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VICTORY DAY

CELEBRATIONS AT HOME

UNPRECEDENTED SCEfIES AND DISPLAYS

PROCESSION OF TROOPS.

BONFIRES THROUGH THE KINGDOM

Received July 20, 55 pm.

. Jly Telegraph.—Press A»sn.—Copyright.

London, July 19. "Victory Day" was celebrated by all classes in Britain in bright weather, Which ensured the success of the long prepared festivities. Joybells heralded the, marshalling of the pageant at Knjghtsbridge, and relays of ringers continued all day long. A ■ procession of eighteen thousand troops, covering a length of seven miles, And representing the twelve victorious nations' troops, defiled through Albert Gate at tin o'clock and marched through Sloano Street, over Vauxhall Bridge, and traversing South London, returning via Westminster Bridge as the tail left Albert Gate. As the head entered Hyde Park corner every yard was crowded with cheering onlookers, many camping along the route at daybreak. Every train, 'bus and tram from.the suburbs was packed to its utmost capacity. General Pershing headed the proces■ion with 3200 Americans brought from the Rhine. Marshal Foch was continuously cheered heading 1200 French. Including the picturesque Zouaves and ffirailleurs". A feature was the display of fifty-one French regimental emblems, each emblem representing victory. Detachments of Japanese, Belgian, Italian, Palish, Serbian, Greek, Czechoslovak, Roumanian and Siataese troops followed, the only disappointment being the non-arrival of' the Indians in time to participate, owing to the outbreak of influenza on the troopship. After the Allies came Admiral Beatty kind the Admirals of the Grand Fleet, including Admirals King, Hall, and Patey, heading, 4000 naval men, each squadron having a band. Dapir> Parse headed the Wrens, in tawrt line uniforms and white hats. Sir Douglas Haig led the Army staff, including Generals Birdwood, Mon ash, fend Russell. There were detachments from all branches and regiments of the British Army, ending with fotfr tanks. As Australian band led the Australians and New Zealanders, each with detachments of nurses, and they were (everywhere received with cheers and cooees f/om thousands and comrades in the crowd, detachments of doctors, f chaplains, women's legions, nursing services and massage corps following, while tnneteen squadrons of the Air Forco were at the closing portion of Ihc procession. The route was brilliantly decorated, the Houses of Parliament flying specially presented Dominions' Hags.

Apart from the salute, tafcon by the fcng, the most memorable episode was the passage of the troops through Wiitsh&ll, where is a cenotaph at the end of Downing Street, thirty-three feet Ughi inscribed in letters of gold "The Glorious Dead." On top was an altar covered with the TTmon Jack- and a laurel wreath. Guardsmen, with bowed head, and rifles reversed, stood motionless at eaph corner of the base. The procession broke into two columns and tnarched six abreant on either side of llie cenotaph, saluting the heroic dead, the bands being silent. A pleasing touch, was that Lord Kitchener's bust, on a pedeital outside the entrance to the War Office, and Kelson's Column frere festooned with laurel trophies and flags.- : The Mall was a brilliant Spectacle. Fifty pvlons, twenty-three feet high, were inscribed with the names of famous battles and surmounted by golden globes, which were intended to »e illuminated at niiht. but the electricians struck. The Mall and Oonfetitntion Will were lined with stands, including those for MpVcts of the House* of lords and Commons, Chelsea pensioners, and thousands of widows and brnbans of soldiers and sailors The nrocession took two hours to pass the King, whom Mr. Lloyd George attended. The. Boyal. partr wsre stationed on the eastern sMe of the Victoria memorial in a pavilion draped and temopied with royal purple, n'th a taartle memorial as setting tn the' fafcnde of the Palace background. The Rrehes of the crescent on either side of i the pavilion were filled wi+h ten thousand disabled soldiers and sailors, of Vhom many were from the Dominions. Th.s King entertained the British and ffllied generals and admirals at lnw>V The afternoon's ■festivities i" TTyd" Park followed the lines as cabled m July T3tli, the folk dances and m°"pof#t being most pictnrwme <r. pailv iftcorated mamuoes under National flgcrs. TTifehemt in l all the parks pritrcfcfrT 'foo?J for frnwfrwfq of thousands fif visit-or*. The firewtr-'-'o at nicht ♦vsrr>' <Sit a iwerrrd scale.'' The portraits of tlie Krne. Queen. Princess, omnerals fral stat»siW>n were rapturously antW climaT bein<r a, oolo«flT fl»teWofg of fiwi riding: "Vicforr. tTfsmks to Jhe b<ws." Th<m a hnw fimi. Are" was lit. wlffeb' was the sinnal for Borflrea thrmiphont the Kingdom, re* the XrmaSa, Trafalgar and aim'ftn- feativftres everWh'ere in Britain, a fegfrre befnff the wofaome Home dinners tft «n nilariM and sailors, the Wfrrtatforf <rf "ATRpW flags on villa "e gjjww, am? fancy dm»s effirm'vals and Wftr mfM ft* seaside resorts— r A«f.WZ. Asm.

