516 HISTORY OF THE OUTER HEBRIDES. 



present day. Their report on the social conditions in 

 Lewis during the past twenty years, which has recently 

 been issued as a Parliamentary Bluebook, forms an 

 economic treatise of surpassing value. 



The most illustrious travellers who have ever landed 

 on Lewis soil, honoured Stornoway with a visit on 2nd 

 September, 1902. King Edward and the Queen were 

 welcomed by the proprietor, Major Duncan Matheson, 

 and, on behalf of the community, by Provost Anderson. 

 After driving through the principal streets of the town, 

 where they received a loyal and enthusiastic greeting, the 

 Royal visitors were entertained at Lews Castle by Major 

 and Mrs. Matheson. 



