This band province, which enjoys the privilege and distinction of bearing a Royal name reminiscent. of a distant predecessor_of Her Majesty, stands ready to extend a traditional Island welcome to the visiting Royal couple. Al- though small in size our ptovince i is trong in loyalty to the Crown, steadfast\— in its faith, enduring in the desire of it’ people to maintain the right. We pray . for the continued health and happiness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince’Philip, and petition that they may be spared in health, strength and happiness to réign over us for marty years to come. os

A. W. Matheson

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