166 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Admiral Ingelfield and Suite D. A. G. Gray and Captain Freeland Members of Legislature Members of the Bar Sons of Temperance Caledonia Club Benevolent Irish Society Royal Arcanum

They then marched through the principal streets, passing under the handsome arches which had been erected for the occasion. Having halted at the Provincial Building, an interesting scene presented itself to the Vice-Regal party. More than one thousand children, from the various schools, occupied two stands which had been constructed for the purpose, who sweetly sang “God Save the Queen.” The Royal visitors alighted from their carriages and proceeded to the balcony of the Building, where W. R. Watson, Esq, High Sheriff of Queen’s County, read a suitable address, to which the Marquis appropriately replied. The children then sang “ Hurrah for Canada,” in fine style. The Princess, who looked pale, but beautiful and interesting, appeared to be much pleased with the performance of the juvenile gathering. After a short time the Royal party returned to the Druid, where they remained until the following morning.

The annual festival of the Caledonia Club was held on the day following, and was visited by the Marquis in the morning, who, doubtless, felt interested in this famous Scottish gathering. In the afternoon Her Royal Highness honored the grounds with her presence, and subsequently attended a naval review, which was held on a spacious piece of ground at the entrance of Victoria Park. A guard of honor, attended by the band, was here drawn up under Major Dogherty. In the evening Lieut.- Governor Haviland entertained the Vice-Regal party at dinner. A guard of honor under the command of Capt. Longworth was drawn up in front of Government House upon this occasion. After dining their Excellencies returned to the Druid, from where, in a short time, they again landed on Pownal Wharf. Carriages being in waiting, the distinguished visitors became seated for Government House. On proceeding thither, the evening being considerably advanced, they must have been highly pleased with the appearance of the city as they passed