THE LATE QUEEN.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 29, 4 February 1901, Page 2

THE LATE QUEEN.

THE KING’S THOUGHT- - FULNESS. LOVELY FLORAL TRIBUTES. A WEALTH OF TRIBUTES FROM MAURITIUS. LONDON FLOWER GIRLS. y, IRISH CHILDREN SEND FLORAL ANCHOR 6-FT. LONG. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Received February 2, 9.15 a.m. London, Feb. 1. His Majesty the King has privately intimated the change of the Crown will not affect the Queen’s old friends and dependants, or ladies and gentlemen in straitened means occupying apartments by Royal favour. The wealth of floral tributes at Windsor is unprecedented. It is estimated the floral tributes cost fifty thousand pounds. Mauritius sent a broken column of violets representing Trinity House, and a white floral model of Eddystone lighthouse, inscribed with the words: “Lead, Kindly Light.” One hundred and eighty-three flower-girls of London sent a beautiful wreath.

The three children who presented the basket of flowers to Her Majesty the Queen, on behalf of 52,000 children at Phoenix Park on the occasion of her visit to Ireland, sent a floral anchor six feet long. The Duke of Connaught’s staff in Ireland sent a lovely floral Irish harp.

GRAND WEATHER—CROWDED SHORES.

SERVICE IN SWITZERLAND.

A BEAUTIFUL TOKEN FROM

DUBLIN

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received Feb. 2, 9.35 a.m.) London, February 2. There is magnificent weather at Cowes. The shores of Osborne, Southsea, and Gosport are crowded. A grand English service will be held to-morrow at Berne Cathedral, which has been lent for the occasion. The President and other authorities attend in State. i A ragged boy in Dublin, noticing a newspaper bill displayed on the ground, bought a penny bunch of violets, and then went and placed them over the word “ Queen.” (Received Feb. 2, 5.3 p.m.) There was “ Queen’s weather ” yes--1 terday, with unbroken sunshine ; There was a soul-stirring spectacle at Cowes and the Solent. Scores of thousands of people lined I the Headlands Island at Southsea , Common and the points of vantage at Portsmouth harbour. ; The Peers and Commoners, with ? their wives and others invited, travelled by four special trains to Southampton. 1 Then the ocean liners Scot and Dun- [ kegan Castle conveyed them to Solent. ; Three thousand five hundred troops, i with arms reversed and bowed heads, ; lined the streets from Trinity Pier to the Queen’s Gate, Osborne. There were dense crowds of onlook--1 ers. ’ After the Dean of Winchester had ; concluded the service at the chapel, at ’ half-past twelve, the Blue Jackets, acted with Highlanders who were the i Queen’s special servants, as bearers of : the coffin to the khaki-colored guncarriage. The gun carriage was drawn by six ! dark bay horses, driven and led by artillerymen, the muzzle of the gun projecting under the platform of the | pall, which had a silk edge with gold lace and embroidered with Royal Arms at the corners, which were drooping. The Royal Standard was partially draped at the head of the cushion with a great State Crown, not a small one, and flashing diamonds were to be seen in the chapel. The cushion at the foot bore a sceptre and two orbs. Three mounted grooms, attired in scarlet, and detachments of military, preceded the cortege. The late Queen’s equerries and aides-de-camp walked at either side of the coffin. Behind came Admiral Sir Culme Seymour and Vice-Admiral Sir John Fullerton. Then, after the Admiral, came the Royal mourners, walking three abreast, His Majesty Bing Edward being in the centre, the Kaiser being on his right and the Duke of Connaught on his left. The Kaiser was attired in the uniform of a British Admiral. The Duke of Connaught was attired in full military uniform. All three wore the riband of the Star of the Garter. After the three named came two lines of Princes, according to their degree of relationship. They were brilliant in both colors of decorations and walked. Dressed entirely in black, and with long veils, came Queen Alexandra, Princesses Christian and Louise, also Princess Beatrice, the Duchess of York, the younger Princess, and the Ladies-in-Waiting, followed by the members of the household. The Kaiser’s suite, the Royal servants; the tenants, and the Mayors came next. The Queen’s company of Grenadiers escorted the procession. At the moment of starting two of the Queen’s pipeps, ahead of the coffin, played the lament of the Black 'Watch, Presently the pipers changed the wailing notes to the tune of “ Flowers of the Forest.” On reaching the Queen’s Gate, entering the road, the pipers were silent. Massed bands, which, with forty ’muffled drums, were preceding them in the ' ; U J ed alternately Chopin’s and Beethoven’s Funerai Marches, The descent p£ thp hill of Cowes was made amid the roll of drums. . Three thousand one'hundred troops presented arms until the cortege passed. Meanwhile the church-bells rang out the death knell. The heads of the spectators through* ' out were bared, <

