NEW ZEALAND DIAMOND JUBILEE CONTINGENT (REPORT OF THE VISIT TO ENGLAND OF THE).

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1897 Session II, H-14

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SESS. 11,—1897. NEW ZEALAND.

NEW ZEALAND DIAMOND JUBILEE CONTINGENT (REPORT OF THE VISIT TO ENGLAND OF THE).

Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by Command of His Excellency.

g IR Wellington, Bth September, 1897. I have the honour to submit to you, for the information of the Hon. the Minister of Defence, my report in reference to the visit to England of the New Zealand Diamond Jubilee Contingent of Volunteers. . . In pursuance of your orders, the Contingent under my command, consisting of tour officers and fifty non-commissioned officers and men, left Wellington by the s.s. " Tutanekai" on the night of the 27th April last, arriving at Lyttelton next morning. I immediately proceeded on board the E.M.S. " Euahine " and inspected the arrangements made for the accommodation of the Contingent. I was informed that neither the members of the Contingent nor their baggage could be shipped on that vessel until the 29th. On that morning I had the baggage removed and shipped by the members of the Contingent, and at about noon the Contingent embarked. The staff, the officers, and men of the Christchurch Volunteer District exhibited great kindness, good-will, and enthusiasm upon the occasion of the departure of the Contingent. They not only most hospitably entertained us on the Wednesday evening at Christchurch, but they turned out in large numbers in uniform at Lvttelton with their band to bid us bon voyage, and gave us a splendid send-off. The Plon. Mr. Carroll, prior to the embarkation of the Contingent, was pleased to address them in an eloquent and spirited speech. The R.M.S. " Euahine " did not leave the wharf at Lyttelton until the morning of the 30th April, and at about 10 a.m. on that day left Godley Head upon her voyage to London. I understood from Major Sir Arthur Douglas at Lyttelton, who was present with Major Madoeks at the embarkation of the Contingent, that although the non-commissioned officers and men were travelling third class, yet that arrangements had been made whereby a better dietary scale than third-class passengers usually had was insured for the Contingent, although the New Zealand Shipping Company could not undertake to do all that the Government had otherwise intended and wished in this respect. To my surprise, however, I found, as soon as we got to sea, that the food being supplied to the Contingent was ordinary third-class passenger fare. Upon my complaining to the chief steward, as I immediately did, concerning this, he informed me that his instructions from Mr. Bennett, the company's agent at Christchurch, were that " there was to be no alteration in the third-class fare" of food in respect of the members of the Contingent travelling third class. The number of stewards in attendance at the men[s_ meals were also insufficient, and upon my representing these matters to Captain Bone an additional steward was put on, and certain alterations made in the men's bill of fare, which improved matters; but still the men did not receive what I understood it had been arranged they were to have. The men, however, accepted the situation in a splendid spirit, and there was no grumbling whatever throughout the voyage. The E.M.S. " Euahine" had a fine-weather passage to Lngland, and 1 was enabled to nave the Contingent drilled twice daily, with few exceptions, and church parade every Sunday throughout the voyage. Manual, firing, and physical exercises were practised, as well as dismounted mounted infantry drill; the result being that the men were smartened up very considerably. The E.M.S. " Euahine " went through the Straits of Magellan, called at Punta Arenas, Monte Video, Santa Cruz, Plymouth, and arrived at the Eoyal Albert Docks, London, on Friday, the 11th June last, at 10 a.m. . The voyage was an exceedingly pleasant one, plenty of amusements and sports being got up on board, in which the members of the Contingent always took part or were present at. The Contingent were met on arrival at the docks by the Hon. W. P. Eeeves, Agent-General for New Zealand, and several of his officials. The Hon. the Premier of New Zealand was then absent from London on an official visit. He sent me a telegram congratulating the Contingent upon their safe arrival. He visited them at Chelsea Barracks next morning, and was pleased to address t__6__. As soon as the baggage could be landed, which took a considerable time, owing to the large number of other passengers, the Contingent were entrained and taken to Liverpool Street Eailway--I—H. 14.

