The Record Reign.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XXXII, Issue 6059, 23 June 1897, Page 2

The Record Reign.

THE RIGHT HONORABLE ! DR. SEDDON, P;C. Per Press Association. Dunedin, June 23. The Acting-Premier has received a cablegram announcing that the Hon. R. J. Seddon lias been irade a member of the Privy Council. (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) Per Press Association. London, June 21. Thanksgiving services wero held at St. George's chapel, Windsor, jtesterday. The Queen, Dowager Emprc ' Frederick, Prince and Princess Chnstian, the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Louis of Battenburg attended. The Queen's Indian attendant assisted her from her armchair to a seat in front of the alter. At the conclusion of tho service the Queen embraced her children and grandchildren. Dr. Bradloy, Do.ui of Westminister, preached. At Westminster Abbey the Peers attended in their robes. Dean Farrar preached at St. Margaret's, where members of the House of Commons attended.

The Speaker of the House of Commons entertained the Colonial Premiers at luncheon, as well as Mr Balfour and Sir W. V. Harcourt. The Queen left iVindsor Palace to-day for Buckingham Palace, travelling on the Great Western railway to Paddington station, arriving at noon. An immense crowd gathered at the station and greeted Her Majesty with cheering. An address was presented to Her Majesty by local residents. The entire route of to-morrow's procession has been crowded daily, while Fleet-street is blocked with sightseers watching the preparations. A grand Military Tattoo was hold at "Windsor on Saturday night in spito of drenching rain. There was a great scene at the Stock Exchange to-day. The members sang the "National Anthem and telegraphed their congratulations to the Queen. Vast preparations throughout the provinces include bonfires on commanding heights in all parts of the Kingdom, while feeding the poor will be the greatest function in the larger cities. London, June 21. , An impressive commemoration service was held at St. Paul's yesterday. Amongst the congregation W9M the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of York Duke of Cobnrg, Duke and Duchess of Fife, Duke of Cambridge, many members of the House of Lords, foreign Ambassadors leading representatives of the professions and prominent mcmberß of the operative classes. Dr Creighton, Bishop of London, preached at the afternoon service, the chief feature of which was the procession of Judges, Sheriffs, Aldermen of City and Guilds. Special thanksgiving services were held in the churches of all denominations xn London yesterday. There were crowds d | congregations, and the National Anthem I was sung. Dr Pa-ker. at the City Temple, Mr Spurgeon, at tlie Tabernacle. Dr Herassisted by Cardinal Lambucotti, Papal Envoy in ' England. Many foreign princes were present. Special services were he'd in, tbe i Anglican churches in all the capitals on the Continent, and chief cities of America and all tb« Uriiish colonies. The Foreign newspapers applaud the Queen, and admit the amazing progress of Great Britain during her reign. The French and German journals are specially cordial, and the American papers are almost unanimous in their eulogy of the Queen, publishing several columns of the Jubilee preparations. The English" newspaper* are seriously displeased that the colonial troops will not witness the review of the fleet at Spithead on the 20th iust. Lord Wolseley has selected Colonel Lassetter, of the New South Wales | troops, to command the forty colonial ! troops who are to form the bodyguard of the Queen in the procession. At the service at St. Paul's yesterday, Chief Justice Way occupied a position immediately behind Lord Halsbury, and Dr Harnier, Bishop of Adelaide, who assisted Dr Creighton in the service, paid a striking tribute to the Queen, eulogising h?r patriotism and phiUuthrophy. At the invitation of Lord Carrington the New South Wales Lancers attended the cnurch parade at Wycombe yesterday, and received an enthusiastio welcome.

| 2,000,000 SPECTATORS. [ Received June 23, at 11.30 a.m. I London, June 22. [ Trains to London from all parts were | crowded since 4 o'clock this morning, and the railway arrangements are splendid. Tho weather is aril. The colonial troops which precede the State procession to St. Paul's reoeived a wild ovation. Tne procession has just reached Temple Bar. The Lord Mayor on horseback awaited the Queen's arrival and the procession. At Sc. Paul's a Thanksgiving Service was held and lasted twenty minutes. The Colonial and Indian troops meet with a grand reception at the various points along the route of the procession. The crowd Jspontanteously sang the National' Anthem. The spectacle was o grand success throughout, and was witnessed by over two million porsons. A number of troops from the different colonies formed part of the ""Queen's Body Guard.

