FESTIVITIES

Lyttelton Times, Volume XX, Issue 1114, 15 July 1863, Page 2

FESTIVITIES

IN HONOUR OF THE MARRIAGE OF THE PRINCE OP WALES AND PRINCESS ALEXANDRA. The great demand for the ' Lyttelton Times' containing the account of the festivities induced us to publish an enlarged and revised account in time for the mail. As this could only be circulated in the towns of Christchurch and Lyttelton, we re-publish it in the present issue for the benefit of our subscribers. In the former account all notice of the share taken by the Maoris in the procession was inadvertently omitted, a mistake which will be found corrected in the present issue. LYTTELTON. Tuesday, July 7th, 1863, will long be remembered as the day on which the people of Lyttelton demonstrated their loyalty and attachment to the person of our beloved and widowed Queen, by their participation in the universal rejoicing in honor of the marriage of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. These celebrations are, without doubt, the events of the month in Canterbury, and for the edification of our friends at home and in the neighbouring colonies it is a pleasurable duty to chronicle what was done on this particular occasion. Although some little feeling of disapppointment had been evinced at the short notice given by the authorities to have a day set apart for the holiday at the time of the Queen's birthday, the news brought by the mail in June roused the inhabitants to have the business done properly, and they soon determined not to be behind other Englishmen in their display of loyalty. The Municipal Council took the initiative, and instructed their chairman to call a public meeting of the inhabitants; this was held in the Town Hall on the 12th of June, when a general committee was appointed, and a liberal sum subscribed in the room. The provincial authorities caught the infection, and very satisfactory arrangements were decided on; it was considered desirable to have the festivities in Lyttelton and Christchurch on different days, in order to give both towns the opportunity of returning civilities. Lyttelton was to show her loyalty on the 7th July, and right well it was done. The morning opened with genuine Queen's weather, at early dawn a signal gun reverberated across the harbor, by 8 o'clock clouds of bunting began to show on the ships and on shore; everybody appeared determined to give themselves up to a day of real enjoyment, each one trying in friendly competition to outvie his neighbour in display. Several handsome festal flags, adorned with flowers and evergreens, decorated the leading thoroughfares, and never before did the people of Lyttelton join in public festivities so general, so genial, and so enthusiastic. Animated by one common bond of strong instinctive loyalty, all classes joined spontaneously in the movement to evince their deep-seated attachment to our beloved Queen and the members of her family. For the sake of order we will give the details under their distinctive heads as far as practicable. The fineness of the weather no doubt tempted many people living on the Peninsula and at the head of the Bay to take a trip to Lyttelton. By 9 o'clock a large number of holiday folks began to throng the streets; several boats from a distance had arrived, which, besides their living freights, brought large supplies of flowers and evergreens; some persons, more tasteful than others, had arranged the branches from the tree fern into the form of the Prince of Wales' plumes, and in combination 'with the naio, wattle, and cabbage-tree, formed very appropriate decorations. The real business of the day, as set down in the programme, did not commence till halfpast 10, yet the streets long before this time assumed a very gay appearance. The members of the various bodies intending to form part of the procession might be seen hurrying to and fro, particularly the members of the Fire Brigade in their new uniform, the children of the various schools, the different secret orders, and the watermen. We will now proceed to Winchester street and describe the marshalling of the PROCESSION. Police. Volunteer Band. Children of various Schools, Ac. Banners of the Prince and Princess of Wales, with Guard of Volunteeis. The Memorial Trees, on a waggon drawn by horses, with six young ladies tastefully dressed, bearing Banners with mottos. Lyttelton Watermen, with Boat and flags. Boys dressed as watermen. The Ancient Order of Foresters. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Lyttelton Fire Brigade, with Engine decorated. Freemasons. Members of the Provincial Council. Banner of Town of Lyttelton, with Guard of Volunteers. Members of the Municipal Council. Chairman of Municipal Council. Commemoration Committee. Police. It was soon evident that the Procession Committee had been obliged t<% alter the programme; this was caused in a great measure by the non-arrival of several people intending to take part in the proceedings. At the time appointed, the procession began to move in the above order, the police forming the advance guard; the appearance of the men was highly creditable; and although not very numerous, it is a satisfactory reflection that so small a force is all that is requisite to ensure the respect due to the majesty of the law. The Volunteer Band was everything that could be desired, considering the difficulties they have to contend with to keep up an organisation. The children belonging to the various schools came next, numbering over 400, under the superintendence of their teachers. The little folks seemed to enter inio the spirit of the occasion, and loudly cheered during the progress of the procession '* Next in order came the banner of the Prince and Princess of Wales, very tastefully executed by some M our fair friends in Lyttelton, with a guard of honor from the volunteers, under the command of Captain Murray-Aynsley. It was very gratifying see so many don the uniform of the Lyttelton

Companies, but it was impossible not to recall the time two or three years back when 120 men were found ready to answer to the roll call. We believe that our thanks are due to W. 13. Bray' Esq., of Avon Head, for the fine sapling oaks planted in commemoration of these festivities, and to Mr. Wilson, of Christehurch, for having them forwarded to Lyttelton. The triumphal carriage containing these memorials, was gaily decorated with flags and evergreens, and furnished by Mr. Wm. Graham. We must not forget to mention that the six young ladies, gaily dressed, bearing banners, with suitable mottoes, added a charm to this part of the programme, and perhaps formed the gem of the procession. The Lyttelton Watermen, although not a numerous body, showed their loyalty in a very marked manner. A splendid royal blue silk banner preceded the carriage containing the decorated boat, with boys dressed in man-of-war style. The watermen on foot, bearing oars and other implements of office, dressed in the traditional cut of the London watermen with bell-toppers, had a very singular and pleasing effect. The Fire Brigade followed, with their splendid engine drawn by horses, under the superintendence of J. T. Curtis, Esq., mounted on horseback. The brigade appeared in the new uniform provided by the Municipal Council, thereby adding considerably to the character of the procession, and giving us the gratifying assurance that we are progressing towards the formation of a fine body of men for active service whenever required. The Foresters, Odd Fellows, and Free Masons came next, with their splendid regalia. The Foresters in particular, although not long an organised body in Lyttelton, showed well. The Odd Fellows of the Manchester Unity maintained the proud position of their order, several officers from other Lodges in the province having joined them on this occasion. Last, though not least in importance, the Free Masons, assisted in one of the principal ceremonials of the day, and formed no inconsiderable part of the procession. A guard of Volunteers came next, supporting the Banner of the Town. Amongst the flags exhibited this was the best. It was painted by Mrs. Donald, and will for the future form the Banner of the Town of Lyttelton. As no description can do justice, it must be seen to be properly appreciated. The members of the Provincial and Municipal Council, with the police, formed the last of the procession, acting as a guard of honor to the Chairman of the Municipal Council. To give our readers some idea of the area of ground over which the procession extended, the first part was rounding Norwich Quay when the latter portion was at the jail—about 500 yards in length; not bad for the little town. The procession having made a circuit of the town, halted on the Market reserve, where the two oak trees were planted by Mesdames Donald, Hamilton, Aynsley and Willcox; and the commemoration stone was laid in honor of the auspicious event, with full Masonic honors, by W.M. Brother Donald, assisted by the brethren of the mystic order. At the close of the ceremonial, the Rev. F. Knowles offered a fervent prayer for the Prince and Princess of Wales and her most gracious Majesty, and the company separated to join in the next part of the programme, though not without some misgiving as to the -weather, for drops of rain had begun to fall, and a sou'-wester was looming over the hill on the other side of the harbor. The rain, however, cleared off though the sky looked anything but promising, and the regatta began. In the meantime the children were, by the courtesy of Mr. J. Drummond Macpherson, regaled at his store with a substantial repast of roast beef and plum pudding, to which, it is needless to say, they did ample justice, Mr. Gee was the providore. THE BOAT RACES. The Princess of Wales Prize, value £18, fouroared boats, with rudder; open to all comersTime to be allowed at the rate of 10 seconds per foot for length of keel. Entrance, 10s 6d. First boat £12 10 0 Second boat 5 0 0 Third boat Entrance money. Course: Start from a line between a buoy off Government jetty and the jetty, round the hulks Federation and Gratitude; round a boat moored off Officers' Point; back to starting point. Twice round. The following boats came to the start:—Luck's All, Albert and Alexandra, Banshee, Evening Star, and Try for it. Five boats entered for the race; a good start was made, with Banshee leading. The boat Luck's All, belonging to Mr. G. Messiter, came in the winner by about 40 seconds. The second prize will have to be contended for again in consequence of two of the boats fouling. The Prince of Wales Prize, value £18, for amateurs, in four-oared boats, with rudder; same allowance of time for length of keel as above. Entrance, 10s 6d. First boat £12 10 0 Second boat 5 00 Third boat Entrance money. Course: Same as previous four-oared race. Win if I can i Rose of Denmark 2 New Chum 3 Only three boats came to the starting-point; the race was soon in the hands of the first and second boats. It was evident that the crew of the New Chum required practice; they came in a bad third. The Celebration Prize, value £15, in boats with two oars, and 25 feet in length, by watermen only, without rudder or steersman. Entrance, 10s 6d. First boat £10 0 0 Second boat 5 00 Third boat Entrance money. Course: Same as in previous race, only once round. Open to all boats except winning boats of either the previous races, and to be pulled by Lyttelton watermen only who have regularly plied for hire at least one month previously. Albert and Alexandra ... 1 Evening Star 2 Rifleman 3 A good start was made, and the lead kept by the Evening Star till rounding the hulks, when the crew of the Albert and Alexandra made a good spurt and got ahead, winning easily. THE SPORTS ON SHORE. Considerable amusement was created amongst those who witnessed the various races. The arrangements of the committee appeared to give general satisfaction. THE PUBLIC DINNER Took place at the Church School-room, under the management of Messrs. Wheeler and Nurse. The

