15 JULY 1911, Page 2

Last Saturday the King and Queen, accompanied by the Prince

of Wales and Princess Mary, arrived at Dublin Castle for a visit of four days. They were received enthusiastically by immense crowds, and the weather was excellent through- out. On the day of his arrival the King opened the new College of Science, visited Trinity College, and attended some races in Phenix Park. On Sunday, after the service at St. Patrick's Cathedral, His Majesty visited Maynooth College and the Royal Hospital, Kilmainbam, where he inspected a body of veterans. On Monday he received no fewer than 130 deputations, but was able to make a separate reply to only two—the Citizens' Committee of Dublin and the National University of Ireland. The Queen meanwhile received an address signed by 160,000 Irishwomen. Afterwards the King visited Coombe Hospital and attended races at Leopardstown. On Tuesday he reviewed 16,000 troops in Phamix Park and presented new colours to several battalions. In a charmingly worded message to the people on Wednesday the King announced his intention of visiting Ireland again soon. We have no doubt that frequent visits would be as agreeable to the King as they would be popular ; but for the purpose a Royal residence ought to be established in Ireland.