IN OTHER CENTRES

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 253, 21 July 1919, Page 8

IN OTHER CENTRES

GREAT ENTHUSIASM EVERYWHERE s By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, July. 20. Great enthusiasm prevailed in Auckland yesterday. A procession was held in the inorninj, , a,nd it was one of the largest held in the city. In the evening the illuminations were a feature of the festivities, and great crowds thronged Queen Street. JUBILATIONS IN CHRISTCHURCH. By Telegraph-Press Association. ' Christchurch, July 20. A whole-heartedly enthusiastic city celebrated peace. The weather was perfect, being warm and freo from wind. The city was beflagged and decorated everywhere. In the morning a welcome was tendered to returned soldiers in King Edward Barracks, the. gathering being impressive and inspiring. Perhaps the two most impressive portions of the function were when at the Mayor's invitation the huge assemblage stood while he read with much impresaivenesa an extract from a letter from a British woman who wrote of her greetings when she s&w a field of "The wooden orossee of Christ" in France. Another period, highly charged with emotion almost as it the concourse sobbed, was when the Hoh. G. W. Russell spoke of tho number; °i •i gallant New Zealanders who had given ! their lives so that the dawn of a happior i era migiit be made possible. At noon, I Catlu-dra! Square was a maw of people, ' and ther stood silently for a minute honour" of the heroic dead. Prom the atops of the Cathedral a bugle sounded the "Last Post," breaking the period of tense absorbed stillness. In tlie afternoon, a great military procession paesefl. through the city to Hugley Park, where a parade was held. The whole route was densely thronged with people Evenin" saw the centre of the city absolutely b'ocked with people viewing the illuminations, (viiicl! were on a magnificent scale. ! Never before has the oity been so bnl--1 liantly illuminated. The effect ol t id ! coloured electric light schemes on the ! various , arches was very fine ■ indeed. Many business premises gavo splendidly designed displays. A particular.}- fine showini' w:B made at the Railway station. The thanksgiving services to-day were everywhere crowded, the weather being again summerlike. To-morrow, the schools' and citizens' peace processions will lie tlie main features. peoceedingslFmasterton. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Masterton, July 20. Judged by tho street decorations alone, Mastcrton could have held its own with other towns in New Zealand oh Saturday. No trouble was spared by any firm inj;lie decoration of its premises, and every shop window was decorated in some patriotic manner. The weather was perfect,' and lung before the appointed time it was apparent that the crowd would be large, as people were coming from all parte uf the Wairarapa. It w«6 esti-

mated that there were between six and ; seven thousand people assembled at the i Park. The procession included-the Sal- , vation Army Band, the Municipal liana, ; returned soldiers (led by Brigadier- , General Hart), military nurses, nurse* : from-the local hospital wounded soldiers, veterans, Territorials, Cadets, touts, i children in fancy costume, and traUe exlnbits. Altogether, tho procession, was half a milo in length. > . ; The results of the judging at the ilunj«ipal Park.were:-Best trades display. Friendly Societies' Dispensary; most unique display, Wairarapa. larniers (.cooperative Association's oflice gtaff, representing a satire on a local league best decorated car,' Messrs. Unco >ind Shearer, Ltd.; fancy costume (trade). Miss Naylor, 1; Master Don Lmmitt 2 fancy costume (historical), Miss Joy Donald f; best group of fancy costumes, Miss Cdrews's quartet. Special mention was made of the Navy League's »priMntßtion of H.M.S. New Zealand. Othei notable displays were representations of minesweepers and a tank. The King's Proclamation was read by the Mayor (Mr. W. H. Jackson), v.ith Nvhom on the platform were Mr. G. I ■ Sykes, M.P., Brigadier-General Ha I, Chaplain G. T. Brown, and Mr. Hugn -Morrison. At noon, everyone io=e and stood with bowed heads foi t« minutes in ■ memory of those 'who had fallen. Afterwards, speeches were delivered by those on. the platform. During the afternoon a concert paib, accompanied by many, of the veh cles which had taken part in the P™° n > -netted the hospital, and played to the wounded soldiers