JUBILEE DAY IN AUCKLAND. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Auckland, January 29.

North Otago Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 6952, 30 January 1890, Page 2

JUBILEE DAY IN AUCKLAND. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Auckland, January 29.

Turner could not have painted a mora exquisite scene than was presented by Auckland harbor to-day. In spite of Captain Edwin's gloomy prophecy of heavy rain the weather was simply perfect. The wind, though light, was sufficient to secure the complete soceess of the regatta. The city and shipping were brilliant with flags and decorations, and great crowds filled the streets, wharves, and steamer* throughout the day. The first ereot of the morning was the procession, which assembled at Ponsonby reservoir, from which point a start was m ide at half-past nine in the following order (decided by lot) : Mayor and City Councillors, Jubilee Committee, Orauge Society, American Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity Oddfellows, City and Suburban Fire Brigades, Foresters, Rec!i ibite*, National Independent Order of Oddfellows, Hibernians, GooJ Templars, Seamen's Union. Federated Laborers, Rtratougans, and two ran loads of Band of Hope children. Five bands, including the Garrison Band in uniform, were distributed at interrals between the different societies. The Seamen's Union had a large whaleboat in their division. Altogether 1500 people took part in the procession, which was over a mile long. It was a great success, and \ resented a very imposing appearance, particularly the marching down the streets. It is estimated that from 30,000 to 40,000 people lined the route, the large crowds somewhat impeding the march. The procession went along Karangahape road, down Symonds street, and through to Government House to present an address to the Governor. The volunteers under Colonel Shepherd lined the pathway through the grounds. On arrival opposite the Government House at a quarter past ten the Mayor (Mr Upton) read an address on behalf of the corporation and citizens. It stated that on this fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of the colony of New Zealand the Mayor and Councillors, on behalf of the citizens, presented congratulations to the Governor, and respectfully requested him to convey the same to the Queen. His Excellency was asked to give Her Majesty an account of the natural beauties and resources of the colony, and to state that she might regard it as one of the happiest of her possessions. The address concluded with the assurance of the devotion and loyalty of New Zealand to Her Majesty the Queen. His Excellency replied, expressing the great pleasure the address gave him. The day was one they might well be proud of naturally, and he concluded the official reply by explaining the pleasure with' which Her Majesty would bear of their ctoisgs that day. Their loyalty would be as gratifying to the Queen as to himself. After the official reply, be went on to express regret at the absence of his family from Auckland, thanked them for the kind ex{)res»ion for Lady Onslow and Lord Crm ey. For himself the greatest difficulty he had was that each centre in the colony thought it his duty to spend 12 months every year in their city. Even Sir Boyle Roche never claimed that bis bird could be in more than two places at once, and the wildest flight of Celtic imagination never conceived such divisibility as was expected of the Governor of New Zealand. He then read two telegrama he had received from England. The tint was from the Queen, as follows : " I have received Her Majesty's commands to offer congratulations to people of New Zealand on the 50th year of its prosperity and good government, and warai wishes for continued welfare." The second message, from the Secretary of State, was as follows : "It gives me great pleasure to convey congratulations on behalf of Her Majesty's Government on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the acquisition of New Zealand by Her Majesty." Both telegrams were received with deafening applause. The Mayor then introduced Lord Carrington to the assemblage. He returned his best thanks for the compliment paid to him by that vast assembly, particularly as it was an earnest of the goodwill felt by the people of Auckland for New South Wales. In the happy fortnight spent in their happy country he had seen what New Zeslanaers were doing by their industry and perserverauce. Their position in this glorious country waa a graud one. H« referred to the marvellous material prosperity of the colony, and said it was the freest ever known. He concluded by offering bis warmest congratulations on the day they celebrated, and most hearty thanks for the compliment to New South Wales. Hearty cheers were then given for the members of the Vice-Regal party, also for Lady Onslow and children. The Orange Society then presented a loyal address, to which the Governor suitably responded. The pleasant feature was the fraternal feeling displayed by the representatives of the Orange and Hibernian Societies. After the ceremony the procession marched along Princess street to the wharf, where it dispersed. The regatta was a great success, though owing to the light wind, the sailing events were considerably delayed, three not being finished before the telegraph office closed at 8 p.m. The weather for the rowing races wss all that could be desired. They were keenly contested, and were capital races in every way desired. The Waipu won the second class yacht race, the rest not yet in. May won the fishing boat race, the rest not back yet. For the man-of-war race there were 4 boats from the Orlando, two from the^al and one from the Lizard. Tae OrlaaYbosts took first and second places. The Opal crew won the race for men -of -war cutters. There were two entries from the Orlando, one from the Opal, and one from the Lizard. In the merchant vessels gigs. Canterbury was first, Orion second, and Waimea third. The event of the day was the champiou whaleboat race. Five crews competed, and a good nee ensued, bat the Waitematas took the lead easily in the race, and were never headed; West End, second; and Hauraki, third. In the third-class yacht race the MsjouU . was first ; Inca, secoud ; and the rest ark net in. Six crews contested in the* junior wbaleboats. 8t George won;

North Shore socond. Maiden whaleboats — Six started ; good rae« ; Hauraki won. There wero throe crows for tho naval cutters. Hinemua (Auckland Navals), won ; Jubilee (Thames Navalu), 2. About 2000 were on tho flagship, and nearly ah many on the wharves, and all points of vantage in tho harbor wore also crowded. The Governor, tho Admiral, and Lord Carrington were present,- and followed several races. IHk KxcelloncythcOovurnordeapfifcohed the following cablegram to-tiny in »vly to tho telegram from tho Quuon and tho Imperial Cioverment : "To tho liight Hon. tho Colonial Secretary. Auckland, January 2Dth, 1890.— Have received telegram from Queen and Her Majesty's Government. Tho Ministers and people of New Zealand return thanks for congratulations on Jubileo. Onslow, Governor of No* Zealand." \^2ho city is brilliantly illuminated tonight, and the streets are thronged with people A jubilee service was held at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms last evening. There was a large attendance, and addresses were given, among others, by the Rev. R. Barrows, an old missionary.