Year: 1869

Prince Arthur for his tour through the Dominion the
royal guest has found opportunity to absent himself
from 1t for few days for the purpose or paying
dying and friendly visiJ TO this somewhat remote
but highly prosperous and independent island
colony. Although not part OF the recently formed
'confederacy the territory OF Prince Edward Island
Is nevertheless OF the British possessions and 1t
was the special wish and request OF her Majesty that
young Arthur should visit 1t at his earlies, conve
nence after arrival onsths side OF the Atlantic. In
pursuance Of this desire of the Queen his Royal
Highness has interrupted for few days his Nova
Scotan tour and is now here, the guest Of the local
and general government authorities and the well
come vlsitant of the people generally.


During the interval OF his public reception In the
oily OF Halifax and his departure on Saturday
morning for this island his Royal Highness was the
recipient Of many official and popular courtesies in
Nova SCOTIA brief accounts Of which have appeared
from day TO day In the HERALD's kilograms. Pro-
baby the most general demonstration after the
formal reception In Halifax was account given In
honor of the visitor at the Horticultural Gardens, in
that city, last Tuesday evening. In point Of magni-
tude, brilliant splendor and spontaneous and hearty
enthusiasm it was, indeed, an ovation which will
hong be held In grateful remembrance by him in
whose honor 1T was specially given. The event It.
self was not under the special direction or auspices
Of the authorities Of either the local general gov





managed by some enterprlslng private indi-
viduals II was just what was needed to afford the
people in general an opportunity Of testfyng their
respect for tho royal visitor. 1t was estimated by
some that nearly twothrds Of the entire population
OF Halifax were present. but, whether this be true
or not it is certain that there before such
multitudinous gathering within the precincts OF
the Nova Scotia province. The whole vast area OF
the gardens seemed to be dense forest of humanity
Nearly all the regulars stationed in and around the
city were present and also the various militia Or
ganzatlons of the province. The Examinations and
decorations were varied in design, numerous In
numbers, and OF dazzling spendor in appearance.
coursing choice selections and holding in dclightful
admiration the enthusiastic crowds until the Prince
should S a., arrive: He came at about hafpast nine
OF cheering which 1t seemed would never
All the bands Hnea in playing the
and when his Royal Highness walked up the
broad entrance Of the gardens, the long line Of
British soldiers paid the customary military honors,
and the gazing mutitudes stood with uncovered
heads. In company with the Governor General Sir
sdhn Young, the Prince made hasty tour Of the
gardens and then, after listening to the singing Of
the national anthem by mammoth and superb gee
rounds OF cheering as loud and vigorous as those
wnlcn greeted % hun upon his arrival Another pleas
1ng % ovation En before leaving Halifax was review by
stationed in and around the city, probably some
5000 altogether. This took place on the Common,
spectacle, and was well described by enthusiastic
and partially intoxicated American who returned to
the most splen 'splay and s'perb 'stration he had
ever seen. The remaining day OF the Princes stay
IN HALIFAX was not noticeable for any public demon
stfation lie was privately entertained on board
one Of the naval vessels in the harbor and was also
present m az very select picnic party given In his


Atabout eight O'Clock Saturday morning couple Of
gage wagons have BEEN seen coming down Bar
rington street from the direction of the Government
House. The carriages contained Prince Arthur ana
party, and the other vehicles were freighted with
his luggage. They proceeded Immediately to the
Nova Scotia Railway station where special train,
IN charge Of superintendent Carvel was in readi-
Fictou, en- route TO- Prince Edward Island
these, as well as the locomotive we're Se ola5o e
ratey decorated both inside and outside One OF
the cars was turned into a cafe, and choice wines
and vlands were dispensed therefrom TO the royal
party whenever their appetites required them. The


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There were curious crowds ut all the stations aud In
many instances they uncovered their heads and
cheered as the train passed by. At the Truro depot
brief stop was made, and the Prince appeared on
the platform and bowed his Acknowledgements for
at Pictou, the end Of the railroad route and where
the party embarked on board government steamer
Tor CharlOttetown there was also demonstration.
The people had turned out generous numbers, and
all the buildings IN the neiThborhood OF the rallway
and notices Of welcome. When his ROYAL Hiehness
alighted from the cars there was the inevitable
cheering, cheering to all or which young Arthur gracefully
The citizens had selected the most eloquent OF their
number to represent them IN a few words Of well
come, and this having been done the Prince re-
turned his thanks for the same and then proceeded
with his party on board the Dart. one Of the naval
vessels in her Ma]esty's SERVICE which started i'm
medately for Charlottetown. Nothing OF note
occurred during the voyage. The ocean was smooth
as mirror and sickness was not even thought
Of, much less experienced The Prince moved
hither ana thlther on the vessel and conversed
Freely and pleasantly with all on board Tho dinner
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ton In the Judgment Of an eplcure, ,Sand every other
arrangement and circumstance was likewise


The steamer bea ring the royal party was expected
70 arrive here In Charlottetown about haEpasrflve
tlon were made accordingly. All the day long the
Mayor and other officials were busy in their prepara
IN stringng flags ana bunting In the principal
streets. AT about four O'Clock all the thoroughfares
menced' hlling with expectant crowds Hundreds
came IN from the surrounding towns IN vehicles on
iheT shores Of Prince Arthur, Of whom thew hSa S
heard 30 much during the few days Immediately pre-
cedmg. In snort time the spacious wharf was
crowded, Notwithstanding the over-elcient efforts
Of the militia to keep the multitude back at the point
OF the bayonet. The steamer was now overdue, and
her appearance from around distant point
OF the island was momenariy expected
Twilight BEGAN to replace the light OF day.
3 fun hour had elapsed and still the scene from
landward was one broad, blue expanse OF ocean.
Not single craft. save those lying at the wharyes
twilglt was fast being superseded by darkness,
and stu there were no signs OF the coming OF the
Prince. The crowd assembled to welcome him to
the shores OF the island, long since impatient had
begun TO grow seriously anxious Can 1t be pos.
eible that any accident has happened the Dartyr
was asked hundred times. Some thought there
had, and with long faces advised preparations for
The worst. Others more sensible, reasoned that
with SUCH rne weather, such smooth sea, nothing
of an accidental nature could probably nave nap.
pened, although 1t might be possible that the en-
gineer had ut this important moment in his
experience proved incompetent or unfaithiul,
that the boilers had exploded In consequence
aud sent Prince Arthur and the whole royal party
Kingdom come. From hafpast six 10 half-past
elgntths interesting state OF AFFAIRS existed wnen,
al the hour last named. the report OF signal gun
from below announced that the long and anxousy
expected steamer was approaching. few moments
iaei when the clear and brilliant headlight OF the