ox given by his Honor the Superintendent, which had been roasted whole, was placed at one end of the room, and the sheep presented by Messrs. R. and G. Rhodes, in addition to their liberal subscriptions, occupied one of the side tables. Several other substantial joints, and abundance of beer and wine were provided. Hundreds of people appeared to enjoy themselves, and none more so than our friends the Maories, who mustered in considerable numbers from the neighboring pahs. The weather since noon had shown symptoms of approaching rain, and at dusk it began to come down freely; as the shades of evening drew nigh, the various buildings began to show signs of TIIE ILLUMINATIONS. In Oxford street the following appeared conspicuous :— The Custom-house displayed in colored lamps the Prince of Wales' plume, with V R, facing Norwich Quay. Mr. J. D. Macpherson's Store—A very large transparency, emblematical of the occasion. The Telegraph Office—Transparency with stars, and the initials A A. The ' Times' Office—Large transparency with the shield of Denmark, surmounted by the Royal Crown on the left, the arms of Lyttelton proper quartered on the right, and in the centre the shield of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, with plume and jewelled coronet; the following motto in scrolls at the base, surrounded by laurel wreaths:—" The wish of* the ' Times,' ' God bless the Queen, Albert, and Alexandra." The right and left hand corners of the whole showed flags of all nations properly draped amongst the scrolls and shields; when lighted it was much admired. Mr. Louisson —Transparency in each window. Mr. Renshaw —Star in colored lamps. Police Office—Large transparency representing the coronets of the Prince and Princess and mottos. Chief Post Office—Nil. Mr. Hester—Large transparency, Prince of Wales' plume and mottoes, the length of the building. The Gaol was the centre of attraction at tliis end of the street; for some considerable time before Mr. Seager had enlisted all the available talent amongst the debtors to produce the beautiful effects exhibited on Tuesday night. The front gable ends of the buildings facing Oxford street were illuminated with Chinese lanterns forming the initials of the Prince and Princess; a large transparency, portrait of her Majesty, filled one of the upper windows. On the side facing the Market-square an immense transparency, representing the union of two hearts with a circlet of laurel, besides other appropriate decorations, and at the upper end of the debtors' department a large number of lanterns formed the initials of the Royal pair—A A. In Winchester street we noticed several candle illuminations, and in the house and grounds of Wm. Donald, Esq., R.M., some very pretty designs in Chinese lanterns and other illuminations. Canterbury street—Mr. Gee's transparency was much admired. Woledge and Co. exhibited a ti&all of the Prince's plume and motto. Mr. Heslop introduced something very novel for, the occasion. The ladies of the establishment dressed out the windows of the store with flowers, festoons, and appropriate mottos, and the effect was charming. Lawrence & Co.—Variegated lamps, besides all kinds of candle illuminations. London-street shone out well. At the corner of London-street, Mr. Billens exhibited a large reflector. Mr. Hawks—Candle illumination. Mr. Genet —Transparency, portraits of the Prince and Princess of Wales, with A A. Mr. Mason—Candle illumination. Mr. Mills—Ditto. Mr. Dash—Ditto. Bank of New Zealand—Transparencies of Prince of Wales' plume, in circlets of laurel, with Cupid. The effect was exceedingly good. Mr. Merson—Candle illumination, scarlet flags, with mottoes in white letters. Mr. Preece—Neat transparency of plume and coronets. Mr. Fyfe—Candle illumination. Mr. Slinger—Ditto. Mr. Tayler—Colored lamps with Bhields Nearly every house in this street showed something in the shape of illuminations. Norwich Quay—Miles and Co.—Large transparency with the Royal Standard and Danish ditto, and three designs in variegated lamps. The Union Bank of Australia was profuse in the display of lamps, and had a large transparency, well executed by Mr. Funston. Bank of New -South Wales—Transparency in window, and candle illumination. Mitre Hotel — Several transparencies in front windows; the initials A A in large character over the verandah. Robin Hood Hotel—Scotch Thistle, Prince of Wales' plume, and wreaths, in colored lamps. Cameron Brothers — Scotch Thistle in colored lamps. Mr. Symington's Store — Colored transparencies with the arms of the Prince and Princess and A A, V R, &c. Canterbury Hotel—Prince of Wales' plume in colored lamps. Many private houses illuminated on the hill sides, which produced a very pleasing effect. Amongst the many, we noticed particularly the residences of Mr. Hargreaves, Mr. Buchanan, and Mr. Gundry. The fireworks ought to have been displayed at 9 o'clock, but owing to the non-arrival of Mr. Prescott from Dunedin, this was rendered impossible. The ships Metropolis, Sebastopol, and Roman Emperor lent their aid during the day to give eclat to the festivities and illuminations, besides discharging their big guns and firing innumerable rockets and blue lights. The trowel used on the occasion of laying the foundation stone of the commemoration monument was manufactured by Mr. W. Billens, London street. The ladies who assisted at the ceremony of planting the memorial trees are to have silver spades, bearing the Lyttelton Arms, as souvenirs of the event. Thus far our pleasurable task is complete, everything having appeared to pass off to the satisfaction of everybody. The ball at the Town Hall terminated the festivities of the day, and about 100 people enjoyed the dfcncing till next morning. The streets have again assumed their wonted quietude, and, having had our pleasure, we shall one and all resume our occupations none the worse for the day's enjoyment.

