SOUTH CANTERBURY
. JUJSIUCE CELEBRATIONS. By Telegraph.— Presa Association. Tinisiru. East Night. ■ The jubilee of tli,. sctt]c:ncnt i.f Smith lanlcrbnry (IK.)!)) was, celebrated today with n monster j>r»ci i ssii)ii and a dinner to the oarlv pioneers, passengers 'I MO to 4(111) of'the lirst four ships. I Sports in the .Invalid n lircworksilisplav ■a! nielli, were held. The weather was lieautiriilly line, and the procession of the •military, trades, friendlv societies, and local bodies iva- a groat success. ((Ulcers and men from 11..M.5. I'hraeer rendered {,'i-t'nt assistance. At the luncheon at Mie Drill Hall about till!) guests sat down. The Mayor of Tiimir.i' (Mr. das. 'iraigic) occitpii'd the chair, and anions' Hie guests was the I'riine Minister (Willi. (I. Ward). Short speeches were delivered hy the Mayor, the 'l'rinie Minister, and pioneers. The ken-note was the greatest satisfaction at the progress of South Caiilerlrury during lifty years. •The public rejoicings were very spirited, •and popular enthusiasm was shown in many and various ways.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 324, 15 January 1909, Page 2
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162SOUTH CANTERBURY Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 324, 15 January 1909, Page 2
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