Received Juno 23, at 10.45 a.m. Cathu, June 22. The Khedive refused to permit his ministers to close their offices in honor of the Record Reign celebrations. His action has occasioned much comment. Calcutta. June 22. Immense enthusiasm is displayed in India. Loxvox, Juno 22. Before the Queen left Buckingham Palace she sent the Governors of all the colonies a message of lovo and gratitude to the people of her distant dependencies. In the House of Lords last night, Lord Salisbury moved an address to the Queen, expressing the nation's joy at hor great and illustrious reign, marking as it did an epoch in history. Ho said the impulse of democracy which effected vast changes without disturbing the progress of the country, had been largely duo to the moderating influence of the Queen. In the House of Commons a similar address was moved by the Right Hon. A. J. Balfour. Sir W. Ilarcourt, in a graceful speech, supported it, and dwelt chiefly wi h the sympathetic character of tho Queen to her people during her reign. Mr John Dillon protested against its adoption, though he intimated that the Irish party would not vote upon tho question. Mr Wm. Redmond moved an amendment that the Irish people were discontented and r,nable to join in the congratulation* to the Queen.

The amendment was rejected by 436 to 7. The address was adopted by 449 to 4. The Colonial Premiers yesterday visited Birmingham. Mr Chamberlain wa= present and said if the colonies desired to share in the glorious responsibility of the Empire they would bo met more than half way by the Imperial Government, and, if the colonies desired closer commercial relations, they would be met in no huckstering spirit. The speech was received with loud cheering. The streets of the city wero thronged all nipht with people anxious to witness the preparations for the procession. The morning is fine and splendid weather seems to be assured. President McKinley sent a warm letter of felecitation to the Queen. _ He recognises Her Majesty's friendship to America and her love of peaee. The Right Hon. J. G. Goschen has made arrangements for the colonial troops to witness the naval review. The Queen has received many cable messages of congratulation. Tho following Now Zealanders formed part of the Queen's bodyguard in the procession :—Sergt.-Major Sommerville, Corporal Cardale, and Private Haglett, of Taranaki.

RECORD BEIGN HONORS. , (Received June 25, at 9.50 a.ra). t London, June 22. The following honors have been conferred: — Great Master and Frincipal Cross of the Bath on the Prince of Wales. Ivnights of the Grand Cross and Royal Victorian Order—Duke of York, Duke of Cambridge and the Duko of Teck. An Earldom has been conferred on Lord Egerton, of Taton. Peerages of the United Kingdom— Earl of Glasgow, Viscount Downe, Sir Henry Lopez, Lord Justice of the Appeal Court; Hon. lon Hamilton, Lord Lieutenant of Dublin ; Sir John Burns, chairman of the Cunard Line ; Sir Donald Smith, First Commissioner of Canada.

Grand Cross of the Bath—Sir Horace Bumbould, Ambassador to Yienna; Sir Nicholas O'Connor, Ambassador to St. Petersburg. Commanders of tho Bath—Sir Francis Jeune; Sir Vaughan Williams, Judges; Dr. Huggins, President of the Royal Astronomical Society for British Association of Scienoe; Norman Lockyer, Scientist; Vice-Admiral Bowden-Smith, latterly of the Australian station.

Companions of Bath—Sir William McGregor, Administrator of New Guinea; William Christie, astronomer; Buxton, former Assistant Secretary of Post Office. The Order is also conferred on twenty-six others. Prince Edward, of Saxe-Weimar, is gazetted Field Marshal.

A long list of Indian war office and naval honors is announced. Privy Councillors— Premiers Reid, Turner, Kingston, Nelson, Forrest, Seddon, Braddon, Lanrier, Sprigg; also, Sir Herbert Maxwell, M.P. for Wigtownshire ; W. E. H. Leekye, M.P. for Dublin University; J. G. Talbot, member for Oxford University; J. L. Wharton, member for Ripon. Baronets—Sjr Faudel Phillips, Lord Mayor of London; ©r. William MoCormack, the famous surgeon; Sir Blundell Maple, member for Dulwich; James Pender, member for the Middle Division ot Northamptonshire. The list of new Baronets contains the names of ten others.

Knight of the Grand Cross of St. Michael and St. George—Sir Thomas Sutherland, chairman of the P. & O. Company ; Lord Gormanstown, Governor of Tasmania; Sir Walter Hely Hutchison, Governor of Natal; Sir Alfred-. Milner, Governor of Cape Colony; Hon. Wilfred Laurier, Premier of Canada; Sir Richard Cartwright, Canadian Minister of Trade; Sir Donald Cut tie, shipowner. # K.C.M.G's.—Sir William Dobson,^. , J<.nford Fleming, Pacinc cable tary of Queensland; Mr Cuthbert, Solicitor-General of Victoria; Mr Edward Nelson, chairman of Nelson Bros.

