THE JUBILEE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1599, 25 June 1887, Page 2

THE JUBILEE.

TEMUEX The ball which was held at the conclusion o£ the entertainment on Jubilee Day was a pronounced success. In spite of the unpropitious weather about 55 couples were present and dancing was kept up until the " sma' hours ayont the twal." The Committee, consisting of Messrs Rndlay, White, A. Clinch, Heap, Beri and Harte, spared no pains in promoting the comfort and pleasure of all present. The floor, in spite of the hall having been previously used for the entertainment, was in capital order. The music was supplied by Messrs Colville and Heap and needless to say it was good. Ihe catering was in the hands of Mr Williams and was all that could be desired. In our report of the proceedings on the Jubilee Day we inadvertently omitted the name of Mr John Lawson, whose services throughout the day were in great request and who materially assisted in bringing matters to a, successful issue. We may also mention that Scotland had a junior representative in the procession in the person of Master McLeod, who appeared iQ the neat tartan of his clan. The cake and buns supplied to the children were from the establishment of Mr Geo. Bolton, were of excellent quality, and were duly appreciated, Another omission made in our report was the only attempt at illumination in Temuka. Mr Murray, watchmaker, had a transperency showing the jhead and bust of Her Majesty, which was much admired. It will be illuminated this evening again. GERALDINE. j ,-, Owing to the fireworks ordered by the Geraldine Jubilee Committee not being allowed to travel on the railway in the ordinary trucks the o«se containing them did not come to hand. The diiplay, therefore, made in the Park on Wednesday evening wns confined to such as could b» obtained in Ge;uldin6. Upon,the whole it wns very creditable, but nothing like what was intended to be made.'

PEEL FOREST.

A treat in commemoration of Her Majesty's Jubilee was held at Peel Forest on Wednesday last. After one or two postponements on accunt of the wet, tbe weather experienced on that day was all thut could be dsßi'red. The children with their parents and friends, numbering altogether about. 150, assembled at the Bchoolhouse about 1 o'clock and were regaled with abundant refreshments provided by Messrs J. Williams and Son, after which the usual outdoor games were heartily indulged in. The prizes given *fire of a useful charaoter; namely, hard cash. During the afternoon Mr Aoland, Jan., sent up a huge balloon, which was watched with great interest by all till it disappeared from view. At four o'clock tea was served, after which an adjournment was made to the village., where a large Bupply of fireworks were jet off. The display lasted for over an hour, aod intensely delighted the juveniles. The children were then addressed by several of the Sunday school teachers, and underthe leadership of Mr Roskruge, the schoolmaster, sang the National Anthem. Three lusty cheers were given for Her Majesty, and three for Mr M. MittoD, of Peel Forest, who kindly gave the ohildren the treat. In addition to the prizes each child received a handsome medal in commemoration of the event. During the afternoon Messrs Dennistouo, Aclaod (2), and other gentlemen rendered great assistance toward* making the affair the great success it undoubtedly was. A ball was held in the evening which was well attended. The music was provided by Mr W. S. Newman, and Mr D. Liurer acted as M.C. D-inciog was kept up with great spirit till daylight the following morning.

