THE REVIEW.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1161, 23 June 1911, Page 6

THE REVIEW.

'ABOUT 20,000 PEOPLE PRESENT. SPLENDID PAGEANT. Attended with all the "pomp and circumstance of glorious war, _ tho publio celebration of the Coronation of Ins Jlaicstv King George v _ was earned out at" Xewtown Park with complete., success. For a midwinter day the weather was remarkably mild, nnd an enormous, crowd assembled at the Park to i. ro the- military review. Long heforo tho lime appointed for he. awembling of Hie troops at tho Garrison Hall for ,thn procf --sion to town Park, the streets m the vicinity.of tho Basin Reserve were peopled with interested spectators. In Buckle, hired, tho bugle summons for tho "fall in" ordered, bustle of military preparations, aud tho sharp words of command gave to the scene an aspect of great animation. In Cambrid"o Ten-ace Hie assembling of. the representative detachments of the various i'riendly Societies, with their distinctive carb presented another interesting scene, whilo troops of Boy Scouts, and hurrying' croups of Junior Cadets, bound for their, rendezvous iu Roy Street (in tho iunucdi-. ate vicinity of tlie Park), added their, touches of colour. In Kllice Street, awaitin" tli? order'to junction'with the maiii procession, stood tho Naval Battalion,; looking very trim in their, straw glials, navy blue, and brown gaiters. With tho Royal Navy Detachment was a gun squad in charge o'f a 15-pounder quick-tiring giin. field mounted, looking very grim aud "full of business." ' • • ] The March to the Park, Punctually at a quarter to eleven the procession stiffened to attention, and at tho command, "By the Right—rjuiek march!" swung oS' round Sussex Square ,-■ en route for Ne'wtown Park, hnaded by tho Naval Bultnliou. Following the "Lads in Navy Blue" came, in order of battalions, the "boys of the Amokuva, the Garrison Artillei-v Division, Field Engineers, bft.ly Kcgiment (N.Z. Infantry), Cyclists,' Field Ambulance Corps, and tho Senior Cadet Battalion. The Garrison Baud, hegimental Band, pipers, and drummers, were, of course, also on parade. Tho civilian portion of the procession, marshalled by Captain Hall (Chief-Mar-shal), consisted of friendly societies in lull regalia,' Salvation Army.- aud Tramway Biiiuis, Bov Scouts, and juvenile members of thi" Navy League, tlie whole extending fi-om'the Basin Reserve almost'.down to Couilenay Place. These fell into lino immediately behind the troops, in (ho following order:— ' X-ivv represented by some 200 boVs and girls, who carried banners bear-, iup Uie inscriptions. 'One Knie-Oiio Floot-One Flag," and "An Industru-.l Na- % tion Means an Invincible Navy. Iho largo majority of tho luvenilc _ Navy Leaguers were, however, included in tho. public school cadet corps. Mr. Cecil Palmer was in charge. Bov Stouts, Disl net-Commander M'Leod and ' Scoutmaster lihodes in charge. Sront Hags and numerous national flags wore borne by this portion of the processicn. ' - , Siilva'tion Army Band. Hibernian Society, city and suburban branches being vprcKUited by some 200 incmberi, Dislrict-Depuly.T. W. Callaglran in charge. Ancient Order of Fore?lor«, .Welling-. lon district., represented by SO- members, with District Chief Kanger AA'. \,. Smith and District Sub-Chief Banger AV. S. Smith'iu charge.

Manchester Unity of Oddfellows, Wellington district, represented by 250 members. Grand Master A. J. Ibbotson, C M. Kits. D.G.M., C. E. Godber, correspondence secretary, and Isaac Clark, P.P.G.M., wh.o also acted as marshal. Independent Order of Rechabites, Central District, represented by 100 members. Brothers Gaudin, P-U.-CU., Rash, P.D.C.E., Fathers, D.S., Ferguson, P.D.C.R., and Heyward, Superintendent of Juveniles. AYellinscton City Tramways Band, Bandmaster Clarebiirt'in charge. . . United Ancient Order of Druids, represented by 200 members of the Wellington city anil district branches. DistrictPresident L. Booek. The society had two displays, Queen Boadicea sitting in. state in a onaiiot, surrounded by bards and representatives of the Order, and the Royal Arch Druid and his Officers in Another chariot ift full regalia. Both display!; were decorated with holly, evergreens, and national emblems. . Loyal Orange Lodges, AVellington- district, represented by 150 members from lodges jfos. 16. 30, 46, 47, and 40. Messrs. Parker, D.M.. Browti, D.S.,,Brtsie,D.D.M., and G. Petherick, D.T. Lodge bnnners were carried. . .