Arrsngemeiitii have been made to fruppjy luncheons and afternoon teas at fj» Good Templar H»„ll to-day, and as bm tba proceeds are to be devoted to Soldien' Hostel fund there will be irn orint Inducement to patronise tha «btnprfm, Only bert plantation rubber backed by flrftwi bntfoi and capital go to make up tiwlfoklM raeceM of the "Unique" brand Hot Water Bottle. Sold and recomIffHff ty Ittdisg retailers every■SSlllilrfTi'fi Hacking Cougb " . Our*.

LEADERS SENT FOR.

JOIN KING GEORGE. Received July' 21, 1 a.tn. London, July 20. When the peace procession was nearing the royal pavilion the King sent for Marshal Foch, who, dismounting, walked to the dias, saluted the King, and kissed the Queen's hands with quick, virile gracefulness. The King similarly summoned General Pershing, Admiral Beatty, Sir Douglas Haig, and other war leaders, who joined the King and watched the men they had led to victory file past. During .the evening, in response to enthusiastic calls of the immense crowd outside Buckingham Palace, their Majesties appeared on the balconies and bowed acknowledgment. Rain marred the evening jubilations in London. ENTHUSIASM IN CAIRO. Received July 20, 5.5 p.m. Cairo, July IS. There are enthusiastic peace celebrations by all sections of the population. About sixty thousand attended the various fetes. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. IRELAND'S PROTESTS. THE BLACK FLAG. Received July 21, 1 a.m. London, July 20. Peace was celebrated half-heartedly in West and South Ireland, where, as a protest against the non-settlement of the Irish question, business was carried on as usual. Many houses flew the black flag.

IN AUSTRALIA.

Received July 18, 7.55 p.m. Sydney, July IS.

Peace celebrations commenced to-day with the presentation of peace medals to children of the various schools. The ci,ty is putting on the last touches ready for to-morrow's big demonstration. There is the gayest display everywhere of bunting, banners and greenery. Macquarie Street, and other sections of the march route, present a striking spectacle of shields, emblems, devices and ■ insignia of Peace. At 11 30 the procession halts for three minutes as a tribute to the fallen. There is a great influy of country visitbrs.

For the first time since the war the university students held a commemoration street procession, trith the usual rollicking fun aud horseplay.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

Received July IS, 9.30 p.m. Sydney, July 18. The cruiser Sydney has arrived to participate in the peace celebrations. Received July 20, 5.5 p.m. Sydney, July 20.

The weather was fine yesterday for the Peace Day celebrations. An imposing procession of ail the units of the Australian naval and military forces marched thiough the city, which was en fete with troops, who had a rousing reception. The march halted at noon for three minutes while the "'Last Post" was sounded by buglers stationed along the route. A party of New Zealanders marching attracted special attention, although there was nothing approaching the spontaneous outburst of enthusiasm 6een on Armistice Day. The city was thvonged with pleasure seekers. Crowds witnessed the regatta, gymkhana, sports, and races. Peajs of bells and salutes from the warships at noon proclaimed peace. The street decorations were of unprecedented brilliance. Noblo triumphal arches and Venetian masts festooned with flags lined the route of the military pageant. At night, the whole city was ablaze with illuminations, public buildings being decked with electric lights, and others flooded with magnificent peace emblems, the while lights in the harbor picked out a chain of bonfires. The fleet, including the Australia, New Zealand and Sydney were outlined by fire rockets and searchlights. There was a brilliant {fathering at the peace banquet at tho Town Hall.