CHRISTCHURCH

Thursday, the 9th instant, was the day fixed for holding the festival in Christchurch. For the previous four-and-twenty hours the rain had descended in torrents, and at sunrise weatherwise would hardly have dared to predict a fine day. Still, bad a 9 the weather had been, no halting could have been observed in the progress of the preparations, for the public mind had been sustained by the announcement of the ' Press' that we should have a fine day, and as the ' Press' is always right, the public mind was naturally easy about the matterAnd a lovely day it proved, so bright, balmy, and beautiful as to satisfy the most sceptical that our climate is one of the finest in the world. Undismayed by the threatening aspect of the morning—for the sun did not shine out till ten o'clock —the town was astir at an early hour with parties hurrying to their several rendezvous, while flag after flag was loosed from the various staffs, and long Hues of the gayest colours were stretched across the streets at different points. Conspicuous for an effective display of bunting was the Government Building, which, from its elevated position, attracted the eye throughout the day. With a commendable punctuality the procession commenced to form near the Town Belt on the l'apanui road at ten a.m. As the deputations from the several trades took up their positions, it soon became evident that the procession would far exceed both in extent and brilliancy of effect any result that could possibly have been anticipated. When after an hour's necessary delay in organization it was at length fully formed it could not have extended less than three-quarters of a mile in length, and after the children had joined, it must have counted in its ranks at least two thousand souls. It is difficult to convey an accurate idea of the brilliant effect produced by the various bodies who helped to swell the ranks, and it would be as difficult and more invidious to attempt to give the palm to any particular section of the procession. Among the most attractive, however, we may fairly place the printers, who, in addition to the traditional press which, fixed upon a decorated wagon, was kept working at intervals along the route, had go; up an admirable representation of Caxton, the first English printer, the dress and other details having been closely copied from an engraving taken from an original picture. Perhaps even more attractive than Caxton was the attendant " Devil." In a tight fitting black skin, with fiery eyes, white horns, wings, and a most portentous tail, this imp of darkness afforded a fund of amusement not only to the little children but to those of a larger growth. The flags and banners belonging to the Printers were very effective, and consisted of a large crimson banner, " The Caxton Club;" a blue and gold banner inscribed, " The First English Printer, William Caxton, a. d. 1474;" green and gold banner," We Printers Share the Universal Joy;" three white silk banners, with the first page of the ' Lyttelton Times,' the ' Standard,' and the ' Press,' printed in gold, borne by three apprentices; then followed various silk banners, with the following mottoes, in gold letters, "Speed the Printing Offices;" "The United Press of Canterbury;" "Emulation not Rivalry;" "God Bless the Happy Pair;" " The Throne, the Press, the People;" "Types are the Seeds of Knowledge;" " Naught can Crush a Free Press" Tyranny Trembles at the Creaking of the Printing Press;" and several others. A crimson banner, " Excelsior," with three standard bearers on horseback, clad in scarlet, closed the printers' part of the procession. The procession was headed by the Police, who looked remarkably well in their neat uniform. Next marched the Canterbury Volunteers, headed by Captain and Adjutant Armstrong and a rifleman in the showy uniform of the Middlesex Scottish. On j either side of the Rifle Corps were the Danish and English flags. Next came a carriage-and four containing the wives of the City dignitaries; and following them was a carriage-and-four containing the ladies who had consented to plant the commemora- . tion trees. The postilions conducting this carriage wore blue velvet caps and jackets. Next in order ! were the Trees, tastily ornamented with streamers, in a dray decorated with evergreens. About 150 Maories on foot and horseback, from Kaiapoi, next took up their position in an orderly manner, and were succeeded by the various trades, among the most conspicuous of which we noticed the Stonemasons, bearing a large banner of white and blue silk, on which was painted three towers, [ with the masons' square and compass. The operative Bricklayers, bearing a blue and white banner, with the insignia of their trade—a brick-axe, bolster, a square and three blocks, a Prince's feather and clasped hands below; motto, "In God is all our trust." The Carpenters, bearing a neat and modest banner, white with red border, carpenters' arms —square and compasses, with the letters A A on each side of the square. A cart decorated with branches and flags, containing plough and harrow, followed, which, along with the thrashing machine, appropriately decorated with flags and branches, represented the Agricultural Interest. The Millers and Bakers of Christchurch filled a large and handsome wagon, tastefully and appropriately decorated with branches and several native cabbage-trees on each side ; in front was a bag of flour (marked "Wood," silk dressed) representing the staff of life. The banner borne behind the wagon was a plain but handsome one of green silk on which was depicted a wheatsheaf; motto, "Peace and Plenty." The Butchers turned out in a body, all mounted, dressed in light blue surcoats, with red sash and black velvet cap, bearing a large and handsome banner, blue with a red border, displaying the marrow-bones and cleaver, and the letters A E A in a wreath of oak leaves; motto, "Roast Beeef of Old England;" also two other plain flags, one red, white and blue, the other red, white and green. The Tailors' company followed in two dog-carts, the front one bearing a neat and modest green silk banner, with a white lamb in a gilt cincture V R and A A, a letter in each of the four corners. The Blacksmiths were represented by a banner marked "Anderson's Foundry," centre a smith at an anvil at work, and surmounted with the implements of his trade; smiths' coat of arms above—three hammers with three gold crowns and chevron; below there was a locomotive engine at work, a steamer sailing, and above a blast furnace. This was a very handsome sky-blue and pink flag, and one of the best in the procession. The banners and insignia of the different orders present showed with great effect as they sparkled and glistened in the sun or were agitated by the breeze. First we will notice the Foresters' standard, which was a very large and handsome one of green with red border and fringes, with A 0 F, Court Star of Canterbury, No. 2309, and was borne behind

