THE N.Z. EXHIBITION.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3371, 27 November 1889, Page 2

THE N.Z. EXHIBITION.

I Dunedin, November 26. i A strong south-easterly wind wbicb j blow early this morning bad a • good effect, considerably drying tbe I streets, and rendering tbe procession r a fairly successful affair. Early i this morning people were astir, and ,■ though the assembly bad been called i for tbe usual hour, 11,80, every i point of vantage along tbe route was i occupied long before that hour. Tbe < Colonial Bank erected a capacious i stand on tbe front of their Princess I street frontage and seals thereon, . filled by families of the bauk's officials and customers. Several private stands were erected, and apublic i. one near the entrance to the Exliibiv tiou was well patronised; while 3 several enterprising persons made a very fair day's work by Ming ,) window space at a shilling per heat 1 . ut Tbe ships in the harbour made a fine display of hunting, which was I also conspicuous on public biiild : ngs, j, banks, etc, Tbe procession formed B opposite the Triangle Eesorvo, but there was some delay in tbe marshals I getting into movablo order, the 3 result being that it did not . start till a little past ton o'clock. . 'llio Volunteers'and Friendly Socie--1 ties made an effective display, the former being largely reinforced by country corps and contingents from ~ Southland, while the Friendly societies mustered in unusual strength. J Unquestionably the finest display was obtained by tbo Druids, who , were over 200 strong, and bad 3 pictorialrcpresenlationsof O'aractaciis ut leading bis army against the s Romans, besides several allogorical tableaux. Several of the trades, 5 notably implement makers, had well . arranged devices and specialities. It is estimated considerably over 2,000 took part in tbe procession, which was far and away tbo best arranged and carried out thing of the kind ever seen here. The Governor was , accompanied by the Countess and , family, and naval officers. They ' drove from Govormnent House into the city, as far as the Bank of Now Zealand, being heartily cheered along , the route, Within the building itself everything was in a far more forward state than most people anticipated, continuous work during tbe last fifty hours having removed a lot of blomisbes and covered up a multitude of defects hero and there. Possibly a little scaffolding remained in tho bay bav- ; ing unpacked goods in it, but speak- ; ing as a whole we have authority , from bno who has spent a lifetime in | Exhibitions for saying this one is in i a remarkably forward state, reflecting j great credit on the management and [ Executive Colonial Courts who have , worked con amove. At 12.15 the I bands within the building playing ■ the National Anthem signalised the approach of the Vice-Regal party, who, on reaching the concert hall, ■ were preceded by the procession, _ headed by a detachment from the ' Imperial warship, two of whoso ! officers carried the Imperial and Coloi nialEusign respectively. Thenfollowed the Goveruorand party, Executive of the Exhibition Commissioners, other Colonies, Ministry, and distinguished visitors, nialfin," the party about 50, who wero conducted and seated on ' tbo dais, Tho hall, though little more than two-thirds full, owing to a number of seats having been reserved for foreign visitors, who, however, failed to put in an appearance, presented a vory pretty effect. The choir and instrumentalists number nearly-lot), Tbo gallery facing them was well filled, mostly by ladies, while ou the floor space, the guy dresses formed an effective contrast to tho. military contingents. Tho jarmal part of tbo programme was then gono through; a rather long \ prayer was read, but was not audible ' except to those- immediately near. \ The Governor, in replying, spoke with marked clearness and force, ■ being audible in every part of the J building. The references in. his I speech to tho public spivitodness of the people of Qtogo in promoting the ( and tho liberal spirit in whioh it was seconded by ethej colonies was received with hwtv applause, which was, y>\\m\ and long continued wjieri His Excellr-noy Exhibition open, Hoist- ; ffig the onsigu on the dome, followed ■by a saluto of 17 guns by tho artillery ( Stationed on the reclaimed land, ] I announced to. the oxpectant tlmu- ' sands assembled outride that tho ( nay's functions wero practically at an ! end. The choir sang in fine style c Cowen's Hymn ofllianksgiving. Old * Hundredth, »ud .Uallolujah ohoru?, ' and orgaoistßartb, played a voluntary '- while tbe Vice. Regal party reformed 1: in procession and passed from the I hall along tho avenue, where tbe ' Commissioners of other colonies were r presented. The acoustic properties e of tbb contort Ml wtfe folly tsst&"

