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Printed at the ‘^Herald” Office. \^All rights reserved.~\ v 5 / 7, S ^ 1^ Lir ? i :io HIS EXCELLENCY ^IR pHAI^LES JDaMERON J^EES, ji,p.JA.pr. GOYERNOR OF BARBADOS, This Work is Respectpctlly Inscribed BY THE AUTHORS, OHAKLES PACKER BOWEN. E. G. SINCKLER, 3 ICTORIA. Amid the glad festivities That crown thy Jubilee ; Amid the mighty tributes which Thy Empire offers thee ; We pray thee graciously to spare One momentj and to look On what we humbly offer. In the pages of this book. Perchance as is our earnest wish Its pages ma7 awaken, Sweet memories of the living —and Of those whom God hath taken ; And specially of Him who lived. When Alfred hither came. Thy Consort, whose ennobled life Hath won immortal tame. PONTENTS. PAGE. Prepace, vii NO. 1. Prince William Henry (Duke of Clarence, after- wards K'ng William IV) 1 No. 2. Prince Edward (Duke of Kent, Father of Queen Victoria.) 17 No. 3. Prince Alfred (Duke of Edinburgh.) 23 No. 4. Princes Albert Victor, and George Frederick, of W ALES 77 No. 6. Prince George Frederick, of Wales 93 . •i .fyri PRBEACE. In offering this little volume to the public, we feel that a few words by way of introduction, explaining the motive which induced us to undertake the task of adding one more to the world’s already countless literary productions, are neces- sary. It will be evident to any one who reads the following pages, that our aim was certainly not elegance of style or ex- pression ; and whatever merit the work itself has, the subject alone, has conferred upon it. But while hundreds of brains were busily at work, each endeavouring to form a scheme for memorializing in some fitting way, so important and happy an event, as the attainment by Our Gracious Queen of the fiftieth year of her reign, it is not surprising that the thought should have suggested itself to us, to de- vote ourselves to a similar task. While, liowever, the result of the deliberations of - many, has been the desire, afterwards so PREFACE. ¥ via warmly taken up throughout the length and breadth of the Empire, to institute ceremonies of pomp and grandeur, where- by the feelings of joy and loyalty of Her Majesty’s subjects from pole to pole, might find an outlet, it seemed to us that we might erect, if not so striking, perhaps a more lasting, memorial of the happy event, in a book of this sort. We knew that the ceremonial fetes to take place on the days appointed for the celebration of the Jubilee were necessarily but short- lived, and thought that if to general re- joicings and merriment, we added this tribute, however small and insignificant, of our loyalty, and of our respect for the character and life of Her Ma- jesty, it would be a more permanent record of those feelings, which have induced us to add this humble offering to the countless others, which will doubtless spring from every part of Her Great Empire, and be laid at Her Majesty’s feet on the fiftieth anniversary of Her acces- sion to the throne. It must not be supposed, that because we are some three thousand miles or more, from England, we are not essen- tially English in taste and sympathy ; nay, the feeling has of late gained great PREFACE. IX force amongst all Englishmen, whether colonists or otherwise, that every little colony, however small and unimportant its funetions as regard the Mother Country may be, is as essentially a part of that great body politic called the Empire, as are the various members of the human body necessary to the good working and harmony of the whole machinery of man ; and there ean be no doubt that the good feeling, which has always existed between the Mother Country and her otFspring, the colonies, and which happily has of late become more marked, has done much to weld together into one compact body, the component parts, whereof the British Empire is formed. That this good feel- ing which we have described, may in future years be yet more fully developed, and a still greater concentration of in- terests take place, is the wish and prayer of a great majority of the colonists. The affection which all hei’e, who think and speak of Old England as ‘ home’ feel for her, is at the present day as keen as it was when our forefathers first set foot on this isolated land of figs ’’ and carved on a tree, “ James, K. of E. and of this Island.” That this is so, is evident from the ardour wdth X PREFACE. which the colonists are now preparing to do lionour to their Sovereign, in cele- brating the Jubilee year of ber reign. Having therefore determined to write something, our next thought was of the subject. Our desire naturally was to make our mucb-loved little Island in some way our theme ; but so much has been already said and written about Bar- bados that we found ourselves confronted by a great difficulty. We were not aware however, that any systematic attempt bad ever been made by tbe various writers of Barbadian History, or by the literary men who have called at our shores, to chronicle the visits of Royalty with which our Island has from time to time been favoured, and it appeared to us that in no more aceeptable way to Her Majesty, could we prove our loyalty and respect tban by compiling and publishing a true and faitliful account of the visits of those near .and dear to Her, viz: Her Uncle, Father, Son and Grandsons. Our thanks are especially due to Mr William Thomas Eversley, of Kings- land Plantation, Christ Church, who fur- nished us with much information whicli we could not otherwise have obtained, and to Mi\ James Fraser, of Broad Street, who PREFACE. XI kindly placed at our disposal the fdes of several very old newspapers, and also gave us a good deal of valuable assistance. Nor can we sufficiently express our grati- tude to Mr. A. H. S. Burnett, of 32 Mark Lane, London, for the trouble he has taken to further the publication of this book. In conclusion, we ask that our offer- ing may not be weighed by the standard of its intrinsic value, but regarded as the outcome of our loyal veneration for Our Queen. 71 V i . _ . . , r," ‘ H ■■• '- <'i> >!'.’ (>;^jL! '(jj.) til lo*)i;[t{ vltjiii^' ^ Ui'Ai: ■..'r. ■-»!■-•?-'■ Ml Is] ■. 1<],] inu r*'.-' r/?> /Uu-'l-fil'ii.: {f/r fijs(x ifoH l i ' i-s j<> .TTif .r.. ,ti ,i, '{X/^ v>-l iLi): I 1o ffoilnoilihif; iioiaj amf® ! I _ ■ ' .M’oo^fnhit ; I ~'i‘i,ni) in<^. i.'.'t I-:/ ,isi>ii^.ii);iaf:>f iri i I ■»>■!»!;.•-• ■ i<4 .'./ii t fC- ^ >ii ■•'- J tofi V'iSJil yni I 'm!) rij; x/j‘- oi8tiit«<> i I ;.Haaifp »■' J 4 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. No. 1. Prince William Henry (Duke of Clarence) afterwards King William IV. His Royal Highness Prince William Henry arrived in Carlisle Bay on the 24tli of November, 1786, in command of the frigate “Pegasus.” He was I’e- ceived at Government House, then called “ Pilgrim,” with every possible mark of respect by the Governor, Major David Parry, and was welcomed by the Colonists with the greatest demonstrations of loy- alty and affection. On the 27th Novem- ber a special meeting of the Council was held at “ Pilgrim,*’ at which were present the Governor, and the Honourables Henry Frere, William Senhouse, Wm. Bishop, John Best, John luce, Timothy Callender, J 2 VISITS OP JlOYALTY TO BARBADOS. A. Cumberbatch, Miles Brathwaite, and Thomas Graeme, “ His Excellency ac- “ quainted the Board that be had been “ induced to call them together before “the intended time of Meeting to afford “ them the opportunity which he was “ sensible the Members would most cor- “ dially embrace of congratulating the I “ son of their beloved Sovereign, His Royal “ Highness Prince William Henry, on his s “ arrival at this Island.” I On which General Frere moved that I an address of congratulation should be I presented to His Royal Highness, and that a Committee should be appointed to pre- sent it, and that the Council should join with tl'.e Asserablv “ in making amnle “ provision for Public entertainment, and “every lionor due to the Prince’s high e “rank.” The following address was then adopted : — “To His Royal Highness Prince William Henry, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Gar- 1 ter. Captain of His Majesty’s \ Ship ‘Pegasus,’ &C:, &c., &c. I The Humble Address of His Majesty’s I Council of the Island of Barbados — PllINCE WILLIAM HENRY. 3 Hay it please Your Hoyal Highness. “The Members of HisMajestys Coun- cil anxious to pay every degree of respect and to shew every kind of attention to Your Royal Highness and wishing to ex- press the satisfaction we feel at the honor of receiving your Royal Highness in this His Majestys faithful Colony beg leave to present this address of congratulation on your arrival in this distant part of the Empire, an humble tribute due not more to the duty we owe to the best of Princes, Our Most Gracious Sovereign, than in jus- tice to Your Royal Highness’s merit. Your Koval Highness’s noble conduct in scorn- ing the elegancies of life, and assiduously attending thus early to the service of Great Britain, and your illustrious ex- ample in that most useful and important line of life you have chosen, demand not only general praise, but merit the grateful thanks of every British subject. “May that life long be preserved which promises so much Public benefit ! “ May some future page record the glorious conduct of your Royal Highness ! and may the annals of Great Britain swell with the applause, and acknowledge the virtues of Britain’s amiable Son ! ’’ 4 * 4 VISITS or ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. The Honourable Mr. Senhouse then moved, seconded by Colonel Bishop. — That a sword such as shall be fit- “ ting for an illustrious Prince to accept “ and a loyal and generous people to give, “ may be procured as soon as possible and “presented to His Iloyal Highness Prince “ William Henry, Commander of H. M. “ Ship “ Pegasus ” as an humble but “ sincere mark of that veneration and affec- “ tion which the Legislature of Barbados “ entertain for a Prince who has graciously “ condescended to visit their Island, and “ who has voluntarily given up the ele- “ gant en]oyments of a polished Court to “engage in the dangers and inconveni- “ ences of a seafaring life in the service “ of his Countr3\” This Hesolution having been adopted, it was sent down to the House of Assem- bly and the House was asked to join in it. A Bill “ for defraving the Expense “ of entertaining His Royal Highness,” which had been passed by the Assembly, w'as then read three times and passed by the Council, and immediately assented to by the Governor ; and the Council then adjourned until the following day. On the morrow when the Council PRINCE WILLIAM HENRY. resumed its sitting, they received a Reso- lution from the House, with reference to tl'.e proposed presentation sword, stating “ that it was tlie establislied privilege of “ the Mouse that all grants of Puhlic mo- “ ney should originate in the House, and “ not in the Council Ohamher, and that “ the House could not consistently with such privilege accede to any proposition “ for the expenditure of the puhlic money “ for whatever purpose or under what- | “ soever form the same might come from I ” the Council.” Having resisted this invasion of their privileges, the House of Assembly then without delay passed “ An Act for ap- “ plying the sum of three hundred gui- “ neas in the purchase of a sword as a “ present to His Royal Highness Prince “ William Hearv.” This Bill having been passed by the Council was immediately : assented to by Governor Parry, who in assenting to it stated that “ it met with “ his highest approbation.” i A joint Committee of the Council ' and Assembly was then appointed to pre- :■ sent His Royal Highness with a copy of 1 this Act and to request him to accept of I this Present from the Colony “ as a token I “ of tlie loyalty and attachment of the I 6 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. 6 ji “ Island of Barbados.” I Tliore is no doubt that this gift was ( a liberal one, as at the time the finances I of the Island ware not in a fiourishing I condition owing to the combined effects I of the awful hurricane of 1780 and the public expenditure which liad been en- I tailed consequent on the war between I Great Britain and France. | ! The Address of the Council which, \ I as alread}^ stated, had been adopted by \ I them on t!ie motion of General Frere, I having been presented to the Prince, His I Royal Highness was pleased to return I the following reply : — I I “ Gentlemen of His JJaJesft/’s Council! % ^ “ In a colony so ancient, and so es- \ I “ scntially useful to the Mother Country, | I it gives me the highest satisfaction, "to | I “ see the sincere and dutiful attachment \ i “ that is felt by all ranks of people, but | \ “ more particularly by the Members of i f “ His Majesty’s Council for the King, my ' “ Royal Father. I shall with leal plea- i ij “ sure, seize the very first opportunity to : “ inform His Majesty of the sentiments I “ entertained of his sacred person in this I “ most valuable Island.” PRINCE WILLIAM HENRY. 