he laying of a
foundation-stone for a Maternity Home in memory of Queen Victoria, and
the review of four thousand troops with a state concert at night. On
Sunday, a recently-completed Nave in St. Peter's Cathedral was dedicated
by the Bishops of Adelaide and Newcastle and a tablet to South African
heroes unveiled by the Duke.

The voyage was then resumed for Freemantle and Perth, in Western
Australia, but stress of weather on July 2nd caused the _Ophir_ to put
in at Albany, instead, and there the surprised and delighted people gave
the Duke and Duchess a rousing welcome as they took the train for Perth.
The State capital was reached two days later and, amid perfect weather,
through great crowds and a dozen splendid arches, the Royal progress was
made to the Town Hall where the inevitable address was received. In the
evening there was the usual state dinner given by the Governor, Sir
Arthur Lawley, and ensuing Reception. On the following day the programme
included a Levee, the reception of addresses, the laying of the
foundation-stone of the State's monument to its sons lying on the South
African veldt, the presentation of war medals and a civic Reception and
state concert. The last two days of the visit were devoted to attendance
at a state service in St. John's Cathedral where the Duke unveiled a
brass tablet in memory of South African heroes, laying the
foundation-stone of a new building connected with the Museum, a visit to
the Mint, an enthusiastic welcome given by a children's demonstration
and a visit to the Zoological Gardens. Before sailing for South Africa
on July 26th, the new Heir Apparent addressed a formal farewell to the
people of Australia in the form of a letter to the Earl of Hopetoun.
Reference was made at some length to the twenty-five thousand troops
reviewed during the visit, to the educational systems of the States, to
the loyalty exhibited to the King and the generous personal reception
given by the people, to the hospitality of Governments and the good
management and kindness of officials. Finally he said:

"We leave with many regrets, mitigated, however, by the hope that
while we have gained new friendships and good will, something may
also have been achieved towards strengthening and welding together
the Empire, through the sympathy and interest which have been
displayed in our journey both at home and in the Colonies. The
Commonwealth and its people will ever hav