THE JUBILEE.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1590, 22 June 1887, Page 2

THE JUBILEE.

Auckland, Jane 21. Yesterday was observed as a partial holiday, and m the evening a temperance festival was held m the Choral Hall, Sir William Fox m the chair. i A torchlight processien was held at Newmarket last night by the Newmarket Fire Brigade, some of the principal buildings being illuminated. To-day a general holiday was observed, though the weather was miserable, showers falling at frequent intervals. The Kindergarten School, established by Mrs iJndley Ward, was opened, a dinner being given to 120 children. The Industrial Association Exhibition was opened to-day by Sir George Grey. The display of exhibits is first class. Demands for space had to be refused. A torchlight procession m. connection with the Exhibition was held this evening. The illuminations m the city are splendid, and immense throngs of people gathered m Queen street and the other principal thoroughfares. Wanganui, Jane 21. To-day is observed as a close holiday. There was a large crowd of people from the West Coast at the Exhibition. Illuminations and a fire brigade procession ;ake place to-night, Blenheim, Jane 21. To-day was observed as a holiday m celebration of the Jubilee There was a parade and inspection of Volunteers m the morning, and afterwards, m spite of a steady drizzle lasting all day, a procession of school children with bands went to the hospital ground. There a large number of memorial trees were planted, a bullock was roasted whole, and a free entertainment provided for the children, with games. To night there will be illuminations, a torch light procession and fireworks. Nbison, Jane 21. The Jubilee proceedings here were an immense success. Gbeymouth, Jane 21. To-day was beautifully fine. The whole town is making-holiday, everybody being out on the streets to view the proceedings. All the Volunteer Corps, Friendly Societies, members of local bodies, learned professions, with all the school children of Greymonth and Cobden, marched m procession, preceded by the Greymouth band. On arriving at the State school, tho Mayor, from a platform erected for the occasion, read the Queen's Proclamation returning thanks to Almighty God. The Volunteers fired a few de joie. The children sang the National Anthem. Several volleys of oheers were given for Her Majesty, and the ceremony oonoluded. There were sports and paßtiones daring the day, and a children's fancy fair at night. Hohitixa, Jane 21. The Jubilee celebration to-day was a great saooees. There was clear warm weather. A procession formed this mornIng and marched to Cass Square. Memorial trees were planted and spaechet delivered. Caledonian Sports took plaoe In the afternoon. 2500 people were present. The country districts were largely represented. To-night the town Is brilliantly illuminated, and there Is a large procession and fireworks. Chrktchvroh, Jane 21. The weather to-day was dull, wltl ocotslonal drizzling showers, Neveitbelesa the Jubilee oelebration waß a great success, The town was lavishly decorated with banting. There were two triumphs arches, one opposite the railway Btation, aod one m Cathedral Square. Com' memoratlon services, largely attended, were held m the Cathedral and St. Faul'i Pretbyterian Church m the morning. At i & o.m- the procession formed on the South Belt, *nd mtrched through the town tc Hagley Park, stopping m Cathedral .Square, wfeere 33C0 children sang the National- AuuHom. The procession wot headed by nearly 800 volunteers, and comprised all the Friendly Societies except the Hibernian*, the trades, Freemasons, Temperance SJooletlea, Firemen, 1 Salvation Army, and other bodies. At ' Hagley Park the volunteers fired a salute ' and few de joie and were reviewed by ■ Colonel Lean The remainder of the ) gathering was addressed by the Primate, , Mr Justice Johnston, and Mr C. O. . Bowen. Sports and Biohardson's show ' entertained the crowd for the rest of the ' afternoon. Fully 20,000 people were 1 present. Nearly 5000 visitors came to 1 Chrlstohuroh by the morning trains. E The crowds were very orderly, and there was little drunkenness and no serious accident*. At eight the principal offices 1 and shops were illuminated, add a toroh- ' light procession of Firemen and Druids 1 took place. i Dunedin, June 22. [ Heavy wind and dr'zz'ing rain pre- ; vented effective illumination. Thousands orowded tha street a and there was a good display of fireworks from the town hall. L Invkbcabgill, May 21. 1 Tho JabUee celebration ,has been 1 favored wJth superb weather; At noon ' today a procession of Municipal and I other .public bodies, Friendly Societies, and the Volunteers of the district, proceeded to the large resorve to the north of the 1 town, which will In course of time be a ' public park, and there the paat and < present mayors of the oity and suburban^ t boroughs and the chairmen of all the • district bodies, each planted a tree man [ avenue to be called Tiotorla Avarrae. The Artillery fired a royal salute, and the* riflaa a feu de joie. Tills afternoon 1 atblfttio aportp, and horse and bicycle ' raoes were held m the pwk. This eveni log a bonfire and a pyroteohnjo display i m the same plaoe drew a large number of sightseers. .A conspicuous bonfire is burning on the Bluff hill, but others up country are obscured by haz9. The Nightcaps Coal Company have collected a large quantity of coal aud timber on the top of the range there for a bonfire Successful concerts have been given, one with the object of raising funds to erect a public band rotunda, and the other m aid of the funds of the Southland Caledonian Society. The town has been very nicely illuminated both nights. A large number of country visitors have come m. A young man, son of Mr W. A. Bews, late town engineer, was rather seriously hurt by a horse whioh bolted m one of the races, aad ran into the crowd of onlookers.