Knight Batchelors —Mr Bancroft, actor; Dr. Bridge, organist of Westminster Abbey; Dr. Martin, organist, St. Paul's ; Professor William Orookes, scientist; Dr. Thomas Fitzgerald, wellknown Melbourne surgeon; WykesBaylis, President of the Royal Society of British Artists ; and thirty-four others. Companion St. Michael and St. George —Dixon, Minister of Railways, Queensland ; Colonels Templeton and Freeman, Victoria defence force ; C. Y. O'Connor. Engineer-in-Chief, Westralia; Wilfred Collett, Secretary Western Pacific High Commission; Cresswell, Naval Commandant, Adelaide.

New Lord Mayors—Sheffield and Leeds ; while the towns of Nottingham, Bradford, Kingston - upon - Hull are 1 granted the titles and privileges of cities.

AUSTBALIA. ■ Eeceived Juno 23, at 8 a.m. Sydnky, June 23. The weather yesterday though gloomy was dry. and the darkness of the night greatly heightened the etfects of the illuminations. Trains from all parts of the country poured their living freights into the metropolis yesterday at a great rate. The streets last night were densely packed. It is estimated that about 800,000 persons viewed the illuminations, which were of a most brilliant character, the Government offices, financial institutions, Insurance companies vising with each other in the splendour |of decoration. The tower of the Post

office and Town Hall formed a brilliant spectacle compared with the 1887 Jubilee. The illuminations were perhaps not as general, but the effect was more j gorgeous than on that occasion. On Monday evening, although great crowds thronged the streets, only one fatality happened. A little girl was killed by a tram, but the various police offices at a late hour wero converted into nurseries, over fifty small children managing to lose their parents in tho crush. The scene on the harbor was very fine, the searchlights playiug over its watere, while the warships made a magnificent pyrotechnic display. The official programme yesterday opened with a Commemoration Service at St. Andrew's Cathedra] at 10 o'clock, the Governor, military and naval officers attending in their official uniforms. There was a crowded congregation, and the National Jubilee Prayer was read, and spccial hymns sung. The National Anthem was sung at eleven o'clock. The Governor held a review of the military and naval forces at the Centennial Park, where a feu de joie of sixty guns was fired. Afterwards the troops marched through the principal streets of the city. In the afternoon, in the presence of a large gathering the Governor unveiled Governor Phillips' statue, in the garden of the Palace ground. He eulogised him as the first Governor arid founder of the great City of Sydney. The celebrations are on an extensive and varied scale throughout the country. Similar official functions took place at Brisbane and Melbourne. In the latter city hundreds of thousands of people are in the streets. Rain set in shortly after 8 o'clock last night, and considerably marred the illumination. Adklai.uk, June 23. The chief events were tho procession of 20,000 school children, the Governor's reception, and a Jubilee concert. The city was brilliantly illuminated, and the crowds in tho street have never been equalled. The weather was splendid. AT PALMERSTON NORTH. The greatest and certainly the most talked-of event of tne year has come and ijoue. Though not ushered in by yucen's weUther, the bleak wind was

