UNITED SOUTH AFRICA.
A NATIONAL PAGEANT. Capetown, Sunday. Reuter states that the National pageant opened yesterday afternoon in glorious weather. It had been eagerly anticipated for months. The ceremony took place on the historic shores of Table Bay at a site especially prepared. Great stands had been erected and were crowded with several thousands of spectators. There were over 5000 voluntary performers from all parts of the country, including a number of the native bushmen and parties of Basntu warriors, who danced their national dances with great impressment. The pageant was divided into two sections. Fight episodes were given today and more will be given on Monday, To-day’s spectacles dealt with the early Dutch and Portuguese portions of South African history, dowu to the Dutch capitulation to the British in ISO 6. The function was most succsssful.
The performers were attired in costumes of their different periods and countries represented, thus producing wonderful colour effects.
The whole ceremony and display proved a triumph of skilful organisation.
Reuter says the majestic Table Mountain in the back ground and the beautiful bay in the foreground formed a picturesque setting for the pageant. A noteworthy reproduction was that of Van Riebeck landing on the identical spot wheie Ue originally lauded. A fac simile of the original vessel was used. Van Riebeck was sent out by the Dutch East India Company to establish a station on the Indian route.
Mr Fisher, the Australian Premier, interviewed by a Reuter representative, said he conveyed greetings from the Australian people. He added : “We are delighted with what South Africa has done, and are sure you are on the right lines. We wish you every possible success,” Mr Malau, Minister for Education, and the local Labourites, welcomed Messrs Fisher and Fowlds, the latter presenting an address.
The Wady-Medani to Senaar section of the Cape to Cairo railway is to be opened on xst November.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 912, 1 November 1910, Page 3
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316UNITED SOUTH AFRICA. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 912, 1 November 1910, Page 3
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