The. march of the procession, was watched iby crowds all along tho route to the Park, and with inspiriting." strains of the bands, the. Jranip of disciplined fast, and the great motley on tho.sido.walks. Adelaide Road, ttevans Street.- and Riddiford Street presented, a spectacle to be remembered. ... . - : . . . -.

THE SOLDIERS IN THE PARK. • A MEMORABLE SCENE. Probably the largest crowd which has ever assembled at the Pnrk witnessed the military review. Estimates of. the numbsr varied considerably,. but, taking . a mean/it is safe to say that there wore at least 20,0(10 people present. This vast concourse began' to assemble shortly after nine o'clock, and from that time onwards the crowd fairly flowed in. . Admirably Controlled. A noticeable feature of the 'assembling of the crowds w J as the admirable and tact- . ful manner in which .the police constables, stationed for duty at Various points, controlled; the crowd, while tho Permanent FOrM and Eeretaurtga Mounted Rifles were assisting in the effective policing of the Park and precincts were equally' deserving of .'commendation. There was no bustling, pushing, or aimless wandering ■about. Inn crowd wa's met at the gates, and its members directed here, or wherever' fheir credentials entitled them to be accommodated. Those with tickets for the reserved enclosure behind the saluting base wern adroitly steered into the stream which flawed in that direction. . while these of the general'public who had elected (o View the proceedings from tho elopes above ' found themselves being guided along'as if by jome urtseon hand tv whatever space was available. These (.arrangements (designed by Colonel Ch.iytor, Officer Commanding the District) »*ere admirable, and a compliment is due "to those who supervised them. Shortly . before eleven o'clock, the distant strain's •oi martial music came: floating along on .the breeze, and nn air of expectancy Vettied upon .the faces of the multitude, which . by this time had completely, covered . the slopes that commanded a . view of the. . basin. As .eleven o.'clock struck,.the throng outRide the Park gate's parted, arid the strawhats of the Jack Tars, bobbing'rhythm[lcally with measured swing of their feet, came into view, , heralded with a blaze of rdusio from tho Garrison Band. Enteriiiby the main gate,. the Naval Battalion swung round sharply to.the left, wheeled about, and,' with the Amokura boys in ■rear, took'-up its position at'the extreme Tight of the 'brigade. ■ Each succeeding battalion > wheeled into line of quarter column on the. left of the Naval Battalion, the junior cadet battalions on the extreme- left (looking towards the. salute ing base), till the whole brigade was massed-in -review order, 'ready'.for inspec-' tioa; ■■-' '■■'■•■■■ < ■ • . ■

The civilian portion of "the 'procession —the friendly societies—diverged to- the left-as it entered tho Park, and marched round to -the terrace lit- tho ,-southt-rn I side. Adetaclirtient of the "Royal -Kew. Zealand'-' ; Associati6ri>'':-"of trffi.4 'Mnjestv's Veterans- (under Sergeant-Major W. paraded as a guard of honour, to his Excellency .the -Governor, taking 'up-their- position at the-cenclosure-.to "the; rear of tho saluting -base." At exactly 20' mfiiutes' before noon,-the firing of the .Royal' Salute of 101 gtms, at 15 seconds interval, was commenced by the D Battery, posted oil'the-hill overlooking Roy Street. The:Gen<sral Officer' Commanding ihe New Zealand Forces (Major-General A. J. Godley, C.8.), and his staff, arrived on tho ground soon after,.-andv took up their position at the saluting base, in readiness to receive his Excellency the Governor, hooradie w—,- vkj r-inb3 .jm gßbKrw vr At noon the fii'e of the field artillery ceased,' and the roar of the naval .guns in the' harbour was heard as his. Excellency the Governor, escorted by a squadron of the Sixth N.Z.M.R., arrived at tho Park.'-' .