7 “ I feel, gentlemen, from the un- ” merited regard with which you thouglit “ proper to treat me, that I am laid under “ the obligation of doing from gratitude, “ what I ought from duty. Whenever “ therefore I may be called upon to serve “ in these seas, my attention shall be “ firmly and steadily devoted to the in- “terest of this Island, which from her “ riches, commerce, and present thriving “ state, and peculiar situation, is of such “ material consequence to Great Britain.” I “ William.” I On the motion of the Honourable Mr. I luce, tlie Council’s Address and the I Prince’s Ileply thereto, Avere publtslied in I “ both the public Papers of the Island.” I Loyal Addresses were also presented I by the Assembly, the clergy, the mer- I chants, and “ even the Jews,” as Poyer \ informs us. Balls were given in his i honour at Government House and he at as ^ i sumptuously entertained by the Legisla- i I ture, at the public expense. | I Socially the Prince appears to have | I made himself quite at home, and to have I I elicited the loyalty and affection of all | i ranks. At one of the balls at Govern- | 8 VISITS OP ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. : ment Housoj givea ia his honouv, he | i danced the country dance with tlie pretty | ! Miss D . It happened that du- | I ring the dance (probabiy Sir Roger de | ; Coverlcy) the Prince and his partner had reached the further end of tiie set and finished tlie figure, when, liis attention was drawn to a lively conversation which was being kept up by the pair wliich imnie- I diately followed him, and wbich chanced to bo Sir John Gay Alieyne, the Spe.aker I of tlie Assembly, and the lovely Miss B >. The lady ivas laughing ia high glee at some incident that bad at- tracted her notice and Sir John was vain- ly urging her to explain it to him. The ! lively colloquy engaging tlie Prince’s at- tention he called out : “ Baronet kiss her, “ kiss lier till slie tells you ! ” which tlie I Baronet instantly did, saying that “ he : “ could do no less than obey the com- » “ mand of the son of his Sovereign.” | I “ Nor can I,” instantly remarked the 5 Prince, ■* do less than follow so gallant 1 I an example,” and lie kissed her too. Then ! I turning to his own partner he exclaimed, \ ^ “ Upon my word Miss I) , so fair | • “ a lady must uot be made jealous,” and i ! kissed lier before she could jiossibly re- | I sist — “ had she been so inclined,” Order- j PRINCE WILLIAM HENRY. 9 i. son drily observes. Indeed to put it in the language o£ Burns, His Royal Highness appears to have been somewhat like The wisest man that ever lived Who dearly loved tho lasses O for it is related of him on good authority that on another occasion he noticed at an evening party at ‘'Springfield,” then the residence of Mr. Dairymple one of the leading gentlemen of the Island, a young lady v/ith whose beaut}’’ the Prince seems to have been much struck. On asking | her name and being told it was Devonish, he exclaimed — •“ Devonish ! — no you mean “ Devilish — for she’s Devilish handsome.” Years afterwards Mr. Dairymple paid a visit to the Mother Country, and while [ there called on the Prince, who was very pleased to see him agiin and entertained him hospitably — for, as it has been truly said of him he always was both as a Prince and a King, a “sincere friend.” How long he remained at Barbados is uncertain, but that his stay must have been of some duration is evidenced by the fact of his having visited several of the distinguished families of the Island, at their residences in the country, notably Sir John Gay Alleyne, at his mansion in 10 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. I the parish of Saint Peter called Alleyne- dale.” There is another anecdote told of this Prince which has given birth to a col- loquial expression largely in vogue to the present day. At an entertainment given on board the “ Pegasus” to a large party, the Prince began for some unknowm reason to abuse the Marines. “They’re a useless lot ” he exclaimed petulantly. Having then filled his glass with cham- pagne, draining the bottle, he flung it on the floor of the saloon, “ Bah ” he said “that’s like a marine!” (meaning that the bottle being empty was useless.) A commanding officer sitting by, who seemed a great deal more favourably dis- posed to the marines than the Prince, rexdied gravely : “ Yes, Your Royal High- ness, that is like a marine; for it has done its duty and is ready to do it again !” To the present day an empty champagne bottle goes by the appellation, among the peojile of this Island, of a “marine.” At the time of the Prince’s visit, Ra- chel Polegreen, a corpulent old negro- woman, kept a small hotel in Bridgetown which she afterwards called the “ Royal Navy Hotel” from the circumstance of the Prince having made the place his PKINCE WILLIAM HENRY. 11 h r temporary abode when on shore. She was wont to sit at the door of this hotel in a great armchair which it is averred her huge proportions “amply filled.” The following incident is I’elated as having occurred at this place of fashionable re- sort of the gentlemen at the time. His Royal Highness had dined with the mess of the 49th Regiment at St. Ann’s Gar- rison, and returning to the hotel in the evening, in a merry mood, accompanied by some of the Officers, he commenced a “royal frolic” by breaking up the furni- ture etc., and with the assistance ot his willing companions carried on the sport with such activity, that in a couple of hours everything was completely demol- ished — the very beds being cut up and thrown into the street, and the feathers being scattered in every direction so as to represent an impromptu snow-storm. Pier-glasses, pictures, chandeliers and lamps were smashed in a moment — de- canters, goblets, wine glasses and china sharing the same fate, while the hotel resounded with shouts of merry laughter and outbursts of fun from the Prince and his associates. A ci*owd soon collected outside — as they were no policemen in I those days to make them “ move on” — ] 2 VISITS OP JlOYALTY TO BARBADOS. but tho sly and cunning " Miss Rachael,” altliougli perfectly aware of what was going on, sat quite passive in her great I armchair at the door of the hotel. Servant after servant came running to her to an- nounce the havoc that was being done to her property but the stoical hostess would not budge an inch. With unruf- fled brow she sat in her old armchair and as o.ach fre.sh communication was made ! to her she would reply with seeming in- difference, “ Go — go ’long man ! he dah “ know he a king’s son! if be canno’ do I “ wha’ he please who d’en can do’um ? “ Let he ’lone. Let ho ’mu.ee heself,” j Soon, however, the Prince had to return I on board of liis ship, and as he was taking his departure be encountered “Miss Rachael” still passively occupying her accustomed seat at the door. He bid her “good night” and to crown his sport, upset her and the chair together, leaving her unw ieldy body wriggling in the street, I to the great amusement of the crowd. I Rachael, however, showed no anger at I this — only calling out in her sweetest tones, “ Mass Pidnce ! Mass Prince ! you 1 must come ma-morning to see wha’ mis- i chief you been do !” and after a little floundering, and some assistance from the PRINCE WILLIAM HENRY. 13 f bystanders, resumed her seat as if uotliiug of any consequence had happened. Next, day however, Miss Rachael learned that the Prince was to sail in the evening for Saint Vincent. Without delay, a clerk was here — a servant there — in fact, friend- ly disposed persons were everywhere about the liotel taking down items with the pens of ready writers, and making an exhaus- tive inventory of the overniglit’s destruc- tion- — the good dame reserving to herself the privilege of valuing her articles — and before noon, one of the satellites of the hotel W'as on the deck of the “ Pegasus” with a “full, true and particular account” | of the loss, destruction and damage sus- | tained by Miss Rachael on the preceding evening-^accompanied by a humble po- tion for indemnity — the losses being put | down at £700 sterling. The “ Sailor Prince” made no question about the cor- rectness of the account, but sent her an Order for the amount on a respectable mercantile firm in Bridgetown, by wdioai I the Order was duly honoured and ‘cashed,’ | and “ Miss Rachael” was thereby enabled | to furnish her hotel wdth more splendour j than ever. She lived to a good old age, and nothing pleased her more than to entertain her customers with lively an- ] 4 VISITS OP JlOYALTY TO BAllBADOS. I ecdotes of tlie Prince, and to tell them of liis royal generosity. In the evening after this “ royal frolic,” the Prince bid adieu to the shores of Barbados, and we may rest assured (although we have no evidence, written or verbal, respecting it), that he received on his departure every honour due to his rank — for by his frankness, his sincerity, and tlie simplicity of his manners, he ivon the loyal hearts of the people of this colony. In commemoration of his visit to Barbados the Municipal Authorities called a street — “Prince William Henry Street” which name it still bears— it being the first street His Royal Highness passed through on landing in Bridgetown. His memorv seems to have been dcr votedly cherished by the colonists for some time after his departure, as appears from the following extract of Governor Parry’s speech to the Legislature on the I 16th January, 1787, viz: — “ Gentlemen of the Council, and Gentle- I men of the Assembly !” “Prince William Henry when in this Island, having from the purest motives of PKINCE WILLIAM HENRY. 15 liumanity discovered to me his wishes that some relief might, by a Bill of In- solvency, be given to the debtors in gaol, I am satisfied (from the knowledge I have of your liberal minds) that to men- tion the measure, will secure your com- pliance with His Royal Highness' be- nevolent sentiments." (Italics ours.) We need hardly say that His Ex- cellency the Governor had not misinter- preted the feeling of the House of As- sembly : for an Act of Insolvency was shortly afterwards passed and it remains to this day a monument of humanity and loyalty. r No. 2 PuiNCE Edward — Duke of Kent. On the 21st January, 1793, the Erench Republicans beheaded the unfortunate Louis tlie XVI, and war soon afterwards broke out between Great Britain and I France. On the 6th January, 1794, Sir John Jervis with a fleet of ships of w'ar, | having on board a large body of soldiers under the command of Sir Gliarles Grev, I arrived in Carlisle Bay bound on an es- I ® peclition for the reduction of Martiniqtie, which Island had been seized by the French Republicans. Shortly after this armament had left Bai'bados for Mar- | tinique and while it was actively pro- i secuting the enterprise, His Royal Highness Prince Edward (the father of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria of England) bearing the rank of a Major-General arriv- ed in Carlisle Bay, from Halifax witli the intention of joining the expedition. His 18 VISITS OF llOYALTY TO BAllBADOS. arrival was quite unlooked for, and his stay was of so short a duration that no op- portunity was given eitlier to the Pi’esi- dent administering the Government (Colo- I nel William Bishop) or to the Colonists to I manifest their loyalty to the young Prince. I The frigate in which he arrived had not I only anchored in the bay, but liad despat- i| died her boats to the shore to obtain a i supply of water, before even the “ Captain of the Ports” as he was then officially styled, i an officer corresponding to the “ Ilai’bour I Master” of to-day, had made his appear- I ance alongside of lier. At length, however, this official, in the person of Mr. John I Adlam, who is said to have been a half-wit- \ ted, uneducated man, but zealous in the I discharge of his duties, came alongside in I his boat. His blue coat, ornamented with \ red cuffs and collar and surmounted hy I epaulettes, and the sword dangling at his I side, recommending him to the Lieutenant I of the watch, who supposing him to be an I official of considerable importance, courte- i oLisly received him, and at the same time informed him of the arrival of His Koyal Highness. This intelligence appears to have perverted the little common sense that Adlam possessed, for on the Prince being pointed out to him he unhesitating- PRINCE EDWARD. 