EARLY SETTLERS' PAGEANT

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 189, 6 May 1920, Page 6

EARLY SETTLERS' PAGEANT

'Everything is now ready for. tho historical pageant of tho landing of> tho first settlers at Petone, and tho function will take place to-morrow afternoon on tho beach at the junction of Buick Street and tho Esplanade. Complete arrangements have been mado to ensure that tho 6ceno will be as much liko the original landing as possible, and givfln suitable weather it should bo worth witnessing. A choir of children will sing patriotic songs when tho Prince is present, and a programme of sports has been arranged to interest spectators until the distinguished guest arrives, and after he has gone. As a good deal of motor traffic is expected, arrangements have lx?en made for the "parking" of vehicles in Elizabeth Street, .the northern end of JBuick Street, and in tho Recreation Ground, and tho police will direct tho traffic to these places. VISIT TO AUSTRALIA • Sydney, May 5. The Federal Capital Lcoguo has announced that tho Prince of Wales will lay itho foundation-stone of Canberra.— Press 'Assn. Brisbane, May 5. The Brisbane City Council has voted JjSOOO for tho entertainment of tho Prince of Wales. Mr. l'ihelly has announced that the Government has not recommended any knighthoods or 1 other honours, in ■ connection with the Royal visit, us it disapproved of such honours being conferred upon Queensland citi-zens.—'Pr-esa-Aaan.