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station, which was reached at about 2.30 p.m. Here conveyances were waiting to take them to Chelsea Barracks. An officer of the Imperial forces had been detailed to meet the Contingent at the railway-station, but, as we were expected at the Liverpool Street Station at 11.30 a.m., he had to return to Chelsea Barracks on account of the inspection of the Colonial troops there that day by Field-Marshal His Eoyal Highness the Duke of Connaught. Captain Mathews, the Imperial officer referred to, had left instructions for me, and I immediately started for Chelsea Barracks, arriving there with the Contingent in the middle of the inspection, and while the march past was taking place. As soon as the parade was over I reported myself to Colonel Herbert, of the Grenadier Guards, the executive officer in charge of the Colonial troops, who directed me to fall in on the right of the Colonial officers then being presented to His Eoyal Highness the Duke of Connaught. Upon my being presented His Eoyal Highness made inquiries as to the number of my men and where they were. I explained that we had arrived during his parade, and that my men were in waiting. He directed me to bring them up for his inspection. I did so. His Eoyal Highness made a close inspection of the Contingent. The officers were introduced to him. His Eoyal Highness took great interest in the Contingent, especially the Maoris, inquiring as to their religion, and education. He was pleased to express himself well satisfied with the appearance of the Contingent, and with their " very serviceable kit." The men were then told off to their quarters in Chelsea Barracks and dismissed. Owing to the large number of men in barracks the New Zealand Contingent had to be told off to rooms in different parts of the building. The Coldstream Guards and some of the Scots Guards were at that time quartered at Chelsea Barracks, and some of the Colonial troops had to be accommodated in tents in the barracks yard. The Agent-General for New Zealand had been good enough to arrange for extra rations to be supplied to the New Zealand Contingent, which was done. The officers of the Contingent, with many other officers of Colonial contingents, were quartered in special quarters which had been built in the barracks square for them, and were quite comfortable. . A separate Colonial officers' mess was established, the barrack gymnasium having been fitted up for the purpose. The scale of charge was 7s. 6d. per diem. Field-Marshal Lord Eoberts, who had been appointed to the command of all the Colonial troops visiting England on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee, held an inspection of those troops at Chelsea Barracks at 10 a.m. on Saturday, the 12th June last, the New Zealand Contingent being present on parade. After a close and minute inspection by his Lordship, the troops marched past, and advanced in review order. They were then dismissed, and all the officers were presented to Lord Eoberts. He was pleased to mention to me that he considered the New Zealand Contingent a very fine body of men, and that their uniform was identical with that worn by the Central Indian Horse, with the exception that they wore helmets. The following day, Sunday, and each succeeding Sunday during the time they were at Chelsea Barracks the Contingent attended church parade with the other Colonial troops, service being held in the church at Chelsea Barracks. The Grenadier Guards had replaced the Coldstream Guards on the previous Saturday. They also attended, but their parades were always held distinct from the Colonial troops. During the week foot parades were held daily, and during this week I took advantage of the opportunity to have the Contingent's uniform altered, as ordered by you. It was not until Friday, the 18th June, that any horses were supplied to the New Zealand Contingent, and on that day only sufficient horses to mount the European portion of the Contingent. Those of the Colonial troops who were mounted proceeded to the Thames Embankment and rehearsed a part of the programme for Jubilee Day. On the next day (Saturday) the Maori members only of the New Zealand contingent were mounted, and they, with other Imperial and Colonial troops, marched through the East End of London, being absent from barracks from 11.45 a.m. till 6 p.m. One officer of each Colonial contingent was ordered to be detailed for this duty. I detailed Lieutenant Pringle accordingly. Captain Eobin, however, offered to go with the men instead, and went. On Monday, the 21st June, the Colonial troops were paraded, and the work they had to do on the 22nd June was again partially rehearsed. On Tuesday, the 22nd June (Jubilee Day), the Contingent were, for the first time in London, all mounted. The Colonial troops left Chelsea Barracks at 7 a.m., and the mounted men formed up in pursuance of orders on a part of the Thames Embankment, each mounted contingent being either in front or in rear of the carriage of the Premier of the colony to which the contingent belonged. The New Zealand Contingent was in front of the carriage containing the Premiers of New Zealand and Queensland. The Colonial troops at first formed a procession (with the Premiers' carriages) by themselves, going through the Horse Guards to Buckingham Palace, and then proceeding to St. Paul's Churchyard, where they were formed up until the arrival of Her Majesty at St. Paul's. As soon as Her Majesty left St. Paul's the Colonial troops formed and followed in rear of the Imperial portion of the procession, and went the remaining portion of the route, finishing at Buckingham Palace, and then proceeding to Chelsea Barracks, where they arrived at 3 p.m., and were then dismissed. Throughout the whole route the Colonial troops were most enthusiastically cheered by the immense crowd of people, but none of the Colonial troops had a better reception than the New Zealand Contingent. A portion of the bodyguard of Her Majesty was formed of Colonial troops, four from each contingent of mounted men. Sergeant Sommerville, Corporal Cardale, and Privates Hazlett and Taranaki were detailed for this duty from the Contingent under my command. On Wednesday, the 23rd June, the Colonial troops were inspected in Hyde Park by the Com-mander-in-Chief, Field-Marshal Lord Wolseley, who was pleased to express himself to the officers, when fallen out and grouped around him, as well satisfied with the appearance on parade, and