The women and children curtseyed. Women and men were moved to tears by the solemn spectacle. On arrival at the Pier, the petty officers of the Alberta bore the coffin aboard through an escort of Grenadiers, and amid muffled drums. As the coffin was placed in the pavilion of the quarter deck, His Majesty the the Kaiser, and the others following, surrounded the coffin and took a last, lingering look. Queen Alexandria wept. Their Majesties and the Princesses, except the Duchess of York (who returned to her sick husband’s bedside), proceeded on the pinnaces to the Victoria and Albert. Admiral Fullerton was in command of the Alberta, which started for Portsmouth at three o’clock, massed bands on the Pier playing “ Saints of God,” the Queen’s favorite hymn. Eight destroyers, in two columns, and in line, escorted the Alberta. From either bow the King’s flags were flying at the mast-head, the Victoria and Albert alone symbolising continuous sovereigntys. The guardship Australia opened the salute, which was taken up by the Kodney and sixty others, the British and foreign warships, all manned with bands on deck playing funeral music, and minute guns momentarily breaking the strains of Beethoven’s and Chopin’s marches, while the yellow wreath of smoke drifting down the line presented the vapour to the full sunlight, causing many peculiar shapes and strange hues. Passing the Alexandria, Camperdown, Kodney, Benbow, and nine others on the port side, the Alberta entered a double line of warships, and the salute was continued on either side. When the flotilla neared Portsmouth, the fleet ceased firing. The minute guns were then continued by the ships in harbour. The forks of the harbour were entered a few minutes before five. The destroyers, moving in a jerky, dubitant march, looked a weird-like escort as the sun sank. At the King’s wish, the flags are to remain at half-mast until sunset on Monday. The coffin could be plainly seen throughout, the crossing draperies being drawn aside. The canopy was formed of Imperial ruby velvet, lined with pure white silk. A dais covered with ruby velvet bore the coffin. Lying athwart the ships on either side were two pyramids, bearing red cushions and crowns. The combination of the two lines of satined red, relieved by the gold of the crowns and white linings, produced a rich and solemn effect. The corners were occupied by floral anchors from four naval commands. One was composed of lilies of the valley, another of harrisine lilies, the third of white azaleas, and the fourth of arum lilies, white carnations, and white tulips and camellias. The cable of each anchor consisted of violets. Seen at a distance the colours suggested red, white, and blue. Among the naval aides was Captain Hedworth Lambton, of Ladysmith fame. The coffin remained aboard the Alberta, which took up moorings a fortnight ago. The naval pageant was a master piece of organisation. It was a majestic, splendid, moving spectacle. The Colonial Office announces that the representatives at the interment includes the Australian Agentsgeneral and the, Countess of Kanfurly.

