MILITARY AND crer. 165

Having obtained a field near St. Peter’s Road, within the limits of the city, a beautiful arch on the highway was erected, and the ground within was otherwise decorated.

At an early hour next morning the streets were gay with bunting and lively with the thronging people. Soon Pownal Wharf and its approaches, together with the Esplanade over- looking the harbor, were crowded with a dense mass of people.

The various societies had taken position on Pownal Wharf as the Lieut.-Governor, Judges, Mayor and Corporation, Clergy, etc., in waiting, were having a friendly chat on the raised platform. The guard of honor with the band were under the command of Major Dogherty, while the rst Battery of Artillery under Major Pollard was posted at Fort Edward.

At 1 I o’clock the gunboat Grmfo/z entered the harbor followed by the Druid, Bel/croplzo/z and Tourmaline. When opposite Fort Edward, the Royal Standard, denoting the presence of Royalty, was observed at the mainmast head of the Druid, then, according to naval custom, the warships each fired a Royal salute in honor to that flag as it waved in the gentle breeze.

Anchoring opposite the city the barge of the Druid received the distinguished visitors under a roar of artillery from the ships. Escorted by Admiral Inglefield and members of their suite, they landed shortly after mid-day, and on their ascending the stairway three rousing cheers rent the air. The guard presented arms, the band played the National Anthem, then was also heard the sound of heavy artillery wafted over the sparkling waters from our own Fort at Victoria Park.

Advancing to the reception stage, W. E. Dawson, Esq., Mayor of the city, presented an appropriate Address on behalf of the Corporation, which was suitably replied to by His Excellency. Taking their seats in the carriages in waiting, a procession was then formed in the following order :

Firemen in uniform Grand Marshal City Councillors Mayor and Recorder Lieut.-Governor and Aids Governor General and Princess Suite