Robin Hood and Little John by several Foresters clad in Lincoln green. The costume of these famous chiefs of the greenwood was excellently got up, and they and their merry men formed one of the most picturesque groups in the procession. The emblem — an engraving in a gilt frame —followed next, on which was depicted a stag's head supported by two Foresters, with the motto of the order, " Unitas, Benevolentia et Concordia," on a scroll; stag's head on a cushion and borne by four Foresters; stag's horn on a pole, borne by a Forester; Stag's antlers decorated with flowers, and other insignia of Forestry. Next came the Fire Engines, prettily decorated with ferns and other evergreens, and the Fire Brigades, Nos. 1 and 2, looked remarkably well. The united body consisted of 50 men, preceded by their dog 1 Bob,' a black curly fellow, who turns up at every fire; and the men looked as if they would, when required, be able to prove the truth of their motto painted upon their two handsome red banners of " Always ready." The sentiments of the day was also expressed, each banner bearing the inscription " The Hope of England and the Rose of Denmark." We must not forget the Order of Odd Fellows—who bore a very elegant and tastefully executed standard, with the following: " City of Christchureh, 4602, M.U.," a large globe representing the earth, nearly covered by the hand of fellowship, and the appropriate motto, " Amor, Amicitia, Veritas;" a second standard, or pennant flag, contained the word, in gilt letters, " Unity." The City Banner was a white and blue one, with the Union Jack and Cross in the corners, and a triple plume of real feathers in the centre, which had a very pleasing effect. It bore also the motto, " God save the Prince and Princess." The different schools had banners and flags too numerous to mention. We noticed the High School boys, who were dressed in blue scarves and white kid gloves, and white satin and silk rosettes; they bore several handsome little flags, comprising two Danish and two English flags One very handsome blue and white striped silk banner was as much as one of the old High School boys could stagger under; a very large tabard looking banner, borne by one of the assistants, had the following motto printed on it, " Optimorum Hominum est altissima, cupere." Some of the elder boys bore a magnificent crown of artificial white and red roses, also two letters A on seperate poles in white roses, also a union jack, and other flags. The Riccarton school had a handsome banner, A.A. and A.E.A. The Prebbleton school also had appropriate . flags, a royal standard, and " God Save the Queen." The inhabitants of the Ferry road had a very large and handsome flag, bearing the following expressive motto— " A royal union, sanctified by love, " Gives hopeful promise, may it happy prove." The Heathcote Yalley settlers had, in pleasant emulation, an equally handsome flag, in shape, size, and general appearance, conveying their heartfelt wishes in the motto "God bless the Prince and Princess of Wales." Both standards were very tastefully got up. Then the Christchurch Total Abstinence Society must not be omitted; their motto of " Peace and Plenty " was very significant. Last, not least, were the children of the Band of Hope, headed by their officers, tnd the standard of the Unity, bearing the words, " Christchurch Band of Hope, Town and Country," countless flags and pennants were borne by the children, bearing mottos, among which we noticed, " For thy brethiSSti's sake abstain," " Love shall be the conquerer," " Hurrah for the Maine law," and others too numerous to mention, the rear being brought up by a large standard, bearing the motto, " Train up a child in the way that he should go." Every child of any age bore a small pennant or flag, which from a distance had a very striking and gay appearance. Every child looked animated and happy, and pleasure could be plainly read in every little face. The children from the different Sunday schools were also present, decked with white favors, and bearing flags. We do not think they ever spent such a happy day in their little lives; no quarrelling was to be seen, all were merry. Eight young ladies, all dressed alike in red cloaks, and beautifully trimmed white hats, daughters of the Superintendent and City Counsellors, had been chosen to assist at the planting. The procession, which excited the admiration of all who witnessed it, was formed at 11 a.m. at the Town Belt North, on the Papanui road, in the following order, and proceeded to the Southeast corner of the Town Belt, by the Ferry road, where two oak trees, the gift of Mrs. Deans and C. Davie, Esq., were planted as memorials of the day :— POLICE. Danish Flag. guard of honor. English Flag. C ARB I AGE AND FOUR, Containing the Wives of the City Counsellors, City Surveyor, and Town Clerk. CARRIAGE AND FOUR, Containing the Ladies who had consented to plant the Commemoration Trees. A DRAT, Carrying the Trees; ornamented. MAORIS. LABORERS. BUILDING- TRADES IN BECTIONB, (In the following order; each trade under its own banner.) MASONS AND BTICKLAYERS. CARPENTERS. PLASTERERS AND SLATERS. PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, AND PLUMBERS. Danish Flag. English Flag. IRON FOUNDERS AND BLACKSMITHS. OTHER TRADEB. BAND. CHILDREN FOUR DEEP. (None under eight yews of ago). Each carrying a flag. SCHOOLS. (Each under their own banner). Children bearing flags, superintended by their Masters. BAND OF HOPE, (Consisting of children of eight and above eight years of nge). Danish Flag. volunteers. English Flag. ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS. ANCIENT ORDER OF FOHESTEK3. FIRE BRIGADE, ' With two Engines. PLOUGH AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, On a dray drawn by two horses; decorated. THRASHING MACHINE, Drawn by four horses, with sheaves of wheat; decorated. THE MILLERS AND BAKERS, In a largo and handsomo wagon. PRINTING PRESS, Oa a wagon drawn by four horses; decorated; with Printers at work. Members of the Printing Profession, bearing banners with appropriate mottoes. FIFTY BUTCHERS, All well mounted and equipped.

LARGE BANNER, Borne by four of the city workmen. LYTTELTON TOWN COL'SCI J,. CHAIRMAN OF f.YTTELTON TOWN COCNrj, !< OFFICERS OF THE PROVINCIAL OOVBR.v.M m MEMBERS OF THE PROVINCIAL COIWCIJ SPEAKER OF THE PROVINCIAL f.OC.vr,, Danish Flag. f FOREMAN OF CITV WORKS, ' V Bearing the City CITY SURVEYOR AND TOWN CI.KRK MEMBERS OF THE CITV COCNCH. CHAIRMAN OF THE CITV COCNCIL. THE SIIERIFP. HIS HONOR THE JUDGE. MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT Uivi« MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COCNCIJ CLERGY OF ALL DENOMINATIONS. THE BISHOP. I 1 HIS HONOR THE SUPERINTENDENT, IN A CAl'Mhr ATTENDED BY HIS EXECUTIVE COLSCIii^ Danish Flag. j \ PRIVATE CARRIAGES. ' s j Danish Flag, En „ lisli „ ' borne by the born.- b--tf' foremost horseman. forwriw w4iu a 'r nORSEMEX, In sections of four, the foremost rank bcinrr s ;. ( Sixty in a Company, with Ofliccrs, On arriving at the spot selected for planting trees the various functionaries alighted from thf-ir vehicles and took their places on the platform erected for the purpose, a guard of Volunteers iun]c r the command of Captain and Adjutant Armstrong keeping the ground. = I When something like order had been effected, hi Honor the Superintendent addressed the assembla^ from his carriage as follows-.—" Fellow —Though almost the youngest of the colonics Great Britain, we have this day, by all the means in our power, shewn our loyal affection for our mothercountry. Like the trees we have just seen planted the emblems of Old England, the British Empire has been of slow and gradual growth; at time; beaten by tempests, at other times cheered bv ; Un . shine, the liberty and freedom of our ancient land have gradually been reared to such fair proportion; as to claim and merit the admiration of the whole world. Through many generations have the counterbalancing forces of the English Constitution been slowly but surely developing themselves into that form which now we proudly call our English State; the energy and fire of democracy, tempered by the steadiness and perseverance of aristocracy, guided by the presiding power of monarchy, have produced that form of government we are so strongly attached to. With rare exceptions, the English people have been distinguished by a deep and fervent loyaltv, Even under very severe trials that feeling has maintained itself, so that loyalty may truly be said to be characteristic of our nation; how degenerate then should we be, were we to varv from tbi* w?

w uv» » UVW x <£UUlillCb mane US Ail heartily wish and pray that her reign may be greatly lengthened, and that we may long enjoy the benefits derived from such a sovereign. Yet in the order of nature it is certain that we must eventually change our ruler, and the ceremonies of this day are intended to be significant of our determination to transfer an unwavering allegiance to the eldest scion of our Royal Family, and we gladly celebrate this event —the marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales—in token that that dutiful regard ve now have for our Queen shall hereafter be transferred to her descendants. I trust that as these trees shall strike deeper and deeper their roots into the earth, so shall the youthful pair strike deeper into our hearts a loyal affection. And as these trees shall year by year raise to heaven a fairer and nobler head, so shall the youthful pair develope aud shew forth those lofty principles in which they have been trained; and that in them and their descendants the distant colonies of the Empire shall continue to recognise their royal Governors, for it would be a great and fearful loss to the generations to coim. were the kindly tie which binds us to the Mother Country to be at any time severed. No, lot us still continue a part of that great and glorious Empire ol Great Britain; let us continue to share in that nobie work which she has done, and has yet to do, that as in former ages men boasted 'I am a Kouun citizen,' our children may persistently claim a ; ' l3re in the nobility and glory of Old England. It been said of Englishmen that, as a nation, tli<?) > ir ' undemonstrative and inclined to hide in out«ar quietness the deeper feelings which may stir within them; we have, however, to-day broken through a this reserve, we have by our actions said m° st significantly that we echo those expressions or loyalty which have been so fully poured out at homeLet us not in leaving this spot leave our Io).ut) here, but taking it ever along with us, lot it al j actuating principle of our lives, aud when an) trU of strength may arise, as it is very possible ma) a time be the case, let us recur to the resolutions o this day, and gently judge any thing which ma) seem at all harsh or unfair in that power whit'l'- a such a distance, and with so many difficultly,, mightily rules over us. Ladies and gentlemen, have done. I can only wish that some abler l' erjoU had been this day appointed to call to your renui" brance those thoughts of which all here are c ' olK '°"°j and more worthily to celebrate the great and go° l qualities of our Royal Family." The band then played " God Save the Q after which the following prayers were offered up . the Lord Bishop of Christchurch: "Almighty God,who hast taughtusin Thy Hoi) W(' that prayers, intercessions, and giving of thank*> ar to be made for Kings and for all iu authorit), we beseech Thee, our prayers and which we now ofler before Thee for our n Lady Queen Victoria, and for Albert Edward, 1 i IIIL ' of Wales, and the Princess of Wales. " We acknowledge with thankful hearts Ih) r ie goodness in setting over us a Sovereign <- ~u 1 with such excellent virtues, and possessing s0 > the reverence and affections of her people. c Thee for all that she has been enabled to do public good, for the great prosperity which, her rule, aur country has enjoyed, for t ' ie 1 • j ffOlll ll*counsels and support which she received princely husband, for the children that Ihou given her, for their careful training, for ! ' IC and happiness of her domestic life, and for

