THE GLORIOUS FOURTH

Auckland Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 155, 4 July 1898, Page 4

THE GLORIOUS FOURTH

ANGLO-AMERICAN CELEBRATION^

AT THE OPERA HOUSE.

We would again remind our readers of the unique celebration which takes place at the, Opera House to-night, when an address will be presented to the American: Consul, and speeches and songs of a patriotic and fraternal character will.be given in token of the natural unity '... and instinctive sympathies' which exist between the two great branches of the AngloSaxon family. There is no charge for admission to the body of the hall; for seats in the dress circle a charge, of one shilling is made, and they may be reserved at Wildman and Lyell's, the proceeds to. be applied towards defraying the expenses of the celebration. • ' •;■•■ ' ; :

An garly door will be opened from 7 to 7.30.'.0'c10ck, and for this a charge of sixpence will be made.. At 7.30 o'clock the doors will „ beope-n to. the public. Programmes containing the libretto of the songs, etc., will be obtainable from runners at 3d each. These will form a nice souvenir of this interesting occasion. All the money raised by these means will be devoted towards the payment of expenses. ..:■

INDEPENDENCE DAY.

The Stars and Stripes floated -proudly from many poles to-day in and around Auckland in honour of the anniversary of the declaration of independence by the United States. During- the day the U.S. Consul, Mr Frank Dillingham, had q\iite a stream of visitors, including- many prominent citizens, as well as American residents in this city. Amongst those who called were His Worship the Mayor, Mr P. Dignan, and the Town Clerk, Mr P. A. Philips, who were courteously received by Mr F. Dillingham and thanked for their visit. Other callers were Mr Richard Hobbs (Chairman of the Board of- Education)/ Dr. Shirley Baker, Mr S. Vaile, and the Rev. C. M. Nelson. A number 6f Americans resident in Auckland also paid their respects to the representative here of their country. Mr Thomas. Gresham, of Te Awamutu, forwarded, the following telegram to Mr Dillingham this morning:—'Hail.- Columbia! Mistress of the Stripes and Stars. Who can resist thee, thou ally of Mars? America, -the land ot the Liberal- and free, We wish success and victory to thee.' In connection with this telegram it may be mentioned that the school at Te Awamutu is observing today as a public holiday.