THE DOMINION’S BIRTHDAY.
YESTERDAY’S BRILLIANT CELEBRATIONS. STRIKING MILITARY SPECTACLE. v A MESSAGE FROM HIS MAJESTY THE KING, PROCLAMATION CEREMONY. THE DOaHKIOH. The roar of the guns is shaking the pearly gates of the morn: 'Tis the voice of the Mother of Ns-tione saluting her youngest born* The farthest—by many a thousand leagues of the deep sea sundered wide* The farthest, and yet the nearest of all that have left her side; v The nearest, because the dearest, with the face most like her own ’ Of all the children of Empire that gathor around her throne. Tall and straight is her youngest-born, and noble of form and face? Daughter is she of a line of Kings, and worthy her'royal race; Doweled with wondrous charms is she, stalwart, and strong, and fair; None'in the world so worthy the crown of a Queen to wear; And list! to the bugles sounding; and h&rkl to the rolling drums; To-day in her peerless beauty the Queen to her crowning comes. ' And the Mother of Nations thus this day to her youngest daughter saith t‘ "I* know that thou lovest me, Daughter, with a love th£t is strong as Death? “Thy people are free as mine are free; their hearts as the heart© of mine; “For brave and true as my people are, as brave and as true are thine; “Flesh flesh, blood of my blood, bone of my bone art thou; “And my hand, with a Mother's blessing, I place on thy fearless brow. “Thou hast stood beside me in battle in the storm of the leaden rain, “And the bands of the love that binds us shall never bo rent in twain; “My banner that's 'braved a thousand years' shall over thy realm b© spread, “And with it shall thine be mingled with its starry cross of red; “Thou shalt share the burden of-Empire, and sit on the throne with me, “And shalt have for thine own Dominion the Isles of the Utmost Sea."
September 26th, 1907. Wellington worthily celebrated the birth of the Dominion. Though there there had been wet and stormy weather a few hours before, . the day dawned clear, the few threatening clouds which were * visible 'soon disappearing in the bright sunshine. New ceased to exist as a colony at midnight on Wednesday, and the Dominion of New Zealand came into being. It was fitting that the statesman upon whose initiative this part of the Empire obtained its higher status should be able, 'in the first few minutes of the now Dominion's existence, to submit to his follow-legis-lators the toast “Success to the Dominion." The Premier's sentiment was endorsed with enthusiasm by the gathering he addressed in Bellamy's, and messages which he read demonstrated that in far-away South Africa, and among our kinsmen in the Australian Commonwealth, there was the same heartfelt wish that New Zealand's new era might eclipse in its success even the creditable past.
—WIL J. STEWAED. the group engaged in conversation, quite informally, until the time for the ceremony. • Amongst those present wore—The Speaker of the Legislative Cojmcil (Hon. C. C. Bowen), the Speaker of the House of Ecpresentatives (Hon. A. It- Guinness), Captain Bridson and Commander Tibbitt (of H.M.S. Challenger), Colonel A. W. Eobin, C.B. (Chief of the General Staff), Major H. D. Tuson (Adjutant(General), Colonel E. J, Collins, V.D. (Finance Member of the Council of Defence), Colonel W. H. Webb (Secretary to the Council of Defence). A detachment of seamen from the Challenger formed up on the right-hand side of the steps, and two companies of St. Patrick’s College Cadets on the lefthand played the National Anthem, and position on the lawn. A. few minutes before 11 o’clock one of the vice-regal carriages arrived, containing Mr and Mrs H. C- Waterfield, the Hon. Kathleen 'Plunket, and Miss Chalmers. About two minutes before 11 the Governor’s, carriage arrived, escorted by a troop of the Heretannga Mounted Kifles under Captain Samuel. The band played the National Anthem, and the guard of honour saluted as Lord and Lady Plunket alighted. His Excellency wore his diplomatic uniform, and was accompanied by Captain the Hon N. C. Gathorne-Hardy (Northumberland Fusiliers) and Lieutenant E. L, Lyon (XBth Hussars), aides-de-camp, who each wore his regimental uniform. Their Excellencies were received ~ by Sir Joseph Ward, and without a minute s delay ' The Governor saidt T now call upon Sir Joseph Ward to read the proclamaSir Joseph stopping forward to tho top of the steps, road slowly and dearly, as follows: —