1 ma nifold grace and comfort under her sad bereaveH mens. Let Thy hand, wo beseech Thee, be still over K her for good, strengthen her in all her duties and ■ trials, and if it he Thy pleasure, prolong her days I upo» earth and her rule over us; and grant that she ■ iiiav see ' ier children's children, and Thy blessing H upon thein, and the continued prosperity of all her K dominions. H " And, together with our Queen, we beg thine Sj abundant blessing upon Albert Edward, Prince of I Wales, and Alexandra, Princess of Wales, whose 1 marriage we this day celebrate. Be Thou the guide k of their ways, the guard of their souls and bodies; I save, defend, and keep them in Thy faith and fear; I enrich them with all those graces which are requisite I for their high station, and for the duties to which I they may be called. And grant that, protected by 1 Thy power, and blessed with Thy continued favor I they may long live before Thee in health, peace,' I and happiness; and when this life is over, receive»

I with their royal parents, the crown of immortality in Thy kingdom of heaven. '• And to us Thy servants, 0 Lord, grant, we beseech Thee, a continued sense of Thy over-ruling providence, and of thine abundant mercies, and enable us to shew forth our thankfulness for the same by an increase of true religion and virtue. Unite all ranks among us in the bonds of brotherly love and charity; endue us with a spirit of piety and justice, of industry and temperance, of loyal affection to our rulers, and of dutiful obedience to the laws; and do Thou prosper us continually in all onr doings; give peace in all our borders and Iplenteousness in all our homes, through Jesus Christ our Lord; to whom with Thee and the Holy Ghost be all honor and glory, throughout all ages, j world without end. Amen. | " Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy | name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on I earth, as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily ! bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive them that trespass against us, and deliver us from evil. Amen.

I " The Lord bless us and keep us. The Lord lift up the light of His countenance upon us, and give us peace now and for evermore. Amen." After the conclusion of the Bishop's impressive prayer, which all listened to with reverence and with uncovered heads, his lordship having repeated the Lord's prayer, which was responded to by those in the immediate neighbourhood, the ceremony of planting the trees was begun. His Honor the Superintendent descended from the carriage, and proceeded to the platform in front of the first tree, where Mrs. Bealey and Mrs. FitzGerald awaited his coming, attended by four little girls tastefully dressed in red cloth mantles and white hats trimmed with white silk: their names were, Miss Bealey, Miss FitzGerald, and Misses Anne and Charlotte Alport. On reaching his station, and laying his hand on the tree, hia Honor said briefly, he would not detain them with a long speech, he could merely say that as they now proposed to plant this tree in commemoration of this interesting event, he trusted that as the tree now planted would grow and floHdsh, so would his Royal Highness grow and in honor and prosperity, and the love of le. He would, therefore, now name the tree !Elbert Edward Oak." The ladies and their u'Mul aids having then shovelled in the •eer after cheer arose from the assembled sMr Ollivier. Chairman of the City «x.en crossed over to the other tree, where rs. Ollivier and Miss Moorhouse (as proxy Moorhouse, who was prevented from being t»y illness), assisted by Miss Ollivier, Miss and Misses Kate and Dora Luck. Mr. (after requesting the ladies to assist, and y had filled in some earth round the tree) d aloud: Fellow Colonists, I declare this lich I name the " Alexandra" tree, to be truly planted, and may—here the acclamathe people quite drowned the speaker's ho, on a slight lull, again named it the idra," and' then hip, hip, hurrah, three such •ose as the Ferry road never heard before, tie - ailed for one cheer more for the Supert and the ladies, and a gentleman present e for the Chairman of the City Council, ■e responded to with enthusiasm, and the rof the day was over. The Albert Edward :andra oaks now stand, the one on the right tber on *he left of the entrance into the Hhristchurch, ■ the gentlemen assented on the platform s trees, we observed the following clergyi- rvrtterill , Bowen, Torlesse, valuable entertainuniiuSb x to mention all their pies. We should, however, be guilty of a very if we forgot to notice the services •burred by Mr. I. Luck, and Mr. Gordon, the Town : rk. Both of these gentlemen devoted much time Id attention to working out the details of the pror nme, and we think that the thanks of the public • I >uld be rendered to them, as well as to Mr. Bar|rd, in the form of some appropriate memorial of

e occasion. The procession kept no regular order as to precede or place on returning through the streets. " printers struck off through Cashel street; they .ted at the ' Press' Office; a few words were oken, and three cheers were given for the 1 Press'; d then they proceeded to the' Canterbury Standard' Bee, where three cheers were also given; then ■ »d, to the ' Lyttelton Times' Office, where the ii; Plundering salute was giveri, and one cheer jre, when they separated after drinking the health the Prince and Princess of Wales, and each derted to witness or join in the sports. THE CHILDREN'S TREAT. Along the streets now poured the returning hun■i, the children under their leaders making for Barnard's large Repository, where great prerations had been rqade for their reception and tertainment. The long line of 3talls on each side (1 each two or three fair occupants from among i ladies of Christchurch, who, on receipt of a set from each youngster (which every child had lived on entering) dealt out pies, buns, apples, I, and lemonade to the hungry and thirsty little I plenty of all sorts of refreshments in every ■ me t the eye on entering; and the deserted fcg tables and empty dishes and trays an hour ■Lards showed that full justice had been done to ■tttertaint Qent ' -After a '* were satisfied, a dense ■of little ° neß con S re K a ted round the stalls at ■ trv their luck at the wheels of fortune ■D vO Bf the ladies appointed to preside over that Itment About two o'clock the sight presented

in the interior of the building (and outside too) was most gratifying and amusing: every child had a book, a gun, a doll, or a toy of some sort. The sounds of penny-trumpets and rattles and the shouts o laughter could not help satisfying the beholdej t lat the wish to make the children happy for one day had perfectly succecded. Great credit is due to Mr. Barnard for the handsome manner in which he acted on this occasion. His unsparing efforts to please and oblige all deserve the cordial thanks of the public generally. THE MAORI ENTERTAINMENT. Whilst the Maori of the North are in a state of anarchy and armed rebellion against our Queen, the contrast displayed by the natives of this island is striking, and brings home to us in convincing terms that the Maori well trained and under British laws, may become good and faithful subjects. Never before have the natives of this island been present at such a fete as met their astonished, but selfpossessed gaze on Thursday last. To say that they enjoyed themselves merely, would be considerably under the mark. They evidently felt elated and justly proud at being recognised as a part of the community of British subjects assembled to do : - honor to and to celebrate the marriage of the son of our good Queen. They responded to the invitation sent them, and arrived overnight on Wednesday, to be ready for the festivities of the following day. Tents had been supplied for their accommodation,