19 iy undertook of his own accord, to preseot himself to the Prince as the President’s deputy to receive and greet His lioyal Highness. He then assured the Prince that “ His Honour the Presi- “ dent would be most happy to see him “ at Pilgrim” (the old name given to I Government House) and begged him to go there, adding that he (Adlam) ‘'would “ forthwith send off and let His Honour “ know ot the arrival of His Royal Higli- “ ness.” The Prince who was already not a little chagrined and disappointed at find- ing that ihe expedition had already left I for Mai’tinique, was still more piqued at \ what appeared to him so indifferent and I disrespectful a reception by the authorities; I so after hearing all that Adlam had to say, \ “ he asked where was the President”? Now I it happened ^ that the Presidvmt was at ; “ Hotliersalls” Plantation which was then I ycleped by the vulgar, “ ilogsty.” Adlam, I unwittingly adopting the vulgar designa- 5 lion replied “ At Hogsty may it please your I Royal Highness.” “ Hogsty!” exclaimed I the Prince, “ that’s a very inappropriate I “ residence for ray Royal Father’s Repre- i sentative”. Adlam, who no doubt felt by 5 this time, that he was committing him-, I self, bowing replied, ‘’I’ll get ashore, as s, 20 VISITS OF KOYALTY TO BAllBADOS. 1 i I I I I \ ,5 'i 4 T “ quick as I can, Tout Iloyal Highness, “ and fire a salute at Pilgrim in your “ honour, and that will let everi/body “ know that you’re here”. So saying, he departed, leaving the Prince much amused at his behaviour. At that time there was wont to be kept at the Governor’s resi- dence a platform of brass cannon for the purpose of complimenting persons of dis- tinction &c ; and Adlam promptly fulfilled his word. In a short time after he had left the Prince, such a “ royal” cannon- ading commenced, tiiat everybody round about was soon made aware of the fact that Ilis Royal Highness liad arrived. Lieut.-Colonel 1> the Militarv Offi- ? cer in command upon hearing the “ royal [ saluting” immediatelv liastened on board 1 to pay his respects, but on his being in- i troduced to the Prince he was coldly ! received by His Royal Highness. The i Lieutenant Colonel, who is said to have been a mild, gentlemanly person, apologised in th.e best manner he could, and endeavoured to conciliate the Prince; but His Royal Highness not being cour- teously disposed at the time, briefly but sarcastically replied : — “ As I suppose “ Colonel, the I’lesident was occupied in “ shearing the bog” and you perhaps in PRINCE EDWARD. il 21 “ hunting the hoar,” “ I will not be so “inconsiderate as to interrupt either of “you in your sport,” and fairly bowed the Colonel off the quarter-deck. The frigate shortly afterwards hove anchor and proceeded out of the harbour, tlius giving no opportunity for the President even to appear on the scone, as, owing to the fact that “ Hothersall’s” plantation was some miles away in the country, he doubtless put in an appearance when the affair was all over. It must however, have been a matter of deep regret to him, as he was loyal to the back-]>one. He was the same Colonel Bisho]^, who, it will be remembered, moved in Council that a sword should be presented to Prince William Henry, when that Prince visited Barbados. i .CWMfft o» e(f -.tail Hir/ 1 ■’ 1;^’ 'ijjfliia afc' fjywod bif# jiJI^y^ wof f^i vm- oiJ't J 'i itoh^ ■■'iotTc iSc t)ii0\‘i6jto,a'ii (iyoi! ?.fn , '««/•, i ’■• iii‘> fid$ioit-u^ Of /loTa yify'iot f)ftj oP'yiu-^o ,i»a /sb voa jtrf^h ;• ’ (luia r Ji7A , j;. I )U(i i!>:‘>f.frfiJOf^'»'rf 'ftp I Ifn iryPr^«filw^nf=i'iPi the procession to Government House be- j gan to form. First came six mounted I policemen, who were immediately fol- j lowed by the cavalry in smart new ; uniforms — their swords flashing in the I sunshine. Next came the police magis- trates, followed by the mace-bearer, and j the Speaker and members of assembly — 41 Tf PRINCE ALFRED 33 in carriages. Then came the Prince and His Excellency the Governor, in a car- riage drawn by four horses, His Royal Highness incessantly doffing his cap to the greetings of the colonists. The streets were kept clear by soldiers and policemen stationed along the route. In the veran- dahs, on the roofs, from windows, and on the pavements, men were waving their bats and women their handkerchiefs. Indeed. One would have thought the very ■windows spake^ “ So many greedy looks of old and young Through casements darted their desiring eyes upon his L visage.” As the carriage passed down Broad-street in front of the Colonial Bank, which, thanks to the energy of Mr. Murray, the Manager, was prettily decorated, crowds of ladies were assembled in the verandahs of that establishment and of the Custom House, who threw branches of roses into the carriage. One well-aimed bunch struck His Royal Highness, but he did not look up to see where it came from. At the foot of Broad-street, by the Ice House, was an arch formed of green boughs and flags intertwined, under which the Prince passed, and came into Tudor-street, and thence into Swan-street. Swan-street 34 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. was beautifully dressed. All of the ve- randahs were decorated with evergreens, flowers, and inscriptions of “ Welcome Prince Alfred,” and the like. Conspicuous was the house of Mr. J. Yearwood, Member of Assembly, which was ingeni- ously and expensively ornamented. The air was redolent with the perfume of flowers, and the pretty dark-eyed creoles showered bunches of them in the royal carriage. Two triumphal arches were erected in this street — one at private expense. Advancing into Roebuck-street and passing under the public trium- phal arch at the commencement of the street His Royal Highness was greet- ed by an enthusiastic populace, who fol- lowed the carriage, with loud acclamations, to Government House. At the turning of the Garden -road was a grand arch, erected by Mr. Nightengale and otlieu loyal residents in the street, which was beautifully dressed, His Royal Highness appeared now to enjoy the furr, and was much amused at the manifesta- tions of loyalty exhibited by the ” great unwashed, ” who were elbowing and jost- ling one another in their desire to behold him. Here, however, the Procession be- came very disorderly, for the horses to the PRINCE ALFRED. 35 Royal carriage getting very excited from the cheering of the crowd, began prancing and plunging, and finally set off at such a pace that they outstripped the rest of the cortege and ultimately came in front, instead of being in the middle, of the Procession. The consequence was that the cortege became a perfect scram- ble, and hurrying after tlie Prince, civil- ians got mixed up with the military, cler- gymen with members of the Legislature, and planters with Officials. As most of those who followed were dressed in black, the disarrangement of the classification was nrd of so much consequence as regarded the general appearance, but what marred the spectacle was the broken line of carriages. Sometimes one carriage appeared all alone in its gloi’y— then perhaps, two or three came together, all apparently acting on the principle of “ the devil take the hindmost.” Regularity was however restored to the proceedings when the charitable societies appeared, members marching two by two, presenting a striking appearance, clad in black with green or blue scarfs across their shoulders ; with mace and standard bearers, and pennons waving in the breeze. These truly must have borne the burden and heat ’Tr 36 VISITS OF KOYALTY TO BARBADOS of the clay, be^ngou foot ; for it must have b ‘en a fal igumg march for them to Go- ver 'merit Hoi'se. Considering the thou- sands of peonle who were p’sesent on the occasion, it ’s worthy of record that no serious accident occurred — the populace as a ;;Lde behar'- g adm’ ably. On the Pr' nee’s a : va' at Govern meat House he passed under a Grand A"ch at the South West Gate, decorated with ever- greens, palms, and words of .welcome. The squadron of cavalry hav’ng formed in a hue on each side of the avenue leading to the house, His Royal Highness passed between their ranks, the officei’s saluting and the colours being lowered. After receiving the salute of a Guard of Honour of the 3rd West India Regiment stationed at the portico, the Prince pro- ceeded to the reception room, where a levee was immediately held — Colonel Clements, Captains Stewart and Reresford, and Messrs. T. G Briggs, (now Sir T. Graham Briggs), J. G. Austin, Jr., and W HayneSj (A.T)0’s) being the first persons presented. The Admiral (Sir Alex, Milne, K.C.B.,) and a large suite of Naval Officers then entered the room and assembled near the Prince — the assemblage of the various Naval, PRINCE ALPRED. Jl. 37 Militaiy and Cavalry officers in their uni- forms presenting a brilliant scene. The General (Sir Josias Cloete) and the prin- cipal Military Officers were then presented to the Prince, after which, the Governor introduced the two Chief Justices present. Sir R. B. Clarke (of Barbados) and His Honor B. D. Sanderson (of Tobago) ; and also the Bishop, the Right Reverend T. Parry, and the President of the Council, the Hon’ble G. E. Thomas. The following members and officers of the Council were then introduced : — The Hon. and Rev. J. H. Gittens, and the Hon’bles G. N. Taylor, B. Goding, N. E'oderingham, N. J. Pile, and N. Y. Young — the Rev. T. Clarke, (Chaplain), J. Hampden King, (Clerk ex officio), and Capt. Senhouse, (Seigeant-at- Arms ev officio). The Council then pre- sented an address abounding with senti- ments of loyalty and attachment and assui’ing the Prince of the pleasure it gave them to welcome him to Barbados. His Royal Highness tiianked them and said he was very much obliged to them. His Ex- cellency the Governor then introduced the Hon. Charles Packer, (Speaker,) and the following members and officers of the House of Assembly ; — J. R. Gooding, G. Donovan, J. Gittens, J. Yearwood, Isaac 1 ■*iP 38 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. Reece, John Connell, J. R. Holligan, Seale Yearwood, Lynch Thomas, W, Brandford Griffith, J)k H. F. Harte, Chas. Lyall, H. S, Mayers, Sarah F. Hewitt, B Alleyne, Alex Ashby, Dr. Alex. Corbin Wm. Murrell Howard, Augustus Briggs, Tom Gill, and Samuel Jackman Prescod The Rev. W. M. Payne (Chaplain^ Sami Taylor (Clerk) and Cheesman M. Brath- waite. Marshal The Assembly then presented a loyal address, and upon its being read, the Prince was pleased to make the following reply : — Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Assembly. “ As Representatives of the Inhabi- “ tants of this colony, I request you will “ accept my warmest thanks for the ex- “ pression of your sentiments of attach- “ ment and devotion towards the crown and person of the Queen^ for your kind “ welcome and congratulations upon my “ arrival here, and for the good wishes “ which you have expressed for my wel- “ fare in the profession which 1 have “ adopted I much regret that my stay “ amongst you is so limited, but trust that “ I may have other opportunities of PRINCE ALFRED 39 “ making myself better acquainted with “ Barbados and its loyal inhabitants.” Alfred His Hoyal Highness then received a deputation of clergymen, headed by the Lord Bishop, and composed of the fol- lowing, who were presented : — ■ Revds. P. B. Austin, C. J. Branch, J. Bradshaw, W. H. B. Bovell, G. M. Clinckett, C. Carter, J. Drayton, W. Eversley, G. M. D. Frederick, F, B. Grant, G. D. Gittens, C. Grayfoot, T. W. Greenidge, E. Hutson, J. S. Mayers, H. W. Moore, A. J. Pile, J. T. Piggott, A. Reece, H. R Redwar, E. G. Sinckler, E. L. Smith, W. Taylor, F. A. Rock, and D. I. Lequyer. The deputation then presented a Wel- come Address, to which the Prince return- ed the following answer : — “ It is with heartfelt pleasure that “ I receive through Your Lordship so “ affectionate a welcome from the clergy ‘‘ of this important colony, and in thank- “ ing you sincerely for your expressions '*7 40 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. “ of loyalty^ be assured that I shall he “ happy to bear testimony to the Queen “ of the peace, prosperity, and freedom, “ which is enjoyed by all classes of Her “ subjects in the Island of Barbados.” Alfred. A Messrs. Patrick Kilkelly and Samuel Baird, as a deputation from the Commer- cial Hall, were next presented, and they informed His Royal Highness that the merchants were desirous of his company at a Ball on such a day as it would please him to honour them with his company, and the Prince appointed Wednesday evening the 27th. Over two hundred presentations then took place, after which the proceedings terminated. At 5 p. m. His Excellency tlie Governor gave a dejeuner, and at 8 p.m. there was a grand display of fireworks in the Government House grounds, to which the public were indiscriminately admitted. The moon, being near the full, somewhat lessened the brilliancy of the fireworks, hut the enter- tainment was thoroughly enjoyed by the vast number of persons assembled. Bridgetown Twas illuminated, and every house in Swan-street was a blaze of PRINCE ALFRED. 