LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 10998, 22 June 1901, Page 9

LOCAL JOTTINGS.

The walte "Euterpe," which is on the musical programme for the Tβ Koraha functions is the composition of Mr Llewellyn Owen, of Ashburton.

{ Aiil interesting and useful feature in connection with the visit of the volunteers and cadets to Okristehurch is the ambulance corps. Under the direction of Dr. Thomas) t&« members are attending to the medical wonts of the men and boys in a manner that reflects very creditably on the corps. Mr R. C. Bishop, chairman of the Procession Committee, has arranged with the president and members of the Working Men's Club to make the Tiisiting bandsmen honorary. members daring their stay ia. Christoh'Urch. After the performance in the Square tfoie evening the Procession Committee intend entertaining the bandsman in the club'e social hall.

The platform erected for the Royal party art the laying of the Memorial stone is to be converted into a temporary Band Ro-. tunda at night, and will be specially lighted up by the Gas Company with incandescent lamps. This is being done as a special favour by th-e Company's employees, who will have to' set to. work after the Royal party leaves the ground in the afternoon. A grand brass band recital is to take place to-morrow evening-in Victoria Square, th>3 public being admitted to the platforms free of change. It has bsen decided to sell the tiukets remaining unsold for the Victoria Squareplatforms at 2s 6d each. Warner's Hotel will be the head-quarters of the Governmenit party during the Royal visit. Colonel Robin and Mr Joto Holmes tßoyal Commissioner) have arrived, and this morning the Right Hon. the Premier, Mrs Seddon," and Miss Seddon; Sir J. G. Ward, the Hon. T. Y. Duncan, Mr R. Ronayne, Mr Amelius Smith, and Commissioner Tunbridge will arrive The Reuter Company's special representatives— 'Messrs. J. Watson and Percy Reay— and T>z-tective-Inspector J. M. Christie, of Victoria, will also arrive to-day. The "SotttMaflMi Pipe Band, under the oandmaster, expected to arrive in Christchurchby - one of the special trains tomorrow.

It is to be hoped that those who go out in the streets to-night to view the illuminations will not take either perambulators or go-carts with them. In addition to being great ihindrances to the traffic, with'such a crush as will be. in tie streets, it will be positively dangerous. In addition to .their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of* Cornwall and York, the following members of will take up their residence at Te Kora-ha, while in CSuietohnrch: —His Excellency the Governor Lord Ranfurly, Lady Raniurly, Lady Mary Lygon (Lady-in-Waiting), Lieu-tenant-Colonel $r Arthur Bigge, G.C.V.0., K.G.8., C.M.G., (private secretary to tfoe Dn-ie of Cornwall), and Captain Dudley Alexander (private secretary to .the Governor).- ■■ "•'■ -';.

Last night the Cathedral epire was brilliantly illuminated and a search-light from Cathedral square was thrown on tine cross, and acted exceedingly -well. To-night the light will be work«dl from the top of the A.M.P. Buildings. A trial illumination of the Victoria street bridge was exceedingly effective, the whole resembling a scene from .fairyland. The illuminations to-night promise to eclipse anything previously attempted in tlie city by a long way. The Premier and Sir Joseph, Ward left Wellington for Chrietchurch last eveniogi The steamers were filled with volunteers and excursionists for this city. Contributions for the presentation by the women of Canterbury to the Duke of Cornwall and York will be received at the .City" Council, or by the Mayoress, Mesdames Gh E. Rhodes, Wigram, and Deans. ~ A good deal of dissatisfaction has been expressed at the arrangements made for laying the foundation stone of the Jubilee Memorial in Victoria Square. The platform has been raised bo high that hie Royal Highness will probably have to go down on his knees to place the bottle containing the records in the cavity beneath the stone. The two uprights and crosspiece to which the tackle will be attached to raise the stone resembles a gallows more than anything else. To complete the arrangements it is proposed to have a workman in his shirt sleeves, waist deep in a hole beside the stone, where he will resemble a gravedigger—a fitting adjunct to the gallows. Mx Hurst Seager is endeavouring to get the committee in charge to improve upon these arrangements. The Old Age Pensioners' address is to be presented by a man who was with the Prince of Wales (now his Majesty the King) in Canada.

Mr J. Gardiner, advertising agent, is offering a prize of two guineas for the best display of illuminations thas evening, the Uluminaition Committee to be requested to appoint a judge.