as also a plentiful supply of provisions and firewood for their refreshment and comfort. On Thursday morning, in high spirits, but with all decorum and order, they turned out to meet their Pakeha friends and join in the procession. Great credit is due to the Rev. Mr. Stack for the excellent arrangements conducted by him in assembling such a large body of Maori, at such a short notice, and all in such good trim. Owing to this gentleman's previous instructions, they were quite up in their parts, and showed that they understood and entered into the spirit of the proposed rejoicings. It only took Mr. Torlesse about three minutes to form them in order; at the word of command they at once fell into rank four deep. Most were on horseback, but some few were on foot. Four, dressed in the highly-prized " kiri kuri," or dogskin mat, went first, and were followed by the rest dressed in European clothes, over which

some wore a " pake " (or rough mat of scraped flax), and others, bright-colored plaids or shawls; a very few sported handsome "kaitaka" (bordered mats of scraped flax), but these are becoming now rather rare articles On reaching the ground, they quietly took the position assigned to them, and on being greeted with a true British cheer, they responded most lustiiy. So quiet and orderly were they that they looked like well-drilled soldiers. Those on horseback, male and female, were well mounted, and rode with ease if not dignity, keeping step to the time of the music of the band, as if perfectly used to such work. On arriving at the place selected for the planting of the commemoration oaks, the Maor on a signal promptly filed off to the right in the open ground, and remained quiet and observant spectators of the ceremony, joining in the cheers and acclamations with evident enjoyment. On their return into town they assembled at the new Music Hall, which had been kindly placed at the disposal of the comiijittee, and where a sumptuous and abundant dinner awaited them. The Bishop of Christchurch assisted by the Reverend J. W. Stack, and Messrs. Ollivier, Hall, Torlesse, anl W.Wilson, as stewards. A true solid English dinner it was, consisting of roast mutton and beef, with plenty of vegetables, followed by plum puddings of respectable size, and a dessert of bread and cheese and beer. After all were satisfied, grace was said by the Bishop, and repeated by the Maori, who then presented an address to her Majesty the Queen, which was read and translated by the Rev. Mr. Stack. We give the translation of this address, evincing their comprehension of, and sympathy with, the sentiments of the loyal lieges of Canterbury:— " To Her Majesty the Queen. " Go then our letter, bear our love to Queen "Victoria, Sovereign of England and New Zealand. "Salutations to your Majesty, to your Royal Family, and to the memory of your departed Consort. " Tidings of the marriage of your son his Royal Highness the Prince Albert Edward of Wales have reached us, and we have heard how your English subjects rejoiced with you in the event; we also rejoice at the happy union of his Royal Highness and the Princess Alexandra of Denmark. " We trust your Majesty will not despise the con-

gratulations of so insignificant a people. Though small in number, our loyalty and affection for your majesty is great, which Ave have proved by our continue<£obedience to your Majesty's laws. " O&r ancestor, Tuabwriri, when dying, thus spoke, 'After me be kind to men,' we, mindful of his charge, have always treated our English fellowsubjects as friends. We trust his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales will never depart from the kind policy which has marked your Majesty's reign. May God preserve you, O Mother of the white and dark-skinned races. May He keep you in joy and peace, and may your days equal those of the immortal Rehra ; and may you see the happiness of your children's children, and of the nations Jehovah has committed to your care. " This is all. From your loving children the Maori of Kaiapoi." A glass of wine being served to each, the toast of the day was given, " Long life, health, and happiness to the newly-married couple." This was drank and responded to with enthusiasm, and those who were present cannot but admit that the Maori can cheer with a vengeance; only give them a good fugleman, and they will follow suit like "true Britons." Mr. Hall then briefly addressed them. He alluded to their having been asked by their European fellow-subjects to join in the festivities, as they thought it but right that all the inhabitants of the island who chose should attend. He praised their warm expressions of attachment to the Queen and Royal family. This marriage of the son of the Queen would bring happiness to the heart of her Majesty, and therefore all the people of Canterbury wished the Maori to share the general joy which all felt at so auspicious an event; and frotn what he had seen that day of the cordiality between Maori and Pakeha, he hoped that general feelings of good fellowship and union would increase and grow on both sides. He had now to thank them all for the attention they had paid to his wishes and commands whilst magistrate over and among them. His connection with them in that capacity was about to cease, but he trusted that they would continue towards the gentleman whom the Governor would appoint in his stead, the same confidence and obedience they had freely yielded to him. Mr. Hall

' wlls loudly cheered again and again by the natives, t by whom his considerate interest for their welfare ■ and advancement had been warmly appreciated, i They dispersed soon after, and rambled about seeing the sights, and then returned to their old camp at Hagley Park. On Saturday many of them were again parading about the town, and making purchases. We believe that all departed home in the afternoon of Saturday, every one having enjoyed three real good days amusement. About 150 came to town, and about 80 of the chief Maori were at dinner. This kindly recognition of them by the Pakeha will doubtless keep alive and increase mutual goodwill. We need only add that the arrangements throughout were excellent, and great credit is due to the gentlemen of the committee for I their exertions and the deserved success achieved by themV

■"* THE SPORTS. of the most interesting features of the day for adults was the rural sports. There was the •gfeasy pole, with a leg of mutton. The best climber we believe, got £2 as a prize, in addition to his •Tnutton. A soaped pig was next started, and secured after a vigorovis | and laughable race, Then there were races, and'" putting the stone, and wrestling, &c. A foot race for boys, 100 yards, was won by a boy callgd Hawley. A foot race for adults, also 100 yards, which 22 competitors entered, was won by Mr. Majrtelli* one of the swiftest runners, we should say, in New Zealand. Time, ten seconds. A hurdle race, with four leaps, three feet high each, was contested by about a dozen competitors. Distance, 200 yards. It was won by a Mr. Rodgers. The greasy pole climbing was won by a man called Wai#s. ""A second 200 yards hurdle race was tried, but not carried out. Grinning through the horse collar was begun by a person named Vincent we believe, and he was proceeding to exhibit his powers, standing on a cask of beer, when he received a gentle push, and himself, collar, and cask were all prostrated; he righted himself, and the cask was upended speedily. And that was all of the grinning through the collar. People seemed to think it a farce, when all present were on the broad grin with jokes and fun. A second hurdle race of 200 yards followed for which several entered, and after some laughable mishaps, it wasf won cleverly by a Mr. Moore. A

heavy shower of rain came on, but nowise daunted, competitors for putting the stone stepped forward, and whilst Taking up a book for this, a very good flat race was run. There were 16 competitors. The distance was 200 yards. First prize, £3; second, £1. The first prize was won by a young gentleman called Thompson; the second by a Mr. Fowler. This was a very good race, the ease with which Thompson came in first out of 16, shows him to be a first-class runner. Rain now descended for about ten minutes plentifully, but the putting the heavy stone commenced, and after some good play, was won by Mr. McLeod. First prize, £2; and Mr. Carmichel second prize, £1. A second round was begun for £1, barring the last winner, of course, and was won by Mr. Coleman, one of the C.Y.F.B. A * wrestling match was now proposed, Cumberland style. Prize, £2. Four entered, drew lots, and two pairs engaged. The winners then tried together, and after some clever play, Cowan won. A second match was got up for <£1, and four entered, which was finally won by Mathews. As it was now getting dark, the spofts broke up. Much fun and jollity prevailed, but not one single row or fight did we witness throughout the day. All seemed determined to amuse and be amused. The Illuminations and Decorations. On each of the bridges erections had been constructed for variegated lamps; these were lit, and looked well for a little time, but the wind was so strong that they were soon extinguished, and attempts to relight them repeatedly failed from the same cause. The general effect, when surveying the town from a short distance, was strikingly beautiful. All the principal streets were illuminated, every shop and house displaying brilliant rows of lights, transparencies, or some strange device with lamps. Commencing at