AN, IMPRESSIVE SIGHT. Received 12.11 a.m., Feb. 4. London, Feb. 3. After the Alberta had berthed at Clarence Yard, adjoining the covered way in connection with the private railway station, a night guard of a hundred marines took charge. Picket boats patrolled around, barring all approach. A dozen naval officers and naval aides watched throughout the night, sentries with reversed arms standing at the head and foot of the coffin. At three minutes past eight the King and the Kaiser, in uniforms of British Field-Marshals; the Queen and some of the Royal Princes and Princesses proceeded in pinnaces from the yachts, where they had slept, to the Aiberta. They grouped around-the coffin. The Vicar of Portsea conducted a short service. Eight petty officers from the Royal yacht carried the coffin to the train, the Vicar of Portsea preceding the Crown, Globe; and Standard. Some wreaths were carried before the coffin. Victoria railway station was covered throughout with purple cloth, and presented an imposing appearance, there being a hundred brilliant uniforms of every nationality l ,' DEMEANOR OF THE CROWD. Received Feb. 4, 12.27 a.m. The demeanour of the crowd in London was one of silent sympathy. The only cheer was when Lord Roberts appeared bfore the procession started. The German army deputation of noncommissioned officers and men rode hi the rear of the funeral procession. The multitude gathered in Hyde Park, but the gates wero closed at 10. The best view was obtainable from Piccadilly^. THE HUSHED MULTITUDE. Roceived Feb. 4, 12.42 p.m. Simultaneously with the service in St. George’s Chapel, funeral services were held in nearly every church in the United Kingdom. • During the funeral service the English railways ceased running for half an hour. ; The coffin was carried in an elevated position, 'enabling most of the spectators to see it. ■ ' • ; ' The procession was chromatographed. The ' solemn restraints of the hushed multitude was deeply impressive. Even tho poorest wore mourning. ARRIVAL AT VICTORIA STATION. Received Feb. 4, 12.28 a.m. London, Feb. 3. The visiting Kings, who lodged at Buckingham Palace, arrived at Victoria station before eleven o’clock. The King of Portugal is specially popular.. The King and Queen received upwards of 60 Royalties in a magnificent pavilion erected f he Dlatform. The procession, which had been previously v " :ul isecl, and stretched over a distance of a mile, started from’ the station at 11.30. The composition represented all sections of the' army, with arms, reversed. * There were a hundred members each of volunteers and yeomanry, and two hundred colphials,' including 43 officers, their brawny sun burnt figures ' and khaki dresses contrasting strongly with the :

cloaked British soldiers, and the Indian and West African detachments, who woro handsomely uniformed, AT PADDINGTON. Received Feb. 4, 12.87 a.m.

The procession reached Paddington station at one o’clock. Twenty non-commissioned officers of the Guards and Household Cavalry placed the coffin in a saloon car, draped with purple and white cloth. The engine was draped with purple, with wreaths of white immortelles. The front of the special trains had previously conveyed to Windsor the ambassadors, members of the University, Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London, Agents-gonoral for the various colonies, Earl Carrington, Countess Ranfurly, leading members of the Opposition, and other members of the House of Commons. The funeral train reached Windsor at two o’clock. A party of the First Grenadier Guards bore the coffin to the gun carriage, which was drawn by eight artillery horses.

SENSATIONAL EXPERIENCE,

HORSE JIBS—DRIVERS AFRAID OF COFFIN BEING UPSET.

HANDY MEN TO THE RESCUE, (Receivod Feb. 4,12.3 S a.m.)

The horse attached to the gun-carriage bearing the coffin, cold with long waiting, refused to start. The drivers were afraid to coerce the auimal, lest ho should overturn the coffin, and the Regal party and King wore greatly distressed. The Naval guard of honor came to the rescue. Utilising the refractory horses’ traces as rope, they, after a quartor of an hour’s delay, slowly drew the gun-carriage to St. George’s chapel. This was one of the most striking incidents of the dav.

The guns fired a salute of 81. The service terminated at about four o’clock with Beethoven’s march.

Thirty-three thousand troops and volunteers lined the route, nearly a thousand police and many ambulances wero in attendance, treating cases of fainting, hysteria, and a few accidents which occurred. v

The dominant note of the decoration was varying shades of purple, rclioved by festoons of whito silk, bunches of violets, and laurel wreaths on the lamp posts. Part of Piccadilly had purple draperies, edged with gold, giving a beautiful appearance. The decorations were lavish in the vicinity of Saint James’ Palace. BAD WEATHER SETS IN—AN UGLY RUSH. (Received Feb. 4, 2.26 a.m.)

