Peace Demonstration.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1974, 29 June 1900, Page 5

Peace Demonstration.

PUBLIC MEETING AT CTYDE

A public meeting was held in the library, Clyde, to consider what steps should be taken to commemorate the declaration of peace, when some 25 gentlemen were present. Mr Robt. Gilkison, who was voted to the chair, said that all would remember the anxious days that we had felt waiting for the news of the relief of Kimberley and Mafeking, and that never since the Indian Mutiny had such a feeling gone through the British dominions. Now. happily he said, we would not have long to wait until peace was declared. Britain would have more valuable etrritory. and that the Boer instead of being an enemy, would be fellow citizens. Steps should be taken to' commemorate the great day, and we should 3o our best to make the celebration in a fitting way. Mr A. Ironside was appointed secretarp. After a very lengthy discussion it was resolved—That a procession of children and adults beheld (the children to be in fancy dress if possible), and, if time, that sports be held ; in the evening a torchlight procession, fireworks, and a social be held. Mr R. S. Gilkison explained that the school committee had received a circular from the Hon. J. G. Ward asking them to proclaim a holiday, and that medals would be forwarded to present to the children. The school committeee had decided to act in conjunction with the demonstration committee. Resolved—That all present act as a general committee, in conjunction with the school committee, to make arrangements for the demonstration. Five to form a quorum. The following sub-committees were then appointed :'— Collectors Messrs Smart, A, E. Gye and Ironside ; Dance—Messrs W. Thompson. Cairns, A. Gye and Merrett; Marshal—Mr C. Hutton; Fireworks Messrs Robt. Gilkison, Ironside and Hewitt; Musical—Messrs Robt. Gilkison. Smart, Rev. Mr Oldham, Mrs Gilkison, and Miss Stevens; Sports—Messrs J. E. Stevens, Jeffery, and A. E. Gye. Mr A. E. Gye moved—That parents be asked to dress their children in fancy dress, to march in the procession, and that a special prize be given. This the speaker said would induce the children to take an interest in the demonstration, and give them something to look forward to. Consideration of the question was left over till next meeting. Resolved-That a general meeting be held on Wednesdey next.