The first public celebration of ' the event was the reading of Proclamation declaring Now Zealand' henceforth to be entitled to the rank and ’ designation of Dominion. This notable event took place on the steps of Parliamentary, Buildings at 11 o’clock. Flags and long streamers -of bunting ' had brightened up the front of the building, anji the uniforms,of the military set off this picture l in the grounds. The spacious circle; of greensward, usually free from the tread of the multitude, was invaded and covered almost completely with civilian spectators, forming a compact circle of humanity in quiet every-day garb, with a brilliant edging of; uniformed men. The, Premier, members of the Ministry,, and'the Legislature, with the Defence Council in uniform, awaited the arrival of his Excellency, whose advent was heralded by the galloping 1 escort, and,the short, sharp order to the military: "Present arms.’’ Sir Ward, who. read the Proclamation, could be heard by nearly every individual in the big throng; but there was an equally large gathering of the general public outside the gates, so that when three cheers for the King roared from the throats o/ those at the centre of the ceremony the sound' travelled around the throng' like a great human echo. ; The spectacle of the day was at Newtown Park in the afternoon, when the Dominion colours were presented to the troops by his Excellency the Governor. The large level 'portion of ihe Park provided an admirable review-ground for the military, while the spectators, estimated to number sixteen thousand, transformed the surrounding slopes .into a vast animated grandstand'. Everything went smoothly, as befitted a welldrilled organisation, and the function was voted quite worthy of a day which marks an important epoch in New Zealand history/ . At Government, House the members of both branches of the Legislature were entertained to luncheon by the Governor. In the afternoon his Excellency and Lady Plunket received two thousand guests, including a large number of naval and military officers. Brilliant electrical illuminations were displayed on the principal Government buildings in the evening in honour of the occasion, ‘ and the celebrations concluded with a highly interesting gathering of the public in the Town Hall, speeches being delivered by the Governor, 'the; Premier, and the Mayor of Wellington.
BY THE KHTQ, A PEOCLAJtATIONEdward Ik and L < Whereas we have, on the petition of the members of tho Legislative Council and House of Representatives of our colony of New Zealand, determined that the title of the Dominion of New Zealand shall be substituted for that of the colony of j New Zealand as the designation of the said colony: we have therefore, by_ and with the advice of our Privy Council, thought fit to issue this our Boyal proclamation, and we do ordain, declare, and command : that on and after the 28th day of September. one thousand nine hundred and seven, the said colony of Now Zealand and the territory belonging thereto shall b© called and known by the title of the Dominion of New Zealand, and we hereby give our commands to all public departmonts accordingly. _ . Given at our Court, at Buckingham Palace, this ninth day of ; September, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and seven, in the seventh year of our reign. GOD SAVE THE KTNQ, .
There was just a faint murmur when the reading of the Proclamation concluded. '■ ‘ . His Excellency the Governor; I have received. Sir Joseph Ward, a cable this morning from the Secretary of State from his Majesty the King. I will now read it ’ X am commanded by H.M. the King to convey to you and to" the Government and people of the Dominion of. New Zealand hia congratulations on the occasion of the assumption of the title of Dominion, and his earnest desire for their happiness and / welfare.—(Signed) ELGIN. Sir Joseph Ward called for three cheers for the King. These were given heartily. During a momentary pause a non-com-missioned officer of the Royal Artillery waved a flag in signal to Government House that the Proclamation had been read. The message was at once transmitted to the saluting battery and the warship, and the antiquated guns on Pipitea Point and the 12-pounder on the warship boomed forth a salute. -Cheers were then given, on the call of the Premier, for ' the Governor, and the guard, of honour saluted as his Excellency, somewhat to the astonishment of the crowd, took his departure. Another round of cheers was given for the Dominion, some more for Sir Joseph Ward, and another for the veterans, who occupied a position behind t the guard of honour. This was the end. Everybody was reluctant to consider it so, and the crowd and officials made a dilatory departure. What time stood forth Tame Parata, member for the Southern Maori, Hone Heke, member for the Northern Maori, and a dozen Maoris from all the four corners of the Dominion. Ngatiporou and Rongowhakata were there from Povertv Bav; Ngatimaniapoto and Waikato aiso from the King Country; Ngapuhl from the far North; Ngatiuwharetoa from Taupo; Ngatikahungunu and Ngatiraukawa; also Ngaitahu from Te Wahi Pounamu. “'Ka mate 1 Ka mate I cried the throats in unison. It is death! It is death! No, it ia life!