The weather*to-day was in striking contrast to that which favored yesterday’s ceremony. There were torrents of rain and a heavy wind as the Royalties folfowed. the coffin, passing betweon a lino of Admirals, the commanders of the battleships which took part in Friday’s naval pageant, high military local clergy, mayors, ecclesiastical officials and personages. Lord Roberts was present. Minute guns wore fired and muffled peals from the bells were rung as the funeral proceeded. The coffin was placed in a draped saloon carriage attached to an engine bearing emblems of mourning. All present uncovered, minute bolls warning the metropolis of the arrival of the dead Queen.

The train started at nine o’clock, preceded by a pilot engine, and reached Victoria station without any incidont of note, and at eleven steamed into the station, amidst a solemn hush. London exhibited remarkable manifestations of grief and sympathy.

From the earliest hour all the streets leading to the line of route wore filled with a silent crowd in deep mourning. Hundreds of thousands of people pouriug into the city from the suburbs and provinces, the vehicular and metropolitan train services were quite inadequate to cope with the traffic. The morning broke cold and gloomy; though without rain. Until the procession was over all shops were closed. The solemn dignity of tho occasion was universally observed. The behaviour of tho people was most decorous. Though lamp-posts, railways, trees, and housetops were used by thousands, that says nothing, owing to the vastness of the crowds. Nevertheless, it was orderly and respectful, except for a few ugly rushes at the Marble Arch. MOURNING IN AUSTRALIA. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Adelaide, last night. All business was suspended yesterday. There were memorial services at all the churches. The Governor and members of the Ministry attended the service at the Cathedral. The usual salute was fired. Melbourne, last night. Yesterday was practically observed as Sunday, all the hotels and theatres being closed. Memorial services were held at all the churches, the Governor attending the Cathedral, where a State service was held. Sydney, Jan. 2. To-day was observed as a close holiday. The city was thronged with thousands of people in mourning costume. Great congregations • assembled at the various churches, where special services were held. A State memorial service was held in St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Lord Hopetoun, Mr Barton, Mr Seddon, the Admiral, and loading dignitaries were present. The Archbishop delivered an address. The funeral anthem written by Sir John Goss for the funeral of the Duke of Wellington was sung in the Queen’s Square, where the general public manifested its sorrow. The Square was densely packed all the afternoon, Lord Hopetoun, Mr Barton, Mr Sedden, and many officials being present. Lord Hopetoun placed a wreath amongst the many thousands already reposing at the foot of the statue. Four thousand children sang sacred selections. The band also played funeral marches. Round the statue were colors of the various nationalities, with a band of crape across each flag. The statue of Prince Consort, facing the Queen’s statue, was garlanded with white flowers. The bells were tolling mournfully all day. THE WELLINGTON SERVICE. ATTENDED BY OVER TWENTY THOUSAND PERSONS.-' • [By Telegraph—Press; Association.] Wellington, last night. There was a complete cessation of labor on Saturday, and funeral services were held in -several churches, including St. Joseph’s, whore Archbishop Redwood and about forty clergy conducted a brief but impressive ceremony. The open air proceedings commenced at 11 a.m. with a children’s service in the Basin Reserve, organised by the Sunday School Union. There was a large gathering of adults and children, and the proceedings were very impressive. Long before the hour appointed for the united service at Parlia-

mg" A Fnnae crowds be can to eather in

the vicinity, and by the time the Governor and staff arrived a vast concourse of people had assembled, numboring-probably twenty thousand people, exclusive of over a thousand volunteers and ' bluejackets from the Mildura.' ’ The densely-packed crowd stood on the lawn from the buildings, and in the adjoining streets the