"Royal Salute—Present Arms!" His Excellency, attended by Captains Shannon and M'Doujftll,. his aides, was received by the Genera) Officer Commanding, and took up his positidn at thu ealuting bas4 aS the brigade presented arms for the K6yal v Salute, while the strains of the National Anthem floated across from the band. The Governor's inspection of the.brigade then took place. This was an imposing ceremonial. The General Staff formed two files,- between which walked his Excellency (Lord Islington), .General Uodlfly, the AdjutantGeneral (Colonel Robin), and the Ministers of the Crown, the procession being . headed by Captain K. 0. Chesney, Assistant Adjutant : G6neral, two non-commis-sioned officers of the Imperial Army . (Royal Horse Guards and the Fifth. '■ Lancers) bringing up the rear. The party elowly traversed the entire front of the brigade, saluting each command, and then passed along the rear, the bands playing as the inspection proceeded, after • which they returned, in the same processional, to tho saluting base, the brigade formed to the right in column of companies, and the march past commenced. To the lively quick-steps played by the Pipers, the Garrison (ind Begimenfal Bands, the whole brigade marched past the saluting base in splendid Order, and, although the turf was sodden and greasy from the effects of tho recent rains, the marching of all concerned was, highly commendable-tho Naval Battalion and the Wellington lield Engineer Company was especially good, while the crowd bestowed w-ell-dcserved praise upon tho junior cadet battnlione. The brigade completed the circuit of ,tlie Basip twice and then, re-forming into line, advanced in review order, in line. This was an imposing sight. Then came the speeches the singing of "Old Hundredth" fc'v tho assembled multitude, the recitation of tho Lord's Prayer by Chaplain-Major W. Ihirw, a royal salute by the brigade, the singing. of -rile -National Anthem, the whole ceremonial concluding with three rousing cheers for the King. It was a great sight. Colonel Chaytor, as Officer Commanding tha troops, called for the cheers. Caps were paised on the riflo muzzle; and sword points, waved, in the air, and a great shout, went up from the brigade, reinforced by lusty throats on the slopes of. the Park.

THE MUSTER OF TROOPS, OVER 3000 MEN ON PAEADE. The muster of troops at the Park was the largest ever recorded for a military review in Wellington, there h-eing over 3000, including the junior cadet battalions. Details of the pa-rade nre as follow:^-Major-Gen?ral A. J. Godley, C.8.. (General Officer Commanding the Forjcs), .Commander 'VFeynlss (H.Jf.S. Cambrian), Colonel A. AF. Robin, C.B. (AdjutnntGeneral), Colonel J. R. Purely (Director of Medical Services), Colonel E. S. Heard, Colonel R. J. Collins, C.Jf.G. (Reserve of Officers) (Director of Stalf Duties), Lieu-tenant-Colonel J. T. Burnett Stuart, D.K.O. (Director of Military Operations and Intelligence), and officers of file general instructional staff. ' Colonel E. \V. C. Cliaytor, Officer ComTinndin;; the Di=trint. and staff. Royal Navy Battalion (Captain Stopford), 311. Royal New Zealand Artillery (Captain Gnrdiipr), .79. Garrison Artillery (Colonel CI. F. ('. Campbell. V.D.), 221. Fifth-Regiment. New .Zealand Infantry (T.ientonant-Calonel W. G. Duthie). 335. Senior Cadet Battalion (Major Jfatlieson), 452. . . , . . Junior Cadets (Major J. W. M'Donald), three bartaiion?. No. 1 -(Major Hemplcman). 413 j No. 2 (Mnjor M'Kenzie), 355; No. 3 (Major Bethiine), 127.