THE PROCLAMATION A PICTURESQUE SCENE. SUNSHINE AND COLOUR. Just after 10 o’clock a crowd, uuherded by the wonted policeman who mates the opening of Parliament a . class function, began to pour into the grounds of the. Parliamentary Buildings, The guard of honour, provided by the Royal New Zealand Artillery, held position close to the steps of Parliament House. Otherwise the public were permitted to file in and take up -their stand as they wished—a license that did not lead to a suspicion of abuse. Everything was quite orderly.. At the head of the steps, on which a carpet was laid for the Governor, collected a group of Ministers, members of Parliament and their wives, and military and naval officers. Sir Joseph Ward, who 'was in ordinary morning dress, and Lady Ward, received the officials as they arrived, and
Ka mate! ka mate!. Ka ora! ka ora! Ka mate! ka mate! , i Ka ora! ka ora.! Tcuci te longaia puhuruburu, , Tfana i tiki mai wbakawhiti te ra> XJpanc! kaupane! apacel kaupane! Wbiti te ro. Freely translated, and robbed of allegory— * ... Death is done. And life is come. Behold the illustrious chief of pow?r. To -whom we owe this lightsome hour. Who stays -with ns an honoured while. ■ All erU flies before his smile.
This is the translation given by Mr A T. Ngata, M.11.1L. although it is. of course, adapted to the exigencies o* English verso. This outburst by the Maori was tho signal for a loud round of applause, and the crowd departed’ well pleased with the first experience of the Dominion. A VICE-EEGAL LUNCHEON. After the Proclamation ceremony, their Excellencies entertained a large party at luncheon at Government House. Th« house party consisted, of the Hon. • Hath* leon Plunket, Miss Chalmers; Mr and Mrs Waterfield, Captain* tn© Hon. N. <X Gathorne-Hordy, and Lieutenant E. I* Lyon. LIST OF INVITATIONS. Sir J. Q. Ward. Hons. J. McGowan, J, A Millar, E. McNab. G. Fowl da, J. Carroll, and Dr Findlay (members o[ the Cabinet). Hon, C. C. Bowen {Speaker of the Upper House), Hon. A. E. Guinness {Speaker of the Houeo of Representatives). Hons. T. Duncan, C. H. Kills, Sir H. J. Miller. Sir W. J. Steward, Hons. J. Anstey, W. D. H. Baillle, A- BaJdey, J, Barr. W. Bee ban, J. B, 'Gallon, W. O. F. CarncroßS, W. E. Collins. H. Fcldwick, S. T. George, H- Gflnier, B. Harris, J. Holmes. J. E. Jen kin son, 0. J. Johnston. G. Jones, T. Kelly. R. A Loughnan. C* Loulsaon, 0, M- Luke, T. K. Macdonald. W. W, McCardlo, G. McLean, J. D. Ormond, Sir Q. M. 'O’Eorke*. J. T. Paul. E. 'll. J. Beeves, J. Elgg. 0. Samuel, J. *E. Sinclair, G. J. Smith. E. C. J. Stevens, T. Thompson, V, Trask. W. H, Tucker, and H. F. Wlgram. Messrs W. P. Massey. J. 0. VT. Aitfcen, E. W. Alison, B. G. Allen, J. Allen. J. P. Arnold, W. H. *P, Barber. A E. Barclay. P. E. Eaome, K.C., J. BenneW D. Buddo, J. Colvin, T. H. Davey, A. Dillon, H. G. Eli, P. M. B. Fisher, P. E. Platman, A. L. D. Fraser, W. Fraser, J. Graham, O. M~ Gray, H J. Greenalado. C. Hall.’ J. A Hamm, O. A O. Hardy, H. Heko, W. H. Berries, A W. Hogg, C. H. Izard, W. T. Jennings, A Kidd. P. W. lame. O. Laarensou, P. La wry. F. Y. Lethbridge, C. Lewis, E. McKenzie. T. Mackenzie. J. A Macphcreon G. E. Major, A S. Malcolm. F. Mancer, A. T. N grata, H- J- H. Okey. T. Parata. H. Poland, C. H. Poole. D. Held, inn, A. K. Eeminffton. B. H. Eho«Us, B. AJ Eutherford. T. E. Y. Seddon, T.K. SidCT. J. Stall worthy, J- Swrais,WSjTM.W. W, Tanner, J. C. Thomson. T. U. Wuloid, (A Witty, W. T. 'Wood. - ,
AT 2EEWTOW2J EASE. grand SPECTACULAR DXSPXAXNosoonor had th« morning** pro gramme at Parliamentary Buildings boen completed than the citizens, 'as of ow acoord, burned in the diroctaoa of Nowtown Park. The means of transport were lamentably insufficient, and many people were still wending their way to the ground after the ceremony had been concluded.
