Sujet

A Basuto chief visits the Duke of Connaught

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South Africa, One of several Basuto chiefs arrives at a reception to meet the Duke and Duchess of Connaught following their official opening of the new Union Parliament at Cape Town. He is led by a European dignitary and followed by a group of African drummers. Bloemfontein, 9 November 1910.Notes from a printed itinerary of the visit:Wednesday, November 99.40 A.M. Bloemfontein, Arrive. Uniform- blue frock coat and white helmet throuhgout.10 A.M. Town Hall, Presentation of Address.11 A.M. Review. Chargers will be provided. Presentation of Colours (if ready).1 P.M. Government House, Lunch (Administrator). Afternoon. Reception of Basuto Chiefs. Frock coat and tall hat. Garden Party given by Municipality. Guests will be informed that frock coats and tall hats need not be worn.6 P.M. Leave for Victoria Falls, 1910. 1995/076/1/4/1/43.

Date

févr. 1910

Crédit

Photo12/Bristol Archives/UIG

Notre référence

UMG20A08_095

Model release

Non

Property release

Non

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

48,7Mo (4,0Mo) / 42,2cm x 28,9cm / 4981 x 3416 (300dpi)

Mots clés

South Africa One of several Basuto chiefs arrives at a reception to meet the Duke and Duchess of Connaught following their official opening of the new Union Parliament at Cape Town He is led by a European dignitary and followed by a group of African drummers Bloemfontein 9 November 1910Notes from a printed itinerary of the visit:Wednesday November 9940 AM Bloemfontein Arrive Uniform- blue frock coat and white helmet throuhgout10 AM Town Hall Presentation of Address11 AM Review Chargers will be provided Presentation of Colours (if ready)1 PM Government House Lunch (Administrator) Afternoon Reception of Basuto Chiefs Frock coat and tall hat Garden Party given by Municipality Guests will be informed that frock coats and tall hats need not be worn6 PM Leave for Victoria Falls 1910