In the regatta service races, the New Zealand crews were third in the service cutters' race, second in the .whalers' race, first and second in the officers' galley race, and second in the all-comers service boat race.

There are similar reports of peace celebrations in other (States, although somewhat marred in Melbourne owing to the bleak, windy weather, and the fact that the illuminations were curtailed through the coal shortage was another unfortunate incident.

A gang of soldiers and sailors indulged in horseplay. They lifted trains from the lines and rushed the theatres, the trams in the city being eventually sus-pended.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn,\

IN NEW ZEALAND. Wellington, Last Night. The weather was fine for yesterday's celebrations. The city bore a festive appearance, buildings being gaily decorated with flags, streamers, and greenery. In the morning the greatest procession ever seen in Wellington marched through the city to Newton Park, a prominent feature being captured German guns. At the Park, military events and sports were held, tho attendance being a huge one. At night a torchlight procession marched to Oriental Bay, where a fine pyrotechnic display was made. At several points on the hills bonfires were lit. The streets were crowded to see the proces l eions, many visitors having found a way of reaching the city notwithstanding tho curtailment of the train services. * On

being held at the different ohurhees, and -the special service at the Town Hall in 'tho afternoon was crowded.

On Friday, it was feared tlie tram service would be stopped during the Peace holidays owing to the dispute with the employees in the power house. The Council offered time and a half rato wages and three extra days to the annual leave, but the men demanded double rates as well as the extra days. However, tlie Conciliation Commissioner effected ft settlement of the dispute. Auckland, Yesterday. Tho peace celebrations itere' favored by perfait weather. The town was well decorated and the streets of the city are thronged with immense crowds, besides those taking part in the procession, which be the biggest ever seen here. On arrival of the procession at the Domain, Colonel Porter will take tba salute on the march past, and the King',! proclamation will be read. The afternoon programme includes a football match between League representatives and Returned Soldiers. In the evening there will be a Returned Soldiers' Ball in the Town Hall. The illuminations fire a feature of the festivities.

Christehurch, Last Night. Whole heartedly and enthusiastically Christehurch city clelebrated peace. The weather was perfect, being warm and v,-indies,?. The city was heflagged and decorated everywhere. In the tnorning a welcome was tendered to the returned soldiers in King Edward barracks, the gathering being impressive a.ud inspiring. Perhaps, the two most impressive portions of the function were when, at the Mayor's invitation, the huge assemblage stood while he read an extract from a letter from a British woman who wrote of her greetings when she saw a field of "the wooden crosses of Christ" in Prance. Another period highly charged with emotion, almost as if the concourse sobbed, was when the Hon. G. W. Russell spoke of the" number of gallant New Zealanders who had given their lives so that the dawn of a happier era might be made possible. At noon, Cathedral Square was a mass of people, and they stood silently for a minute in honor of the heroic dead. From tho steps of the Cathedral a bugle sounded the "Last Post," breaking the period of tense absorbed stillness. In the afternoon a great military procession passed through the city to Hagley Park, where a parade was held, the whole route being densely thronged with people. The evening saw the centre of the city absolutely flocked with people viewing! the illuminations, which were on a magnificent scale. Never before has tho city been so brilliantly illuminated. Many business premises gave splendidly designed displays, a particularly fine showing being made at the railway station. There were thanksgiving services to-day everywhere. Tomorrow, the schools and citizens peace processions will be tho main features. Christehurch, July 18.

The streets of the city to-night bore a distinctly festive appearance. A very successful dress rehearsal of the illuminations took place about 10 p.m., and, judging by this trial, the spectacle on Saturday and Monday nights should be very fine indeed. The several imposing arches in Qathedral Square and the various streets looked magnificent in coloured electric lights, and some of the illuminations on the business premises were very striking. The spectacle in tho centre of teh city to-morrow night will be brilliant.

