GATHERING IN SYDNEY.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 932, 27 September 1910, Page 6

GATHERING IN SYDNEY.

CABLE PROM THE PREMIER. New Zealanders in Sydriey did.not forget Dominion- Day, nor/werethey-fergpt-. ten" at this . end.", / The: following; cable' was sent by Sir Joseph Ward to president 1 of the New Zealand Aissociatipn in' Sydney on : the; occasion cf the gathering of New Zealanders in that city,on / Dominion Night':—. / " , . ; ' ; / "On behalf .Government and people New Zealand, I extend our kinsfolk in New South Wales cordial gi-eetings and hearty good wishes.' Flourishing condition your association is;but one indication of affectiori New Zealanders. all shades opinion, arid whether liere or abroad, regard their beautiful Island Home, and of bond unity which oxists amongst them./ Day being celebrated here amidst enthusiasm' and in glorious-weather.,. At/'present ■ time .large crowds witnessing military demonoration. \ Sincerely trust your • association gathering will .prove!successful./ "WARD,\ Prime Minister." . OTHER CENTRES.. "■(By Telegraph—Special Oorrespondpnt.) Wanganui, September 2G. Dominion Day was observed very quiet-, ly here, citizens hardly taking the trouble to hoist bunting, of which there was only a very meagre display. The' Territorials celebrate tho occasion to-night with a military tattoo. : ißy TcleEi-apH.—Press Associa-tion.l Auckland, Sopteinber 26. . Dominion Day was observed only by ; tlio::■ Government offices. , In tho afternoon there' was a parade of the King's Veterans and school cadets. In the oven-/ ing the Territorials marched through tho streets. .• Palmerston North, September 26. Dominion Day was celebrated to-day by tho public offices being closed. In the evening a procession was held, at which, 400 cadets and volunteers were present. The Palmerston Brass Band headed the troops, -which marched round the Square twice, and then halted in front' of a utaiung erected in the vioinity of the

I Band Itotunda. Here a military tableau ! was displayed, with, coloured light effects, and patriotic speeclies wero 'delivered by Messrs. D. Buick, M.P., J'. A. Nash (Mayor),' and It. M'Nab. The, proceedings closed with the playing of. "God Save -tho King." Mr. M'Nab took the | opportunity of referring to the greater political developments' of the Empire ( the . growth of : big nations in Australia and Canada, and the wonderful spectacle of victors and vanquished in Soutih Africa,sforming a united nation only ten years after they had been at war.. Napier, September 26. Dominion Day here was only observed as a holiday by public and Borough Council offices. Flags were flying .on municipal buildings, but ordinary . business places kept open, as usual. The school children saluted the- iiag in the mwning, and. were addressed, by the headmaster and others on: loyalty and patriotism. They were then granted a holiday. In the evening a full dress parade of the volunteers -took place. i 'Gisborne,.September ,26. Dominion Day was celebrated here this morning by the school children saluting the 'colours. They:, were addressed by different 'speakers. In'the' evening a. riiilitary parade was held. The troops marched through the' streets . headed. by the band, and were afterwards addressed by Mr, William Pettie, Acting-Mayor, and Mr. - John Townley. .The town was decorated with bunting during the day, and illuminated at night. . Nelson, September 26. Air the school children ,of . the ,city assembled and 1 saluted the flag this morning.. .In the, afternoon a battalion parade of school cadets took place at:, Richmond. This evening /there Was.a public gathering to.' celebrate. Dominion Day, there Wing a large number of Territorials and citizens present."; Several speeches were delivered /' . '' i i ' .■ . ■.' - : Christchurch, September 26. Dominion ■ Day. was celebrated by. schools' pupOs parading arid saluting the flag. Brief speeches; were made by memr bers of . the Education Board, chairmen of .committees,, and others. The weather was beautifully fine.. ;.; '.' .■■■- Duncdin, September 26. " Splendid weather- prevailed for Domin-ion-Day, but, with the exception of some, of the Government offices; tho day was not- generally, observed /as',: a / holiday. Bunting was" liberally'.displayed on public and private buildings, nowever, and a parade of volunteers,: which was, held this evening, i-jva's largely, attended. , , SHIPPING DECORATED. ■By.lViesTaiip.'/.!'iy:f/,"i i>," "Copyright . (Rec. September 26, 11.25 p.m.) . .. Sydney, September 26. <■: / The New" Zealand '.Government v. Bureau' .'is' gay/with bunting in- honour of Doriiinion Day;. 'The Union':Company ,arid Hud-. dart-Parker fleets and . premises .are decorated with , flag ;devioes, including : one bearing .the .legendi '."Success .to;,the Dominion." '■/ ■'// ; :.;v;;.// : ; ' ;: ! The New Zealand Association ball wis largely attended. The /Hon.' „G..-,': Fowlds and party were amongst the guests.