not sufficient to prevent the assemblage of the largest crowd that has ever congregated in the Square to attest their loyaLy to their Sovereign. At 10.30 a.m. yesterday the Square presented a most animated appearance and one that i-= not likely to be forgotten by those who witnessed it. Every street- was filled with a hurrying crowd of children, vehicles and horsemen, the gay appearance of the children, who were all more or less decorated with the National colors, the flags and streamers flying from every building, the red of military uniforms, and the bustle, rash and fever of expectation which was pervading everyone, forming a tout ensemble not readily forgotten. In the centre of the Square the Palmerston iiifles had taken up their position and were exercised in some preliminary movements prior to joining the procession, but it was in Coleman Place that the greatest activity and interest centred. There the children from the various schools met and the spectacle presented by not less than tivo thousand children, each carrying a gay flag or streamer, or wearing sashes of red, white and blue, can better be imagined than described. Additional interest was lent to the scene by the arrival, with the College-street contingent, of a large lorry onj which was seated a life-size of " Britahnia," sur-' rounded by her colonieir ofKidi*, Africa, > Canada, Australia and Naw Zealand. Shortly after the Taonui school children, headed by Mr Skerman, of Silverleys, and the Town Band, marched in from the Eangitikei Line, their perfect order and capital appearance eliciting loud cheer's from the other children. About eleven o'clock the procession began to assume definite shape and half-an-hour : later it moved off, the Excelsior Band in the lead. After traversing the Square, during which time the windows of all the buildings and every point of vantage was besieged by an admiring throng, the procession arrived at the starting point, the Hank of New Zealand, and there a halt was made while the band played " God save the Queen." Passing under the arch, an imposing structure of flags and native buah and fern, surmounted by an inscription of " God save the Queen," the procession started on its way to the Esplanade, the order being as follows :—Excelsior Band, veterans of army and/ navy, Palmers ton Rifles under Captain Hall and Lieu tenant Fitzherbert, the Fire Brigade, • who cheered lustily as they passed beneath the arch, the Kelvin Grove, Taonui, Campbell-street, Terrace End, Collegestreet and St. Patrick's schools, the carriages of the Mayor, Mr W. T. Wood, F. Pirani, M.S.R., and the pioneer settlers and public, about 50 vehicles in all, the Town Band, various Friendly Societies, Court Pride of Palmerston, Foresters and Druids, tradesmen's vehicles, those from Messrs Grace, Clarke & Co. bearing specimens of the I firm's stock-in-trade, contractors' teams, a native contingent from Awapuni, a canoe and party of rowers untler the well-known chief Hore, lending additional interest to the scene, and cyclists. Then came the ministry of the various churches in Palmerston, members of local bodies, the Borough Council, Manawatu and Fitzherberfr Boad Boards and Manawatu Drainage Board being represented, and then again came the general publio marching on foot, mounted or in vehicles, the whole procession taking full twenty minutes to pass under the arch, and it was so long that almost before the last persons had passed under, the head of the procession had reached the Esplanade, a mile away. On arrival there the whole of thos#» preceding the Borough Council lined up on both sides of the road, the members of the latter body matching on until the gates of the Esplanade were reached.

The Rifles and veterans were then drawn up and the rest of the procession closing up, the Mayor, at the request of the Marshal, Mr L. G. West, proceeded to open and iiamo the Esplanade. In npli'j'" SO, liis WorshipaaM-tha,). lip.t-rm. conferred upon him t<? open the grmind Ho referred tO tno event and the day as one of the greatest the world had ever seen. The Government had in past years given the land to the Borough, and the Council had always tried to preserve the bush until some suitable time when tbe land could be devoted to the purpose it was intended for. The Council had decided, and he thought most appropriately, that Record Reign day was a fitting occasion on which to declare the grounds open for the pleasure of the public and he now declared on behalf of the town and Council the Victoria Esplanade to ba open for their recreation, The Mayor then affixed to the gate a plate bearing the name of the walk, after whioh he and the Councillors passed through the gate.

A move was then made for the recreation ground, where the greater portion of the crowd had already gone. Arrived there the Rifles and veterans were marched in front of the stand, the Mayor and Councillors taking up a position on the platform. A first-class specimen' of a New Zealand sapling had been rigged up as a flagstaff by Mr Stewart, of Telephone Department, and Jon this the Union Jack .was hoisted, the National Anthem beingplayed and sung, the Rifles also firing a feu de joie, this particular function finishing with three hearty cheers for the Queen called for by the Marshal.

A move was then made to the Esplanade, and it is not Baying too much to say that everyone was profoundly astonished at the delightfully picturesque walk that has been formed. Situated within a dozen yards of the river, the path winds in and out through the beautiful native bush and ferns, the trees almost meeting overhead, though at a considerable height, and forming a perfectly sheltered walk on the roughest days. Half way through a circle has been formed round a massive old tawa and here it is the Council's intention to erect seats, which will also be placed at convenient sites along the walk. Here also advantage was taken by the Mayor, Councillors, Borough officials, and a few prominent citizens to pledge the health of Her Majesty and also the Esplanade. After passing plong the path and fully admiring all its beauties, tho front gates were returned to and the ceremony.of I tree planting began. Mrs W. T. Wood I' planted the first tree, stating at the same time that she did so in commemoration I of Her Majesty's reign, and also expressed the wish that the tree would flourish as the British Empire had under Her i Majesty's guidance. Trees were also t planted by Mrs Harris, wife of the Chair man of tho Reserves Committee, Mrs Fred. Pirani, and Mrs S. Abrahams, each lady making appropriate remarks and bestowing an appropriate name on the tree planted. The fifth treo was planted by Capt. Hall and the Mayor, Crs Montague, Harris, Aisher, Caird, Abrahams, Messrs 11. S. Fitzherbert, Borough solicitor; Keeling, Town clerk; j L. G. West, G. J. Scott and T liastin. I Trees were also planted after the formal ceremony by several ladies and a number of the public. During tho time these particular i functions were being carried out, the j school children were regaled with rej freshments, and on the civic party re- • turning to the ground they found preparations for the afternoon's sports for | tho children were being rapidly completed by the members of the various school committees, assisted by several residents of both country and town. A subscription list was instituted on the ground, and about £5 collected, and this was expended in prize money, and a number of races for tho children being run ol'!'. Races for more sedate personages were also organised, and wero productive of much merriment. The j Rifles were also paraded in front of the ( Grand Stand, and after doing the j " marph past" to the strains of " Rule ! Britannia " played by the Town Band, the Company were exercised in a series I of evolutions which were all creditably ) performed, several of the movements i being applauded by the onlookers. ' it is estimated that there were not

