CELEBRATIONS IN NEW ZEALAND.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XLIX, Issue 12633, 21 October 1905, Page 5

CELEBRATIONS IN NEW ZEALAND.

(Per Press Association). DUNEDIN, October 20. It has been raining steadily since last evening, and in consequence the military display at Forbury Park, under the auspices of the Navy League, has ben postponed till November 9. At *he triangle the decorations, for a ship-shape and. sailorly appearance, would not disgrace London. A number of fine wreaths were placed at the foot of the pole on which Nelson's famous signal was 'hoisted. The Niavy League's celebration of the Trafalgar oentenairy took place this evening, when the Garrison Hall was crowded, the Mayor presiding. Patriotic addresses were delivered, songs sung, and the prizes won an connection with, the League's naval history examinations at the public'schools were presented. The whole function.was successful, and there was much enthusiasm. NAPIER, October 20. The only local celebrations for Trafalgar Day were the school ceremonies, the flag bemg saluted and appropriate addresses given. GISBORNE, October 20. Trafalgar Day was celebrated by a parade, the opening of a new band rotunda on the Beautifying Association's grounds, the opening of the boating season, and a marine excursion. BLENHEIM, October 20. The Trafalgar centenary was not observed as a general ■holiday, but the occasion was marked in school circles by the saluting of the flag by the children and the delivery of speeches by the Major and representatives of.educational authorities.

AUCKLAND, October 20. The Trafalgar Day celebrations passed off most successfully in Auckland, the weather being favourable. In the morn-, ing the children assembled at the various schools, where the importance of Nelson's great victory was. impressed upon them by their teachers, and the flag saluted. In the afternoon there was a large muster of bluejackets of the Prometheus, veterans, and school cadets in the Metropolitan Ground, where Nelson's famous signal was shown and salutes fired. This was followed by., the children's entertainment in the Drill Hall, at which there was a great; attendance, many being unable to.'gain admission. The Mayor made an appropriate speech and some pictures were, shown. When the second speaker rose to address the meeting the children, who evidently expected to see pictures and hear music and not to he. bombarded with speeches, made for the doors, all efforts to stop the exodus being futile. Under the circumstances the Mayor thought the best thing to do was to start the National Anthem. This was heartily taken up, and the meeting was brought to an abrupt close. In the evening a large meeting of citizens was held in the Drill Hall, when patriotic speeches were delivered by the Mayor and others.

WELLINGTON, October 20. The celebrations organised by the Navy League in connection with the centenary of Trafalgar were carried out to-day on Newtown Park. There waa a large gathering of the public, but the Volunteers made >a poor show, there being, apart from the permanent force, cadets, and college corps, only twentytwo on parade. The Highland Rifles were represented by one solitary figure in kilts. Nelson's famous signal was hoisted, and the British and French flags saluted. Speeches were made by Lord Plunket, the Premier, and the Mayor.