41 . ll M v ' l ‘ ' ' of light — the streets being thronged with ' “ young hearts, hot and restless, and old, subdued and slow,” but all more or less excited. About 10 p. m. the Prince came to the front window at Government House and wished the people “ Good Night,” to which they replied with deafen- ing cheers. There is a tradition, however, that after going to bed, he got out, (un- known to his Governor, Major Cowell), on the roof of the house with a favourite midshipman to see the fun out. Thus ended the day, and considering what he had gone through, he ought to have slept well. CHAPTER ir. The next day being Sunday, the Prince attended Divine Service at the Cathedral, and of course drew an immense congrega- tion. The Officiating ministers were the Bishop, the E-ector (Rev. Thomas Clarke) and the Rev. Laurie. Thefe was a full choral service and the Bishop preached from the text “ Hearken O Israel to the “statues and judgments which I teach “ unto you, for to do them, that ye may “ live and go in and possess the land which “ the Lord God of your fathers giveth “ you.’' The venerable gentleman appeal’s to have been determined to “ improve the occasion” for he held up the Prince to the congregation as a model worthy of imita- tion by all classes, which, however well- merited, was enough to shock the Prince. He paid a just tribute to the Queen by declaring that her life was a pattern of “ virtue for her sex and was reflected in “her children,” Mr. Alex- Thorne pre- PRINCE ALFRED. 43 sided at the Organ and played as a con- cluding voluntary the “ Cujus Aniraam” of Rossini with great effect. On Monday the 25th, the Prince ac- conapanied by the Governor and the General took a drive in the country to see Hackleton’s Cliff and Codvington College, They drove by “ Locust Hall Plantation” up to the Moravian Station at Mount Tabor in the picturesque parish of St. John. Here the Moravian school children of Mount Tabor and Clifton Hill, headed by their pastors the Revds. Edghill and Bentien were assembled, as well as a large number of persons who greeted the Prince enthusiasticalH. Prom thence His Royal Highness went on to Hackleton’s Cliff, where he stopped for a few minutes to admire the I’lickbound coast from Consetts to Boscobelle, lashed by the waves of the mighty Atlantic. A large multitude had assembled here who cheered the Prince right loyally. Prom thence he drove to St. John’s church where the anglican school-children were assembled to greet him This church is romantically situated on the verge of a precipitous cliff, overlooking a wide expanse of sea, and the Prince was very much pleased with the prospect. 44 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. Leaving St. John’s church, the Prince proceeded to “ Haynes Hill,” the lesidence of the Chief Justice, Sir il. B. Clarke, wlierehe lunched in company with a small and select party of gentlemen. He next visited the chapel of the Society for Propagating the Gospel, where he was received by the Bishop and the Reverend Ravvle, Principal of Codrington College, and about 100 school-children drawn up in front of the chapel. From the hill on which this chapel is erected, he was enabled to obtain a fine view of the Cod- rington College buildings, fronted by its long and magnificent avenue of cabbage- palms, and backed by the wide expanse of blue Atlantic, which, owing to the height of the hill seems to stretch out to an intermin»able distance. Having seen Codrington College, lie di’ove to MontcriefFe signal station (formerly called Mount Pleasant.) Here another fine prospect presented itself ; upwards of 50 sugar works with tlieir mills, boiling houses, and acres of well cultivated land, being visible from this point. Thence His Royal Highness returned to Bridgetown. In the evening a crowded Ball took place at Government House, the guests numbering about 500, At 10 PRINCE ALFRED. 45 » ^ p.m. the Prince entered the brilliantly lighted ball-room with Mrs. Hincks, fol- lowed bf a train of ladies and gentlemen; the fine band of the 3rd West India Reg- iment playing “ God save the Queen.” Dancing then commenced with a qua- drille, in which His Royal Highness danced wdth Mrs. Beresford (the Go- vernor's daughter) — the Governor and Lady Cloete being his vis-a-vis. Vari- ous other dances followed, which the Prince took part in and seemed tho- roughly to enjoy. About one o’clock a.m., His Excellency the Governor led the way to the supper table, which was spread in a pavilion erected for the occasion in the grounds. Every luxuiw that could be procured was provided, and the pavilion was tastefully decorated under the superintendence of Messrs. B. 0. Howell and Robert Haynes. The healths of the Queen and the Royal Pamily were enthusiastically drunk in the best iced champagne, and after supper the dancing was continued until three in the morning. On Tuesday the 26th, the Prince accompanied by His Excellency the Go- vernor, visited the Reservoir of the Bridgetown Water Works Company, at | 46 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. “ Grand View,” above Government House, which was then in course of construction. It had been hoped that the Works would I have been completed in time to permit His Hoyal Highness to open them, and his presence in Barbados to have been thus commemorated. He was shown over the works by the vice-chairman and some of the directors, attended by Mr. T. Mar- shall, who performed the excavation and building of the Reservoir, and Mr. J. W. Clarke, the engineer and the pro- jector of the undertaking, who was looked upon by many at the time as a madman. The whole of the interior of the Reservoir was lighted up, thus en- abling every part of it to be inspected by His Royal Highness, who was very much pleased with it. ilfter leaving the reservoii% the Prince drove to “ Car- I rington’s” estate in St. Phillips, to see I the process of sugar-making by steam I mill and improved machinery. He was I met on the borders of St. Philip’s I parish, by an escort of the Yeomanry Cavalry under the command of Captain I John Connell, the Attorney of “ Car- ringtons.” The Prince and his suite I occupied two carriages. In the first car- I riage was His Royal Highness attended PRINCE ALFRED. 47 * 7ir>- by Plis Excellency the Governor, Major Cowell R. E. (the Prince's Governor;, Captain Egerton of H. M. S. St. George, and Colonel Byng of the Coldstream Guards ; and in the other carriage were Captain Beresfovd, Mr. M^alter (the Prince’s favourite midshipman), and other officers. On arriving at “ Carrington’s” the Prince passed under a beautiful triumphal arch with the motto “ Welcome Victoria’s Son,” which was erected at the entrance of the avenue leading to the Attorney’s residence. Each side of the Avenue was lined wdth people who had collected in great numbers, and were perched upon the 1 ‘oofs, the tops of carriages, in the trees, and indeed everywhere ; all eager to obtain a view of the Prince. The respectable families of the parish were grouped to- gether in carriages drawn up in the i'orm of a serai-circle, the elegant dresses, the fair sex and their choice bou- quets giving a graceful finish to the tout ensemble. As llis Royal High- ness drove up the avenue, the voices of about 10,000 persons rent the air with acclamations — the waving of handkerchiefs and hats accompanying the shouts of joy. On alighting, the Prince was loyally re- ceived by a large number of the leading X 48 VISITS OF KOYALTY TO BARBADOS. proprietors and aientlemen of the Parish,. Mr. John Connell then led the way to the sugar w'orks, and shewed and explained everything connected with the steam pro- cess. The buildings of the plantation outside and inside were dressed with ever- greens and flowers, and appropriate mot- toes of loyalty and welcome. Outside over the stancheon conspicuous in letters of gold was “ Long live the Queen and the Prince Consort ” ; over the boiling- house door was “ God save the Queen,” and inside tiie boiling-house in letters formed of mvrtle and bachelor-buttons was “ With joy we ^velcome you here I Prince Alfred.’’ His Royal Highness was much pleased, and graciously permitted Mr. Tucker to take a photograph of the scene presented on the occasion. He then bid good bye to Mr. Connell, thanking him cordially, and taking leave of the assem- bled gentlemen, drove off escorted by the cavalry, amid the cheers of the people, who did not cease cheering until the carriages were out of sight. His Royal Highness dismissed the cavalry escort after they had attended him for some distance, and returned to Bridgetown unattended. On his arrival at Govern- ment House he received a Deputation from / PRINCE ALFRED. the West African Mission Board consist- ing of the Bishop, the Principal of Cod- rington College, the Kevds. A. Beece, H. H. Parry, and F. B. Grant, and Messrs. Israel Bowen and J. Thorne. The depu- tation presented an address of welcome, which also embodied a brief account of what the association in this Island had done for the furtherance of the Gospel in Western Africa. At the close of the ad- dress His Boyal Highness thanked them for their expressions of welcome, and showed his interest in the work of the Mission by a donation of 10 guineas. At a quarter to 4 p.m., the Prince proceeded to the Garrison Savannah, where a review of the troops was to be held, and afterwards a grand demonstration of the various schools of the colonv of alt de- nominations. On his arrival at the Savan- nah, about 4 o’clock p.m., attended by the Governor, the General, the Admiral, and a distinguished suite, a royal salute was fired by the Royal Artillery, stationed to the right of the troops which were drawn up in a line to receive him. The force on the field consisted of the Royal Artillery, the 21st Fusiliers, and their band ; the 3rd West India Regiment, and their band; the Marine Artillery, and the El. r 50 VISITS or ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. Marines, and about 800 blue jackets from H.M.S. Nile^ Styx, 2 in^ Barracouta. The spectacle was a very imposing one, the line of troops extending for about half-a- mile. Carriages of every description, tilled with eager spectators, were posted along the whole length of the public road facing the line of troops. Thousands of the populace were gathered together on the Savannah cheering and invoking bless- ings on the Prince and the Koyal Family. As soon as the two regimental bands struck up the National Anthem, thou- sands of heads were uncovered, and the greatest enthusiasm manifested. His E/Oyal Highness then rode down the line, and after inspection, the troops went through certain manoeuvres, and marched past in good form. Shortly afterwards the feti de joie began and was well sus- tained. So great was the crush and con- fusion, that the police, and military labourers, were unable to keep the crowd off the Savannah, in consequence of which, certain intended manoeuvres of the troops had to be abandoned, much to the disappointment of the officers and men. About 6 o’clock, after the review was over, the Prince rode down the Savannah, and drew up in front PRINCE ALFRED. 61 4 of a large platform where the school children were assembled. The platform had been hurriedly erected out of materials already used for a similar purpose on the day of the Prince’s landing and, as events proved, was by no means secure; and on it 5,000 school children were grouped together with their teachers, to sing “ God Save the Queen”; an additional verse hav- ing been written by Bishop Parry in honour of the occasion, which we give as follows : And while from shore to shore, Her wide dominions o’er, Her sons are seen : As through each clime they speed. Nor toil nor danger heed, Be Thou their help in need — God save the Queen ! ” Twenty eight thousand buns and thirty puncheons of water were provided, and Mr. R. P. Elliott Inspector of Schools, did his best to make the demonstration a suc- cess. As His Royal Highness and his suite appeared, the children began singing ‘‘ lus- tily and with a good courage” the National Anthem. The spectacle was an impress- ive one, the children being stationed one above another in tiers, and dressed out in their smartest, with blue and pink ribbons fluttering in the breeze. Mr. Elliott came out in bold relief, being perched on an ■4 62 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. empty barrel decorated tor the occasion, and enthusiastically leading the Anthem and marking the time — the bands of the 21st Fusiliers and the 3rd West India Regiments accompanying the voices. Scarcely however had the Prince and his suite got abreast of this assemblage, when lo ! the top of the barrel broke in, and Mr, Elliott disappeared from view, being literally engulfed by the barrel, wdiich went rolling away with him, allowing nothing to be seen of him but his head and legs at each end. After some frantic struggles of his own, and with the assist- ance of the bystanders, tbe Inspector was extricated from bis uncomfortable and undignified position, and mounting on the nearest pedestal he could find, was pre- paring to resume his conductorship, when a burst of laughter from the spectators greeted him, and the Inspector found that he had a great rent in his unmentionables. Nothing daunted however, he resumed the marking of the time— but carefully avoided tbe barrel. The incident afforded great amusement, and His Royal High- ness is said to have repressed his laughter with great difficulty. A few^ minutes afterwards a terrific crash was heard, and about 130 square yards of the highest part PRINCE ALFRED. 