Garrison Band (Lieutenant Herd), 30. I Regimental Band, and drummers, 51. Field Ambulance Corps. (Major C. Alac-kie-Begg, P.M.0.), 11. D Btttery (Major Petherick), 120. A Squadron, Sixth N.Z.M.R., 66. THE SPEECHES. HIS EXCELLENCY'S ADDBESS. When the long lines came to attention his Excellency stepped forward und addressed them. His Excellency prefaced his remarks by pnyinz that ho should have great pleasure in duo cOur.-e m collvc >'" iiig His Majesty tho Kiiw ii report of the day's proceedings, and in informing him of the splendid , parade that had taken place in Wellington on the occasion pi Ms Coronation. His Excellency proceeded:— "Thera Mβ assembled to-day in all parts of tho world within the British Empire great gatherings of loyal subjects of the Crown, whose one and undivided purpose is to celebrate in fitting manner and with due solemnity the Coronation of His Majesty Kin? George. This great conconr'o'of people who have, collected here to-day in the City of Wellington, the scat of Government of- New Zealand, on this auspicious occasion, conspicuously represents the desire of its people to. pay a loyal tribute of homage and allegiance to the Person of the King. The parade •.drawn up before me represents a part of tli6 Armed Naval and Military Fortes Of the Empire. Every man and boy m the ruiiks of this parade, if. need allies, is ready and desirous to offer his services to p"rotect the ThrOno and to maintain tho Empire. There is nUo assembled hern a great gatheriit? representative of th 6 civil life of Ncv; Zealand, who, in their different vocations, aro animated by the same loyal' purpose—ministers of religion, distinguished servants of the Public Service, representatives of tho social, commercial, and industrial branches of the. community-all eager to acclaim and give effect to their unswerving devotion to the British Crown. And combined with the spontaneous demonstration of devotioii there comes to-day from the heart of every citizen of this distant but loyal Dominion ftn earnest prayer that Their Majesties King George, and Queen Mary—the first and only King and Queen ot'England who' have ev6r visited this country—may long be spared fo reign orer us—(applause)—that their reign may bo. lii.ade illustrious in the Empires history by the' advance of progress and prosperity among all classes, >! creeds, and all races within the circumference o* the British Dominions that the course of Imperial unitv may shftpo itself more and More in definite fci'm and by common accord for the Empire's welfare? and, finally, that it 1)6 the universal endeavour by' mutual co-operation and wiss forbearance to assure, (hat the reign of Their Majesties may proceed through the years to "come untarnished and midis■turbed by war. but may be" dedicated under the blessiiigs of peace to the fruitful promotion of'the wellbcing and happiness among all peoples who live under the protection o? the British flsg nnd pay ftllf'gisnce'to the British Throne." (Loud cheers.) . ■;