The scene at the park was one which must inevitably linger in the mi mis of those who witnessed • it. All nature seemed to bo in perfect accord. The nearest points of vantage were first occupied by the increasing crowd, and then the banks overlooking the parade ground. These soon became, literally smothered with people, anxious to obtain a good view of the ceremony. So great was the pressure that many persons had to content themselves with simply wandering about portions of the ground remote from the scene of the proceedings. • Tho > whole of the volunteer forces <rf
the district were represented. The varioas battalions mustered at different points and marched by several routes to the park, where they awaited the arrival of his the Governor and the Prime Minister. There was also a largo attendance of members of both Houses of Parliament and City Councillors, His Excellency Lord Plunket was received by his Worship the Mayor {the Hon. T. W. Ilislop), As trho Governor - approached to take his seat ou the platform in front of the saluting-, point, thb band struck up the National Anthem, 'and a royal salute of seventeen guns was fired from an eminence overlooking tho park.
THE PARADE STATE. There were ncarlv eighteen hundred troops on parade. The Naval Brigade, under Lieutenant-Colonel Campbell*’ mustered S9O strong: the Wellington Rifle Battalion, under -Lieutenant-Colonel Duthie, numbered SXB (inclusive of the Wellington Engineers). There wore about a dozen men ’ representing the : Eketahuna, Manawatu, and West Coast Mounted Rifles; also representatives of foot companies frbm Hawke's Bay, and members of tbo East Coast Mounted Rifles, the Wellington and St. Patrick's College Cadets, and a congregation p of nearly a thousand school boys, forming the cadet companies of the public schools y' of Wellington and suburbs. if v The following members of the headquarters staff were present: —.Colonel A. W. Robin, 0.8., N.Z.M. (Chief of ths General Staff), Colonel W. IL , Webb, ! N.Z.M. (Adjutant-General and QuarterColonel R, H. Davies, C 3., N.Z..M* (Inspector-General), Lieu-tenant-Colonel R, J. Collins, V.Df N.Z.M., Colonel Wn>. H. Webb, NJJ.iL, Major. A.. C. Robinson, Major i J- G. Hughes, .D. 5.0., Captain R. J. Seddon, Hon. Captain J, U'Sullivan, Captain Lascelles, Third Dragooii Guards, and Lieutenant Nelson. The District Stall was represented by Lieutenant-Colonel * A. Bauchop, C.K.G.,/Officer Commanding the Wellington District, Captain McDonald (Adjutant), and Captain Norton (Intelligence Officer). Captain Bridson, of . H.M.S. Challenger, was also present. The parade state of the defence force* i was as follows:— ,
No. 1 Battalion—H.M.S. Challenger 187, Royal New Zealand Artillery 58. No. 4 Wellington Navals 71, Pctono Navals 41,' Wellington Engineers 15, Amokura (training ship) 27: total 399. Wellington Rifle Battalion Right half : Staff 3, Engineers 25, City Rifled 30, Guards 38,'Kelbume Rifles 48, Civil Service Rifles '52, Cycle Corps 14, Garrison Band 27 ; total 264. Left half: Post and Telegraph Rifles 40, College Rifles 39, Zealandia Rifles 54, Highland Rifles 51, Johnsonville Rifles 54, Battalion Band 26: total 272.
