The usually rather drab city of St. Johns is gay with new paint, bunting and decorations today, in preparation for the Royal visit tomorrow.
Intense excitement prevails, while a 100000 visitors are pouring in by train, car and steamer.
From Holyrood, where Their Majesties will land, 44 spruce branch-covered arches will line the 30-mile route to Government House,—Reuter.
Quebec, June 16.
The It-Governor of Quebec, Mr, Esioff Patenaude, speaking for the Province of Quebec, today sent a message to Their Majesties, The message states: "Our people regretfully see our Sovereigns, who have conquered them by charm and exquisite goodness, separate them selves in distance from their shores."—Reuter.
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