FEDERAL CEREMONIES.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 97, 3 May 1901, Page 2

FEDERAL CEREMONIES.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrighl Melbourne, May 2.

The final arrangements have been completed for tho opening of the Commonwealth Parliament. As tho members enter and take their seats tho “ Old Hundredth ” will bo rendered with orchestral accompaniment. After the Duke of York has read the commission for tho opouing, the “ Hallelujah Chorus ” will be given, the proceedings closing with “ Rule Britannia ” and an anthem.

On tho following afternoon Lord llopctoun will attend and deliver the GovernorGeneral’s speech. Tho threatened strike of militia has been arrested, the Federal Minister of Defenco having conceded them 8s a day. Tho late Sir Henry Parlies’ two daughters will be amongst tho honored guests at the Commonwealth Parliament celebrations. Tho warships Hansa, Noord, Brabant, and Gromoboi have arrived for tho celebrations. VISITORSFROM OTHER COLONIES. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, May 2. Tho AVarrimoo’s contingent is considered to be a fine representative body of men, and were much admired. They marched from the Union Company’s wharf, headed by a band, to the barracks, where they wore ontertained at dinner. They leave for Melbourne in a special train late to-night. They had a couple of days’ rough weathor, and suffered considerably from, seasickness, but otherwise all aro.pleasant and well. The Fiji visitors en route to Melbourne include the Hons. R. Rolls and R. Allendocken. *'