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with the drill of the Colonial troops present. He was also pleased to say, in reference to the Colonial troops clothed in kharkee, that he wished " the Imperial troops had as good and serviceable a uniform as that worn by many of the Colonial troops present." In the afternoon of the 23rd June the special escort of Colonial troops were ordered to parade, and proceeded to form part of Her Majesty's escort on her return to Windsor. Captain Eobin had the honour of commanding the Colonial portion of the escort upon this occasion, and he was presented to Her Majesty at Windsor. The Colonial portion of the escort were marched past Her Majesty in single file (at her request). The Colonial portion of the escort returned to Chelsea Barracks atj about 2 o'clock next morning. During the next two or three days very little duty was done, except Contingent's private parades. On Saturday, the 26th June, the Colonial troops were taken to Portsmouth by special train leaving London at 4.30 a.m. to witness the naval review at Spithead. The Colonial troops who went by that train were received by the Mayor and Corporation of Portsmouth, and had a hearty reception from the local people. After breakfast the Colonial troops embarked on a steamer provided for the purpose, and had a splendid opportunity of witnessing the review. One officer was detailed for each contingent, and the remaining officers were ordered to proceed to Portsmouth by the train leaving London at 8.30 a.m., which they did. The Colonial troops returned to Chelsea Barracks at about 11 p.m. On Wednesday the Commander-in-Chief held a levee at the Horse Guards for Colonial officers, which I attended, when his Lordship was pleased to speak very favourably of the New Zealand Contingent. At 8.30 a.m. on Thursday, the Ist July, the New Zealand Contingent, together with the other Colonial troops, proceeded by train to Aldershot, and took part in the Aldershot Eeview. The criticisms of the London newspapers upon the review were most favourable to the New Zealand Contingent, whilst their reception by the immense concourse of people at Aldershot was most enthusiastic. The Contingent returned to Chelsea Barracks at about 11 p.m. On Friday, the 2nd July, the New Zealand Contingent, with the other Colonial troops, paraded at 9.30 a.m., and proceeded by train to Windsor. On arrival there the Colonial troops were marched into the grounds of Windsor Castle. Arms were piled, and the non-commissioned officers and men had lunch in marquees erected for the purpose in a portion of the grounds. The officers were invited to, and had, lunch in St. George's Hall, in the castle. After lunch, and after inspection of the State apartments of the castle, the officers returned to the men, and the parade was formed. The Colonial troops were then marched to another portion of the grounds, where they were reviewed by Her Majesty in person. Her Majesty passed down the whole length of the line, stopping opposite each Contingent and receiving information concerning it from Field-Marshal Lord Eoberts, who was in command. Upon Her Majesty returning to the saluting-point the troops marched past, and afterwards advanced in review order. All the troops were on foot. Upon this occasion I had the honour of being presented to Her Majesty, and by order of Lord Eoberts had in turn to present to Her Majesty Captain Tunuiarangi and Private Te Puni, and to explain who they were and as to their ancestry. Her Majesty said she was "very pleased to see them." Afterwards an officer and a member of each contingent were ordered to fall out, and were presented to Eer Majesty. As the other officers of the New Zealand Contingent had already been presented, I ordered Lieutenant Pringle and Sergeant Slinn to fall out to be presented. The Colonial troops reached Chelsea Barracks on return to London at about 8 p.m. On Saturday, the 3rd July, the Colonial troops were paraded at 9.30 a.m. and marched to the grounds of Buckingham Palace, where they were inspected by His Eoyal Highness the Prince of Wales. Afterwards the Jubilee medals were presented to the Colonial troops by His Eoyal Highness. When I received mine His Eoyal Highness said to me, " Will you tell the Maoris that lam very pleased to see them here. lam sure they are all good loyal subjects of the Queen, notwithstanding that the two races were once at war with each other. Will you be sure and tell them that." I need hardly say that the Maoris were very pleased upon being informed by me accordingly. Five of the New Zealand Contingent were absent on this occasion through being in hospital with severe colds. Colonel Herbert informed me that their medals would be forwarded to them through you. The Colonial troops returned to barracks at about 1 p.m. This concluded the military duties the Colonial troops were required to perform. I had previously made application, through the Agent-General for New Zealand, to the War Office for permission for the New Zealand Contingent to attend a course of instruction at Aldershot, in accordance with the orders of the New Zealand Government. The Maori members of the Contingent were anxious to return to New Zealand as early as possible. Upon my representing this to the Agent-General I was informed that the Eight Hon. Mr. Seddon desired that the Maoris should go to Aldershot as well as the European portion of the Contingent. Considerable delay occurred in getting a reply from the War Office, and after consultation with the Eight Hon. Mr. Seddon, and as it appeared that the next steamer for New Zealand after the " Euahine " would not sail until the 19th August, he decided that the Contingent should return to New Zealand by the E.M.S. " Euahine," leaving London on the 22nd July, but that any member of the Contingent who wished to remain in England till the following steamer could do so at their own expense. Fourteen members of the Contingent availed themselves of this privilege. I may here remark that at that particular time very little work was being done at Aldershot, and I was informed that the New South Wales Mounted Eifles, who were at Aldershot for instruction, were much disappointed at their not being able to do more work, riding merely being their principal occupation. I applied to be attached to an infantry regiment at Aldershot for a week, but Colonel Herbert advised me that unless I could go for six weeks at least it would be practically useless. Captain Eobin also applied to be attached to a cavalry regiment, but in view of the circumstances had to content himself with a private visit to Aldershot.