housetops were black with people. On the steps of the leading main entranco were grouped members of the Ministry, judges, consuls, heads of Government departments, and leading citizens. The clergy, choirs, and Garrison Band were provided with specially-erected stands. Immediately upon the arrival of the Vice-regal party the servico commenced, being purely undenominational, and was joined in by the representatives of all denominations. Bishop Wallis delivered a spirited extempore address, and at tlio conclusion of the final hymn the band played the Dead March and the Permanent Artillery fired a royal salute, In tlio evening s salute of 101 guns was fired from H.M.S. Mildura -in the harbor. Commandant Kiugsmill, of the Mildura, has received a cable from the Admiralty stating that the flags arc to bo flown at half-mast until Monday evening, as obsequies arc not to be concluded till then. SATURDAY IN DUNEDIN. [By Telegraph—Press Association.] Dunedin, last night. Yesterday was a close holiday, all the places of business being closed, and tho hotels until five o’clock. Flags, with mourning streamers were flying half-mast on many places, and requiem services were held in many of tho churches in tlio city and suburbs. Tlioso held under the • Council of Churches were united sorvices, in which almost every denomination took part. At sundown the “B ” battery fired a salute of 81 guns, and tho flags were hoisted to mast high. MOURNING IN CHRISTCHURCH. [By Telegraph—Press Association.] Christchurch, last night. Saturday was observed horo as one of mourning in connection with the funeral of tho late Queen. There was a complete suspension of business, and momoriul services were held in most of tho churches. All public buildings<*nd churches woro draped in black, and everywhere tho Dead March was played. Tho voluntoers to the number of 300 paraded in the morning, and marched to tho Cathedral and other churches. In the evening tho E Battery turned out and fired cighty-two minute guns in the presence of a large assembly of people.

IMPRESSIVE SERVICE AT AUCK-

LAND,

(By Telegraph—Press Association.) Auckland, last night. Funeral Day was observed as a close holiday in Auckland. The weather was dull, but the rain kept off. Memorial services were held in many churches during tho morning. In tho aftornoon there was a largo procession of citizens, headed by the Mayor, many of those present carrying wreaths. The procession marched to the Queen’s statue, in Albert Park, where wreaths were placed, tho pedestal being covered with oxquisito floral emblems. During tho march tho bands played the dead march. Tho procession was witnessed by an enormous crowd, and in tho streets must have passed through nearly thirty thousand people. There was also a great crowd in the Park all day. In the aftornoon an united open-air memorial servico was arranged by the Anglican Church, and special prayers were said, including a prayer deploring tho unhappy divisions among Christian people. Tlio Rev. \V. S. Potter (Primitive Methodist) read a portion of Scripture, and addresses were given by—Revs. W. S. Gillam, Anglican ; Mr Gray-Dixon, Presbyterian; H. R. Dewsbury, Wesleyan ; Clarke, Baptist ; and Rabbi Goldstein, Jewish. Tho service was followed by a very great, reverend, and orderly assemblage.

SERVICES AT TIMARU. ADDRESS BY ARCHDEACON HARPER. [By Telegraph—Press Assoaialiou.] Timaru, last night. The funeral services were attended by about 6000 people, and wore held in front of the Post-office. The weather, though very overcast, remained fine. The programme gone through consisted of hymns, prayer, scripturo readings, addresses (two each), and funeral marches by band at the close of the services. A minute gun was fired a few chains off. During the servico addresses woro given by Archdeacon Harper and Rev. W. Gillies. The former spoke of the genuineness of the natural sorrow for tho loss of our great Queen, and pictured the journey of her remains through the long line of mourning sailors, soldiers, and people to her last resting place among the great ones of tho past, among whom sho will bo the greatest. Mr Gillies spokoof the goodness of the Queen, her devotion to duty and true womanliness, all arising from her unswerving piety and love and fear of God, on whose aid she relied from tho first to the last. He concluded by an exhortation to his hearers to minimise their loss by striving to follow her example. AT NEW PLYMOUTH. [By Telegraph—Press Association.] New Plymouth, last night. Yesterday was a close holiday, and the flags were half-mast everywhere. A very solemn mourning service was held in tho Recreation Ground, clergy of all denominations being present. The fire brigade and friendly societies, headed by tho town band, marched to tho ground, and later three companies of volunteers and cadets marched thither, headed by the City Band. At both processions the Dead March was played, and there was every evidence of doep sorrow. A large dais had been erected for the ministers. The singing was led by united choirs. The terraces were crowded above, and altogether over five thousand people were present. After the service the Dead March was played, and then three volleys were fired by tho volunteers. An eloquent address was given by tho Rev. Mr Osborne (Presbyterian. A Maori missioner represented" the Natives. Prior to the service a sharp thunderstorm with rain and lightning took place and lasted some time, preventing elderly people attending. A subscription has been started for a memorial to the late Queen.