COLOMBO STREET. Mr. Thompkins displayed the Union-jack and Danish flag, and an illuminated star. Mr. Atkinson—Flag. Mr. Adley—Danish flag and English ensign, and illuminated windows. Post Office—Union Jack and St. George's Cross, and brilliant illumination. Mr. Worth—Flag; A A, Crown and feather in transparency. Mrs. Williams—Flag and illumination. Mr. Alport—Flag, and a humorous transparency representing Neptune coming out of the sea dressed as a sailor, and saluting the royal pair. Mr. Oakes' hotel was decorated with flags and evergreens, Y R and star in variegated lamps. Messrs. Cook and Ross—Festoon of flags, and transparency of crown and plume surmounting the Danish arms, with motto " Sive melior sive pejor." Messrs. Jacliman and Hicks exhibited three flags and other decorations composed of cabbage-trees, evergreens, and illuminations. Mr. Laurie—Three flags and transparency, A A. Mr. Wilson—Three flags, with wheat-sheaf and mottos, and oval particolored transparency. Mr. Mein—A A and star in colored lamps. Mr. Younghusband — Evergreen decorations and illuminated windows. Messrs. Gould and Miles—A beautiful allegorical transparency of Peace. Cookham House—Transparencies of Prince and Princess, plume of feathers, and shield, with arms of England and Denmark quartered and surmounted by a crown. Mr. Fletcher —Fine flag of Denmark and illuminations. Mr. Coates—Flag and illuminated star. Mr. Prince—Scotch firs with oranges as fruit, and A A transparency, and large Astral lamp in each window. Mr. Gee—Flag of Denmark and illumination. Mr. Neeve—Prince and plume of feathers, transparency. Messrs. Luck and Clark exhibited a number of flags and pendants and had their windows illuminated. The Telegraph Office, with Messrs. Tribe, Baldwin and Hobbs combined to exhibit four complete sets of ensigns, which were suspended across the street, with two large flags of England and Denmark in the centre. This was a fine display, and comprised upwards of fifty flags. Messrs. Jones & Co. had a fine transparency placed between the standards of England and Denmark— Brittannia welcoming the Prince and Princess—also A E A transparency, and three windows illuminated red, white, and blue, and the building tastefully j

j ornamented with evergreens, rosettes, and Danish flags. Mr. Tribe — A handsome transparency of the Prince and Princess, life size. Mr. Ritchie—llluminations. Mr. Hobbs — Three transparencies, Prince of Wales' feathers, stars and motto '• Ich dien," and one red and white cross shield, with the letters A A surrounded with flax leaves. Mr. Baldwin—Windows illuminated red, white, and blue. Mr. Hey wood hoisted a large flag, and in the evening exhibited a variety of beautiful dissolving views by a magic lantern, which produced considerable amusement and gratification. The ' Times' office had seven excellent trans-

parencies, comprising the initials A A in rustic character, a rose, the letters V R, and the English and Danish arms; also a large transparency with the shield of Denmark surmounted by the royal crown on the left, the arms of Lyttelton proper quartered on the right, and in the centre a shield of the Prince of Wales with plumes and jewelled coronet, and the motto, " The wish of the ' Times,' 'God bless the Queen, Albert, and Alexandra,'" on a scroll surrounded by a laurel wreath; on each side were flags of all nations. A festoon of flags was suspended from a flagstaff on the top of the 1 Times ' building to Coker's Commercial Rooms. Coker's Commercial Rooms were brilliantly illuminated, and had an excellent transparency over the front door representing a sovereign; the Queen's portrait in the centre. A transparent crown and plume, with motto, " God bless the Prince and

Princess." Also a transparency of the royal pair, with shields and quarterings of Denmark and England. There was also a flag, the white ensign of England. De Bourbel and others showed a flag, and the whole of the block was illuminated. Messrs. Fisher and Co.—Red flag, evergreen decorations; also, transparencies of Prince's plume, and Danish and English flags effectively arranged; and the illuminations in windows and doors shone through red, white, and blue flags. Miss Skillicorn—Red, white, and blue flags, and windows highly illuminated.

Mr. Brooke—Two flags and a splendid show of lamps. Mr. Ayers—Bush decorated and shop illuminatedMr. Ruddenklau—Four large flags, illuminated letters P. A., P. W. Mr. Elliott —Flag and illuminated windows. Mr. Asmussen—llluminated. Hawley—Evergreen decorations and transparency. Mr. Green—Flag, transparency and illuminations. Messrs. Carter and Lord—Flag and illumination. Mr. Smith—Southern Cross and Union Jack, and illuminations.

Railway Chop House—Flags with mottoes, and verandah decorated with flax and evergreens, and illuminations. A 1 Hotel—Flags, transparency of Prince's feather and crown in olive wreath, surmounted by a rose; also likenesses of the royal pair inside a wreath, surmounted with crown and motto " May they be happy." Messrs. Joynt—Flag; crown and wreath transparency. Mr. Harris—Flags; Mr. Reece—Flags; Mr. J. El vine—Flags-aad evergreens; and all the windows were illuminated. LATIMER SQUARE. The Club had a flag, and the building was brilliantly lighted and shewed well. HIGH STREET. Mr. Rowley—Flags and illumination. Mr. Prebble—A A composed of flowers amidst leaves and blossoms, and illuminated. Bradford House—Crown and feathers, with the letters A E A, transparencies. Mr. Tompkins—lllumination. Mr. Abrahams—Great display of flags, and transparencies of plume, crown and flags, brightly illuminated with paraffin lamps. Mr, Byron—Flags and illuminations. Messrs. Grant, Davies, Adams, Bonnington and others exhibited flags and illuminated their windows. Mr. Calvert—Flags and illuminations. Mr. Johnston had a gold crown and plume transparency, with motto " England's future King and Queen; long may they live," enclosed in a

wreath. Messrs. Simpson & Marks—llluminated with lamps, &c. Mr. Ollivier had a fine display of flags; also a full length figure of Britannia very fairly executed, and from its being uncommon, attracted considerable notice. Messrs. Peacock & Co.—Transparency, royal arms and letters A and R A in rustic character; red flag, and flag with royal arms and plume, with motto. Mr. Moss—Flags, with A A; star between, and royal crown and feather in transparency, and motto, '•Albert Edward Alexandra, England's Hope and Denmark's Pride," on a red ground. Mr. Nathan—Flags and transparenteshield of England and Denmark, with motto, " England's Hope and Denmark's Pride," in a circle surrounded by flags; Prince's feather above, with twelve stars, and two half moons. Mr. Wood—Flags, and an elegant device, composed of harness, bits, horse collars, &c.; also a very neat transparency A A, in alternate spots of red and blue, two stars with alternate red and blue rays. Messrs. Aikman and Wilson—Flag. Mr. Barnard's repository was beautifully decorated interiorly with a profusion of evergreens and flowers, with upwards of 50 flags depending over the stalls. Over the doorway appeared a chaste transparency of A A, and gill crown, with a plume of feathers, and motto "Ich Dien." We must not fail to mention two immense festoons of colors, containing flags of all nations, which stretched from the buildings in the square to the White Hart, and from Ollivier's to Macpherson's. This gentleman exhibited a striking transparency, a large foliated star, containing the Rose, Shamrock, and Thistle intertwined, and the letters A A. The White Hart was almost covered with flowers and evergreens, and showed a large transparency resembling Mr. Alport's, and called the "Honeymoon," and the hotel was in a perfect glitter of light. Mr. Birdsey, of the British Hotel, had a fine display of flags, and his house was resplendent with a great variety of lamps, and was also ornamented with flax and other evergreens. The Town Hall was illuminated. Mr. Watson—Flags and illuminations. Mr. Allchin—Ditto. Mr. Wilson—Ditto. Messrs. Dalgety & Co. and Mr. Bethel Ware con-