who had. been unable to attend the proceedings in the moining. In the evening, a fireworks display was held in the Park. AT CARTERTON. ! (Special Correspondent.) Carterton, July 20. The Carterton paaee celebrations on Saturday were very enthusiastic. I Uβ town was gaily beiUgged, and there was a large procession in the morning from Camn-ton Park to the show grounds Staking part included the Mumcipa Silver Band, soldiers (including yeteians and Territorials), Red Cross Society, friendly societies, the Fire . Brigade, Tradesmen's Association, Maoris school children; many decorated cftib *eie a feature of the procession.,. Ihe tradesmen's display was a specially good one. At tho show grounds epeeches approbate to the occasion were given by Messrs J . T. M. Hornsby, M.P., W. Perrj, chauman~of the South Wairarapa County appropriate choruses. Prizes for decorated vehicles were awarded asi fti low .- Motor-car, Master Jack Mansfield, decorated vehicle, Miss Jensen; Miss Beth Mansfield; boy's cycle, Master Laurie James; motor lorry, C. Keens, small girl's cycle, Ilia Sanderson. In, the afternoon, a costume tootball mato.li was played, and the children were entertained at a free picture matinee, lu thb evening there was a torchlight procession, followed by a bonhre and fireworks display at Carrington Park. DISPLAY AT DUNEMN. By Telegraph-Press Atsociatiou. Dun&din, July 20. Tho peace celebrations yesterday were most enthusiastic. Moinbrial services were held in many churches in the morning, and a musical service at tne Oval At noon the celebrations wero stopped for five minutes, when a firing party tired three volleys. 'there was a roll 'by drummers and buglers at various vantage points sounded the "Last Post. In the afternoon, one of (he finest processions ever seen in Dunedln took-place. At the Oval the llags of the Vllies were '"broken" amidst cheering. Tho city was brilliantly illuminated at .-light and a torchlight procession led .to the. Drill Hall where Sir James Allen distributed decorations to soldiers. Addresses were delivered by the Minister of Defence and the E«v. G. Griffiths. A fine musical .programme was rendered by the peace celebration choir jnd bands at a massed publio service this jfternoon. • , PRESENTATION TO V.C. HERO. By 'Meeraph—Preaa Association. Hawora, July 20. 4 great procession of motors,'decoraled vehicles, school children, soldiers, veterans, Territorials, Scouts, and'nurses marked the peaco celebrations. Addresses wero given by Mr. G. V. Pearce, M.P., und Mr. W. 1C Hassldon, S.M. Business places were gaily decorated, there being throe arches in the main slreot. There were illuminations and a torchlight procession at night, when there were great crowds in tho streets. After the speeches in tho afternoon, the Mayor made a presentation from the citizens ofi a gold watch and chain to Lieut. Laurent, Y.C. The crowd enthusiastically applauded the recipient, also several returned soldiers who were wearing decorations. After the presentation the Mayor and Lieut. Laurent each planted an oak tree in the Tower Gardens in memory of tho coming of peace. Children's Day will be celebrated on Monday. PALMERSTON FESTIVITIES. (By Telegraph—Special Correspondent.) Palmerston North, July 20. . The Palmereton North Peace Celebrations passed off in comparatively fine weather. The morning was fine, but ■ light, intermittent showers fell in the afternoon and evening. ( About 10,000 took part in. the celebrations, which were marked with great enthusiasm. Hundreds of country residents wore in town and look part in tho big procession which paraded around the Square, and then proceeded to the showgrounds. There was a huge concourse of people on the grounds in the morning. Speeches appropriate to the occasion were delivered by the Mayor of Palmerston North (Mr. J. A. Nash, M.P.), Mr. I B. J. Jacobs, as president of the Returned Soldiers' Association, Mr. J. Linklater, chairman of the Kairanga County Council, on behalf of the country residents, and by Mr. C. A. Loughnan. At noon, the Dead March was played, during which the public stood bareheaded. 