ARRANGEMENTS IN DUNEDIN
A UNIQUE CHAIR. THE DEMAND FOR WINDOWS. (SPECIAL TO "OTB PBXSS.") DUNEDIN, June 21. Dr. Delatour, recognising that the city ihoepital is far removed from the centre of traffic, has thought out a scheme whereby his chambers in Bond street are to be available next week as a temporary hospital for the treatment of any persons, civilians as •well as Yohmteers, should any have the bad luck to be hurt. A medical man will be. on duty perpetually during the three dap, end wiH ihar* under him an effioient ambulanoa, and nursing corps, furnished with aM. requisites. _ Ths charge to be made by the Oorporatinn for gas for illuminating purposes has j betn reduced. The' gasworks will start the 'j Wi.ek with full holders, and the plant is to i bj kept going night aad day dormg the fes- 1 tirities. • , .1 Altogether about 1200 electric Hgbta will ( ha utilised jnjiglitteg tie Town Haß. j Crowds are coming into town, but so far ] nil tbe- demands for aooommodatian have 1 b.en met. ■ • ] TJw fold medals whicfb ore being nmou- « factured by Mr Hyams for presentation by \ tile Duchenis to the nurses who hare returned k'ltjm South Africa are unique in character, i tae <tesign being in the sh*pe of a Maltese i crom, embelliehed finely, und with chaete 1 laurel wreathe interwoven. Between the * four divisions of the cross in the centre is \ p. disc with a toaded edge, c*rrying in I Mmrael a red cross, the symbol of ambulance a work, The medal is expended from a gctd c bar i>y> blue ribbon bar, being engraved a w {«* Maori words, "Pai Slawa," v of J which the Engliefh, interpretation is "Well £ d<one." On the back of the medal is in- I scribed, 'X)tago and Southland nursing sis- i, ter, 1900, South Africa, 1901," and it also 1 bears the naia* of the recipient. c Tba Dunodin women's present, consisting .*. of a ca»a of greenetene and gold afternoon | teaspoons, is nearly ready. > 5 Thirty Volnnteera from Oomwell arrive o here to-morrow.
It has been decided to extend the accommodation on tihe Octagon stand to seat 1000 the Premier advising that the relatives of the troopers who, are to be decorated must Oβ provided for.
The Reception Committee have met the wishes of the Education Board by inviting tha Chairman and. Secretary to attend the •schools'demonstration.
The 'North-Bast- Valley Council have donated £50 to the funds.
Ib ie estimated that 19,000 people will attend the children's shaw. Girls will be dr«esed in white with red and blue sashes, and boye will wear blue jumpers. A most imiqtie oheir ie now lying at the Caledonian Ground. It was t'evised by Dr. McDona'd, President of the Oakdonian Society, ac a memento of the Pr nco and Princess* 'visit'to the ground. It consists of a solid block of Timaru bluestone three feet by two feet six inches by two feet six inches, and weighs about a ton and a half. Th» etone has been hewn into shape, and a moat oomfortaWe seat cut put of it, just like an old-fashioned upholstered eaiy chair. It M so constructed and is co massive and durable, that it may for ever remain as it ie, or be used as a foundation stone at will. It is «n opsn book, and tefls ite own tale by mease of an inscription. On ita front page i art written tihe following words: —"Cathair Ketli. Prince George, Prinoees May, 86-6-1901," Being Caledonia's memento. Th* two first words are appropriately borrowed from the Oesian, and translated, mean "Prince's seat or throne."
The English jonrnalieta hare accepted tha invitation of the Dunedln brainch of the Jotumafata , Institute to hmchedn at the Otago Club on Thursday next. The Institute is arranging that the Engiieh journalists Khali be guests of private citizens. The windows on the Kne of route of the Boyul procession are in great demand, and high prices are offered in many cases. One gentleman who has a roam in the Octagon occupyinea prominent position refusedan offer of £20 for it. So great is the demand for ladies' long black kid gloves for tha eyemng reception, that the shepe have been cleared of them.
The paintsrs on the Chinese Arch struck yesterday for 16s a day, nnd the contractor had to pay lh*m accordingly. The tariff charge for the use of a cab on the evening of toe reception is coolly announced at £3.
(press association tbusgram ) -DUNEDIN, June 21. Vintors are already flocking into the town for the Royal visit. Tie prolonged spell of fine weather broke to-day, when a drixriing rain fel, interfering somewhat with the preparations.
ARRANGEMENTS IN DUNEDIN
Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 10998, 22 June 1901, Page 10
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