STORMY DAY AT WESTPORT. [By Telegraph—Press Association.] Westport, last’ night. On Saturday an electric storm passed over the district. ' Lightning " flashed almost continuously for a couple of hours. 1 A similar storm on Thursday night des- - troyed 15 telegraph posts between Westport and Charleston.

' Yesterday afternoon a memorial service was held at Victoria Theatre. It was largely attended by members of all churches. The local clergy conducted the service. At the conclusion the band played the Doad March in “ Saul.” THE CEREMONY AT NAPIER. [By Telegraph—Press'Association.] Napier, last night. The united outdoor memorial service yesterday was most impressive, About 1Z persons were present. Primate Cowie presided, and short but eloquent addresses were given by His Lord, ship Bishop Julius and Dean Ilovell, The Congrcgationalists were not represented through the absence of the Rev. Mr Miller at Conference, The Rev, Father Bell had been allotted an extempore prayer, but he found that the rules of

bis church prevented him from using a form of prayer not sanctioned by the Archbishop, besides which lie had no power in the absence of Dean Grogan to act m his name. __ TIIE GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE. ’ Wellington, last night. The following message has been received from Ilis Excellency: “ Government House, ellmgton, Febniarv a.— I The Governor, as His Majesty s representative, desires to express his thanks to all those who joined in the special funeral services on Saturday last, the day of the funeral of our be oved Queen. On behalf of the people of New Zealand he, has informed rlis Majesty the King of the solemn services held, and of the intense reverence shown by the whole community. The Governor has received messages expressive of universal sorrow, showing how widespread and reaching was the affection of the people for their Sovereign. No provious monarch has ever been so dear to her people as Her Majesty, whose mauy splendid qualities will for ever cnslnine her memory in all hearts. Her noble peisonality had drawn closer the bonds of the Empire over which she so long and wisely ruled. The Governor feels confident that the remembrance of the last fortnight in New Zealand, with all its sad associa lions, will for ever live in the history of the colony and in the hearts of Us people. —Rantuuly.'. MEMORIAL DAY IN GISBORNE.

GREAT PROCESSION

SERVICE AT QUEEN’S FELL

TOWER

On Saturday the greatest of Queens was laid to her rest. What was undoubtedly the most impressive sight ever witnessed in Gisborne was that ol Saturday last, when Gisborne paid its tribute to the memory of the great Queen. Thcwcathci was bountiful; a close holiday was observed, and in the earlier part of tho day the town had quite a funereal aspect, though tho use of purple for the mourning drapings helped to relieve the sombre aspect of tiie town. Many of the hotels and business places were very gracefully 7 draped, and some presented pictures of the Queen, the pictures being within mourning borders. “The sobbing of the bells” was heard as they were tolled out at minute intervals. The main street, from Grey street to Reel street, was cut off from horse and wheel traffic, which was diverted to the side streets, in the centre of the enclosure, at the intersection of Fright street, whore THU QUEEN’S IJKLL-TOWKII

had been erected at the time of the ,luhilee, sight that will never ho forgotten by those who were privileged to bo there was presented. Tiie prosaielooking lower had been converted into a stately pillar of rare beauty and chastening effect. As one glanced at the ennobled tower and made note of the floral emblems sent in, there came to the mind Mrs Helium's impressive lines — Leaves have their time to fall, [breath; And flowers to wither at the north-wind’s And stars to set; but ail, [Death! Thou hast all soasons for thine own, 0 The tower was a mass of flowers, all chosen and tastefully- arranged, to be in keeping witli the occasion. From each corner there hung streamers of purple and white flowers, and from among the floral wealth there showed out the words, “In memory of our beloved Queen and Empress,” with the “ V.E.” in very large letters higher up. Tho painting was on a Maltese cross, encircled by a silver wreath. T'lio lower was surmounted by a gilded crown, which glinted in the sunshine, and was the first striking object to catch the vision as the