D Battery—7o. Wellington College Cadets—No 1 Company 41, No. 2 Company 48, No. 3 Company 45: total 134. St. Patrick's College Cadote—-No. 1 Company 38, No. 2. Company 30: total
CB. There were three battalions ot school cadets on parade. No. 1 was niidor, Major Tlempleman and Adjutant-Cap-tain Blake, No. 2 under Major McKenzie and Adjutant-Captain Worby, and No 3 under Major G. M. Burlinson and Adjutant-Captain Betbtme. The companies on p&rade were as fol]ow Mount Cook 53, Te Aro 60, Thomson 48, Brooklyn and Karbri and Northland 37, Clyde Ttmy 38, Newtowu No. 1 27, Newtown No.; 2 45, Newtown No. 3 24. Wellington South 54, Kilbirnie U, Island Bay 32. Levin 41, John«onvil]e 38. Weraroa 63. In the last-mentioned company were seventeen pipers and bandsmen. THE INSPECTION. The brigade, formed np into quarter colnmn. were inspected by his Excellency the Governor, accompanied by the Premier (Minister of Defence), and the whole of the general staff. After passing down the lines, his Excellency last of all inspected the veterans, of whom there were over thirty present, and sonversed with some of their number. CONSECRATING THE COLOURS.
The traces were then drawn np fn line of battalions, each battalion being iu compnr.y column. Ths ot the detachments advanced from the rear and laid the enoaptM colour*? on th® piled drums. After they had been unpaged.. Bishop - Wallis, senior chaplain of New Zealand, and Archdeacon Fancourt, advanced cud performed the <xmsecration ceremony, which consisted of the lav/tig on of his hands and the pronouncement of the following prayers m-
PyEvent us, O Lord, in all our dotmrs with <EAj most gracious favour, and further' uf
x-lth Tin' continued help, that In all our Sorl's l»-san. continued, and ended in. Thee, may glorifv Thy Holy Name, and finally Thy mercy obtain everlasting Ufc. Ihrour'h Jesaa Christ our J-ord. Amen. O Lord, our Heavenly Lather. High and Mighty. King of King* Lord of Lord, the inly iluler ..£ Princes. Who doth from r J . U I'lirons behold all the dwelllore upon earth Btoat heartily wc beseech I nee with tny favours to hcho.d our mo.it graeiomi t>ovc. reign King Edward Vil., and bo replenish him with the israeo of Thy that m may always incline to 11./ ''i-L and walk in Thy way. Endue him h l ' i.Leo a sly with heavenly giStß, grant him health and KtrcngUi. long to live, atrcngUici him Uwt l:a may vainiuhli and outcome all hiV criemicn: and. llnally. after this life, he may attain everlasting joy and felicity. thro-."h Jciiij Chest our Lord. Amen. Grant, O Lord, v/e beseech Thee, that the rourei; of Uih world may he so peaceably ordered by Thy governance; that « may lerv- 'J il'e in all godly quietness, through J( in 9 Christ our Lord. Amen. I y Lord God of Hosts, bless these colours, and consecrate them to the glory of ih.v great Lame, the dignity of our beloved King Edward VIL. and the general weitaro ;.f tilts Lominion and his Lutpini at large. Amen. THE PRESENTATION.
Tho coibsccratiou ceremony over, tho colours were j-ieseiitcd to Uic units entitl'd to leceis e tnem. TJuvio h'ure as lo.io.vs: -No. 1 UedingLOii Mounted lie'ia.ent (iicaarjuarteui ung.inui), Xo. Z U elliugurii ..iountuJ Kvgiauuu fv.airarapn;, Ao. ti iicUuigLon jiountcd itegin.cnt (AJianawatu;, •'>«. -1 V. eiliugtou Mounted Regiment (Hawkers Bay;, -so. 1 Wellington infantry imitation (■.» cuington;, AO. li Uel ling ton inlantry LatUil.on (Wanganui), Ao. 3 Wellington iulaiitry Batuiiiou tNapier).
