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Royal Highness the Duke of Cornwall and and York replied to the British subjects' | address as follows: I heartily thank the British subjects of the Straits Settlements for the cordial terms of the address of wel- come and good wishes which yon have pre- sented to me on their behalf. I greatly appreciate the sympathetic allusion to the fulfil ment of the wishes of our late beloved Sover- eign in the mission which has been entrusted to me by the King Emperor. I congratulate the Colony upon the o
continuous peace and the steady progress in civilisation and prosperity which it enjoys. I have heard with especial satisfaction the words of the address which gratefully acknowledge the benefits accruing to all irrespective of race and oreed who find pro- tection under the British flag. I shall have much pleasure in conveying to His Majesty your assurances of loyalty and devotion to his Throne and Person."
When the ceremony was over, the guard. of honour again gave the Royal Salute as the Duke and Duchess stepped into the carriage There were rousing cheers as the party drove off, the Governor following in u giğ.
THE CHILDREN'S GREETING. There was a short little caremouy on Mon- day afternoon, the welcome and greeting ex- tended by close upon 5,000 school children of all nationalities. The children were all in their places betimes. The first sign of the approach of the Royal carriage was the clatter of horses' hoofs as the advance men of the mounted escort trotted into the enclosure, and directly after the Royal carriage drove in, stopping at the Pagoda, where one of the little daughters of Mr. Seah Liang Seah presented the Duchess with a bouquet of flowers. Then the carriage passed on to the centre of the enclosure, where another stop was made, a choir of ladies and gentlemen singing & verse of the National Anthem, The children oheered their hardest and loudest, each body of children having flags of one particular colour. As the youngsters waved their flags and cheered the sight was most touching and impressiva. After the verse of "God Save the King," the Duchess was presented on behalf of the Raffles Girls School, with a beautiful bouquet of orchids, and a handsome Chinese scroll from The Duke the children of the Convent. received these presents, thanked the children warmly, handed the presenta to the Duchess, and the carriage drove on amidst the cheers of thousands of youngsters who vigorously waved their flags.
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND glare in the sky from thousands of torches and lights. The procession was certainly the finest ever seen in Singapore and some of the various items were most artistically got up There were steamers," men-of-war, piratical prahus manned by cut-throat crews, boats constructed of tiers of Japanese lanterns, and various other remarkable devices beyond description. The Clubs and associations turned out in full strength and every district in the island was represented, each having ite name on their lanterns. Noticeable among the joyous throng were a large body of men from Johore. Every one carried a Union Jack and a lightod lantern, adorned with suitable greetings and signs of loyalty.
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THE REGATTA AND THE ROYAL departure. At a quarter past two on Tuseday afternoou the Ophir weighed anchor, and started on her journey to Australia. T.R.H. left Johnston's Pior shortly after 12, amidst the booming of guns and the cheers of those both on shore and afloat. A rather unique spectacle had been arranged in connection with the water fete held in honour of the Royal visitors. A Chinese twakow had been moored near each end of the pier, and between these were the competitors for the paddling races, dressed in gandy colours, and waiting for the word to “go." As soon as the pinnace conveying the Royal party to the Ophir had got clear of the pier. Mr. M. Rodesse gave the signal, and away the boats started, giving Their Royal Highnesses an excellent view of the craft.
Tifflu was taken on board the Ophir, amongst the invited guesta being:-
Sir Frank Swettenham, the Equerry to the King of Sian, Hon. C. W. S. Kynuersley, Captain Bayley (Aurora, Senior Naval Officer), Captain Startin (Arethusa), Captain Hunt (Algerine), Captain Smythe (Linnet), Captain Hamilton (Rosario), Captain Boldero. R.N.. Captain Jansen (Piet Hein), the Captains of the French and Italian men-of-war. Lieut-Col. Oakes, R.A.. Lieut-Col. Fullerton, R.E., Major Murray, S.V.C., Mr. Hugh Clifford, C. M.G., Mr. W. H. Treacher, C.M.G., Mr. T. Scott, Mr. W. Grigor Taylor, Capt. Barry, A.D.C.. and Mr. Bosanquet, private secretary to the Governor.
On leaving the Ophir to return to shore, the Duke and Duchess shook hands with all the guests, and bade them good-bye.
hands were mustered, the anchor was weighed, and at sixteen minutes past two the Ophir had started on her journey southward. The St. George and Juno escorted her, as and they passed the men of the various men-of-war were lined upon the decks.
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[May 4, 1901, The Duke and Duchess were particularly
Akill gratified by the evident pains an
tively illum which the Chinese so effe their quarter of the town on the 21st, and by the combined efforts of all the different races to produce the gorgeous and characteristic display of last night's most interesting procession.
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Their Royal Highnesses are anxious to take. this opportunity of saying how charmed they. are with the caskets and cases-exquisite in design and workmanship-which enclosed the addresses presented to them yesterday. These beautiful offerings will ever remain as precious. and historic souvenirs of this memorable visit.
In conclusion Their Royal Highnesses warmly thank your Excellency for the kiud thought with which all your excellent arrangements have been made and carried out daring their very pleasant stay at Government House.
The Duke asks that your Excellency may convey to all officials and others who haver fi assisted you. the expression of his gratitude. His Royal Highness feels that much praise, is due to Mr. Cuscaden, the Chief of the Police, and those who under him were responsible for the order and regulation of the crowded streeta and thoroughfares.
