WELLINGTON SPECIAL.
HEAVY RAIN IN WELLINGTON. GISBORNE BEAT THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY.
(Special to Times.) Wellington, last night. The Duke laid tho foundation of tho new railway building, amid pcmring..rain, being under tho shelter of a canopy lavishly decorated. The Duke was presented with a gold trowel with a greenstoke handle. Ho made complimentary reference to the service of tho railways, and to Messrs Cadman and Ward. Ho departed this afternoon in blinding rain. Notwithstanding the rain, however, there were great crowds in the streets. Wellingtoniaus were disappointed at last night’s fireworks, which did not como up to the Gisborne display at the opening of tho century. ' Mr Wilforcl is demanding an enquiry into the volunteer scandal. He says that someone has blundered, and thoso Who have erred should shoulder the blame.
Last night 500 volunteers marched to embark on the steamer, when there was only accommodation for 200. Tho rest had to sleep in tho goods shed, aud embark to-day.
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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 139, 22 June 1901, Page 2
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