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  Honours and salutes
Salutes have been fired for many centuries, as a gesture of friendship and to honour certain dignitaries.
Two musical salutes are played in connection with full military honours, the initial one after the dignitaries have stepped unto the dais, the final one after the completion of the inspection of the guard of honour upon returning to the dais.
The final salute always consists in the full rendition of Canada's national anthem, except for The Queen's representatives in Canada, where the Vice Regal Salute is played.
www.pch.gc.ca /progs/cpsc-ccsp/pe/salut_e.cfm   (791 words)

  
 Vice Regal Salute - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In the Commonwealth Realms, a Vice Regal Salute is a short piece of music played in front of a governor-general, governor or lieutenant governor as a form of salute to him/her during certain formal ceremonies.
A Vice Regal Salute is always a shortened form of a national anthem.
In the United Kingdom and New Zealand, the Vice Regal Salute consists of the first six bars of God Save the Queen.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vice_Regal_Salute   (167 words)

  
 THE POST OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The 15-gun salute may be fired when a Lieutenant Governor takes the oaths of office, opens or prorogues a session of the Legislature, visits a military base, takes part in ceremonial occasions, or departs from the province upon leaving office.
The Vice Regal Salute is a musical greeting and a mark of respect.
The Vice-Regal Salute is not played while the Lieutenant Governor and party are walking but is played once they have arrived at their table or seat and while still standing.
www.orgsites.com /sc/my-canada/_pgg5.php3   (4151 words)

  
 THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION -- National Remembrance Day Ceremony 2005
On completion of the salute, Her Excellency will meet the other members of the Vice Regal Group.
The Vice Regal Group will move to Position 4 in front of the Memorial by 1055 hours in preparation for the commencement of the Ceremony.
Salute to Veterans - When the veterans have completed their march past and arrived at a position on Sussex Street, they will make a short right and left wheel, halt, turn left and receive the respects of the Canadian Forces parade.
www.legion.ca /asp/docs/feature/RemDay_e.asp   (846 words)

  
 Government House - Perth, Western Australia
It is not always necessary to play an anthem or Vice Regal salute at a function attended by the Governor.
The Vice-Regal Salute, which is the first four and last four bars of the National Anthem "Advance Australia Fair", is played to acknowledge the arrival of the Governor on certain formal occasions.
On such occasions the Salute is played after the Governor and Mrs Michael and the hosts have taken their positions on the dais or at table, all movement has stopped and all are standing in readiness.
www.govhouse.wa.gov.au /enquiries_guidelines.htm   (1066 words)

  
 James K. Bartleman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
In correspondence and in conversation, the Lieutenant Governor and his spouse are addressed as Your Honour or His Honour and Her Honour while in office.
The vice-regal salute (officially known as the Salute to the Lieutenant Governor) is a musical salute to honour the Lieutenant Governor when he attends an event.
The Administrator of the Government of Ontario, when performing the ceremonial duties of the office, is entitled to be called Your Honour, to use the standard, and to receive the vice-regal salute, a guard of honour and 15-gun salute.
lt.gov.on.ca /sections_english/role/role_middle_frame/role_respect.html   (294 words)

  
 Salute (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A salute is a gesture or other action used to indicate respect.
Bellamy salute, a salute formerly used to accompany the United States Pledge of Allegiance.
Vice Regal Salute, a piece of music played before Commonwealth governors.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Salute_(disambiguation)   (195 words)

  
 Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan | Royal Salute
The Royal Salute is a musical greeting and a mark of respect.
The salute consists of the first six bars of the Royal Anthem, “God Save the Queen,” followed by a short version (the first four and last four bars) of the National Anthem, “O Canada.”
The Royal Salute was approved by Her Majesty in 1968.
www.ltgov.sk.ca /vice_regal_salute.htm   (147 words)

  
 Lieutenant-Governor -- Protocol   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
At formal or official occasions and ceremonies, it is customary for a band, orchestra or pianist to play the Vice-Regal Salute, which consists of the first six bars of “God Save The Queen”, followed immediately by the first four and last four bars of “O’Canada”.
The Vice-Regal Salute is not played while the Lieutenant Governor and party are walking but is played once they have arrived at their table or seats, and while standing.
The Vice-Regal Salute can be omitted if it cannot be rendered well or if it places an inconvenience on the host through the cost of hiring a pianist, renting a piano, etc.
www.ltgov.bc.ca /office/protocol.htm   (1444 words)

