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H. M. Davison, Esq., City Clerk. (His Worship Mayor Dawson being unavoidably absent through severe illness.)

His Excellency made a brief reply, and then accompanied by Lady Aberdeen entered the carriage of Lieut.-Governor Howlan, and escorted by the guard of honor proceeded to Government House.

At three o’clock the Vice-Regal party drove to the Opera House, where a large number of ladies and gentlemen had assembled. The stage was prettily decorated. Here His Excellency was presented with an address from the Local Government which was read by Premier Peters. Their Excellencies were then welcomed by the Caledonian Club of P. E. Island. This address was read by the Chief, James Paton, Esq., and elicited a happy reply.

Immediately after this an informal levee was held, and a large number of our citizens availed themselves of the oppor- tunity to be presented to their Excellencies. At the conclusion of the reception Lady Aberdeen proceeded to deliver her address on the Women’s Council of Canada. Lord Aberdeen drove out to Victoria Park and inspected the men of the fisheries’ cruisers who were drawn up and paraded by Commander Spain, commanding officer. where also the guard of honor was drawn up in review order. The militia were marched past in quarter column, and the sailors in file. The marching was excellent, our militia men keeping step and dressing exceedingly well.

Their Excellencies'and a number of other distinguished ladies and gentlemen were entertained at dinner at Government House during the evening. Their Excellencies on the follow- ing morning left Government House at 9.45~«undcr a salute from Fort Edward by No. 2 Artillery, Captain Moore—and proceeded to visit the City Schools. From that of Kent Street West, being the first, thence to St. Joseph’s Convent, Queen Square, the Kindergarten, Upper Prince Street, and the Convent de Notre Dame, at each of which a right hearty welcome was given. From Notre Dame the Vice-Regal party drove to the Railway Station, where Superintendent Sharp had a special waiting to convey them to Summerside. At the Station the students of Prince of Wales College received their Excellencies with a lusty rendition of their College cry and three rousing cheers. Then His Excellency made a short speech