less than 12,000 people La the Square , yesterday, and to organise and carry oat the multitudinous details of the procession in the very capable manner in which ho did reflected the highest credit on Mr L. G. "West. It will be readily conceded thatfhis duties were not of the lightest, and though assisted by several untiring sub-marshals, amongst whom Mr .T. Nash wa3 particularly useful, the work of carrying the whole affair to a successful issue cannot be too highly, estimated. Thanks are also due to those gentlemen who took up -the running when the children were on the ground, and after assisting at the no light task of feeding 2000 hungry children, devoted themselves to providing sport for them. Although on duty, the railway men , did sot forget to mark the oocasion, and ' the engines and vans were gaily decorated with flags, ferns, device#, Ac., and presented a'pretty sight as they careere d through the Square while the , procession was forming.

AT NIGHT. In the evening all the business places and the Square wero ablaze with light and immense crowds thronged the town, admiring the various sights. Large quantities of fireworks wars also .used, the rockets and colored lights attracting the most attention. The most conspicuous displays were made by the Post office, Borough Coanoil Chambers, Grace, Clarke Sc Co., Bayal Hotel, Ireland & Co., flSessrs Leopold Simmons, B. S. Barry, Clarendon Hotel, To Aro House, and Messrs Strong and Lambert. The crown in front of the Post office with the device " Glod bless our graoious Queen," was very tastefully executed by Messrs Strong and Lambert, and evoked universal admiration. The large bonfire in the Square was set going at 7 o'clock, the peals of the fire-bell announcing the fact. The blare vividly lit up the whole surroundings, and the sight was a glorious one. As a strong wind was blowing the Darktown Fire Brigade's services wero called into requisition and the " burnt cork " men soon had the flames under complete control, amidst the cheers and laughter of the assembled multitude.

FRIENDLY SOCIETIES SOCIAL. One of the loyal celebrations in the evening was the Friendly Societies' Social held in the Lyceum Theatre, at which fully 400 were present. The halt had been nicely decorated with devices, flags and evergreens, the New Zoiland Flag being particularly conspicuous. The floor was in perfect condition for, dancing, the music was excellent, so it was only nitural ihat thorough enjoyment should be the order of the evening. . A number of those present were in fancy costume, and combined with the handsome dresses worn by the ladies, lent a pleasing air to the assemblage. During the coarse of the evening, Mr Fred Pirani, M.H.R., referred to the event they were celebrating, pointing out the place Queen Victoria held in the esteem of her people was due far more to her domestic virtues and the parity of her surroundings than her greater qualities as a sovereign, especially when they werQ contrasted with the profligacy of her predecessors. About the time of the starting of the commemoration hymn in tl|» Old Country, all present rose and sang the new version of the National Anthen, ending with three rousing cheers for Her Majesty. Messrs Tombs, Kendall and Pickering supplied the music, in their customary able style, and Messrs I. Fake, Crawford, and'T. Wilson, acted efficiently as M's.C.

