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Meeting at St. James’s Hall, to welcome Mr. Stanley, the Prince of Wales in the Chair, 1890. Creator: R. Taylor.

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Meeting at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly, to welcome Mr. Stanley, the Prince of Wales in the Chair, 1890. Reception for '...the distinguished African traveller and explorer, Mr. H. M. Stanley, leader of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition...the Prince of Wales, followed by Mr. Stanley, came upon the platform. Their appearance was hailed with prolonged cheering. Mr. Stanley, evidently surprised by the spectacle, bowed low in recognition of his welcome...with a pleased smile on his sunburnt countenance, [he] acknowledged the very cordial applause...When he began reading the narrative of his great journey, the audience settled down to listen to him; but at frequent intervals there were cordial and sympathetic cheers, particularly when [he] was paying eloquent and generous tributes to his brave companions, Dr. Parke, Lieutenant Stairs, Mr. Jephson, and Captain Nelson. The Prince of Wales, on behalf of the meeting, thanked Mr. Stanley for his interesting lecture. Sir William Mackinnon proposed a vote of thanks to his Royal Highness for presiding...The chairman and other members of the Emin Relief Committee afterwards held a reception in the Banqueting-room, at which Mr. Stanley and the Royal party, and a number of distinguished guests, were present'. From "Illustrated London News", 1890.

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