THE JUBILEE.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1593, 25 June 1887, Page 2

THE JUBILEE.

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London, June 23. The Jubilee display was the grandest ever known m the history of. the city, The chief interest was centered m the service m the Abbey, and there was an intense feeling of relief that it was not attended with the disaster rumour had predicted. The route of the procession was a most brilliant, sight, and the demonstrations of Joy alty from the vast throngs haveVever been exceeded.

Several other fatal accidents have been reported, caused principally by the tremendous crush m the crowd

. The Colonists' stand afforded a splendid view of the procession, but many admitted were not -Colonials. Illuminations were universal, and of a most gorgeous character. Some of the streets were a perfect blaze of light. The electric light was.. freely used. The Australian devices were among the most effective. One design, particularly applauded by hundreds of thousands of people, was . made entirely of crystal prisms, forming the words ' God save the Queen," flanked with w 1837— 1887," "V.R." and crown between. Surroundiog the! device were seven medallions bearing the names of the Australian colonies and New .Zealand. The design was in. admirable foste, and the illumination was superb. Comments are made op t&e fact that the occasion of the Jubilee was not marked by Her Majesty performing some act of national benevolence.

LoNDoir, Jane S3.

The celebration of the Jubilee was attended with disorder . m Ireland. In Dublin, Cork and Belfast serious riots occurred, many people opposing the demonstration; The authorities were obliged to use severe measures, and m some cases, severe injuries were inflicted on the rioters, " ; '•• ;

In compliance with a general wish, the Jubilee ceiemonial was repeated yesterday m Westminster Abbey lor the benefit of the hospitals. There was an immense attendance, the edifice being crowded, but the Royal personages did not take part m the celebration.