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Horniman, the party enjoyed themselves on the 
beach and in boats until the time came to do justice 
to an excellent dinner provided by Messrs. Ferrari 
Bros., at the Memorial Restaurant. At three the 
party made a trip to Eastbourne by the “ Alexandra,” 
and returned at six for tea. Afterwards a walk was 
taken up and round the old castle. At 8.10 the party 
started on their homeward journey, arriving at 
Forest Hill at about 11 o’clock, after having spent a 
most delightful day. The weather was perfect. 
On July 1 2th the Prince and Princess of Wales 
opened the Park Hospital at Hither Green, and on 
their way back passed through Forest Hill and by 
the Museum. The London Road was gaily adorned 
with Venetian masts, flags and festoons of artificial 
flowers, and the whole front of the Museum was 
beautifully decorated with bunting, flags and lanterns. 
The Royal Standard was flown from the Museum flag- 
pole, and the Union Jack at the opposite end of the 
lawn, and between them was suspended a string of 
flags and lanterns. Across the road was hung Mr. 
Horniman’s heraldic flag, bearing his coat of arms, 
and on each side were two large flags. Small pinion 
flags were fixed to the guide wires of the flag-pole, 
and on the wall of the Museum was hung the 
Horniman family banner. The Sydenham Tem- 
perance Band discoursed music at the front, and, as 
the Royal party approached, struck up the National 
Anthem. At 5.15 the West Kent Yeomanry cavalry 
were seen trotting up the road, looking very soldierly 
and smart in their hussar uniforms with white braid 
and red facings. Then came the outriders in scarlet. 
Next followed the two four-horse barouches with 
postilions, in the first carriage of which were the 
Prince and Princess of Wales and Princess Victoria. 
They were received with loud cheers. On the 
Museum lawns were assembled the Boys and Girls 
of the Industrial Home, with children from Christ 
