
For a time considerable excitement
was occasioned by some trouble to
the royal carriage. AS the horses
drawing the carriage emerged from
the depot they were scared by the
sight of the crowd and glare of uni
forms. The animals shied and
pranced around for few moments
and it was feared they would break
away and overturn the vehicle; but
the driver in short time had the an
imals under control. This delayed
the procession a short time when it
again moved off in perfect order.
The first stop was made at College
Green which was literally packed
with one solid mass of cars, carriages
aud people afoOt. The advent of the
royal party was hailed with tremen-
dious cheering.
One of the features of the process
sion was the presence of marching
force of the students. They num-
bered an even thonsand and were
very neatly dres ed and
as arms carried, two Union Jacks
for banners, and made the streets re-
sound with CHEEKY and lusty singing
Of ''God save the Queen" The
Princess of Wales captured the pop
ulace at sight. The refined teauty
of her face and elegance of figure
were mot artis:ically set off ia
special costume of the green which
had been made for the occasion. The
dress was composed of clOse-fittlng
dark green velvet bodice, with silk
skirt to match, and the princess bon
net was trimmed with beads aDd
dark green feathers. This tribute to
Irish colors 50 aptly and beautifully
was Instantly recognized by the peo-
pie, and her royal highness was ev-
erywhere greeted with applause. Al
ter luncheon at Dublin Castle,
which was over about $50 in
the evening, the Queen and party
proceeded to Dublin society show at
Balls Bridge. The Royal escort on
this trip was composed Of Hussars.
This escort was preceded by Earl
Spencer escorted by Lancers. At
Balls Bridge the reception was just
az enthusiastic as on the College
ground, and cheering along the route
was hearty and unanimous. The
was varied. One of the
features being series of OK 'raordinary
Jumping feats. The grand stand
which had been altered for the Oc-
casion was crowded with prominent
persons.
Ex Governor Fletcher.