  
 Symbols of the Governor General
The Vice-Regal Salute or Salute to the Governor General is a musical greeting and a mark of respect.
The Vice-Regal Salute is composed of the first six bars of the Royal Anthem, "God Save The Queen", followed by a short version (the first four and the last four bars) of the National Anthem, "O Canada".
The Vice-Regal Salute was approved by Her Majesty The Queen in 1968.
www.gg.ca /heraldry/emb/04/index_e.asp   (336 words)

  
 Office of the Lieutenant Governor : Ceremonial Music
The Vice-Regal Salute is not played while the Lieutenant Governor and party are walking but rather once they have arrived at their table or seat and while still standing.
The Vice-Regal Salute can be omitted if it cannot be rendered well or if it places an inconvenience on the host through the cost of hiring musicians, renting a piano, etc. However, this should be cleared with the Aide-de-Camp.
Sheet music for the Vice-Regal Salute, as well as a CD or cassette tape, is available through the ADC.
www.lieutenantgovernor.ab.ca /index_2.cfm?choice=protocol&subchoice=Ceremonial   (193 words)

  
 Parliamentary Handbook of the Commonwealth of Australia
Advance Australia Fair was proclaimed as the national anthem on 19 April 1984 by the Governor-General.
Advance Australia Fair is used on all occasions other than those on which the royal anthem or the vice-regal salute is used.
that the Vice-Regal Salute to be used in the presence of His Excellency The Governor-General shall consist of the first four bars and the last four bars of the tune known as “Advance Australia Fair”;;
www.aph.gov.au /library/handbook/national_symbols   (683 words)

  
 Saskatchewan (Canada)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
At official ceremonies such as the Opening of the Legislature, the Lieutenant Governor is entitled to a 100-person military guard of honour, a 15-gun artillery salute, and a musical royal salute (the vice-regal salute).
The vice regal standard is not used within a building for any occasion.
A Coat of Arms is granted to the Lieutenant Governor by the Canadian Crown as a permanent mark of identity in honour of service to the Crown.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/ca-sk.html   (483 words)

  
 Office of the Lieutenant Governor New Brunswick
Depending on the type of event, it is traditional to play the Vice Regal Salute once the Lieutenant-Governor has entered the room.
The Vice Regal Salute consists of the first six bars of “God Save the Queen” followed immediately by the first four and last four bars of “O Canada”.
The correct salutation for any letter or invitation is: “Your Honour,”.
www.gnb.ca /lg/Faq-e.asp   (450 words)

  
 Tournament Indoor Rules
The Canadian Flag is dipped to the ground upon the playing of the Royal Anthem or Vice-Regal Salute or as a salute it is dipped to the parallel position to the Sovereign, members of the Royal Family related in the first degree to the Sovereign or to one of the Sovereign Canadian representatives.
At any time a salute is required, it shall be rendered as a military salute as required by the recognized National military authority of the country of origin of the unit.
Other salutes may be rendered, provided they conform to the dignity and propriety of the National Color and its proper display.
www.tob.org /Indoor/index04c.htm   (7227 words)

  
 Martin hands GST rebate to cities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
She arrived on a sunny Parliament Hill in a horse-drawn carriage at 3 p.m.
ET to receive the traditional vice-regal salute from members of the military.
Then she proceeded inside to read the speech that Martin's people had prepared in what is expected to be an election year.
www.cbc.ca /news/story/2004/02/02/throne_speech040202.html   (1487 words)

  
 CTV.ca | Bartleman sworn in as Ont. lieutenant governor
James Bartleman was sworn in as Ontario's 27th lieutenant governor during a ceremony at Queen's Park on Thursday.
Bartleman was treated to a vice regal salute and a 15-gun salute fired by the 2nd regiment of the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.
After Chief Justice of Ontario Roy McMurtry administered the oath of allegiance, Bartleman, flanked by his wife and three kids, spoke of his native roots growing up in the Lake Simcoe and Muskoka Lake area and how his aboriginal background has shaped him.
www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20020307/ctvnews849670   (268 words)

  
 Sydney Ports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The tall ship will depart from the Maritime Museum at 1200hours as it begins a re-enactment of the around Australia voyage by Matthew Flinders in 1848.
The 34metre long “Windeward Bound” will be officially farewelled by the State Governor and a vice regal salute.
Sydney Ports’ “Shirley Smith”, apart from providing spectacular water displays, is a fire-fighting tug called upon in the event of a fire emergency in the Harbour.
www.sydneyports.com.au /MediaRoom/story.asp?pageid=185&pageversionid=333   (133 words)

