Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-22
UNION SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
The Prince of Wales in Ireland.
LOYALTY OF THE CITIZENS OF KINGSTON
AND DUBLIN-How THE PRINCESS
WAS DRESSED

The Prince and Princess of Wales and
their eldest son, Prince Albert Victor, left
Holyhead at quarter past six last Wed
nesday morning and arrived at Kingston at
half-past eleven. Kingston was crowded
with people, and the town was profusely
decorated with flags and bunting. Num-
bers of excursion steamers thronged the
bay, decked out with gay-colored bunting,
and six vessals of the channel squadron
were in waiting, arrayed with the flags of
all nations and brilliant with vari-colored
streamers.
In spite of the fears of stormy day the
weather smiled propitiously upon the arri-
val of the royal party, and the sun was
shining brilliantly when they placed foot
upon Irish soil. Earl Spencer, lord lieu
tenant of Ireland, received the PRICE and
his party, and the town commission
presented an address Of welcome. The
Princess at the same time was made the
recipient of numerous bouquets. The
crowd, which numbered thousands, kept
up a continuous cheering during the recep-
ton, and cheered loud and long as the roy
al guests proceeded to Dublin. They ar
rived at Dublin at 2 o'clock, and were ac-
corded splendid reception.
In answer to the address of welcome pre-
scented to him by the citizens committee,
the Prince said he was delighted to renew
his acquaintance with Dublin. In the pas
sage through the streets of the city the
party were everywhere greeted with en-
thusiasm. The houses on both sides OF the
avenues along which they proceeded were
adorned with beautiful decorations, and
the windows and roofs were crowded with
spectators eager to catch glimpse Of the
king and queen.
When the royal party arrived at the rail-
way station from Kingston they were met
by the members of the Dublin Chamber of
Commerce, whose president read that
body's address of welcome to the Prince
and Princess. The entire route along
which the royal visitors were taken from
the station to Dublin Castle was crowded
with people. The vast crowd was compos-
ed of all classes. Not sign Of any feeling
of hostility was displayed, but, on the con-
trary, the reception appeared to be cordial
and unanimous.
The Princess of Wales captured the pop
ulation at sight. The refined beauty of her
face and the elegance of her figure were
most artistically set off in special costume
of green, which had been made for the oc-
casion. The dress was composed of a
close fitting dark-green velvet bodice, with
silk skirt to match, and Princesse bon
net trimmed with beads and dark-green
feathers. This tribute to the Irish colors,
so deity and beautifully made, was Instant
ly recognised by the people, and her Royal
Highness was everywhere greeted with ap-
plause.
After luncheon at Dublin Castle, which
was over at about 80 in the afternoon, the
Prince and party proceeded to the Royal
Dublin Societies show, at Balls Bridge.
The royal escort on this trip was composed
of the Hussars. This escort was preceded
by Earl Spencer, escorted by the Lancers.
The Prince and Princess Of Wales ap-
pear to be much delighted with the recep-
tion accorded them.