The refreshments, which - were of a particularly appetising nature, were provided by Mr Clare, and the guests were served speedily and attentively. _ \ In the course of the J evening, Mr Pirani read a letter of apology from the Mayor and Mayoress for .their unavoidable absence, lifer W. T. »Wood* t> oiu £ laid up with a 1 * severe attack ofinflffiyia. Higham, Grieg, Hill, H. Shartnan, Watson and Johnstone (secretary). SOIREE AND CONCERT. The Wesleyan body in the Palmerston district made a conspicuous effort to celebrate the Record Reign of Her Majesty by holding a monster tea and concert last night. Punctually at four o'clock tea Was on the table for the children, and for an hour or more the ladies were kept busily employed in supplying the needs of the youngsters. At five o'clock the adults were admitted, 'and again and again the tables were crowded with patrons, eager to taste the toothsome dainties with which they were so liberally provided. • The tables were presided over by the following ladies, and to their untiring energy and unfailing courtesy must be attributed a large measure of the success :—Misses Collis, assisted by Miss Pederssn; Misses Hamlin and Croft; Mrs Jas. Stnbbs, assisted by Miss Stnbbs ; Mrs Wrigley, assisted by Miss E. Mowlem; Mrs Perriman and Mrs F. Squires ; Misses Wingate, assisted by Mi as Tapper; Misses Squires and Wall: Mrs Clevely and Mrs Joe Dixon ; Mrs Grace, assisted by Miss Brown; Mrs Grove, assisted by Mrs Kibblewhite ; llrs Hart and Mrs Cunntnghame ; Misses Mowlem and D. Sinclair; Mrs Brogden, assisted by Miss Brogden; Mrs Lovelock, assisted by Miss Lovelock ; Miss Dixon, assisted by Mrj Tremewan; Mrs John Stubbs, assisted by Mrs N icholson. -

When the hall had been cleared and seating accommodation provided for the immense audience that aßipembled, a concert on a grand scale was began with a choir of 300 voices under the able conductorship of Mr .Tas. Grace, who is to be congratulated upon the combination he managed to secure out of so many scattered choirs. In every instance the choruses went with a fine swing, the harmony throughout being excellent, and Miss Ktta Malcolm's solo in " The Lord ia my Shepherd," was particularly good. A strong orchestra was marshalled under the baton with Miss Malcolm at the organ, and the same lady also tastefully played the accompaniments to the songs. It would be impossible for us, with the demands upon our space to-day, to individually criticise the various items on the somewhat lengthy programme, suffice to say that the chorouses left little to be desired, the best item in that connection being the " Gloria," whieh was beautifully and powerfully sung. Mr Hnnn's patriotic songs were very popular, and his finejsinging of " The Flag " richly deserved the etieore, to which he responded with " Old England and the -Now.'; The songs by Mrs Gardiner, of Napier, and Mr Kendall were also much enjoyed, and but for the lateness of the hour they would undoubtedly have also had to respond.

During the evening the Jtevs. J. Wrigley and J. Luxforddelivered short addresses upon tin; importance of U>& occasion they were celebrating. Both addvsjsses were well delivered, and the | audience caught up the spirit in which I they were uttered, and loudly applauded the sentiments expressed. Votes ol thanks were accorded to the ladies, the choir, and Air (trace for I their assistance, and at the beginning I and conclusion of the concert the ! -National Anthem was sung, the whole audience demonstrating tlieir respect by standing, AT THE HOSPITAL. In connection with the Queen Commemoration festivities, a magic lantern exhibition accompanied by songs was given last night in the large ward of the hospital for the amusement of the patients. The lantern and slides giving i views of tn'e lele of Wight, were kindly lent by Mr C. .J. C. Still, additional slides showing views of St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, eto., being lent by Dr Satchel!, The lantern was manipulated by the Her. \V. Haree, and the ' descriptive, j lecture ira-, given by the licv. H. K Hunt. Songs were contributed bv Mrs ilunu, Miss Stevenson, Nurse Alice