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The social hospitality, both public and private, extended to the Colonial troops during their stay in England was most splendid and generous. The invitations received by the Colonial troops were so numerous that it was impossible for them to avail themselves of all. Facilities were afforded them for seeing all public places of interest. The theatres were nearly all free to them, and there seemed to be a general desire on the part of the people in London and other parts of England to make the stay of the Colonial troops most thoroughly enjoyable and happy. I feel sure that the Colonial troops will ever gratefully remember the kindness of the English people to them. One of the most enjoyable treats the New Zealand Contingent had was a river picnic on the Thames, to beyond Henley, given them by the Hon. W. P. Eeeves, the Agent-General for New Zealand. A number of the Colonial troops were invited to visit Scarborough, and went, including twentyeight of the New Zealand Contingent. These Colonial troops were met by the Mayor and Corporation there, and liberally entertained The trip, which occupied three days, was greatly enjoyed. A representative number of each of the Colonial contingents visited Croydon by invitation. They were received by the Mayor and Corporation there, and had a most enjoyable time. Another great treat provided for the Colonial troops was a second visit to Portsmouth, a few days after the naval review, when they were shown all over the dockyard, taken on board some of the fleet, and had a really good day. They were also invited to and attended the dinner at the Hotel Cecil promoted by gentlemen in London interested in the trade of New Zealand. The members of the New Zealand Contingent attended divine service at St. Paul's Cathedral, by invitation of the Archdeacon of London, on the evening of Sunday, the 4th July, seats being specially reserved for the officers and men. The Most Eeverend the Primate of New Zealand preached the sermon. I have mentioned above only a few out of the very great many invitations given to the New Zealand -Contingent in common with the other Colonial troops. All the Colonial troops seemed to suffer very much from severe colds during their stay in London. There was a very sudden and great fall in the temperature shortly after our arrival in London, and the Contingent suffered from colds in consequence. During our stay there were generally from three to five men of the Contingent in hospital in Chelsea Barracks. The Eight Hon. Mr. Seddon took great interest in the New Zealand Contingent during their stay in London. He visited them at Chelsea Barracks several times, and was in frequent communication with me as to their welfare and entertainment. With Mrs. Seddon he saw the Contingent off from Fenchurch Street Station, where he was pleased to express to the Contingent, on behalf of the Government of New Zealand, great satisfaction with the manner in which the Contingent had performed their work and conducted themselves in England. He also complimented them upon the good impression they had made there. I desire to add that the Hon. W. P. Eeeves, Agent-General for New Zealand, also attended at Fenchurch Street Station to say farewell to the Contingent. Both the Agent-General and his officials were most attentive to whatever was required in connection with the Contingent, and were most anxious and ready to do whatever they could. The New Zealand Contingent left Chelsea Barracks at 9.30 a.m. on the 22nd July last on their return journey to New Zealand. Prior to their departure they were addressed by Colonel Ivor Herbert, of the Grenadier Guards, who expressed the pleasure it had been to have had the New Zealand Contingent in England, and wishing them a safe and pleasant voyage home. Headed by the drums and fifes of the Grenadier Guards, the Contingent left Chelsea Barracks for Sloan Square, and thence proceeded by underground railway to Mark Lane. The drums and fifes played them to Fenchurch Street Station, where a large crowd of people had assembled, who loudly cheered the Contingent on departure. The band played " Auld Lang Syne" as the train moved off. The Contingent embarked on the E.M.S. " Euahine " at Gravesend, and sailed for New Zealand, via Plymouth, about 2 p.m. on the 22nd July. I have much pleasure in reporting that the Agent- General for New Zealand made arrangements with the New Zealand Shipping Company whereby the Contingent have been victualled on the return voyage according to second-class passengers' scale, with improved attendance. Owing to there being fourteen men less in number than on the homeward voyage, there has been more room in the Contingent's quarters, the berths being differently arranged, and altogether the arrangements have been most satisfactory. The captain and officers and surgeon of the " Euahine," both on the homeward and outward voyages, were most attentive, doing all they could for the wants and comfort of the Contingent. On the outward voyage the "Euahine" called at Santa Cruz, Capetown, and Hobart. The voyage was a pleasant one, and nothing of any particular moment happened at sea. The Contingent were drilled once daily, and attended church parade on Sundays between Plymouth and Capetown. Since then, owing to rough and cold weather, they only paraded on Sundays, and for kit inspection. Drill was had each day, and church parade on Sunday, between Hobart and New Zealand. At Hobart the staff officers of the Southern Tasmanian Volunteers met the E.M.S. " Euahine " some distance from the wharf in a steam-launch. At the wharf the Commandant of the Tasmanian Volunteer Force came on board and welcomed the Contingent to Hobart. At my request he inspected the Contingent, and expressed himself as very much pleased with their smart appearance and physique. Headed by the Volunteer band, the Contingent marched to the Town Hall, where they were welcomed by his Worship the Mayor of Hobart and the City Councillors, the ActingPremier of Tasmania and the Hon. the Minister of Lands being also present. After some refreshment to the Contingent the Mayor invited them to a smoke concert in the Town Hall at 8 p.m., which they attended, and which was a great success. The Contingent were most kindly entertained at Hobart, which port was left at 6.30 a.m. on Saturday, the 4th instant.