The Acting-Prime Minister. "I believe I. nm expressing the hope of every British subject throughout this "i-oai; Empire," ssiid Sir James (.arroll. the Acting-Prime .Minister, "and that hope is, that King George may live long, that ho may long be spared to rule over n united, federated Empire—an Empire with a. lhonarohiral head and a democratic basis; and that each of Ihoso great unities which form the Empire may enjoy the blessings of peace, and live in the true principles of justice, freedom, and liberty-God Save tho King. The. Deputy-Mayor. A brief address was also given by the Deputy-Mayor, Councillor John Smith. "I am sure we, all reirret," said; the councillor, "that in conseciuer.cfc of illness, our worthy Mayor (Mr. Wilford) is prevented from being present hero to-day, but you will undoubtedly bs pleased to know that ho is now on the high road to health again, and that ho has sent a message, which I shall call upon the Town Clerk to read to you at. tho conclusion, of the few remarks I have :.to makOoWc. ore- all met here ■ M-day dn .celebrate. .the. Coronation of our belotcd-'.S6vereign:-Kingf George V and' Que-en Mary. Very many of us hero- have already had the pleasure of swing them in this Dominion as the Duke and Duchess-of Cornwall and York.' and wo are pleased again to-day to exptess our loyalty to their Majesties as our Kin.? and' Queen. The loyalty of New Zealand to the Throne and Empire has been unmistakably demonstrated in the past in the most practical manner, and I am sure will be again if necessity aiiscs. We have every reason to feel assured that King, George V will follow in the footsteps of his beloved and illustrious father, and our earnest and sincere hope is that his reign will be long, prosperous, peaceful, and happy." The Mayor's Message. The Mayor (Mr. T. M. Wilford), who is still confined to a sick bed, forwarded the following me?saai;, which • was read by tho Town Clerk (Mr. J. R, Palmer):"Your Excellency, Indies and Gentlemen: I deeply regret my unavoidable absenceon, this'notable day. Let me, however, send r.iy message of loyalty and devotion if only by deputy. The crowning of King George is an event significant and profound, rousing the best feelings of the uaiion, from the heart of the Empire to I he-farthest confines. King George the Fifth has served his apprenticeship, and has come to his own with ripened cx--I'oricHce and mature judgment. His field of activity will be that of example—he has seen the Empire he now rules before he came to the Throne—no other Sovereign has had that advantage. Such knowledge is an Empire's.gain. His reign we pray will inaugurate an era of peace among the nations of the world. May God bless the King arid Queen and long may they reign." ' The Guests. The list of those vrlii; were invited to occupy seats nn the vice-regal platform at Newtown Park is as follows: —His Excellency the Governor and Lady Islington, tho Hon. Joan Dickson-Poynder, Miss Stapleton Cotton and Miss Vormwald, Colonel Collins and Mrs..Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Guise, Hon. Acting-Prime Minister and Lady Carroll, Hon. Mr. Millar and Miss Millar, Hon. li. Mrs. M'Keuzie, Mrs. Buddo and Miss Butldo, Hon. A. T. Ngata and Mrs. Ngata, Sir James Prendergast and lady, Acting-Mayor (Councillor J. Kruith) and Miss Smith, Town Clerk and Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Wilford and friend, Judge Chapman, Judge Sim, Senior Naval Officer (Captain Wemyss) and Commander Stopford, General Godley and Mrs. Godley, Miss Robin and Miss Collins, Archbishop Redwood,' Bishop of AVellington and Mrs. Sprott, Rev. J. K. Elliott, Rev. J. R. Clark and Miss Clark, Rev. W. Shirer and Mrs. Shirer, Rev. Dr. Gihb and Mrs. Gibb, Rov. Chapman and Mrs. Chapman. Archdeacon Harper and Mrs. Harper, Rev. J. R. Glassoii and Mrs. Glasson, Rev. J. J. North and Mrs. North, Rev. J. Dawson irid Mr-. Dawson, Rev. A. J. Saunders, Mr H N. Holmes, Colonel B&rkenshaw, Dr. Cahill, non. Sir W. J. Steward and Lady Steward, Hon. J. Rigg, Hon. C. J. Johnston and Mrs. Johnston. Hon. C. M. Luke and Mrs. Luke. Hon. J. E. Jenkin=on and Mrs. Jenkinson, Hon. H. Gil pier and Mrs. Gilmer, Hon. Captain Baillie and Mrs. Baillie, Hon. R. A. Loughnan nnd Mrs. Lonehnan. Hon. Dr. Collins and Mrs. Collins. Hon. C. H. Mills and Mrs. Mills. Mr. F. M. B. Fisher. M.P., and Mrs. Fi=her, Mr. W. H. Field, -M.P., and Mrs. Field, Mr. W. Fraser, M.P., and Miss Fraser, Mr. A. L. Herdnian, M.P., and Mrs. lUrdman, Mr. J. P. Luke. M.I 1 ., and Mrs. Luke, Mr. T. E. Y. Seddon, M.P.. Dr. Buck. M.P., and Mrs. Buck, Mr. R, A. Wright. M.P., and Mrs. Wright, Mr. Wo Perc. M.1 , .. Councillor A. R. Atkinson and Mrs. Atkinson, Mr. W. H. P. Barber, Councillor H. A- •' ame , ron and Mrs. Cameron. Councillor F. Cohen and Mrs. Cohen, Councillor J. I--, tit/.sreratd and Mrs. Fitzgerald, Councillor R. Fletcher and Mrs. Fletcher, Councillor O. Frost and Mrs. Frost, Councillor John Fuller and Mrs. Fuller, Councillot Jaii'OS Godbsr and Mrs. Godher, Councillor A. 11. Himlmarsh a-nd Mrs. Hindmar-b. Councillor L. M'lvenzie and Mrs. M'lvcnr.ie. Mr. D. M'Larrn, M.P.. «nil 'Mrs. M'Laren, Councillor G. Shirlclilfe and Mrs. Shirtcliffp. Councillor J. Trevor ami Mrs. Trevor. Mr. J. F. Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Gordon, Mr. H. R™u-c-h&mp and Mrs. Bwinchamri. Mr. H. C. 'i'ewsley and Mrs. Tewslcy. Mr. 11. T>. Bell, Mr. F. G. Dnhioll and lady, Mr. J. Coates and Mks Coales..