jointly showed a splendid line of flags, with mottoes in large letters—"Rejoice, brave Albion," "Welcome, Royal Bride," "England's future King," " God bless our Queen," and both these establishments were handsomely decorated with flags, and splendidly illuminated at night. Mr. B. Ware also had the following transparencies—V R, AA, and star and plume; also a row of red, blue, and green Chinese lanterns. One rather quaint conceit arrested the eye opposite Bethel Ware's—a window reflecting considerable light on the road without any lamps being visible: it was Swinbourne's photographic studio, where screens were so placed as to shade the rest of the room, and at the extreme end a view of a New Zealand residence, with native shrubs and plants, was depicted on canvas. On one side stood a statue, pointing to a large Irish harp and crown in green and gold. The lamps and candles, mostly hid from view by the screens, threw a strong and clear light on these, which, from the dark street, had a pleasing, artistic, and rather theatrical effect. Mr. Brighting—Flags, and illuminations inside, with a row of varied colored Chinese lanterns outside. Dr. Prins—llluminations. Mr. Swinburne—llluminations. Mr. Barrett's hotel was illuminated, and had two neat transparencies, consisting of Prince of Wales' feathers,with mottoes, which showed extremely well, and was also tastefully decorated with flags. CASHEL STREET. Mr. Stringer had a magnificent Union Jack, and an illuminated transparency of the Prince and Princess; also, a plume in lamps. Mr. Angus—Flags, and a brilliant transparency representing the Saddlers Arms, and the letters A. A Mrs. Kerr—Flags, transparencies, A. E., A. G. each letter surmounted by a plume, two plumes with the mottoes "Gud og Kingen," " Ich dien," and on a scroll, " God bless them both." Messrs. Kirby and Co. had flags, flowers, and evergreens, and transparency A. A. Mr. Barnard—An illuminated clock, and a poetical transparency. Mr. Anderson exhibited a splendid flag and dissolving views in the evening. The Union Bank had three excellent transparencies of the Danish arms, Prince's plume, and A A surmounted by flags.

Mr. Edgar had a large transparency representing Cupid with an immense pair of shears about to cut the heart of a cabbage. The ' Press' Office relied solely on candles, displaying about 200 in the 12 windows which front the street. Mr. Thompson had a large and elegant transparency of a plume of feathers, with crown and motto. HEREFORD STREET. Messrs. Harman & Stevens had a transparency of the Prince of Wales' plume. Messrs. Burnell, Bennett & Sprot had a row of Chinese lanterns. Messrs. Hawkes & Strouts had a neat transpar-

ency. Edds' Repository—A flag. GLOUCESTER STREET. Miss Hunt—lllumination. Liverpool and Manchester House was decorated with flags and evergreens and illuminated windows. Mrs. Coe exhibited three flags, evergreens, and illuminations. Mr. Papprill had St. George's ensign, and illuminated engravings in his window. Mr. Samuels had two flags, and transparency consisting of three Cupids planting a feather in a crown. M. Deuise—llluminations. Mr. Joyce—Ditto. Smith & Raikes—Transparent sun with stars and

A A, and large Union Jack. Mr. Bury had a flag, red white, and blue. Messrs. Bruce and Coe had a flag. SUBURBS. The Trolloway Works—Flag and illuminations. Messrs. Cliff and Goss—Large flag. Mr. Dann, Devonshire Arms—Flags and illnmination. Mr. Mummery had an excellent transparency of Prince and Princess, and flag. The City Council Office had a tall Chinese pagoda illuminated with lamps. The Lyttelton Hotel was decorated with evergreens and flags, and illuminated. Mr. Elsbee—Flag and illuminated photographs. The ' Canterbury Standard' Office had a flag, and was brilliantly illuminated. The Shearers' Arms exhibited flags and was illuminated in the evening. V There were numerous flags, transparencies, and decorations at private houses in the outskirts, which we are unable to particularise.

THE FIREWORKS Came off" at 9 o'clock. The display commenced with a flight of rockets, which had a very brilliant effect. Next followed in rather slow succession, owing to the unfavorable state of the weather, variegated stars, blue, red, and green lights, revolving devices of various kinds, among which Catherine wheels were effectively displayed, crackers, serpents, Roman candles, Chinese fountains, initial letters in fire; and batteries of marroons; also a representation of an engagement between two ships, which was rather a failure on account of the dampness of the fireworks; and lastly, a shower of squibs thrown among the crowd, which created considerable merriment. There was a bonfire, consisting of a tar barrel and a pile of brushwood, which partially illuminated the intense darkness of the night. Some of the fireworks were really excellent, and quite realized the expectations which had been formed of the abilities of Messrs. Laurence and Free, in the Pyrotechnic art. Owing, however, to the building in which the fireworks were deposited not being rain-proof, may be ascri 1 the failure of some of the best devices. The ex . jion terminated about eleven o'clock, and the public seemed well satisfied, for, upon the announcement that all was over, they gave three cheers and separated. We are extremely pleased to record that, with the the exception of a little girl being run over, who received a rather severe scalp wound a r " i bruise upon the thigh, and the capsizing of a cartload of country sightseers, who sustained little injury, no other accident occurred. No quarrelling took place, not a fight, and not a drunkard could be seen throughout the entire day; and, further, no one was brought before the Resident Magistrate next morning. Peace, happiness, and merriment seemed to pervade and animate all ranks and all ages. The children seemed highly delighted with the various sights and entertainments provided for them,

and when we remember that they are the future men and women of Canterbury, we have no doubt that' the motive of the festivities in celebration of the marriage of England's Hope with the Rose of Denmark, will he indelibly fixed in their memories. THK BALL. On Friday evening last the festivities wound up with a public ball at the Town Hall, Christchurch. Dancing commenced at nine o'clock to the strains of Mr. Kohler's band. Among the company we noticed his Honor the Superintendent and Mrs. Bealey, Mr. Maude, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowen, Archdeacon Mathias, Mr. and Mrs. Guise Brittan, and two Misses Brittan, Mr. Joseph Brittan and Miss Brittan, Mr. Harston, Mr.' Slater and three Miss Slaters, Mr. and Mrs. Jones', Mr. and Mrs. Wilkin, Mr. Rfchd. Westenra, Mr! Parker Westenra, Mr. Richardson, Mr. Ha'nden, Miss Handen, Miss Cork, Mr. and Mrs. Buckley, Mr! Johnstone, Mrs. Gresson and Miss Beattie, two Miss Barrons, Mr. and Mrs. Hawkes, Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mr. and Mrs. Inwood, Miss Martelli, Mr. Martelli, Mr. Anson, Mrs. Harper, Mr. Geo. Harper, Mr. and Mrs. Luck, Mr. and Mrs. Tancred, Mr. Parker, Mr. Deßourbel, Mr. Pack. The supper was provided by Mr. Gee, and reflected great credit upon him as a caterer. Dancing was kept up with great spirit till near 4 o'clock in the morning, and so terminated the celebration festivities of the loyal citizens of Christchurch.