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unclouded sky. The guard at the lodge gate was early relieved by the 62nd detachment. At the hour of II o’clock, the Prince held a levee at Government House; then_ His Highness inspected the Volunteers who were drawn up at open order on the foreground, under command of Major, the Hon. T. H. Haviland. After the review the Captains of the different companies were called to the front to whom the Prince expressed himself as highly gratified with the fine soldierly appearance of the men, whilst their discipline was not only honorable to themselves, but reflected credit on the colony. Major Davies and his cavalry were also complimented by His Highness.

At I o’clock the judges, members of government, mayor recorder, clergy and prominent citizens, assembled upon a dais in front of the Colonial Building, in order to present His Royal Highness with addresses of welcome. The guard of honor, commanded by Major, the Hon. T. Heath Haviland, comprised the Artillery, under Captain Pollard, Prince of Wales Company under Captain Lea and the Irish Volunteers under Captain Murphy. Two covered stands were erected for the accommodation of the ladies who were present to witness the interesting ceremony ; sheltered from the scorching rays of the summer sun, with flowers in their hands, and smiles on their faces they assembled in vast numbers, while the military band enlivened the scene with exquisite music.

Proceeded by a troop of cavalry, the Prince, accompanied by the Lieut. Governor, Duke of Newcastle, Earl of St.Germans,and other members of the Royal Suite, arrived and was conducted to the platform, where addresses were presented by the city and the government, read by the Recorder and the President of the Council. His Royal Highness in those addresses was informed that the people hailed with joy his Royal presence as he was the first of his Royal line to grace our Island with a visit. When His Royal Highness had responded, cheering was renewed. Retiring to Government House, His Royal Highness —attended by his suite—graced by his presence a promenade held on the beautiful ground, on which was assembled the elite of the city, and the distinguished strangers whom the Prince’s

visit had attracted to Charlottetown. The band was also in attendance.

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