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I have great pleasure in reporting to you my entire satisfaction with the manner in which the officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the Contingent have performed the duties for which they were organized. Their conduct has been most exemplary throughout. All orders have been cheerfully and readily obeyed, and there has been an excellent understanding and spirit prevailing among all ranks. I can honestly say that no better impression was created in England by any of the Colonial contingents than that created by the New Zealand Contingent, and that their work and behaviour there can reflect nothing but honour upon themselves and the colony they so well represented. The Maori members of the Contingent received great attention and attracted much notice in England, both on the part of Eoyalty and of the people, and I have much pleasure in adding that, by their close attention to their drill, they were quite up to the work required of them. My best thanks are specially due to Captain Eobin for instruction in mounted drill to the Contingent on the voyage Home, and also to him and. to Captain Tunuiarangi and Lieutenant Pringle for the zealous assistance they have afforded me, and for the prompt and ready way in which they they have carried out all orders and performed their duties generally. I have much pleasure in respectfully recommending their services to the favourable consideration of the Government. I desire also to call your attention to the zealous and excellent services of Sergeant-Major Eogers. Both on the homeward and outward voyages and during the whole time in England he was unremitting in the performance of his duties, to which he gave the closest attention at all times. He stayed the whole time with those of the Contingent who were in barracks after the sth July last, and in every way has done his work in an entirely satisfactory manner. I especially desire to recommend him to the favourable consideration of the Government. I was much struck with the want of knowledge concerning the Colony of New Zealand among the bulk of those of the English people with whom I came in'contact. I believe the presence of the Contingent in England at the Jubilee celebration has conduced very much to the creation of an 1 interest in New Zealand, and has been a very excellent advertisement for the colony. The E.M.S. "Euahine" arrived at Wellington this day. I have, &c, Albekt Pitt, Lieut.-Colonel, Commanding Contingent. The Commander of the Forces, Defence Office, Wellington.