“SOLDIERS OF THE KINO " marched into Gladstone Road from Cus-tom-liousc street. In the front rank place of honor was given to those who held medals for gallant work done in the early days of the colony, when hearths and hoiucs had to he' protected from those who now happily live in amity and peace with their white brethren. AVliat memories must have been conjured up in the minds of thoso men, as with the slow step of the Read March, and with reversed arms, they headed that gloat procession. They were under the command of Captain Ferris. The solemn strains of the Read March in “ Saul “ were played by the City Band, with muffled drums, tho musicians being under Bandmaster Morrison. The members of the Whataupoko Band in uniform, also joined in the procession, being under Bandmaster Aston. The volunteers were attired in their khaki uniforms, the Mounted Rifles being commanded by Lieutenant Colebourne, the Gisborne Rifles and Cadets being under Captain Warren, Mr Marshall having charge of the Matnwlicro School Cadets. The whole body was under the

COMMAND OF CATTAIN WINTER, who was mounted on a bay charger, and whose words of command rang out so clear and distinct that they could be heard nearly a mile away. Among those who joined in the procession wore : His Worship the Mavor (Mr Townley), the Chairman of the Cook County Council (Mr Maefarlanc), the Chairman of the Waiapu CountvhMr Henderson), Councillors Ring, Cooper, Graham, Jox-Blake, Tombleson, Harding. Hepburn, Joyce, Kennedy, Jolmston, Jones, and Lewis ; the County Clerk (Mr J. Warren), and the Town Clerk (Mv R. D. B. Robinson); Mr A. F. Matthews (Chairman of the Whataupoko Road Board), and Mr G. Matthewson (Chairman of the Kniti Road Board). The members of tho Civil Service attended in very strong force, being under Mr W. A. Barton, S.M., Mr G. W. Sampson. Chief Bostinastcr, was at the head of the post and telegraph staff, Mr Llewellyn Smith of the staff from the Lands Department, Judge Bathaui of the Reeds and Native Lands Court, Mv Stewart of the Railways Department, Mr Bosley of the Customs Department, and Mr Campbell Thompson of the Stock Department. Mr J. W. Bright was at tho head of the division representing mercantile pursuits, and also as representing' tlie Bowling Club. The Gisborne Chamber of Commerce was well represented, the President (Mr W. Morgan), and Messrs Whim-ay. Fettle, Harris, and Webb being among (Rose present in an official capacity.

AMONG THOSE WHO JOINED

in the march with tho volunteers were Major McCredie and Messrs King and Featon. in the uniforms of their rank. Tho police force all attended in a body, commanded by Sergeant Siddclls. Constable Farmer (who is in charge of Ormond district) and Detective Henderson were among those present. The Fire Brigade appeared in full uniform, in_ command of Deputv- Superintendent Wildish, The Friendly Societies all attonded in strong force, the Rfuids being under Bro. H. Miller, the Foresters under Bro. E. File, the Oddfellows (M.U.) under Bro. Ambridge, aud the American Constitution of Oddfellows under Bro. Ih File, and the Beeliabites under Bro. Nasmith. The members of the Natives' Association were nearly all connected with the "V olunteers, Lodges, or Civil Sendee, but among the representatives present were the-President-(Kev. H. Williams) and the Vice-Presi-dents, Mr W. Webb being the official representative. The procession was the most impressive sight of its kind ever seen in Gisborne

SOLEMNLY THE SAD MUSIC pealed forth, and with slow steps the profession moved on to the rendezvous w