  
 Legislative Electronic Publications -- Lieutenant Governor to Open Legislature, Deliver Speech from the Throne   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
A 15-gun artillery salute will commence when Lt. Gov.
The artillery salute troop will be provided by 26 Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery commanded by Capt. John E. Fortoloczky CD, RCA.
The band will play the vice-regal salute before the official party proceeds up the Grand Staircase to the lieutenant governor's reception room, the Blue Room.
www.gov.mb.ca /chc/press/top/2002/11/2002-11-26-05.html   (224 words)

  
 Canada, hotels, cars, information, tips
French speakers in a majority English-speaking province, or vice versa) have the right to have their children receive a public education in their language, where numbers warrant.
At the provincial level, New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual province, a status specifically guaranteed by the Charter of Rights, with its citizens having the same language rights at the provincial level as all citizens of Canada have at the federal level.
Out of tradition, "God Save the Queen" is often sung at the end of extremely formal state occasions (e.g., state funerals, and Remembrance Day services).
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 Canadian Monarchist News
With the firing of artillery salutes and a fly-past of CF-18 fighter jets, Adrienne Clarkson was installed as Canada's 26th Governor General and Commander-in-Chief in a Parliament Hill ceremony on October 7th.
Clarkson, as she has asked to be called, together with John Ralston Saul her husband, was received by The Queen at Balmoral on September 28th.
Walking into the parliamentary precincts underneath the Peace Tower, Mme Clarkson and Mr Saul were greeted by the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Government in the Senate before receiving a general salute from the assembled troops.
www.monarchist.ca /cmn/installed.htm   (1754 words)

  
 OTHER MATTERS - Protocol Guidelines - Diplomatic, Consular and Other Representation in Australia - Australian ...
Usually, "God Save the Queen" is played at the start of royal functions and "Advance Australia Fair" at the end, unless it is more appropriate for both anthems to be played at the start.
At the Queen's Birthday parade in Australia (including the ceremony at the Royal Military College, Duntroon) the national anthem is played on the arrival of the Governor-General.
The royal anthem is played for the symbolic arrival, salute and departure of the Queen.
www.dfat.gov.au /protocol/Protocol_Guidelines/16.html   (1563 words)

  
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A General Salute was then played for the Inspecting Officer, Colonel John Fletcher, CD, the District Commander.
A Vice Regal Salute was presented to the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, and the General Salute welcomed the Chief of the Defence Staff, General AJG de Chastelain, CMM, CD, who immediately took post with the Pipes and Drums.
The Royal Salute, followed by a 21 gun salute fired by four 105mm howitzers of the 20th Independent Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery, greeted Her Majesty, who rode into the stadium accompanied by her Lady In Waiting, Marg Southern.
www.calgaryhighlanders.com /queenscolour.htm   (675 words)

  
 Canada
It is officially played in the presence of the Queen or other members of the royal family.
The first six bars are also used part of the Vice Regal Salute which is played in the presence of the Governor General.
Out of tradition, God Save the Queen is often sung at the end of extremely formal state occasions (e.g.
www.knowledgefun.com /book/c/ca/canada.html   (3059 words)

  
 Clarkson tours the Delta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Adrienne Clarkson visited Inuvik from Aug. 9-10 as part of a tour of the Northwest Territories.
Clarkson, who had been in Inuvik 28 years ago, was given a vice-regal salute by Canadian Rangers and was warmly greeted by Mayor George Roach and other officials when she arrived at the Inuvik airport Aug. 9.
That evening Clarkson and her husband, John Ralston Saul, were the guests of honour at a Community Gathering.
www.nnsl.com /frames/newspapers/2000-08/aug18_00gg.html   (443 words)

  
 [No title]
Michaelle Jean arrived on Parliament Hill to deliver the speech from the throne on Tuesday.
The shouts of “troops out now” rang out as she stood on a dais while a military band played the traditional vice-regal salute.
Another demonstrator yelled “hands off Haiti” as the Haitian-born Jean inspected a guard of honour.
www.edmontonsun.com /News/Canada/2006/04/04/pf-1519778.html   (257 words)

  
 ecdd1276 - Ceremonial and Protocol Guide - Chapter 8-- Aide-de-camp   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
NOTE: When the Vice-Regal Salute is played, the Governor General or Lieutenant Governor salutes when in uniform, the A de C does not.
Etiquette consists of the rules of conduct that govern public behavior and is an important feature in the role of an A de C. A few of the basic rules are:
The A de C will stand at the car door and salute as he/she enters and exits, and sit in the right front seat, unless instructed otherwise.
www.rcmp-learning.org /docs/ecdd1276.htm   (1122 words)

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