LATEST BULLETIN.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 456, 27 June 1902, Page 2

LATEST BULLETIN.

DOING WELL.

By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright Bulletin 1.50 pan., June 27. London, Juno 26. The King continues to mako satisfactory progress. He slept some hours during the day. He complains very little of discomfort, and is more cheerful. Tht wound is doing well.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, Juno 26. The Town Hall was crammed at the united intercessory service for the King. Similar servicos were held afterwards at Saint Andrew’s Cathedral. Hobart, June 26. All the festivities excepting military iports and charity have been postponed. Intercessory services were held to-day. The wife of tho Premier yesterday entertained the children of the city at tea. Adelaide, Junct 26.

Lord Tennyson has received an official communication from Mr Chamberlain notifying the King’s illness and a postponement of the Coronation services.

Wanganui, last night. A service of supplication for the King was hold in Christ Church this morning. The Mayor and Borough Councillors and the German Consul were amongst those present. Reference was also made to the death of Bishop Cowie, and tbo “ Dead March ” was played at the ond of the service.

Later. —Intercessory services were hold here this morning, afternoon, and evening.

Feilding, last night. A united intercessory service for the King’s recovery was held at the Drill Hall to-day, and was largely attended. Palmerston North, last night.

The provisions prepared for tho celebrations to day were disposed of among the school children and charitable institutions. This morning fully 600 children •vere present at a luncheon in the Theatre Royal. Special intercessory services were held in the Anglican Churches this morning, and united services are being hold this afternoon at the Theatre Royal. Nelson, last night. Special intercessory services for restoration of the King’s health were held to-day. The luncheon arranged for the children and charitable aid recipients was distributed at the schools and institutions. Ashburton, last night. The united religious services held this afternoon were largely attended, when orayers were offered up for the speedy recovery of the King. Tho proceedings terminated by singing “ God Save the King.” The inmates of the Old Men’s Homo were entertained at a Coronation dinner, and afterwards presented with a stick of tobacco and Coronation card each. Wellington, last night. The Governor has cancelled all Government House arrangements for this week and next week in connection with the Coronation. Masterton, last night.All preparations for the Coronation celebrations have been suspended, and quite a gloomy feeling prevails in the community. A combined intercession service was held in the Town Hall this afternoon. The building was packed. Services were also held at St. Matthew’s anff St. Patrick’s. Christchurch, last night. Intercessional services for the recovery of the King were held in all the churches this morning. Special prayers and hymns were said and sung. The Cathedral ser. vice, where Bishop Julius preached, was crowded, and there were large congregations at the other ohurches.

Blenheim, last night. At the children’s gathering to day a short religious service was held at 11 o’clock. Appropriate hymns were sung, and short addresses of sympathy with the King in his illness given by the clergy. A Maori ceremony appropriate to the sentiment of sorrow and sympathy was also observed. The town is thronged with visitors, who are disappointed that the Coronation functions have been abandoned. Intercession services were held in the churches this morning.

Auckland, last night. The Coronation programme was carried out only in the distribution to the poor of food, clothing, coal, blankets, and money. Extra rations were given to those receiving charitable aid, and prisoners were allowed an ounce of tobacco per week until countermanded, and special food daily.

In the various churches this morning prayers were offered for the speedy recovery of the King. Timaru, last night. Intercessory services were held at St. Mary’s Church tills morning, conducted by Archdeacon Harper, and a united service was held at the drill-shed this afternoon, at which several thousands were present, including a full representation of volunteers and school cadets. The Hon. Hall Jones and Col. Owen were present. The Mayor, Mr Craigie, opened the proceedings, and the local clergy took part in a service of an impressive nature.