53 of the platform gave way, precipitating a crowd of children to the ground ; and thus abruptly brought to a close the sweet strains they were discours- ing. One woman got her leg bi'oken and two others received internal in- juries, the occurrence necessitating the departux’e of a great many of the children. It is said that some of the children in consequence of the confusion which en- sued, got so mixed up wdth the crowd that their parents could not find tliem for several days. After this demonstration, the Prince returned to Government House, and in the evening the officers of the 21st Fusiliers entertained him at dinner — the Governor, the General, tlie Admiral, and other distinguished persons being present. An anecdote is related in connection with this dinner, which, as the Prince was well-known to the officers of the 21st Fusiliers, having met them previously at Malta, is not improbable. The officers had made a bet with their mess-woman’s niece, who was a very merry girl, that she would not kiss the Prince; so after dinner Major led her up to the Prince on his arm, and said “ Your Royal Highness, this young “ lady has expressed a groat desire to be J h ^ b 54j visits OE royalty to BARBADOS. “ introduced to you.” The Prince made a bow, but before he could make a reply, Miss W stepped up to him and kissed him. [ Questioner ---(amused and interested) “ But Miss , did the Prince make any I’esistance, did he struggle ?” Miss PF , “ No : but the Major struggled with me for a kiss, and I boxed his ears.”] It appears, however, that the Major was not singular in this respect, for some other officers tried to get kisses too. On Wednesday the 27th, at an early hour the Prince left the Adjutant-Gene- ral’s wharf and went on board H. M. S. Styx, accompanied by the Governor, the General, the Admiral, and other persons of note. The Styx then steamed along the leeward coast to Speightstown where she anchored. Here the w^Lole beach for some considerable distance was sw^arm- ing with people, who were vieing with each other as to who would shout the loudest. The landing-place was most artistically decorated, the wdiole road from Iligh-street to the pier being floored and carpeted, as well as the steps leading from the pier to the water’s edge. As the Prince stepped from the boat to the ...-J r 1 r ^ p PRINCE ALFRED. 55 landing place, he was reeeived by the Honourable Francis Goding, Nathaniel Foderingham and N. J. Pile attended by tlie offieials and gentry of the parish. The Volunteer Artillery Company, under the coir.mand of Captain Challenor, then fired a royal salute in the most creditable man- ner, and the Prince passed through a long line of spectators to his carriage, amid hearty cheers — the populace being kept off b3' a line of ropes. On his land- ing, a band of music played the National Anthem. His Royal Highness then got into the carriage with the Governor, the General and the Admiral, and drove off. The Artillery under Captain Challenor, had in the meantime formed a line in front of his store, and they gave the Prince three hearty cheers as he passed them. An escort of Cavalry under the command of Lieutenant Heath then ac- companied the Prince en route to “ Far- ley Hill,” the splendid residence of Mr. (now Sir) T. G. Briggs. The streets of Speightstown ' were tastefully decorated and displayed six triumphal arches made of evergreens, palms, and flowers, inter- mingled — one being erected at the landing place, three in Queen-street, and two in CImreh-street. The galleries and win- 56 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. 4 ^ dows YDre thronged with the fair sex who literally showered down bouquets on His Royal Highness. Thousands of excited people were also collected in the streets, cheering vociferously, but conducting themselves in the most orderly manner and readily obeying the mandates of those in authority. Dover Fort police-station in the suburbs of Speightstown W'as very prettily dressed with evergreens, etc.; and among the decorations was a crown on the top of a vane wdiich kept spinning I’onnd with the wind, the projecting tops of the crown being adorned with miniature ships, as emblems of His Royal Highness’s pro- fession. In proceeding to Farley Hill,” the Prince passed under several pretty ai’ches erected at the different villages along the road, and was occasionally greeted with rustic bands of music which played the National Anthem on his approach. On reaching “ Farley Hill,” — which is one of the handsomest residences in Barbados, and is beautifully situRed — the Prince alighted and walked around the grounds, admiring very much the picturesque view from the summer-house, of the romantic district called “ Scotland,” with “Turner’s Hall Wood ” (a remnant of the “ forests primeval”) in the fore-ground, and the PRINCE ALPRED. 57 ii bine Atlantic strctcliing away in the * distance. At 2 o’clock luncheon was 1 announced and about 60 ladies and gentle- ’ men sat down to it : the wines and viands I I being of the most recherche kind and in lavish abundance. After luncheon His | Hoyal Highness planted a cassiarina-trce | I in the grounds, and several excellent pho- I tographs were taken by Mr. Tucker of I the scene which the occasion presentc(L At 1 )ia!f-past three o’clock His Hoyal High- ' ness bid good-bye and returned to Bridge- | I town by land, being escorted by tiie St. I Peter’s Yeomanry Cavalry as far as I “ Porters"’ plantation in St, Janies, Avhere I he was met and from tliat piace escorted f I by the St. James* Troop to St. Stephen’s I [ cliapei. Here a company of the St. JMi- ; [ cliael’s Y'eomaury Cavalry was to have i I relieved the St. James’ Troop hut the Prince dispensed with their escort. At St. Stephens cliapel t!io school children of the district were assembled with their I teachers by the roadside to greet the Prince | [ on his arrival there, and il is Royal High- ' ness was graciously pleased to stop and listen while these “ good people” sang the National Anthem, at the conclusion i of which he thanked them, “ made a | gracious bow” and then drove off to [ I 58 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. I I Government House. I In the evening the Governor enter- I tained a distinguished party at dinner to I meet His Royal Highness. Exclusive of I the Military and Naval Officers, the fol- j lou'ing gentlemen were present : — Tire Bishop and his son the Rev. H, H. Pa'ny, f Sir R. B. Clarke, the Hon : Grant E. Tho- ‘ mas, the Hon: and Rev. J. II. Gittens, ; the Ilonourables George Nelson Taylor, ? Erancis Goding, Nathaniel Eoderingharu, ; N. Jones Bile, and N. Lewis Young, Dr. Clarke, Sir T. G. Brings, and W. Haynes, J. Hampden King, J. R. IIol- J ligan, William Murray, Patrick Kilkelly, f • Samuel Baird and Charles Lyail Esquires. \ I To the general puhlic, probably, a list of names like the foregoing will not bo very ? interesting, and indeed our only reason I ' for inserting such lists is that Ave belicAm : thev, Avill be of interest to the sons and j i daughters of those mentioned, and to their \ ! posterity, whom llcso olim meminisse ? . Juvabit. After the dinner broke up Ilis Royal Highnes attended tlie Merchants Ball, which AA'as the most brilliant of the ) festivities in honour of the Prince, a full i account of Avhich will be found in the fol- 1 lownng chapter. CHAPTER III. i s On the cveniug of Wednesday the 27th, the rnevcbaats and certain, planters gave a liall in honour of tlie Prince, and Bridge- I town was brilliantly illuminated. Tiie I citizens had always been noted for their I hospitality, liberality, and pleasant man- ners — and on this occasion they did not ^ fall sliort of their reputation, for of all > I the entertainments in honour of Ilis lloval i I Highness this was par excellence the best. \ I The Ball was given at Marshall’s Hail — I s a building recently erected by Mr. T. ! I Marshall in the “ Burnt District” — and 1 I commanding a fine view of Carlisle Bay : I and the shipping. As it was tlie fir.st I occasion that His Royal Highness was to ; ■ pass through the town at night, every effort was made by the townsfolk to pre- sent a splendid illumination. It has been already mentioned that the town was il- luminated on the previous Saturday — the day the Prince landed —but those illumi- 711 %'- 60 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. I nations were completely thrown into the ji i shade — the very humblest citizen eudea- » \ voured to outdo his neighbour in illu- I minnting. At about a quarter to 10 p.m. | j the Prince left Government House and I I drove down Roebuck-street under an | 5 escort of mounted police, being loudly I cheered by the vast crowds who were as- 1 serabled in every part of the street. The I first arch he passed under went by the I name of “ Nightengale’s” arch, and avas I composed of three united arches; and i J from its being the first one on the route, no effort had been spared to render it a ; magnificent spectacle. More than eighty ; small lights beamed along the gallery of ! the arch, while three splendid lights — like planets — shone respleiulent from the 3 tops of the centre and side arches. New i wonders of lights each minute presented I themselves as the carriage proceeded — I from balconies, from tops of poles, and \ from Chinese lanterns, etc. ; About midway down the street, at ' the house of Mr. Lucas facing Spry-street, was a brilliant light reflected through I numerous transparent glasses in the form of a segment of a circle, which yielded a light of dazzling brightness and exposed ' the faces of an immense and admiring PRINCE ALFRED, 61 I crowd collected in front of it> In one balcony was displayed coloured lights iu glasses representing various stars, and in another one 73 drinking glasses of various tints were illuminated. The second illu- | minated arch the Prince passed under was i erected at the end of Koebuek-street, and j he then drove into Swan-street which pre- sented rich and lively scenes of irradiancy. From the Druggist Establishment of Mr. | Nathaniel Ruck was displayed in shining | characters the words “ Welcome Royal j “Alfred! Son of Our Gracious Queen I f “ Vivat Regina 1” and immense crowds wandered to and fro and lights gleamed everywhere. At the spot where Prince William llenry-street joins Swan-street the Prince passed under another illuminated arch, festooned with lights and very bril- liant, and at a house near to this arch was an illumination of great .splendour display- ing a ship in full sail and numerous other decorations. After passing this arch the Prince proceeded through the lower part of Swan-street, the narrowness of this part of the street concentrating the light and making the tout ensemble very splen- did. From thence to Marshall’s Hall the route was simply a continuation of light. A destructive tite, which had occurred G2 VISITS OP ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. \ sometime previous to tim Prince’s arrival, I ill Lower B road-street, and wliich liad I burnt down nearly a tiiird of the town, had occasioned the lavin'^ out of that part of tiietown in a more regular man- ner, and consequently a scries of new f streets. The Municipal authorities in I honor of the Prince’s visit called these 9 new streets respectively Prince Aifrcd- i street, Co well -street, (after Major Cowell I the Prince’s Governor) ; Idincks-street, I (after the Governor) ; iSt. George-street, I (after H M.S. “St. George,” the Prince’s f ship; and Nile-strcct, (after H.MS. ‘Nile,’ I the Admiral’s ship), and they had the I names of these streets brilliantly illumina- ted for the occasion. Tiie other streets of the town ivcrc also illuminated but in a I lesser degree as the Prince was not to pass I through them. On the Prince’s arrival at Marshall’s Hall he was received by a I force of 50 policemen marshalled in ad- I mirablo order to keep off the crowd. 5 Over the entrance was a grand arch with I the words “God save the Queen ” hril- f liautly illuminated, and all the houses in ' the vicinity were bedizened with lights. 1 On alighting the Prince was received by i a deputation of gentlemen, who conducted I him up a magnificently carpeted staircase, V PRINCE ALFRED. 