Mulcock, Bev. H, F. Hunt, and Rev. W. Earee, who really sang himself hoarse in his efforts to entertain the audience. A Ion? successful evening was brought to a close withthe ranging of the National Anthem as arranged ana sung in AU Saints' Churoh on Sunday last. After the entertainment which was highly enjoyed, all the .patients were f regaled at supper and for once the regulations were so far relaxed that they were allowed to smoke. A. most enjoyable evening was spent and the entertainer# axe deserving of every thanks for their tlioughtfulness in providing amusement for the sick at a time of general rejoicing. The matron and nurses hospitably entertained the visitors before they left. NELSON. * Nelson, Jane 22. The Jubilee celebrations so far have proved a most brilliant success. At 9.80 o'clock a.m. 2500 children, including 147 fancy costumed, assembled at the steps leading to the Cathedral acid Church PI ill. Volunteers, friendly societies, mayor, town councilors, clergy, of all denominations and prominent citizens marshalled at the base of tha hill. After j a prayer of thanksgiving by the Bishop, the children sang the National Anthem and then the procession * formed, the I volunteers marching in -companies and i the remainder four abreast, 'f ho .procession, which was half-a-milo long, prooeeded to the Botanical Gardens, where an address was delivered by the Mayor/the Biahop and Mr'H. Cook. Cheers were given nnd patriotic songs sung in the presence of seven thousand people. The artillery fired a royal salute of 60 guns, and the infantry a feu dejoie. The children were then given lunch and the afternoon was devoted to sports for tfcsm. This evening the Fire Brigade procession was anna Bight and An excellent display of fireworks took .place. The city b brilliantly illuminated and strings of flags er&aa the street!/. In the football nutoh this afternoon the Nelson juniors defeated the Marlborough reps, by eleven to three. Three prisoners were liberated from Nelson gaol this morning. OHBISTOHUBCH. Ghbistohukoh, Juno 21. The whole community is astir with exitement to-night in anticipation of to* i morrow's demonstrations. Lyttelton and Kuiapoi had their celebrations to-day, and in 1 both places the proceedings passed off with spirit and excellent effect and without an accident. Salutes and processions were the order of the day, and bands played and children sang the National Anthem. Victoria Park, proposed as'a Becord Reign memorial by Mr Bolleston, was opened to-day with tree planting, etc.

70,000 PEOPLE IN, CHRIST- . CHUBCH. ; Chbistohtihch, Jane 22. The Queen's Record Reign day here has been celebrated by toe greatest demonstration ever witnessed in Canterbury. 'All told there mast have been 70,000 'people in Christchuroh, of whom fifty thousand must have witnessed the procession and forty thousand attended the show grounds, the soene of the military sports, etc. Thecountiy trains carried thousands to town and the city trams never had such a day before.: • . . The procession, which was a splendid success and represented the whole social ,and indu-itrifcß; Mnipmenfc of the continents, was two miles long and took exactly half-an-hour steady marching to pass a given point, In addition to a large number of very interesting trade displays it consisted of the Garrison Band, Volunteers, ex-Volunteers, military and naval men, Stanmore Band, Oddfellows.Woolston Band, Hibernians, Fire Brigade, .Horse Ambu* lance m'nativo <;Mturpe, Rail# "Smd, Protcction^AlEaKc'^t^isihS^^^ Fire Brigade (BeUana oampany), Protestant Band (from Timaru), Otangemen, Canterbury Bugby Union, Rowing Clubs, Canterbury,; Union, Avon, Y.M.C.A.), Lyttelton Band, - Foresters, Christchurch Fire Brigade (Extinguishing company), Visiting Firemen (Lyttelton, Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Southbrook), Christchnrch, Jslre Brigade (Manual comfany), ex-Firemen, Engineers, Band, 'oreign Consols, membersofßoad and Town Boards, members of Selwyn and other County Lyttelton Harbor Board (in carriages), Elite Band, Christchurch Brigade' (Pioneer company), Borough Councils '(Sumner, Haw Brighton. Kaiapoi, Bangiora, Woolston, Lyttelton, St.,-Albans', Lin wood, and Sydenham: (in carriages); Christchuroh City Council, Members am ex-Members of Parliament (in carrianea). and Mounted Rear Guard. 1 ■ 8 ' There were no serious accident* to mar the general enjoyment, bnt the crowd at the Showground gates was so dense that it took fully two boors to pass, and at last the pressure burst open the large carriage gates, and in the swaying and trampling said falling that accompanied this incident, a number of women fainted and ond unfortonatelv had her leg broken. The illuminations to-night are on a royal scale. In both gaa and electric light they are marked by great yariet? and extreme beauty and effectiveness. The Record Beign lias received a reoord oelebration in Chrintchttroh.

MINISTERS AT DUNEDIN. Donedin, Jone 22. The speakers at the opening of the Agricultural Hall last night were the Hons. Messrs Fergus, J, MoKenzle, and x. Brydone. The place was crowded. The Acting-Premier, in the course of s patriotic speech, said that when the history of Her Majesty's reign was written, something would bo said, of the hardy Jpioneers who came out here and started the colony of New Zealand and the work of colonization. In opening the Kindergarten festival at the Garrison Hall, the Minister for Education said that when Her Majesty took the • Throne no part of Her dominicns excopt Scotland enjoyed & national system of education#' Now Bixty years later, there was a national aystem of education in every' part of Hec dominions. Haiti fell during the night. The weather was cloudy with every appearance of heavy rain. The streeta are already alive with people. The illuminations to-night promise to eclipse anything ever before atteinDted.