the Queen's tower. There excellent arrangements had been made by'the Borough officials and many others who had given willing assistance, hundreds of seats having been loaned by Messrs McKee, Brodie, and others. The military formed a cordon around the space that had been reserved for ladies, the choir, and officials. A spacious platform had been fitted up above the base of the -Queen’s belltower, and from that lofty position the. speakers were able to milke themselves heard by the vast crowd of people assembled. the proceedings opened by Captain Hill (Salvation Army) giving out the hvmn, “0, God, Our Help in Ages Past/’ the City Band supplying the accompaniment. The hymn was heartily sung. Then the Captain gave a short " and extempore After that the Rev. Canon Webb read the introductorv sentences of the burial service, and Psalm 90, “ Lord, Thou hast been our refuge from one generation to another.” The hymn, “ For ever with the Lord” was given out by the Rev. J. G. Paterson, who read from Corinthians, “ Now is Christ risen from the dead,” to the end of tho chapter. The hymn, “ Days and Moments,” was given out by the Rev. Mr Oldham, who then delivered a most impressive address. After that the Rev. Canon Webb read the Anglican Church collect when a body is lowered to the grave. The Rev. Herbert Williams then assisted in the reading of the Church of England service. The hymn, “ All People ” was sung, and the Benediction pronounced, the service throughout being a most impressive one. In conclusion, three volleys were fired by the old soldiers, and then the great assemblage (numbering about 4000) dispersed, the volunteers being marched back to the drill shed, where they were dismissed.

THE WREATHS,

Many people were disappointed through not having had earlier intimation that it was the intention to adopt the pleasing idea of having wreaths placed on the Queen’s Bell-tower; but, late as the notice was, there were some beautiful floral tributes sent in. The most massivo was that forwarded by the Mayor and Mayoress, the wreath not only being of great proportions, but being very tastefully arranged with choice flowers. The other wreaths, though not of such proportions, were very artistically arranged, and were much admired. A touching feature of the display was to note the Maoris going forward and, with docply-sympathctic feeling, placing among the floral emblems their offerings of kawakawa leaves, tho ancient token of mourning on the part of the Maoris. It was impossible to obtain the names of more than a few of those who brought floral wreaths or crosses. The following arc some who thoughtfully sent those tributes : —His Worship tho Mayor and Mayoress, the Borough Councillors and Town Clerk, the Civil Service, the Harbor Board, the Worshipful Master and Brethren of the Turanganui Masonic Lodge, the Fire Brigade, the City Band, Manchester Unity of Oddfellows, the Poverty Bay Club, Court Town ley Lady Foresters, Mr and Mrs A. R. Muir, Mr and Mrs E. H. Fcaton, Mr and Mrs .T. Wallace, Mr and Mrs West, Mrs Baker and family, Mrs E. Lcdgor, M.t and Mrs A. J. Cooper, Miss lima Somervell, Miss Donncr, Miss Daisy Bennett, Miss Anderson, Miss M. Hill, Masters Fred and Tom Ryan, Mrs and Miss Sheen, and the Times staff (kawakawa leaves from Maori friends). Many wreaths were sent in without names attached.

TIIE DECORATIONS were the work of Mr J. Allen, of Messrs. Morrison Bros.' -staff. That gentleman was up early and late executing the work, which was done with much taste. The decorations were much admired, and on ail sides wore to he heard words of warm praise for the artist, to whom the thanks of the townspeople were due. the veterans. There were a dozen holders of New Zealand war medals :—Captain Ferris, Messrs. J. Townie,y, J. W. Witty, T. U’Ecn, Ezra Smith, Vincent Pykc, W. ,T. Scottcr, J. Brooking, A. Atkins, Thomas Barry, W. Adams, and E. H. Fenton. Among others who had fought in the New Zealand war were Messrs Harry Steele and H. Reed. Among other old settlors present were Messrs John Harvey and John Brodie. THE ADDRESS delivered by the Rev. F. B. Oldham was a most eloquent tribute to the memory of the Queen, and was as follows; Tho death of the beloved Sovereign, the noble woman who has reigned over us for the past 6-1 years, removes from us one of those lives that do more than all fleets and armies to make a people truly great-, and keep them so. While a great and noble nation cherishes its men and women of genius more than its armaments, it prizes abovo everything ideal beauty of character. It recognises the truth that true greatness is a spiritual condition, and it pays its highest homage to those who arc masters of the art of right living, who walk uprightly before God, and who are true and magnanimous in all their relationships and dealings with men. It is thought probable that tho gracious and noble Queen whose funeral obsequies arc being conducted at this time throughout the vast Empire on which the sun never .sets, will be remembered as “ Victoria the Good.” It is certain that she is to all her subjects to-day Continued on fourth page.