At Xnvercargill the Mayor entertained 800 children between the ages of 6 and 9 years at a tea in the Garrison Hal], during which bands played and songs were sung. Afterwards ohildren up to 14 years of age were admitted to a grand entertainment, und fully 1500 attended. All were presented with " Jubilee Medals." The ball given by the Governor at Wel» lington on Wednesday night in houor of the Queen's Jubilee was attended by 800 people. AUSTRALIA. Stdnei, June 22. Everything in connection with the Jubilee celebration passed off well.. The harbor presented a brilliant sight. The warships and other vessels wero illuminated. There was a grand display of fireworks at several places, and steamers were stationed at various points of vantage crammed with spectators. No accident has been reported. MeiboURNB, June 22. Everything yesterday during the Jubilee celebration was of an orderly character. No accident occurred. UNITED KINGDOM. London, Jons 20. The police authorities made search yesterday throughout Westminster Abbeyij for explosives. Colonel Majendi, the Chief Inspector of Explosives, and other experts overhauled the vaults. Especially powerful lamps were used, but the search proved fruitless, nothing of a daogerous oharaoter being found. The police took possession of the Abbey and everybody was excluded. Two fire engines, fully equipped, were stationed in Dean's yard, and ou the iiver opposite the Houses of Parliament was stationed a powerful floating engine. The uneasiness regarding a possible dynamite explosion was redoubled when it became known that the body of a man had been found in the canal at Birmingham with his throat cut. An American nifor w«" discovered in the neighborhood, and a pocketrbook was also found containing receipts for money paid on account of explosives, In the book were receipts showing payment of Beveral hundreds of pounds, aqd also various envelopes bearing adcka»6os iu Now York, At the

inquest nothing was elicited which teoded to clear up the mystery, and the jnry returned a verdict of " Found de^d." The Btreeta of London to-night are im« , pußsablu. AH vehicles hare been blocked and thousands of people are camping in the H.ireetn. June 21. This morning thn sun shone out brilii n'lv..and the crowd in the streets was eu.. .uudd. Many poisons sat at different points of vantage throughout the night, and campstoola and provisions were muoh sought after. The Queen left Buckingham Palaoe about 11 a.m. to-day for West minster Abbey in an open carriage, escorted by a cavalcade of English and other Princes, the eflect being most brilliant. Her Majesty was dressed in a white lacs gown ; over a darker material, and she wore a white bonnet. She appeared smiling and happy. When her carriage emerged from the great gates of the palace the enthusiasm of the people who'thronged through St. James' Park and approaches was boundless, and increased until the cheering became a mighty roar. Her Mijaaty proceeded via Constitution Hill, Piccadilly, St. James' street, Pall Mall, Trafalgar Square, anc Whitehall. The lino ot route was crowded from sunrise with [ oople wailing to see the pageant. The scene in Trafalgar square,: Piccadilly, and the neighborhood of the Abbey was unparalleled for brilliancy, wealth, color and impressiveneßs. ■ The assembled myriads were unitedly animated' by enthusiasm and loyalty. The Queen entered the Abbey at noon amid a salvo of artillery. The Morning Post states that 300 Roman Catholics, including a number of peers, were refused admission to the Westminster service The Catholics arranged, with the approval of the Queen, to attend a special Jubilee service in their own Cathedral. This arrangement was subsequently overcome, although an awkward feeling prevail* through such a difficulty arising. The Jubilee was ce'ebrated throughout' the provinces with immense enthusiasm! Demonstrations, displays and gatherings were held everywhere! At Coventry the Lady Godiva procession surpassed anythiog of the kiud previously held. To-night it has been arranged to light 500 beacon firea throughout the kingdom! The honors conferred in connection with the Jubilee occupy three columns of The Times. Many Indians are, included id the honors, which are chiefly,bestowed on Englishmen. In accordance witV i lloyal edict, new coins, in commemoration ot the Jubilee, will be issued. They will consist of five pound and two pound gold pieces, and four shilling silver pieces. The new coins are generally condemned. Later. The street traffic was kept under*admirable control during the, passage of the procession. Many people fainted from th« he it, and there were fifty cases of sunstroke. Only one fatal accident occurred, a