GREYMOUTH,

Greyjiocth, June 21. It is a glorious day for the demonstration. There waa an immense "crowd in town. The procession started from the County Chambers. It comprised all the Friendly Societies in regalia, bands, volunteers, school children, fire brigade with all plant decorated with flaga and flowers, carriages and traps filled with ladies and children, reptesentatires of countries of the United Kingdom, bicycle brigades dressed in fancy costvues, a Chinese contingent dresßed in national costume and with banners and decorated vehicles coiita'ning. a Chinese band, and the Mayor and members of local bodies in carriages. The streets were crowded all the way to the State school, where the procession stopped. • The Queen of the carnival and Maids of Honor occupied a d-iis in front of the school, were the Mayor delivered a short address on the Queen's reign, arid eulogistic of Her Majesty. The volunteers Sred a feu de joie. Three cheers for the Queen was giveo by the assembly. The crowd then aIJ joined in singing the National Antheuj„ after which all dispersed.; The Post and Telegraph office was ! illuminated with coloured km pa and 2,gaslight device,

WELLINGTON. ■Wellington, June 22. Last night Government House, the Government buildings and many other edifices were brilliantly illuminated with various designs, and presented a pleasant gpeotm-K The streets were crowded, but everything passed off quietly. Today the morning broke fine and bright, but a high northerly wind is blowing, which wiß seriously interfere with the illuminations unless it slackens before Bight. ASHURST. (From our own correspondent.) The Ashurst Band on Tuesday morntag olaved a number of selections in the township. Most of the business places displayed buSiting. in honor of the record reign, the most noticeable being the premises of Mr I'iercy, Messrs Rimmer and Craven's store, Clarke, draper, Page's store and the Masonic Hotel. . The event of the day was the treeplanting by the children of the State school who gathered in great force on the grounds about 1 p»m. The proceedings were opened by the Chairman of the Committee. The children sang "Rule Britannia" while a large Union Jack was hoisted by Mr Lacey, an old veteran, who was serving in the Royal Navy at the time the Queen ascended the Throne and who yesterday with his four medals on his breast looked as though there was an action or two in children were also addressed by Mr G. S. Bumble and Mr Andrew, headmaster, the whole of the people proBent then joined in singing " God Save the Qneen." • After the first sod of a croquet lawn lor the girls was turned by Mrs Andrew, the 'tree planting by the children, com] mitteemen, and ex-committeemen commenced in earnest. . The children wore marched into the school where each child received a sandwich, bun, bag of lollies and tea. They were then presented with a record rejgn handkerchief by Mrs Clarke. Three cheers were called for Mr and Un Clarke for the handkerchiefs, Mr aad Mrs Hatchings for lollies, Mr and Mrs Andrew, and all those who assisted In supplying refreshments for the childran. Tke children were then indulged In games. fa the evening there was a gigantic bonfire, also a grand display of fireworks by Mr Bimmer in the Township. OTHER PLACES. The same tale of' processions, illumitiations and reioioings comes from Blenheim, Picton, Napier, Oamaru, New Plymouth, Masterton, Westport.Timaru, InvercargiU, Gisborne, Dnnedin, Weilintrton, Wanganui and Auckland. At 'Westport and InvercargiU the wet Weather spoilt the shows. THE QUEEN'S MESSAGES. Instead of the signal proposed to bo ■ent from Some on the commencement nf the ringing of the National Anthem, the following message was despatched:— The Governor « New^ealaiid. Ifcjmmy heart , I thank my beloved people. May God bless you. Victoria, London. His Excellency the Administrator sent the following message to the Queen: — Her Majesty the Queen, Buckingham PslftCßj London. UHjg people of Nsw Zealand offer their heartiest congratulations to their beloved Qneen. In deepest reverence, . Jahbs Phsndbhoast,

Administrator of New Zealand. The following cablegram was sent yesterday by the Acting-Premier to the Biftht Hon Joseph Chamberlain,' Secretary of State for. 4 the-Colonies i Br Wiilt ninl^i'iMißtii'Mi hearty congratulations to Her Majesty on the completion of the sixtieth year of ber reign. This Record Reign is being celebrated in New Zealand most enttrariostioally by Her Majesty's subjects to-day. ' John McKkhzie, Acting-Premier.