The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-09

had assembled. When the Prince and Princess
alighted, they were greeted with tremendous
cheering. They were escorted to the grand
stand where large representative gathering
had assembled. Here, when the enthusiasm of
the crowd had be en- queted, the address of well
come, by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce
was read. This address dwelt specially upon
the benefcent influence which the visit of the
Prince and Princess would exercise upon the
welfare OF Ireland 1t alluded also to the labors
of the Price in the cause of housing the poor
of London, subject, the address said of great
interest to many people in the Irish capital
When the procession was about to start from the
station. several hands Joined forces in rendering
the air "God bless the Prince of Wales
For time considerable excitement was oc-
casloned by some trouble to the royal carriage
which the populace not understanding, exag
Grated. When the horses drawing the carriage
emerged from the depot they were frightened by
the sight of the crowd and the glare OF uniforms.
The animals SHE'D and pranced around for few
moments, and it was feared they would break
away and oyerturn the vehicle But the driver,
in short time, had the animals ouieted and
under perfect control. This episode delayed the
procession short time, when it again moved off
in perfect order.
The route was through Westiand Row, Lin
coin Place, Nassau street and Grafton street to
College Green where the first stop was made.
The Green was literally packed with one solid
mass of cars. carriages and people a foot The
advent of the royal party was hailed with ire
procession was the presence OF a marching force
Of students. They numbered an even thousand,
were launtlly dressed, bore walking sticks as
arms, carried two Union jacks for banners and
made the streets resound with their CHEEKY and
lusty singing of God Save the Queen
POPULARITY OF THE PRINCESS.
The Princess of Wales captured the populace
vt sight. The refined beauty of her face and the
elegance of her figure, most artistically set
off in a special costume of green, which had
been made for the occasion. The dress was
composed of a close-ftting, dark green
velvet bodice, with a silk skirt
to match, and a Princesse bonnet
trimmed with beads and dark green feathers.
This tribute to the Irish colors. so deity and
beautifully made, was instantly recognized by
the people, and her Royal Highness was every
where greeted with applause.
After luncheon at Dublin Castle, which was
over at about 3.30 in the afternoon. the Prince
and party proceeded to the Royal Dublin So
! ciety's show at Balls Bridge The Royal es-
cort on this trip was composed of the Hussars,
and this escort was preceded by Earl Spencer,
escorted by the Lancers At Balls Bridge the
reception was just enthusiastic as the one
College Green, and the cheering along the route
hearty and unanimous. The exhibition
was varied, of the features being series Of
Extraordinary Jumping feats. The grand stand.
which had been altered for the occasion, was
rowded with prominent persons.
Police lined the railroad from Kingstown TO
dublin during the passage of the royal train
his afternoon, but there was occasion for
their services. On the arrival Of the train at
the station in Dublin, the crowd broke through
the Gordon of police and surrounded
the carriage of the Prince of Wales, cheering
him. The Prince stepped from the carriage to
the platform. and shook hands heartily with
scores Of people as they crowded around
him. The effect was electrical The cheering
became frantic. and was continued in
unbroken roar until the Prince reached Dublin
Castle. The Prince telegraphed this evening to
Queen Victoria, at Aix-les Baines, France, that
he mad a glorious reception.
The city is brilliantly Illuminated tonight
The police had difficulty at one time in prevent
ing collision, when Nationalist began shout
ing: 'God save Ireland" and attempted to
raise cheers for Parnell. An at
tempt was made to burn the Union
Jack which had been stolen from the Mansion
House by students, but the attacking party
was driven of by combined force
of students and loyalists headed by one
hundred policemen with drawn revolvers. The
mob took revenge by breaking the windows Of
the house from which the flag was flying