to-day, and Mr flislop, arcliiteot, was complimented on all sides on the excellent results achieved, The Governor, at the request of the Exhibition Commissioners, cabled to tho Queen a message announcing "just opened Exhibition.'' A cable was received from the Premier, Sir H. Parlies, conveying the congratulations of New South Wales. Everything passed off without a hitch, and as the weather had fuirly taken up it -: may be ■ safely said : that to-day's <]% proceedings from first.to last have been signally successful. It is estimated fully .25,000 people were in the streets, and no accident of any kind is reported. The Exhibition Executive entertain the distinguished visitors at a banquet to-morrow. The. procession was fully a mile and a half long, and took half an hour to pass a given point. As giving an idea of its length, we may mention as the head of the Volunteer column 'turned into Anderson's Bay Bodd, tho tail of the procession just rounded Albany-street, into George- f L street. Before leaving tho concert 'V hall, tho Governor announced the < despatch' of a -telegram.; to.tuß.Queen, who replied as follows: "Queen heartily congratulates New Zealand on marvellous progiess during last fifty years, and on its signs of recovering from recent temporary depression. She highly values the continued expression of loyalty of the people of New Zealand, and authorises me to say she hopes that the attachment to J tho Mother Country, which lias been { W. unimpaired siucn tho proclamation oi sovereignity on Juno 29, 1840, may long continue unimpaired. Knutsford." The reading of the cable was followed by immense cheering. The Govornor then despatched the following reply .'.-'•Earl Onslow presents ' his duty to the Queen, and begs to i inform Her Majesty that the New ' Zealand and South Seas Exhibition ■ was this day opened m your name 1 amid manifestntions of devoted loyalty ' and your Majesty's congratulatory 1 telegram was received with great 1 onthusinsm." Cheers for the Queen, ■ Governor, Countess, and President of tho Exhibition were called for and heartily given. A Blasteiton Borough Council. The ordinary fortnightly meeting ' of the Council was hold last night, | Present—The Mayor, and Crs Dixon, ! T. Chamberlain," G. Heron, E. ! Chamberlain, W. Perry, and R.J. "yL ' Fitton. ||} , The minutes of the previous meeting were read and conGrmed. { UNWED DISTRICT AID HOARD. I Mr Lowday, Secretary of the ' United District Aid Board, forwarded , account due by the Masterton Coun- ' cil to the Board. ' Levy for 1888-9-£l4l Is 9d, Brown, Jtarett and Deane, law ' charges. £46l9s9d;total,;GlßSlsGd. J Levy for 1879-90, £B7, Chapman and \ Fitzgerald, £-1 -Is; t0ta1,£9143., ' It was decided to leave the qii'es- ' r tionof payment in the bauds of the ' Mayor and Town Clerk. ' The Clerk reported that the election of a member on the United ' District Aid Board would take place j to-morrow at Masterton. Cr Perry was appointed to represent the Masterton Borough Council. WAIIIAItAI'A nOSPITAL BOARD. * A Crs Perry and E, Chamberlain « ' were elected to represent the Council * ' on tho Wairnrapa Hospital Board ' and to attend the election to-morrow.-v , t A COMPLAINT. . s . x « 1 Mr J. S. Berriman wrote complaining of the state of George-steeet, ' Bentley's Estate, and informing the ' Council that the original owner still held half or moro of the property.antl j should be compelled to make tho road. If the Council could not do j; that, would they give the residents a , footpath. • The Clerk reported that the road ', had been laid off with tho consent of the Council. The owner was a, . resident in England, and could not now be compelled to make it. | _ The questiou was discussed ami as j it would form a precedent to underB tako tho work. ■ Ultimately tho j Clerk wo 3 instructed to write to tho agent for the property, Mr Levin, * and ask if he would contribute to the , aost of the woi'k. , ArrUCATIOK. ; An application from Mr Dalrympln ' to erect a horse post in Perry-street % in front of Ins oiliocs, and from Messrs J Townsund and Uowpcr to have the- ' footpath under their ' asphalted, wore referred to the Works; *}' ; Committee, !f| \ Illiltti ESS'ROLL, Several applications to bo placed on the Burgess iioll were held over [ until after the election. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. | Leave of absence for three days r was granted to Mr A. Hathaway. | UAS COMMITTEE. , Th,e (ins Committeo recommended [ that gas ho laid on Mr Bunny's pro- ; perty m Worksop Road, provided k ; paid ,EG, half cost. Accounts amounting to £45 Os (id.werereccommended for payment. The report was adopted, and the recommendations of the committee agreed to. V'iRE 11HIUADK. Tlig Fire Brigade Comwilb's re- : port was read. 'The secretary of the , brigade applied for their half yearly bonus of £l2los, and asked that in future the same be paid every six months instead of yearly. Theyatejf required six spanners, caps, etc. *. Tho report was referred back to the committee to report upon at tho next meeting of the council. FINANCE. Accounts amounting to £ll Is Oil i were passed for payment, *' ANNUAL CLEANING. Permission was given Mrs Reilly to close the library on Thursday next for the purpose of cleaning the premises. TENDBHS. ■ Tenders for general carting and street watering at per day wero opened ;-U. 11, W. Dixon, 8j mid 7s (Id respectively (accepted); J. Oavunagh and Co, 6s 10(1 each; \V. Darloy, 9s, and 9s (Id. For tho supply of lime at the gasworks for twelve months;..J, p, C'owie, £2 (accepted); 6, Arnold, ±'2 Is (id, This included tho business.