'I'his was followed by a salute of 21 guns fired by J Battery. A feature of 'the' gathering was the massed singing of 1200 children from the town and country schools, under the direction of Mr. H. E. Bennett. Eight hundred children took part in physical drill and in the formation of the living letter, "Peace," which i was a very striking'tableau. Maoris wore I prominent in the procession and in disj plays of Native war dances. In the evenI ing bonfires were burned in the Square. I The hotels did not open till 1 p.m., and I there was no disorder, only one arrest being, made for drunkenness. The festivities were marred by a fatal accident, Mrs. Maria Haley being run over by a I motor-car in the Square. A large body of returned soldiers paraded in uniform in the procession. Pirates A and the senior High School boys put.on a football match at the showgrounds durinj the afternoon. In tho first half there was no score, but on resumption Pirutf forced the pace and ran up a score of 1G points to their opponents' nil. To-morrow will lie devoted entirely to children, an all-day programme beini? arranged for their benefit. There will be a display of fireworks in the evening. REVIEW AT WANGANUI. Hjr Tclccrap!).-I'n.'(.< A.«siWlat.''Hi Wangaoui, July 20. The peace celebrations were t-uccess-fully held on Saturday. The weather wns unsettled, but mainl> fine.' There was a military review in the. morning, after which the, returned soldiers were entertained at lunch. A procession and public mi J ting took place at Cook's Gardens in the afternoon, and there were iireworks at night. UNFAVOURABLE WEATHER AT FEILDTNG. By Teleeraijli—Pri-M Association. Feilding, July 20. Feilding celebrated peace by a procession and demonstration, a dinner to sol(lier<-. followed by a fireworks display at night. The Mayor, Mr. (J. J. Harford, presided, and retui the Royal Proolamalion. The Hon. D. H. Guthrie, Minister of Lands, was also present, and addrossed the soldiers. There was a very large assemblage, though the weather was not favourable. The programme included Maori dances. Children's Day will bo observed to-morrow. FINE DISPLAY AT WBSTPORT. By Teleuraph-Preae Association. Westport, July 20. Westport's peace celebrations wero carried out on Saturday in .'.ondsome style.

l'almerston Street, the main thoroughfare, was beautifully decorated with flags and forest greenery, and looked like a lons avenue in Fairyland. A lengthy procession paraded Palmerston Street in the morning, amongst those taking part 'be- , ing a strong representation of the Mercantile Marine from the ships in poit, the crews/refusing to leive the'night ; before and miss the historical ceremony. Addresses wero given in Victoria Square by the Mayor, Mr, A. Leaver, rud Chaplain Coursey. Later, the returned , soldiers and seafaring men were enter- , tained at a civic luncheon. The after- ■ noon was devoted to sports. In the even- j ing there was a great torchlight proccs- ] sion, a fireworks display, and a bonfire.- ) Fine weather prevailed for the celebra- 5 tious, which will ho continued on Mon- , day, when the festivities will be mainly , for children, with a social on a large . ecale in the evening. ( AT ASR'BUfiTON. \ . 3y Telegraph—Press Association. e Ashburlon, July 20. 1 Perfect weather prevailed foV tho peace < celebrations. There was a record attend- ' nnce of town and country residents. Yes- 1 terday there was a grand procession in : iho morning, sports and football in the i afternoon, and fireworks and a bonfire in rhe evening. To-night a sacred concert 1 was given by the united choirs, and to- 1 morrow will be Children's Day. At ] Mcthven yesterday there were great re- i joicings, a procession M'er a mile long, and sports'and fireworks. GAIETY AT OAMARU. ' liv . Tolearanh—Prp" Aasnc.int.lnn O'amaru, July 20. \ The coming of onaco was celebrated locally yesterday wi'.h suitable demonstrations. At 9 o'clock, the Mayoress (Mis. J. M'Dianmid) laid a laurefl '<ieath on the Soldiers' Monument in memory of the fallen heroes. Suitable -.ddresses were delivered in the morning, when a large procession, consisting of school children and bands, brightened with patriotic displays and appropriate banners and em'blems, paraded the crowded and gailx-decoratcd streets. At noon the festivities ceased, and the whole com-munity-paid silent tribute io the memory of the heroes who had made the supremo sacrifice. The tolling of church bells added solemnity to the hush which fell upon the town. The iifternson was devoted to processions and entertainments for children. In .the evening the main street was brilliantly illuminated by private .and public enterprise. An impromptu procession and fireworks, and fancy dress displays, added liveliness to the evening celebrations, and the gaiety was