His Excellency Pleased,

The Hon. Sir James Carroll informed a Donrsiov reporter yefterday 6v»nins that' his Escellency the' Governor had been

highly delighted with the in the Nrwtown Park. It was. thp first gathering of the kind ho had attended in the .Dominion, and it had not failed to impress him. The Acting-Prime Ministor himself was very pleased at tho. smartnpjs with which all Hie arrangements had worked, and the way in which th? details of the programme were carried out. He also remarked that though Hie ground was sodden there had been no unnecessary standing about imposed on the cadet*. The military arrangements had proved oxe-ellcnt,

GREETINGS TO THE KING

THE DOMINION'S MESSAGK. The following is the text of a telegram sent to lhi> .Secretary of State for the Colonies, Ihrough his Excellency the Governor:— Wellington, liith June. Mil. The Government, and people of New Zealand desire lo tender their respectful congratulation? to his Majesty tho King on th* occasion of his Corona- , Hon. They pray that by the blessing of Almighty God his Majesty may long bo tpared to rule over his people. From the Native Race, The message which the Maoris have sent to their Majesties, through the Prime ■Minister, is as follows-.— "To their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary: Greetings! "Across th« sea of Kiwa, from Eemate Aotearoa and Te Waipounamu, wo of the Maori race, once more greet you, Sovereign Lord and Lady—Lord whom we called son, when, in your person, you cams to us and to our land, we greet you now, Chief of the Maori line and Chief of Chiefs. Lady, whom we called daughter, on that memorable day, we hail you now as Queen, the first of all women. "Welcome to the seats of tho gre.it dead —the places prepared for you through all the agJs. Heir and Heiress to a. mighty Throne, built on the affections of various peoples, near and far, enter into your domain, .Ruler arid Chieftairiess of a world-wide Empire. By the threads of universal freedom, of a code, of law common to all, of a. pride of Empire that All may share, of a justice high and honourable, of a. common desliny through many paths, knit all your peoples together, that great may grow to greater, and beneficent govern all. "By the bonds, of affection, deep-feated in tho hearts of the peoples, of tradition rooted in the wonderful past, of a wisdom inherited from generations of rulers, hold your people together that they may grow closer and cta*r, that they may lean on ono another mito and more, as the years no on. "For there is growing in tho womb of love and life—a life that is struggling to be seen of.all the world, tlin incarnation of tho unity over which ye are called to rule, fjo may tho least of all your peoples rejoice in our larger citizenship ■of the complete State. "Once again we bow in fealty (o (he Sovereigns, erstwhile, the Prince and Princess,) who received our oath of allegiance lo Edward the Peacemaker. Hail! Sovereign Chief! Hail! Kovnl Lady! "Written at Whanganui a Tara on the ■ first day of March, 1911." .Then follow the signatures of Sir James Carroll, the Hon. A. T. Ngnta, and leading representatives of the Maori race

AT THE TOWN HALL. FREE FETE FOR THE CHILDK-EX. It is very doubtful if any entertainment suitable to a mid-winter's day could have met with more general favour than a moving picture show. Pictures always have, had a wonderful fascination for children, but, since the coming of the kinematogfaph, they have gr'own into the fibre of the youngsters, and have become a weekly habit with a large percentage of Wellington's 'minors, ft was, therefore a happy inspiration to celebrate Coronation, -.Day by giving the children a 1 reo s.liqwin the big Town Hall yeslerd jtyi[(if terriopm and thanks-are duo "to thepicture proprietors of the city—iles'sr.a. Fuller and Sons, West's and Royal Pictures, and MacMahon and Donnelly—for their ready offer to supply ■interesting film's for the occasion free of charge. The. appreciation of the children waft beyond all question. Anywhere between 3000 and 4000 boys and pirls, sprinkled here and there with adults, spent the afternoon under the spell of tho story screen, and, from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., lost theniselvc3 in the woes and joys of tho imaginery people, who strut their few minutes on tho photographic stage, and then are seen no more.

Very good taste was shown, too, in the choice of pictures. There were colomed fairy tales, classic stcries, a long film depicting a day with tl.e boy •routs, an Indian drama in which Big Elk's evil designs are frustrated by the bravery of a couple of frontiersmen, and several enmic pictures. Every picture was greeted with gront applause. ■ Mr. T. W. Leslie (caretaker) and his Staff have sn.ired nft effort in rlrcoratinir the Town Fall with f>*n=. flnir«. and Armorial designs, which k-nd a aay and festive appearanc? to the great auditorium as to the line' of buntini (extending froin the apex of the tower to four rorners of tho building) decoratively userl externAs a finale a picture of his Majesty Hie Kine wa« thrown nn to the screen, to tn> great delisht of the children, who. by the 'lay's hnd been worked un to what micht.l-e called "pntriotic pitch." \n orehpstri' from the Theatre Roynl. under Miss Mixner played a number of selection , ; as acrnmnanimenK to the pictures, an , ' the National Anthem as a recessional.