Calcutta not to be outdone, is arranging several unique features in the reception will accord the Royal visitors. The of the city are taking a ki terest in their share of the proceedings, and many Indian ladies of very high rank who have never before appeared out of the sacred precincts of the zenana, will personally welcome H. R. H. the Princess of Wales and take part in the ceremonial. With regard to the latter, a most interesting revival is expected of ancient which used of old to be por-formed at Royal receptions, in the days of Hindu and Mahomedan supremacy,
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