Nominal 801 l of Members of the New Zealand Diamond Jubilee Contingent ivho returned to> Neiv Zealand in B.M.S. " Buahine." 1. Lieut.-Colonel Albert Pitt, V.D. I 12. Private William Grant. 2. Captain Alfred William Eobin. 14. „ Henry John Hamilton. 3. Lieutenant David Pringle. 15. „ James Joseph Henderson. 4. Sergeant-Major Charles Eogers. 16. „ Eichard Lloyd. 5. Sergeant Thomas William Slinn. 17. „ Michael McDonnell. 6. Corporal George Eeginald Haydon. 18. „ Archibald William Montgomerie. 7. „ Digby Edward Cardale. 19. „ William Arthur Morgan. 8. Private William Thomas Burr. 20. „ William Marshall. 9. „ Thomas Close. 21. „ William Parsons. 10. „ Frederick Charles Chegwin (bugler). 22. „ John Watson. 11. „ Charles Crosby. 23. „ William O'Neill. Nominal 801 l of Maori Members of the Contingent who returned to New Zealand by B.M.S"Buahine." 24. Captain Tunuiarangi. 32. Private Tutuhonouku Korako. 25. Company Sergeant-Major Kurepe Tareha 33. „ Taiawhio te Tau. Moananui. 34. „ Matiu Ahipene. 26. Sergeant Hopere Wharewiti Uru. 35. „ Ahere Hohepa. 27. Private William Daniel Wi Tako Love 36. „ Riwai Matiapa. (bugler). 37. „ Rimene Witinitara. 28. Private Taranaki K. te Ua. 38. „ Hoani Wiremu Tauri. 29. „ Tienei Wiremu Hipi. 39. „ Wiremu te Hiau Huru. 30. „ Tutu te Whaiti. 40. „ Eopata Heketa Manihera. 31. „ Otene Karaitiana. 41. „ Hohiana te Puni. Nominal 801 l of Members of the Contingent who remained in England till Following Steamer should leave. 42. Sergeant Hugh Winfield Eoll. 49. Private Eonald Muir Grant. 43. „ Charles Leslie Sommerville. 50. „ William Thomas Hazlett. 44. Corporal Frederick Freeman. 51. „ Alfred Hutson. 45. Private William Boyd. 52. „ Eobert Topg. 46. „ John Dampier Crossley. 53. „ Alexander Williamson Eice. 47. „ William Oliver Ennis. 54. „ Walter Syme. 48. „ Andrew Grieve. 13. „ Arthur George Glover. Albbkt Pitt, Lieut.-Colonel, Commanding Contingent. 2—H. 14.

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Aemt Okdbk.—Special. War Office, 23rd June, 1897. The following order is promulgated to the army with the approval of the Secretary of State for War:— Commemoration of the Queen s Beign of Sixty Years. The Commander-in-Chief is commanded by the Queen to express Her Majesty's approval to General His Eoyal Highness the Duke of Connaught, K.G., of the admirable arrangements made by His Eoyal Highness, not only for yesterday's military procession, but also for the excellent and carefully-considered disposition of the troops along the line of route. Her Majesty further recognises the very efficient services rendered to His Eoyal Highness by Major-General Lord Methuen, C.8., C.M.G., Commanding the Home District. The Queen also desires to express her gratification at the appearance, upon this occasion, of all the Forces, including the Blue-jackets, Marines, Militia, Yeomanry, and Volunteers, as well as of the Colonial and Indian contingents, whose presence was an additional source of pride and satisfaction to the Queen-Empress. The Commander-in-Chief desires that the necessary steps may be taken to make Her Majesty's approbation known to all who were on duty on the occasion. Wolseley, Commander-in-Chief. Approximate Cost of Paper —Preparation, not given; printing (1,450 copies), j£.'l 14s. till.

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