I have, &c., (Signed) ARTHUR BIOGE, His Excellency the Governor. of the Straits Settlements..
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.
On the 28th ult. was sailed the twelfth and last race for the Championship of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club. Considerable interest was taken in this race, as it was virtually a` match between the two Payne boats, the marks at the start being:- Alanuih 50, Bonito 48, Iria 34, Brica 16. Muid Marion 11. Thus the final result of the whole-season's racing depended on this one race. It was a pity, therefore, that there was not a steadier and stronger breeze, so that there could have been a close and hard fought struggle without finkes between the two. The courge was from the Police Pier round | Stonecatter's and the Rock off Cowiechow, dis
tance 15 miles. The tide had just turned and was beginning to run strong to the westward, while a light East wind was blowing at the line
A good start was effected, Bonito and- As soon as the Royal Party had stepped on Alannah being first, Bonitoon Alannah's weather..
The On the roach to Stonecutter's Erica, keeping board, the regatta was commenced." course was about four miles, from the man-of-well to leewari, drew out a long lead, but behind war buoy, past HM.S. Ophir, round the the Island the wind went very light and · all Horsburgh, and back to the buoy. The wind closed up in a bunch. At the west end of the THE TURCHLIGHT PROCESSION.
and tide were against the boats at the start, and Island all except Bonito,began to work up close No celebrations can be held in Singapore un- large crowds on the Ophir and the various under the shore to cheat the tide. Bonito, how- less there is a torchlight procession. The men-of-war in the vicinity watched with great ever, stood boldly out in hopes of getting the procession on Monday night was made up of interest the clever manner in which the Malays south wind first, and was shortly after followed by Alannah. For some time the wind was so Malays, Tamils, and Chinese. The Malay and manipulated their kolehs and sampuns, Bugis contingents led the procession, walking At two o'clock the guests on board the Ophir light as to barely keep steerage way on the in fours, and all carrying lanteros. Four retook their leave and returned to shore, all yachts, but after a little the south wind, which presentations of men-of-war, excellently execut-
had been blowing there all the morning, was seen coming again, and Bonito, getting it first ed, were the chief attraction of the Malays, together with a small Malay attap-roofed house.
and constantly meeting the freshening wind, Then came the Tamils with lighted torches
drew out a long lead from Alannah, both lying up for the rock and passing to the west of and lanterns. Some of the latter bore in-
Cowiechow Island. The remainder of the fleet, scriptions, the most conspicuous being one "God Bless the Duke and Duchess." There
headed by Iris, stood "across towards Green was no lack of music in this part of the
Island, keeping in the slack of the tide but not procession, gongs, drums, etc., being beaten with
getting nearly so much wind. Bon to rounded the rock about four o'clock with Alannah about half- any amount of vigour. Then came the Chi-
a-mile astern. The latter, however, seemed to nese. Following a preliminary advance guard carrying lanterns came an excellent model of
get hung up in a light patok and could not a battleship, bearing the name Victoria. A
get round the rook until after Iris, Maid Marian and Erica had passed her. The Bonito score of boys and girls, each mounted on a pony and half a-dozen open cars, in which
H.M.S. Ophir, April 23rd, 1901. drew out a long lead while the rest were round- sat Chinese girls followed, and then, after Sir-Before leaving the Colony, the Duke ing the rock, as the wind dropped considerably another band" detachment had passa, came of Cornwall and York desires to express to the after she rounded, and she got home nearly half- a representation of a huge dragon, over a people of the Straits Settlements, the Feder-an-hour before the time limit, thus winning the hundred feet long. Flags were also freely dis- ated Malay States, and especially to the in- championship for the year rùnning. Maid Ma- played, and a good many of the lanterns bore habitants of Singapore, Their Royal High-rian, sailing beautifully, fairly beat the Iris on a appropriate inscriptions. Imitation flying-fishnesses' heartfelt thanks for the cordiality and wind coming home, and got into second place and more dragons helped to make up a very goodwill that has been evinced towards them for the third time. ostentatious exhibition, whilst, as a finale toby all classes of the community. His Royal the procession, came a comple of brakes in Highness has also received with true satisfac. which were Chinamen acting the part of tion their assurance of loyalty and devotion to the Throne and Person of the King and of “Moonlight Minstrels ”
beloved and deeply mourned sovereign.
The guns bocmed forth, the bands played" God Save the King," and by a quarter to three the Ophir was out of sight. She took the course through the Rhir, Bauka, and Sunda Straite.
The following is the letter of thanks from the Duke of Cornwall and-York to the Acting Governor at Singapore:-
marks.
The following are the times of änishing and
H. 8. Marks Total
Bonito.
·Tria
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The procession entered Government grounds loving affection for the memory of our late Afaid nb
about 10 o'clock, and marched through Govern- ment House gates and up the steep incline towards the beautifully illuminated domain on the top of the hill. Long before any part of the procession was visible the sound of banging drams and tom-toms could be heard and the advance of the procession was marked by a larid
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His Royal Highness feels that such an Erica attitude on the part of the population is a testi- Alannah mony to the happiness and contentment during | the beneficant rule of the late glorious Reign, sad which Rule they will continue to enjoy under His Majesty the King and Emperor.
611 47 1 6 15 470
did not finish.
Chanticleer Doreen
did not start. Gloria, Active..... only started twice.
58 Championship.
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50 2nd Prize.
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