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of the 62nd regiment, and a body of' volunteers, lined the

way from the landing place to the royal carriage, into which,

amidst the cheers of the people, the Prince stepped, inviting

the governor to occupy the 'acant seat. The procession

was then formed, headed by an escort of volunteer ea ralry,

commanded by Major Davies. Immediately in advance of the first carriage walked the mayor, supported by the recorder

and the city treasurer, and after the carriages, the procession

was composed of the judges, the executive council, the

members of both branches of the legislature, the clergy, the

public officers, the city councillors, the committee of manage- ' ment, the members of the bar and other gentlemen, the

troops, and societies and associations. There were four

triumphal arches through which the procession passed.

These were erected at the public expense. On passing

through Rochfort Square, the procession halted for a moment

opposite a platform, on which were assembled upwards of a

thousand children, neatly attired, and belonging to the

sabbath schools. When the carriage of the Prince reached the platform, a thousand youthful voices united in singing the national anthem, when the emotion of the Prince was such that he actually shed tears.

At the door of Government House, His Royal Highness was received by Mrs. Dundas, and conducted to the drawing-room, where the members of the executive coun— cil were presented by the governor. Rain, which had threatened all day, now began to descend; but there was a pleasant interval in the afternoon, during which the Prince rode, taking the Saint Peter’s and Malpeque roads, and returning in time for dinner, at half—past seven o’clock. There was a general illumination in the evening, the due effect of which was marred by heavy rain. But the follow- ing day was a splendid one. His Royal Highness, in the

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