63 with flowering Jilants in pots and tubs massed together on each side, and per. fuming the air witli their fragrance. Halfway up this staircase was an immense mirror whic’a reflected the advancing fig- ures of tho Prince and his suite. On reaching the top of the staircase an enor- mous room unfolded itself to view, sup- ported by sixteen airy columns festooned Avith pink and blue drapery, and red and 1 white roses, and a large central column I hung round with mirrors. At the l)ead I of tlie room was erected a canopy of crim- I son A’clvct and silk surmounted by a I golden crown, and Imving a chair of state I in tho centre, intended for the Prince, I but which His Royal Highness declined I with great modesty. Ho liowever, we I are informed, in tho course of the evening sat on tlic steps of it. On the right hand of the staircase Avas a prettily decorated gallery erected for the bauds of the 21st Fusiliers and the 3rd West India Regi- ment, Avho, during the ev’ening discoursed sweet music. Beyond this gallery Avas a private AvithdraAviug room for His Royal Highness, fitted up with a cosily mirror, centre table, sofa, etc., and adorned Avitli a full length engraving of His Royal Mother. Further on was the hat-room 64i VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS- i for the geotlemen, and the ^bar,’ and on the left hand of the staircase Avas the I ladies cloakroom : all of these apartments being screened off from one another by cloth partitions covered with paper of I handsome patterns. The whole room was lighted r.p by 73 chandeliers comprising 1,200 lights. Immediately opposite to the canopy, was drawn out on the floor a large circle containing the words “ lloni soit qui mal y pease.” Some thiity win- dows freely admitted the sea breeze and made the atmosphere most delightfully cool, and as soon as the moon rose the guests had a fine moonlit view of the har- I ' hour and shipping. The whole arrange- ment of the Ball-room Avas carried out by a committee composed of Messrs. DaCosta, Bascom, Barron, and Spencer, assisted by Mr. T. Marshall and some thirty ladies who kindly offered their ser- vices. As soon as His Koval Highness arrived at the top of the stairs, the two regimental bands thundered forth tlie National Anthem, and the Princo with Mrs. Ilincks on his arm, proceeded tlirough a double line of AA^elcomers to the head of the room, the band playing and the Avhole assembl}' cheering. Immediately follow- ing the Prince, Avas the Governor and Lady PRINCE ALFRED. Cloete followed by General Cloete and Admiral Milne, and the rest of the suite. The Prinee courteously acknowledged the respect paid to him and was much pleased at his reception. Before the dancing com- menced, Mr. D. C. DaCosta presented llis Royal Highness with a programme of the dances printed on satin, enclosed in a mother-of-pearl case, having on one side a medallion with a photograph coup (Tceil of the Ball-room, and on the other an engraving with the words “ His Royal “'Highness Prince Alfred, 27th February, “ 1861,” and having attached by a gold chain a small and very pretty gold pen- cil-case. This tribute of loyalty was graciously received by the Prinee. The (lancing then commenced, tlie first quad- rille being formed by His Royal Highness and Mrs. Baird, having for their vis-a-vis the Governor and Lady Cloete ; and after this formal ceremony was got through the (lancing became general. At one o’clock a.m., the Cathedral bells chimed out a Jocund peal and the Prince gave his arm a second time to Mrs. Baird and descended to the supper-room which was tastefully decorated. A horse-shoe shaped table was placed on an elevated dais to which His Royal Highness and the “ upper ten” 66 VISITS OP ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. were conducted and delicacies were furn- ished in lavish abundance under the superintendence of Miss Cris Trotman ; the viands being so good that they are said not only to have elicited the praise of His Excellency the Governor (who was a first-rate connoisseur), but also of every- one else. As soon as the proper time arrived, Mr. P. Kilkelly, Chairman of the Commercial Hall, rose, amid cheers, and proposed the heakh of the Queen, which was drunk with rapturous applause. He then proposed the health of “ His Royal Highness the Prince Consort and the Royal Family” (which was drunk vrith nine times nine cheers). In proposing the third toast Mr. Kilkelly said : — “Ladies and Gentlemen ! In address- “ ing myself to the inhabitants of this loyal “ colony, I feel satisfied that they will res- “ pond to this toast with the warmtli of “feeling which it deserves (cheers). We “ have the gratification of having as our “ guest this evening the second son of our “beloved Queen, and I feel assured, that “ in no part of Her Majesty’s widespread “ dominion, could his presence cause more “ general joy than to Her subjects in this “ island (loud cheers). His Royal High- ness has adopted a pi’ofession which we PRINCE ALFRED. 67 •If^ “ are in the habit of looking up to with “ feelings of regard as forming one of “ Great Britain’s best defences against for- “ eign aggression, and I hope that during “ His Koyal Highness’ career, he will have “ occasion again to visit our shores where “ his reception will be always as cordial “as upon the present occasion. I pro- “ pose the health of His “ Royal Highness “ Prince Alfred.”” Nothing could exceed the enthusiasm with which this toast was drunh — one excited gentleman biting out a piece of his champagne glass — and as soon as the loud and prolonged acclama- tion had ceased, His Royal Highness left the supper room and soon afterwards de- parted. But the Ball was by no means at an end — dancing being kept up until 4 o’clock in the morning, when the music “ broken by laughs and light echoes of feet^^ ceased, and the party broke up — the last dance being Sir Roger de Coverly. Thui’sday the 28th was comparatively a quiet day, and the Prince enjoyed a game of cricket on the garrison savannah with the 21st Fusiliers, and sub.sequently partook of a sumptuous luncheon pro- vided by the officers. In the evening he dined with the General, Sir A. J. Cloete, at Queens House : the dinner-party com- 68 VISITS OF KOYALTY TO BARBADOS. prising the Governor, the Admiral and a select party of thirty-six. After dinner His Eoyal Highness attended Lady Oloete’s ball to which about three hundred guests from all parts of the Island were invited. The Band of the 3rd West India Regiment was in attendance, and played much lively and well selected music ; the guests “ tripping it on the light fantastic toe” until an early liour in the morning. The long avenues of intermingled sandbox, evergreen, and mahogany trees leading to Queens House Avere illuminated with lights of various colours, and produced a picturesque scene- At 9 p.m. the guests began to ai-rive in quick succession under the archway at the eastern entrance. In the two windows near to the door were brilliant transpa- rencies — one representing H. M. S. SI. George, and the other an anchor. The rooms set apart for dancing wei-e prettil}' dressed, the vacant spaces on the walls being filled with crowns and capital A’s made out of evergreen leaves, in honour of the distinguished guest of the evening. Sir Josias Cloete is said to have been a “ merry old soul,” and his wife who was a Barbadian (a daughter of T. Louis, Esquire, merchant), possessed very win- ning and charming manners — hence the PfilNCE ALFRED. entertainment passed off with eclat. In the course of the evening the Prince danced a set of quadrilles with some young people of his own age, and seemed to enjoy the fun immensely. At 12 o’clock supper was announced. This was spread in a spacious pavilion erected for the oc- casion, and situated in the grounds facing the southern porch; the supper-room being profusely decorated with flags. As the Prince and the guests stepped into the open space lying between the house and the supper pavilion, their pathway was in a moment brilliantly lighted up by a blaze of light — brighter than day — pro- duced by the simultaneous igniting, by a party of blue jackets, of numerous blue lights, which lit up the whole of the grounds far and near, and produced a magnificent effect The supper tables were handsomely laid out and were covered with delicacies of the most recherche kind, and the wines, of the choicest vintages, were in abundance, and “ iced to perfec- tion,” a contemporary informs us. The healths of the Royal Pamily were then drunk with all due honors and. Sir Josias Cloete, in proposing the Prince’s health, made an able and eloquent speech. As soon as he finished speaking, the band 70 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. struck up “ Rule- Britaania,” and so great was the enthusiasru of the guests that the very glasses on the tables “ rang in echo to their acclamations,” when they responded to the toast. Dancing was kept up until 2 o’clock in the morning, and the guests enjoyed themselves thoroughly. On Friday the 1st March, at a quarter to 3 p.m., His Royal Highness took his departure from Government House. A guard of honour of the 3rd West India Regiment with their band, was drawn up in front of the portico, and, as the Prince stepped into his carriage, they presented arms and lowered the royal standard, the band playing the National Anthem. His Excellency the Governor and Major Cowell (the Prince’s Governor) then got into the carriage (which we may mention en pas- sant was drawn by four horses), and as soon as the National Anthem was finished the Prince drove off, escorted by a troop of Yeomanry Cavalry, under the com- mand of Lieutenant Toppin. In a short space of time. His Royal Highness arrived in Trafalgar square, where crowds had assembled to bid him “Godspeed.” A guard of honour of the 21st Fusiliers, under the command of Major Gollingwood and Captain Peddie, was drawn up by the PRINCE ALFRED. Wellington stairs to receive him, and a I large body of police was in attendance. I After the guard of honour had presented arms, the Prince shook hands with the Military officers (most of whom were old acquaintances of his at Malta), and bid- ding good-bye to those around him, he stepped into the Admiral’s barge, which was lying alongside the stairs with the Admiral on board waiting to receive him. Major Cowell and the Governor, and Gen- eral with their A.D.C’s, then stepped into the barge, which immediately put off, and as Prince Alfred left our shores the guns at Rickett’s battery thundered forth a parting royal salute. In the evening he sailed away for St. Vincent, having en- deared himself to the Dims by his courtesy, frankness, and simplicity of manners. As soon as the Prince bad departed, the fault-finders began to sing. Great umbrage was taken at the Governor not having officially summoned the members of the Legislature and the officials to the place of departure to see the Prince off ; and it was alleged that the Chief Justice and some members of the Council were huddled with the canaille. Mr. Hincks was also severely criticised, because a 72 VISITS OF KOYALTT TO BARBADOS. “ drawing room” was not held at Govern- ment House by means of which, gen- tlemen and ladies “ who did not frequent Balls and such fashionable places of “ pleasure,” would have been enabled to see the Prince “near.” Another oause of offence was this : His Royal Highness had made a present to the Commercial Hall of three excellent lithographic portraits of Her Majesty, the Prince Consort, and of himself, and had asked the Governor to forward them to their destination. It appears that the Governor informed Mr, Kilkelly, as Chairman of the Commercial Hall, of the Prince’s gift, and asked him verbally to lay the present before the members of that body. One day an orderly rode up to the Commercial Hall and delivered these portraits unacccom- panied by any written communication. This gave great offence to the members of the Commercial Hall and produced a rather unpleasant correspondence between the Governor and Mr. Kilkelly on the subject. The person who seems, however, to have been most blameable was the Private Secretary, who despatched the orderly, being ignorant (like some of the present day) of the common rules of official etiquette. The Prince made pre- PKINCK ALPU'iD. 73 sents of books to the Public Library and to Oodrington College — the gift to the I Library being an edition of Shakespeare by Chalmers, in 8 volumes. His Hoyal Highness danced thirty- one dances. The following is a list of tlie ladies he danced with : — Lady Cloete, 3 ; Mrs. Beresford, 3 ; Miss Clarke, 2 ; Miss Louis, 2 ; Miss E, Clarke, 2 ; Mrs. Baird, 1 ; Mrs. Parish, 1; Miss Thomas, 1 ; Miss Maria Thomas, 1 ; Miss Taylor, 1; Miss Panny Taylor, 1; Miss Briggs, 1 ; Miss Evelina Briggs, 1 ; Miss Gittens, 1 ; Miss Prescod, 1 ; Miss Murray, 1 ; Miss Gibbons, 1 ; Miss Grant, 1 ; Miss Susan Hinkson, 1 ; Miss Strick- land, I ; Miss Parry, 1 ; Miss Bianclie Parry, 1 ; Miss Walker*, Cromartie (of ecdote is told), 1. At one of the first Balls given in his honour, the Prince happened to dance in a very crowded part of the room, and his foot accidentally came in contact wdth a lady, but His Royal Highness was quite unconscious of the fact and made no apology. At a subsequent Ball this lady — Miss Cromartie it is said — was selected as a partner for the Prince and during the dancing, as that perverse “Divinity which 1 and Miss whom the following an- w 74 VISITS OP ROYALTY TO BARBADOS- shapes our ends’* vrould have it, the lady was a second time the recipient of a blow from the Prince’s foot. His Royal High- ness with his usual courtesy immediately hastened to apologize and express his re- gret, but the lady (who was much his senior), tartly replied ‘ You need not ‘ apologize sir, it isn’t the first time I’ve ‘ got a royal hick.’ While yet they nestled at their mother’s knee, An eager wish to wander forth ana see The Empire, in its grand entirety,* Seized on two royal princes. * # * Their travels over, to their Grand-dame’s side They sped, and falling at her feet they cried : ^^0 Blessed Queen, thy name with love and pride Is uttered through thy realm.” -.V: l.i ; •>- ' j .' ' '' ■ . V u‘> Vl yK ' 'mt*' ' • V r^s^' ‘ : ■ 1 Ij 4i ( No. 4. Princes Albert Victor, and George P'rederick, of Wales. I Eighteen years had elapsed since the visit of Prince Alfred to Barbados, when tidings reached the Colonists in 1879 that the Princes Albert Victor, and George Frederick, of Wales (sous ofH. R.H. the Prince of Wales) intended to visit the Is- ; land on their voyage round the world, and the news was hailed with pleasure by all classes of the people. The intelligence preceded their advent by about three months, jottings in the newspapers dissena- inating the information that on the 18th of September 1879, their Royal Highnesses had joined H. M. S. Bacchayite at Ports- mouth, which vessel had been handsomely fitted out for their reception and placed under the command of Lord Charles T. M. P. Scott, a son of the Duke of Buc- oleuch. Soon after the departure of 78 VISITS OF KOYALTY TO BARBADOS. the Bacchante from Portsmouth for Madeira, much excitement was created by a canard averring that the crew of the vessel, numbering about 400, had mutinied and massacred the principal officers- Later on more detailed accounts were re- ceived respecting the ‘ sailor’ princes, with a narration of their experiences at sea for the first fortnight, telling how the Captain had in an address, expressed a desire that the Baccha-'ite should be a model ship as regards discipline, and how the Princes were readily taking part in the ship’s duties on an equal footing with the other midship- men. Local cricketers also read with interest of the formation of a cricket team selected from the Officers of the Bacchante with the view of playing any English elevens they should meet with at the different stations they were to stop at on their voyage, and Barbadian teams commenced con amore to make themselves ready for battle. The Princes arrived in Carlisle Bay on Christmas day 1H79 a little before 11. a.m., while the church bells were ringing for Matins, and giving utterance to that feeling of joy which is felt by Christian hearts throughout the world on the com- memoration of the first advent of that PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR, ETC. 79 Prince of Princes, the “ Prince of Peace” — be the thermometer below Zero or 90 deg. in the shade. The Bacchante was an iron screw corvette, cased with wood, of 4310 tons — carrying 16 guns — and she ar- rived from Teneriffe in 19 days. 11. M. S Tourmaline was lying in tl;e Harbour at the time, and in addition to the ordinary shipping riding at anchor, were two yachts the Alkelda and tlie Iberia, liaving on board tbeir respective owners Mr Earle, and Mr. Ashbury M.P. The weather was all that could be desired. Clear was the heaven and blue, and the wind and the [brooklet Murmured Gladness and Peace, God’s Peace ! With lips [rosy tinted Whispered the race of the flowers, and merry on balancing [branches^ Birds were singing their carol, a jubilant hymn to the [Highest. Nevertheless, Christmas with green “ leaves and blossoms and sunny warm “ weather” must have been a novel sigtit to the Princes accustomed as tliey were to see it clothed in the snowy mantle of Winter. On the following day, (Friday the 27th), they landed quietly about b o’clock in the evening, at the stairs by tiie Swing i Bridge, where they were received by His 80 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS Excellency Governor Strahan, and taken by him in his carriage to Government House amid the cheers of a vast con- course of people, who had assembled of their own accord to see them land. On Monday evening the 29th, His Excellency the Governor vave a Bail at Government House, to which the elite of the Island were invited. Their Koyal Highnesses were present with their Tutor, the Reverend John N. Dalton, M.A., and among the guests which we recollect see- ing, were, Lord Charles Scott, command- ing H.M.S, “ Bacchante” ; Major-General Gamble, C.B,, commanding the Forces; His Lordship Bishop Mitchinson, Sir John Sealy, K.C.M.G , Sir Charles Packer, Kt , Chief Justice; the Hon. W. Hely-Hutch- inson, Colonial Secretary ; the Hon’ble Nathaniel Foderingham, and Mr. Reeves, the Chief Justice in futuro. Sir John Sealy, who seldom appeared in public on account of his advanced age, had driven a long distance from his re- sidence in St. John’s parish to be present on this occasion, and this gallant old gen- tleman — like many another with ” tresses of silver” who was there — only attended out of respect to Her Majesty’s grandsons. The avenues were lighted up with torches "T PRINCE ALB liRT VICTOR, ETC. 81 fixed on poles, and policemen were sta- tioned at I’egular distances from each other from the Nortli (or Entrance) Gate to the Porch. The Ball rooms were brilliantly lighted up, and the bright faces of the fair sex and their various dresses, together with the different military and naval uniforms, presented quite a charming scene. Sir George Strahan acted the part of host ad- mirably, and endeavoured in every possible way to make the evening pass agreeably to the Royal Visitors, and his guests ; and the Princes (more fortunate than Prince Alfred) were permitted to select their own partners and they appeared to enjoy them- selves. In personal appearance Prince Albert Victor had dark hair and eyes and handsome features, and in manner was quiet and reserved, whilst Prince George had light hair, blue eyes, a bright face sparkling with fun, and a frank manner ; both however possessing that princely dig- nity which like the Scotch thistle wards off familiarity. The Band of the 4th Kings Own Regiment was in attendance and played “ delicious dream-like harmo- nies” for the entertainment of the vvaltzers. At 12 o’clock His Excellency led the way to the supper room where a choice repast was provided, the tables being tastefully 82 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. | 8 decorated with the best viaads and wines, | fruit aud iced beverages ; and after supper | dancing was continued until 2 o’clock in | the morning. On Wednesday (the 31st) a subscrip- tion ball was given in honour of the Prin- ces by the “ Bachelors” (a Club of Gentle- men j, at the Marine Hotel, Hastings, a spacious building, which had been then I recently erected, and commanded a plea- j sant view of Hastings Rocks and the sea. These gentlemen spared no expense to ren- I der their entertainment a success, inviting I the most charming Beatrices, but their \ Royal Highnesses were unable to attend, 1 owing to their being fatigued after having I travelleda long distance in the country dur- I ing the day. His Excellency the Governor, I and Lord Charles Scott were present, and I there Avas a numerous gathering of mili- I tary and naval officers and civilians. Plants j were prettily grouped together in the hall, j which was situated between the rooms I set apart for the dancers, and these rooms I were profusely decorated with flowers, ! the supporting pillars being festooned S with wreathes of roses. The fine Band of the 4th Kings Own Regiment was in PEINCE ALBiiRT VrCTOK, ETC. 83 j attendance, and played lively and well se- j lected music, and ushered in the New Year 1880 by suddenly ceasing to play in the midst of a waltz, precisely as the clock struck twelve, and striking up “ Auld Lang Syne,”^ — friends and acquaintances thereupon shaking hands and wishing each other a “ Happy New Year.” The supper was spread in a large room up- stairs; the tables being handsomely dressed and supplied with the best viands, wines and delicacies. The spacious galleries around the building afforded the ladies and gentlemen cool promenades and uniu- terupted tele-a-tetes after the dances, and dancing was kept up with great spirit until an early hour in the morning. The all-absorbing topic of the open- ing year was “ the Princes" and their actions, those sentiments of loyalty and attachment to the Crown for which the people of Barbados have always been dis- tinguished — and which in days of yore inspired them under Lord Willoughby of Parham to resist the supremacy of Crom- well vi et armis — being strong still, and being openly expressed on the countenan- ces of black and white whenever the 84 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. Princes made their appearance. On no occasion was this loyalty more apparent than at a Cricket Match played between tiie “ Wanderers” Eleven of the Colony, and the team of Lord Charles Scott and the Officers of H. M. S. Bacchante, at which match Prince Albert Victor at- tended — Prince George being for some reason unable to attend. This Match was played on New Year's day 1880 at the P>ay Plantation, St. Michael’s parish, on the ‘Wanderers’ Cricket ground, and there was a numerous assemblage of every class and complexion all eager to obtain a sight of the Prince. The weather was fine, with a clear sky and a cool breeze, and there was a goodly attendance of the ladies. Several marquees were erected on the ground for the accommodation of the cricketers and guests, where throughout the day the hungry souls could obtain refreshment, and thirsty ones, iced beverages ; a suitable luncheon was also provided for the occa- sion. The game commenced at 11,30 a.m., the Officers of the Bacchante wdiming the toss and taking their stand at the wickets without delay, and the Match was con- cluded at 5.10 p.m., the “Wanderers” coming off victorious by an innings and 14 runs. As the scores may be interesting PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR, ETC. 85 to cricketers we give it as follows . — Bacchante — 1st Inuings. Lt. H. Burrowes h, T. Clarke 9 W. Peel do. do 4 G. Hilyard do. do 0 LI. C. Adair c, Wright do 5 H. Thomas c. S. Bro'vne h. Parris 3 Lt. J. Osbourne c. Phillips h. Parris 1 J. Lawless c. T. Clarke h. Parris 0 Capt. Lord Charles Scott, not out 0 E. Searles, run out 1 P. Boyds s. W. Clarke 0 Hon. G. Harding c. W. Clarke h. T. Clarke 0 Leg Byes 2 Wide Balls 3 Total 28 2nd Innings. Lt. Burrowes h. T. Clarke 5 W. Peel c. Parris h. T. Clarke 2 G. Hilyard c. T. Clarke h. Alleyne 8 Lt. C. Adair, run out 1 H. Thomas c. Parris b. Alleyne 1 Lt. J. Osbourne c. Pile b. Alleyne 7 J. liawless b.T. Clarke... 0 Capt. Lord Charles Scott b. Alleyne 0 E. Searles c. Alleyne b. Clarke 4 Lt. F. Boyds b. Pile 6 Hon. G. Harding, not out 3 Leg Byes 2 Wide Balls 1 Total 40 Total 40 86 VISITS OF KOYALTY TO BAKBADOS. Wanderers — 1st Innings. T. G. Clarke c. Seaiies 6. Peel 19 T. Wrighfc 6. Osbourne 12 W. O. Collymore 6. Peel 3 G. L. Pile c. Searles h. Peel 0 W. N. Alleyne, leg before, b. Peel 4 T. Paine b. Peel 0 W. Clarke b. Peel 2 T. I’arris, not out 25 L. Abrams b. Peel 3 F. B. Smith c. Poyds b. Peel 5 S. Browne c. Peel b. Adair 1 Byes I Leg Byes •... 