Celebration of Queen's. Birthday.

Te Aroha News, Volume XIV, Issue 2106, 24 May 1898, Page 2

Celebration of Queen's. Birthday.

VISIT OF HON A. J. CADMAN.

OPENING of NEW BATH-HOUSE

In spite of the uncertainty about the weather which must attend- all. proposed >peiL-axr celebrations at this* time of. year, the preparations for, today’s festivities have been stfifcftlily carried out to what, we trust, to-day will witness a successful As the Chairman of the local Boards (Mr Garin)* hoped, at the meeting the :other night, a very general feeM| prevails, irrespective of party,; To 1 favour of seizing the opportunity torn ake to-day’s function the occasion of: marking our sense of the unfailing; interest in our welfare,; since he first became connected with the Borough,, displayed by Mr oadman¥ Plenty of money and prizes were readily forthcoming, and all that remains to be; done is to pray for a fine day.. TheFrankton train will arrive about 10.45) leaving again at 5- 15; A' special will 'also leave Paeroa- at 11.30 arriving, here at 12 noon;. The*Te Aroha. Brass Band numbering 15 strong, will provide a choice selection, of. music, whilesports both for children- and adults, will he held in. the Domain.. Thevolunteers and day scholars at thelocal school will form* a proeesjroh.. andi march to the Domain whore the volunteers will fire a feU’ de joie and the-. Anthem* will be sung by the? .children; Mr Cadmaa will subsequently addresss the assemblage, and; ! the day will conclude with a bauquot and a concert at the Public Hall. AsMr H. F. Gotz stated at the recent meeting,, the original intention was forthe Football Club to give a dinner im : honour of their patron’s visit; but. • better counsels prevailed, and it was* resolved to make the dinner a publicone. We understand every- . ticket&hae.j been, disposed of, as it was considered desirable to avoid overcrowding; Wehave seen a copy of the menu , and it; is replete with good things. Thadinner will be held in the splendid! | dining hall, at OJMeagher’s Family Hotel., -