kept up till a late hour. TIMARU NOT ENTHUSIASTIC. ■ By Telograuh—Presa Aejoolation. Timarn, July 20. Peace day was favoured with very fine weather. The official programme comprised a big procession in the morning, and a smaller one at .'tight. The first included a sprinkling of military of various kinds, chiefly High School Cadets. A long string of tableaux included some fine conceptions 'skilfully worked out, PEACE CARNIVAL AT 'NAPIER. By Telejcnph—Press Association. Napier, July 20. Napier's peace celebrations were favoured with glorious weather, and a most successful procession of rsturaed soldiers, decorated vehicles, and military, in the morning was watched by many thousands. In the afternoon the children's sports meeting attracted a very large assembly. 'I'ho chief feature was an address by Oiencral Sir Andrew, Russell. In the evening a torchlight procession paraded tho town, and tile utmost' enthusiasm prevailcdon the Marino Parade, where fireworks, a bonfire, a marine risploy, and al fresco dancing was continued till a late hour. FESTIVITIES IN AUSTRALIA IMPOSING PROCESSION IN SYDNEY (Rec. July 18, 7.55 p.m.) Sydney, July 18. The Peace celebrations commenced today with 1 ft presentation of "Pence"medals to' children at the various schools. The city is putting 'on the last touches ready for to-morrow's big demonstration. There is the gayest display everywhere of •bunting, banners l , ar/ greenery. Macquarie Street and other sections of the march route form a striking' spectacle with shields, emblems, devices, and insignia of peace. At 11.-SO a.m. the procession will halt for three minutes as a tribute to the fallen. There is a great influx of country visitors for the first time since the war. University students held a commemoration street procession, with the usual rollicking fun and horseplay.—Press Assn. (Rec. July 20, 5.5 p.rrO , Sydney, July 20. The weather was fine yesterday for tho Peace Day celebrations. An imposing procession of all units of Australian naml svncl military force*; marched through the city, which was en fete. The troops had a rousing reception. The march halted at noon for three minutes while the "Last Post" was minded by buglers stationed along the lotite. A party of New Zm landers, who were marching, attracted special attention. Although there was nothing approaching the spontaneous outburst of enthusiasm seen on Armistice Day. the city was thronged with pleasure-seekers. Crowds witnessed a regatta, gymkhana snorts and races. Peals' of bells and salutes from the warships at noon proclaimed peace. The street decorations wero unprecedented for brilliance.. Noble triumphal arches and Venetian masts festccned with Hags lined the route of the military pageant. At night tho whole city was ablaze with illuminations. Public buildings were decked with electric lights, and others were' flooded with mlagnificent peace emblems, which a powerful white light in Hie hovbour picked out. There was a chain of hon--1 fives. The feet, including the Austra- ! lia, New Zealand, and the Sydney, '.j was brilliantly illuminated; and gave a roofcet and searchlight display. There was a brilliant gathering at a Peace banquet at the Town Hall. At the regatta New Zealand crews were third in the Service cutters' race. ' second in the whalers' race, first, and second in the officers' galleys race, and 1 second in the all-comers' Service boats '. race. ' There are similar reports of the Peace : celebrations in tho other Stntc=, al- ; though somewhat marred in Melbourne ' owing to the bleak, windy weather, and the fact that the illuminations were cur- ! tailed through the coal shortaec was another unfortunate incident. A gang of soldiers and sailors indulged in horseplay and lifted trams from the lines o"d rushed the theatres. The trams in the city were eventually suspended.—Press A SMI. ; REMISSION OF SENTENCES > AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENTS' ■ . DECISIONS. Melbourne, July 18. Senator Milieu .announced that the Covernment has.decided to remit all unexpired naval,and military sentences in cases of summary conviction, and to make a generous remission of sentences imnosed by court-martials. / j The Queensland Cabinet, has decided to remit one-fifth of the period of all sentences upon prisoners, irrespective of the length of sentence; and the Government of South Australia'has also announced the remission of portion of sentences of prisoners.—Press Assn.