2 Wide Balls v 4 No Balls 1 Total 82 On Friday (the 2nd January,) tlieir Koyal Highnesses paid a visit to Farley Hill,” St. Peters, the country seat of Sir T. Gi'aham Briggs, Bart., who was at the time absent from the Island. They were accompanied by Sir George Strahau, Lord Charles Scott and a large number of other naval folk. They wandered about the house and grounds, and admired the ro- mantic scenery in the vicinity, and doubt- less were shown the cassia rina tree which their uncle Prince Alfred (Duke of Edin- burgh) had planted in the grounds, and also his nortrait — with his signature at- tached — which he gave to the loval Bar- O t/ PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR, ETC. 87 onet, and which hangs in the house. Before leaving they signed their names in the Visitors’ Book as follows : — Edwaru — H.M.S. Bacchante, 1880. George — 2nd Januai’y, 1880. In the evening the merchants of Bridgetown and other gentlemen of the Island gave a grand Ball at the Marine Hotel, Hastings. Tlie guests, which were very numerous, included their Royal Highnes.ses Prince Albert Victor, and George of Wales, with their Tutor the Revd John N. Dalton, M.A., His Excel- lency the Governor, Lord Cliarles Scott, the Hon, W. Hely- Hutchinson, and a brilliant gathering of military and naval | officers, and ladies and gentlemen. Colour- ed lamps were suspended in the gallery arches fronting the entrance, and in the hall plants of great variety were taste- fully arranged. The ball rooms were divided from each other by lace curtains I and were beautifully decorated — one of the decorations being a star formed out I of bayonets. The Band of the Ith Kings Own Regiment played a programme of | exquisite music which the danceivs did | i not fail to thoroughly appreciate and | K - - i r ■ il 88 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS- 1 enjoy. A plentiful and recherche supper was spread in the room upstairs which had been used for a similar purpose at the “ Bachelors” Ball, and after supper those who were contented so far, departed, whilst those who were not, remained, waltzing and enjoying themselves, to an early hour in the morning. On Saturday (the 3rd) a Harbour Police Officer was arrested for cursing the Princes. It happened that their Royal Highnesses were about to embark at the wharf to return on board H. M. S. “ Bac- chante,” when one of the Harbour Police officers called out to another, saying, “ I say No. — , if you want to see the Princes, “ you had better run down the wdiarf as “quick as you can.” To which No. — replied : “ What ! those children that are “ always keeping us back, (i. e. w'aiting,) God them 1” The words, however, were scarcely out of the culprit’s mouth when he was put under arrest by the Sergeant, and the matter immediately re- ported to the Governor. His Excellency had the offender brought up to Govern- ment House, where he personally enquired into the matter ; and the man having confessed that he was in liquor at the time, and expressing sorrow for the offence. r 1. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR, ETC. 89 His Excellency, in consideration of his seven years’ service, forgave him. Their Royal Highnesses accompanied by some of the Officers of the Bacchante, paid a visit to Codrington College. The following odd mistake occurred as they approached the College, and we give it in the Princes’ own wmrds : — “ On our arriving at the entrance of “ the long avenue of cocoanut palms which “ leads up to the College, there was an “ enthusiastic gathering of negro women, “ men, and children, to see ‘ Queen Vic- “ toria’s piccaninnies.’ They clustered “ round the first carriage that arrived. “ which was a wagonette containing raids “ whom they took for us, and frantically embraced every part they could lay their “ liands on — the steps, doors, splash-board, “ kissing these and even the wheels, and “ overwhelming the occupants with bles- sings and salutations of joy and delight. “ When we came a little after, tlie first “ burst of emotion iiad been let off, but “ still enough remained to give us a hearty “ welcome.” From all we learn respecting their visits to the college they must have enjoy- ed this excursion in the countrv, and thev planted as mementoes of their visit two | 90 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS- fruit trees on each side of the Portico. They also, along with the other Officers of the “ Bacchante” wrote their names in the Visitors’ Book, but the signatures are no longer there, the page on which they signed their names having been surrepti- tiously cut out of the book, and carried off by some unknown person. In the eve- ning of Monday the 5th January, their Royal Highnesses left Carlisle Bay in H. M. S. “ Bacchante” for Trinidad We have every I’eason to believe that they left gratified at the reception and entertain- ment which they received at the hands of the Colonists, and the multitude of black faces they ' encountered everj'whcre must have been a novel sight to them accustom- ed only to see white faces at Home. It is stated in the “ Cruise of the ' Bac- chante’” edited by the Revd. John N. Dal- ton, M. A., that their Royal Highnesses “ when out of doors in their drives or walks “ by day, saw no white face either in the “ streets or country.” The reason why so few white faces are met with daring the day is, because the European is unable like the African to bear the burden and heat of the tropical sun, and hence in i Bridgetown the employment of the former is chiefly indoors. Added to this is the fact that f - PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR, ETC. 91 I the negroes are the peasantry, and that I there are 10 of them to every white man. Out-of-doors occupation in Barbados does not suit the Europeans, and this statement is verified by the thousands of Scotcli and Irish servants, and British political rebels sold as slaves, who in the days gone by, along with the African, were compelled to till the land: the former quickly succumb- ing to the climate while the latter flour- ished under it in spite of the cruel treat- met he received. Indeed atone time so many Europeans died in ttie Island that Barbados was called “ the grave of Europeans.” It may seem surprising to the reader (after perusing the accounts of the visits to Barbados of Prince William Henry and Prince Alfred,) that there were no Ad- dresses presented by the Legislature, the Clergy and the Merchants of the Island to these young Princes, and that their reception was, comparatively, so uncer- emonious. Wo know that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales desired that his two sons should be put through that course of strict discipline which the Naval service exacts from its cadets and raid- i shipmen, and perhaps therefore a quiet I reception was preferred. However no | ! 92 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. blame (if any) can be attached to the colony in the matter, as the Executive did not draw the attention of the Legislature to the intended visit of the Princes, or to their presence in the Island, and hence the Representatives of the people had no opportunity afforded them of giving ex- pression to those loyal sentiments which have always distinguished the colonists. Yea ! even from the times of King James I., of blessed memory, when (as saith the old chronicle) “ they planted loyalty as well as lands, with the sweat of their brows.” No. 5. Prince George Frederick OF Wales, K.G. Lord Derby issued on the 3rd June, 1883, a circular despatch to tiie various Colonial Governors, informing them that His Royal Highness Prince George of Wales l»ad been appointed to H. M. S. “ Canada,” commanded by Captain Durrant, R.N., and acquainting them of Her Majesty’s pleasure with regard to Addresses from tlie Colonies to His Royal Highness. The despatch stated that Prince George might with the concurrence of Captain Durrant and with that of Vice Admiral Sir J. E. Coraraerell, K.C.B., receive such Addresses as the Governor of the Colony might “ consider desirable,” that the replies to the Addresses were to he pi’epared by the Governor, and that the presentation of Addresses and the re- plies to them should always take place 94 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. at the Governor’s House. From the terms of this despatch it would seem that Her Majesty was desirous of giving effect to what we believe were the wishes of His Royal Higimess tlie Prince of Wales — namely, that Pririce George should be treated with every respect due to his high rank but tliat at the same time bo should be subject to the strict discipline Avbich the Navv exacts from its officers — in fact, that he should practically maintain the time-honoured motto of t!>o Princes of Wales — Ick Dien. His Koval Higl mess Prince George visited Barbados a secornl time in January 1884. On Friday (the 26th of that month) at 8 a.ra., the Nortli American and West Indian squadron, under tlie command of Sir J. E. Commcrell, K.C.B., V.C., sailed into Carlisle Bay, the manner of the squadron’s entry into the harbour being very interesting to those who witness- ed it. The Flagship was the Northampton, and she was accompanied by Her Majes- ty’s Ships Dido, Garnet, Fantome, Grif- fon, Flamingo, and Canada, the last named having on board His Koval High- ness. There were no salutes or guards of honor in attendance when the Prince landed — indeed, he landed and departed PRINCE GEORGE ERE DERICK. 95 in the same quiet uncereinouious manner as \vi»en lie paid liis first visit to our sliores in H.M.S. Bacchante. Every res- pect was shewn to iiim otherwise, and the usual festivities consequent on tlie arrival of the Fleet were rendered more interest- ing by his presence; there being a pro- fusion of bails, dinner-parties, tennis and cricket meetings, as long as tlie Fleet remained On Saturday evening (the 26th} the Governor Sir Wiiliain Robinson, gave a dinner party whicli was attended liy tlie Admiral, Major-General Urowne, Com- manding the Forces ; tiie Bishop Miiglit Rev. tl, Bree) ; the Chief Justice, (Sir C. Packer) ; the Colonial Secretaiy, (Hon, C. C. K.nollys; the Attorney General, (Hon. W. C. Reeves); and other gentle- men of distinction. On the 27th, His Royal Highness spent the day with Sir T.. G. Briggs, at his residence “ Farley tlili,” St. Peters. On the following Tues- day (the 29thj His Excellency the Go- vernor entertained at dinner, the .Admiral; Capt. Hurrant, R.N., of H.M.S. Canada-, Prince George of Wales, and Lord Gilfor.i, of H. M, S. Dido ; and after dinner His Royal Highness attended the Governor’s Fancy Ball, wliich to.ifc place at 9 p.m. 96 VISITS OF ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. This Ball was a very agreeable one, Go- vernment House and its avenues and grounds, being brilliantly liglited up, the regimental band being in attendance, and a large number ot‘ military and naval folk, officials, ladies and gentlemen being present. The fancy costumes were as a rule elegant, and of every variety ; Mr. Wool ward (as a Clown), Mr. Lambert Phillips (as a Christy Minstrel), and Mr. L. Payne (as the South Point Lighthouse) creating much diversion. The charms of Music were well represented by Mrs. Archi- bald Pile, while Mrs. Sinclair Browne was most bewitching as a Witch. Folly (Miss Boxill), had lots of admirers and Mrs. Stokes (wife of Dr. Stokes, A. M. D.) made a beautiful Grech Girl. Shy lock, (Dr. Bowen) was ready to exact the pound of flesh wnthout the assistance of a surgeon, the Hon. H, A. Bovell n.ade a fine personification of a Roman Senator, and Mr. Easty was quite an JEsthetical “ out of the way young man.” The fol- lowing is a list of some of the other characters represented : — Ladies — Mrs. H. A. Bovell, A Toilet table \ Miss A. Packer, Little Miss Muf- fet\ Mrs. T. Bowen, Grace Darling', Miss A. Wall, Vndi'ie ; Miss M. King, Jk PRINCE GEORGE PREDERICK. 97 A Butterfly ; Mrs. H. A. Pile, Mary Queen of Seotts; Miss A. Jones, A Puritan Maiden; Miss Hobbs (daughter of Colonel Hobbs), Five o'cloeh Tea\ Miss Justice, (daughter of Colonel Justice C- M. G.) Oreeh Girl-, Miss Bree, A Marquise ; and Mi’s. G. W. Carrington, Turkish Lady. Gentlemen : — Dr. Archer, Satan', Hon Archibald Pile, Gentleman of the Time of the Georges ; Dr. S. Browne and Mr. J. J. Law, Jesters ; Mr. E. Packer, Butcher's Boy : Mr. C. J. Lawrance, Knight of Malta-, Mr. Edgar Ashby, Earl of Leicester ; Mr, H. A. Pile, Neapolitan Boatman ; and Mr. Cuthbert Bowen, Zuave. Supper was served up at 12 o’clock and after supper, the guests “ tripped it on the light fantastic toe” to an early hour. On Wednesday (the 30th) a cricket match was played between the “ M^ander- ers” Eleven and an Eleven of the Fleet, which after a hard struggle was won by the “ Wanderers” The game was a very interesting one and tlie batting of the llevd. F. Stebbing (H. M. S. “ Dido”) and Messrs Robert Browne, and Theodore Clarke, was excellent — Mr. Stebbing making the highest score. On Thursday the 31st the Admiral gave a “ hop” on 4' . T 98 VISITS or ROYALTY TO BARBADOS. board the Northampton and on Friday evening (1st. Febry) a grand ball was given by the merchants at the Council Chamber, Public Buildings, to the Admiral and Officers of the Fleet, which His Royal Highness Prince George attended. On Saturday (the 2nd Febry) the Fleet left Carlisle Bay, the Northamp- ton, 'Flamingo, and Canada, (with His Roy- al Highness Prince George) being bound for Hemerara ; and with the departure of Prince George, — whose memory is still loyally cherished — ends our account of the Visits of Royalty to Barbados. BlBLiOTECA AMERICANA SCHULLER riVAT REGINA/ f T' -J- JAMKS H. INNISS Begs to inform his customers that all orders intrusted to his care at PRINCE WM HENRY STREET will receive prompt and careful attention : where a well selected stock of PROVISIONS are constantly replenished EX FREQUENT ARRIVA-LS. FROM THK GROCERY DEPARTMENT Can bo obtained all the necessaries in this line, of fresh • imports, by the regular receipts per London and Liverpool Steamers. ALSO A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF LI Q, TJ O S In Good OLD PORT, SHERRIES, CLARETS brandies &c , &c. 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