The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-16
WALES.
THE EPRIEOE AND PRINCESS IN DUB
LIN-BR1LLIANT RECEPTION
OF THE ROYAL PARTY.
The Princess Wears the Irish
COlOrs and Captures the
Heart of Erin.
Lord Mayor of Dublin in the
PrOcessIOn-EntlAusiasm
of the People.
PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES.

DUBLIN, April s.-The Prince and Princess
Of Wales aud their eldest son, PRINCE Albert
Victor, slept on board the Royal Yacht Os-
borne, at Holyhead, last night. They left
Holyhead quarter past 6 this morning and ar
rived at Kingston at palf-past IL. The Osborne
was escorted across the channel by the En-
chantress, paddle whf Ell yacht belonging to
the navy. A large number Of peop e assem-
bled upon the docks to greet the royal visitors.
town profusely decorated. 4 number of e4ctr-
sion steamers thronged the bay, decked out
with gay bunting and six vessels Of the chan
mel SQUADRON were IN wstlng aIrayea %i.a @
steamers. sThe Osborne was sighted when
still,ten miles out at sea: and as she drew
nearer was greeted with s.alutes of artillel J
touched the pier and the royal party disem-
barked the throng raised loud and enthusl-
astic cheer.
there are many indications that there is no
great popular enthusiasm. Outside the route
of procession tile decorations OF the city are
far from general.
Earl Spencer Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, re-
ceived the Prince and his party, and the
Town Commissioner presented an address OF
welcome.
The Princess, at the Same time, was made
the recipient of Numerous bOquetS. The
crowd. which numbered thousands. kept up
continuous cheering during the reception,
proceeded to Dublin. They arrived at Dublin
at O'Clock alfi were accorded SplenQld re-
ception. In answer to the address OF welcome
presented to him by the citizens committee,
the Prince said he was delighted to renew his
acquaintance with Dublin. During the pas
sage through the streets Of the city the party
were everywhere greeted with enthusiasm.
Houses on both sides of the avenues along
which they proceeded were adorned with
beautiful decorations, ans windows and roofs
were crowded with spectators eager to catch
a e :impse of the future King and Queen.
DUBLIN, April 8.-Along the route OF the
royal procession, on its way to
past ' the esssc escort Of faneers. The Prince Of
Wales took all irregularities good naturedly,
and reassured the spectators by his shaking
t1 a tRem
as he drove through the streets in
Lord Mayor John O'COnno, who is strong
nationalist, but who drove In official state with
the royal escort was loudly hisse6 by the ma
tipnalists. Not sign of welcome was visible
on the city ball of Dublin and this fact stands
out so conspicuously as to force comment.
DUBLIN, April 8.-Fully thousand stu
dents paraded the streets and marched to
Dublin Castle, singing loyal songs, carrying
Union Jacks on the ends of their walking
canes. The royal visitors are loudly cheered
wherever they appear.
A grand stand had been erected at the rail
| party arrived from Kingstown an immense
crowd had assembled. When the Prince and
Princess alighte they were greeted with tire
Grand rs Stand. when a large representative @ eath
erfng had assembled. Here, when the en-, hu-
siasm of the crowd had been quieted, the ad
Of welcome by the o1 aadJsss
| specially upon the benefcient influence which
| the visit of the Prince and Princess would ex
HS nSea upon also the to Wease fae "a aDdrs assa0f Of
| Prince in the cause OF housing tht
| poor of London-ai subject, the address
said, of great interestto many people in thu
When the procession was about to start from
the st tion, several bands Joined forces in rem
| dering the air. "God Bless the Prince o
| Wales" For time considerable excitemen
was occasioned by some trouble to the Roya
| carriage, which the pOpulace, not nderstand
| ing, exaggerated. As the horses drawing tn
| carriage emerged from the depot they wer
| frightened by the crowd and glare of uniforms
| The animals SHE'D and pranced around for
few minutes and it was feared they would breal
away and oyerturn M the yehisle. Dut & the drive I'VE
troll. r Z Sn0f' '''''' nAu 'n' n'-''' uN'i ''-
The Princess of Wales captured the popu
lace At sight The . refined beauty OF her her fac
tistically set off in a special costume OF greer
which had been made for the occasion. m
dress was composed of elose-ftting darl
green velvet bodice, with silk Skin
trimmed with braid Of dark gree
feathers. This tribute TO The Irish color
deity and beautifully made, was Instant
recognized by the people. and Her Roy;
Highness was everywhere greeted with al
plause.
After luncheon at Dublin Castle, which wa
| about 3 80, the Princess and party proceede
| to the Royal Dublin Societies. show, at Ball
Bridge. The royal escort Of this trip was &C I
posed of the huzzars. This escort was precede
by Earl Spencer, escorted by the lancers.
REPRESENTATIVE BODIES.
DUBLIN, April 1o-The Prince of Wales t
day, received many representative bode
academic and others. He said that both |
aud the princess hoped in the future to sper
many happy days.
THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES.
. DUBLIN, April 10-The Prince of Wal
held a levee az Dublin Castle yesterday afts
| noon, In behalf of the Queen, and in the eve
| ing the Princess held drawing-roOm rece
| tion at the Castle. Three thousand gents al
, | eight hundred ladies were presented to the
j royal highnesses. The presentations last
: until midnight.