Dunedin, Last Night. The Peace celebrations yesterday were most enthusiastic. There were memorial services in many of the churches in the morning and musical services at the Oval at noon. TJJtc celebrations were stopped for five minutes, and a firing party fired three volleys, and drummers rolled, and buglers at various vantage points sounded the "Last Post.'-' In the afternoon, one of the finest processions that have ever been seen in Dunedin took place at the Oval. The city was brilliantly illuminated at ni<vht. A torchlight procession led to the Drill Hall, where Sir James Allen distributed decorations to soldiers. Addresses were delivered by the Minister of Defence and the Rev. G. Griffiths. A fine musical programme was rendered by the peace celebrations choir and bands at a massed public service this afternoon. Ashburton, Last Night. Perfect weather prevailed for the Peace celebrations, there being a record attendance of town and country residents. There was a grand procession in the morning, sports and football in the afternoon, and fireworks and bonfires in the evening. To-night, a sacred concert is to be given by the united choirs. To-morrow is to be Children's Day. At Methven yesterday there were universal rejoicings, the procession being over a mile long. Napier, Last Night. Napier's peace celebrations were fawed with glorious weather, and a most successful procession of returned soldiers, decorated vehicles, and military (n the morning was watched bv many thousands, while in the afternoon the children's sports meeting attracted a rerv large assembly. The chief feature ttas an address by General Sir Andrew Russell. In the evening, a torchlight procession paraded the town and the utmost enthusiasm prevailed on the Marine Parade where fireworks, a bonfire, marine display and alfresco dancing was continued till a late hour.

Oamaru, Last Night. The coming of peace was celebrated locally yesterday with a suitable demonstration. At 9 o'clock, the Mayoress (Mrs. J. McDiarmid) laid a laurel wreath on the soldiers' montfmcnt in memory of fallen heroes. Suitable addresses were delivered. In the morning a laTge procession of school children, consisting of bands, and brightened with patriotic displays and appropriate bantiers and emblems, paraded the crowded and gaily decorated streets. The afternoon was devoted to processions and entertainments for the children. Tn the evening the main street was brilliantly illuminated, by private and public enterprise, and an impromptu procession of fireworks and fancy dress displays added to the liveliness. >

Wanganui, Last Night. Tho Peaeo celebrations were successfully held on Saturday. The weather was unsettled, but mainly fine. There was a military review in the morning, after which tne returned soldiers were entertained at ltmch. There was a procession and public meeting at Cooks' Gardens in the afternoon, and fireworks at night. Palmerston North, Last Night.

T,he Peace Celebrations were participated in bv about 10,000 The returned soldier? and local organisations made a striking procession .through the Square to the Show Grounds, which exhibitions of physical drill, a military display, hakas, etc., kept the large audience interested. The evening demonstration of bonfires, etc., was spoilt by wind and rain. Hawera, Last Night. A great procession of motors, decorated vehicles, school children, soldiers, veterans, territorials, scouts, and nurses marked the peace celebrations. Ad-

M.P., and Mr. W R. Haselden. Business places were gaily decorated, and there were three arches in the main street. The illuminations and torchlight procession at night attracted great crowds in the streets. Children's Day will be celebrated on Monday.

Masterton, Last X'glit. The Peace celebrations here on Saturday were of a brilliant, and enthusiastic character, the town being gorgeously dressed with bunting and evergreens, and business premises brilliantly illuminated. A procession of over a mile long, headed by Brigadier-General Hart and 200 returned soldiers with three bands and a magnificent display of battleships, minesweepers, tanks, and oilier original devices marched through the crief thoroughfares to the public park where, in the presence of ten thousand people, the Mayor read the King's proclamation and putrintio speeches were made. In the evening, a beautiful fireworks display was made, alfresco concerts were held, and dancing in the street took place till after midnight. There was glorious weather throughout.

Hokitika, July 18. 1 Preparations for peace celebrations locally were completed to-night when the arches in the principal streets and the illuminations were lit and admired by large numbers. A liberal use was made of greenery. A very full programme has been arranged for soldiers' day (Saturday), and children's day (Monday). Visitors arc arriving in eonsidei'able numbers, The ceremonies include the laying of the foundation stone of the memorial wing of the Westland Hospital and turning the first sod for Scots' Memorial Church.

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Taranaki Daily News, 21 July 1919, Page 5

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VICTORY DAY Taranaki Daily News, 21 July 1919, Page 5

VICTORY DAY Taranaki Daily News, 21 July 1919, Page 5

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