man being killed by the kick of a Hussar's horse. ~ Thousands of spectators occupied roofs, trees, and every point where a commanding view of the proceedings could be obtained. The floral decorations in Piccadilly and Regent street were superb, flowors and even ferns being ÜBed to such an extent that the residences of many noblemen were perfect'bowers. Twelve thousand troops were utilised, but not a symptom of disloya'ty was shown by any one. The Indian Princess and the Queen of Hawaii and her daughter were most gorgeously arrayed in all tbe magnificence of eastern costumes, and the crowd cheerad them warmly. During the procesion to the Abbey the Marquis of Lome was thrown from his horse, which took fright at a boy waving his cap. His head struck the pavement, and stunqed' him so f»r tbat he was unable to rise for a minute, and the oalvnlcad? had ta stop. Tbe Queen w«s greatly paißed at her son-in-law's mishap, and upon his recovery the Princeof Wales shook the Marquis; warmly by the hand. Her Mtjesty was radiant with pleasure at the splendid reception which greeted her along the whole length of; route, and looked remarkably well. The Prince and Princess of Wales. were cheered iac««- ■ santly, and the Princess Royal, Crown ' Prince of Germany, and ■ Archduke Rudolph, of Austria, were also great favorites with the orowd. The Abbey was a perfect blaze of colour, a large proportion of those admitted to its precincts being in uniform. The colonists, who had secured the right of entree, were assigned an excellent position. There were upwards of two hundred of them present, inoluding many ladies. The Queen's chair and dais were placed, as is customary, over the Coronation Stone, on the right of which were grouped the royal princes, and on the left the princesses. The'procession in the Abbey was of a most imposing character, but Her Majesty did not assume the royal robes or Crown and only wore tbe insignia of the Garter. The Archbishop of Canterbury offered a prayer that the unhappy division of the Kingdom might ' cease. At the conclusion of the service i the Queen delighted the audience by kissing her children and ,'grand-children, J especially singling 1 out the Princess Royal. The afternoon ceremony in Westminster Abbey lasted an hour. A grand choral service waa performed. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishop of London, anl several others of the clergy, received Hei Majesty on her arrival at the Abbey, and conducted her to the coronation chair, placed on a dais facing ,»Kq altar. The Royal visitors were seated the socrarium, sixteen being on each side. The Queen was visibly affected when the choir saog the late Prince Albert's choral. After the Archbishop ,ofj Canterbury had offered up a prayer ...for,,, the Qoeen, the Princes and Princesses jfiled before Her Majesty and made their obeisance. The prooession returned to Buckingham Palace in the same order as that at which it arrived at the Abbey, 1 but'by a different route. Tbe Crown Prince, of Germany? w«8 warmly cheered' by crowd. Despite the enormous crowds in the -<4 streets perfect order prevailed etyery where, vand the people behaved admirably. Th« whole affair was pronounced a complete success, no hitch of any kind'havibg occurred. '" '"*':<;; ■ ti '■-<''» 4^ The illuminations to-night in honoirof the Jubilee were of a most brillialt cbawoter. Those at the >''' Admiralty A et-ptoialiy attracted an immense concourse Jk of people. The streets '■ generally Trere thronged, but everything passed off in an orderly manner. The Queen has in noway iuffered by to-day's Jubilee pttoctftdingij |

Telegrams from every part of the United Kingdon, the Continent, the Colonies, and America report that the Jubilee has been celebrated with great enthusiasm. ; June 22. The illuminations arranged by the Agents-General were much admired, and the general, spectacle was remarkably brilliant. TBe whole of the arrangements in connection with the Jubilee have ;. thrilling success, and Her Maj-sty was greatly affected at the exhitntiou of loyalty. The" Nationalists at Cork hissed the British ensign and hooted the General'* ataff during the military review. They also illtreated numerous loyalists and Wrecked the office of a loyalist paper. At the desire of the Pope, tbe Papal Nuncio and Cardinal Manning conducted j 8 thanksgiving service in the Roman Catholic Cathedral at Kensington. June 23. . An entertainment was giving in Hyde jark yesterday afternoon to 30.0C0 Children, tl.e majority being from Board sjohoole. AH > 'tß ot amusements were provided. T • Queen drove through tht park and iubp. cud the children on the way to Paddington Station, whence she proceeded to Windsor.