Ketch ’unit was represented by an olhcer, who came loiw>ar<l in his turn, mut on bended knee took the coiour ixom the hand of the Governor. Ketumg. the o/ncers iorjju-d a line, and luifmitd their colours, which buttered bravely in the hieczo, showing well the royal crown and the words, "South Africa. 1899-JB01." . The ceremony of ‘ trooping the colours’ was then gone thiough. 'f ids is impressive military ceremony wo have, ami iU novelty made it of extreme interest. The whole of the troops weio drawn up in line of battalions, and the bearers of the colours, preceded by the (Jarrison and Battalion bauds playing “The British Grenadiers,” and csro.tcd hv a company of the inlantry battalion', marched along the line. Havin'. traversed the entire length of the hue they turned, and returned at the Blow inarcli. The colours wore thfin taken to the rear, where were drawn up, one behind each ol the battalions, the representatives of the units to which the colon rs had been presented. II his concluded tho ceremony of the presentation of the King’s colours. THE MARCII PAST.
The brigade then marched past the Governor. Tho first to move wore the men of U.M.S. Challenger. To the lively strains of "A Life on liio Ocean Wave." from the ship’s band, they advanced, a squad with a small hold gun in advance. Thev then returned, and passed again lit the double, tho band playing "Yankee XJoodlc.** . The infantry then marched past. Tho Garrison and Battalion Bands took up their position opposite tho saluting base, ivhero stood tho Governor, in the midst of a group of brilliantly clad officers. First came tho Permanent Artillery, them two battalions of infantry of the line, next the battalion of defence cadets, and then three battalions of public school cadets. Hach battalion was followed by an officer and six men with one of the nowcolours. Tho troops advanced steadily, each separate company in line. As each company reached the saluting base, the command "Eyes right" was given by its commanding otiv._v, and the line swung past the Governor. The saluting point passed, the companies swung to tho toft and again formed up in line of battalions opposite the enclosure.
THE TROOPS ADVANCE. The command was then given, "The Brigade will Advance/* and the whole boJy of troops, with the naval detachment on tho right Rank, and the public school cadets on the left, advanced in pe-f‘?ct time. Tho appearance of such a solid mass of men—clad in bright scarlet, navy blue, green, and khaki, with plume® and colours flying—presented a magnificent sight, and, as far least ns Wellington is concerned, a unique one. The troop advanced, with their bands in tho rear, until they reached the enclosure, where were tho Governor and the Premier. The troops came to the present, while the bands played the National Anthem.
DELIVERY 05* ADDRESSES. THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH. His Excellency tk© Governor then rose lo speak- H© said: Sir Josepli Ward, ladies and gentleman, officers and men, it was by a wise and a happy arrangement that, in celebrating this auspicious day, special car© was taken to bring to the front the sailors of our Empire and the veterans, the volunteers, and the eadets of this new Dominion. .. For, in the sailors of the King's Navy and the Empire's first line of defence, we see the representatives of those gallant men who, under Nelson at Trafalgar, secured the freedom of the sea, and directly made the colonisation of New Zealand possible- Especially appropriate is the presence of the sailors who man the Challenger, for on that ship not only are they British, but also Australian and New Zealanders, standing shoulder to shoulder in defence of the Empire. Nest in the colony's life come the veterans, warscarred, fighters in every clime, pioneers
of settlement, first makers of this country. We honour them for their gallant services; we rejoice that they have lived to see the result of their bravery. The volunteers follow, representing the men who shed their blood to keep their Empire united in South Africa, the men whose splendid response to -Britain's call has helped much in making this a Dominion- Lastly, we have the cadets, learning discipline, devotion to their country, and the use of arms. To them wo look to secure in the future that the Dominion shall not bo a Dominion in name only, but also in reality. And so. in congratulating you on this splendid gathering, I.congratulate you as much upon the obj ect-lesson which it is teaching as on New Zealand's first Dominion Day. (Applause.) THE PREMIER'S SPEECH.
The Premier, who followed his Excellency, said : Your Excellency, officers and men, ladies and gentlemen, throughout our colony to-day, there has been a great celebration. A presentation of the colours. such as you have witnessed here, has been made to twenty-five independent bodies of troops in different portions of Now Zealand. It will serve to remind them of incidents in the past connected with our history that carry the memories of happy, and in some cases, sad recollections to many of the people of this country. But they realise that it has been to the splendid prowess of our men
on the field in times gone by that they owe that great old flag—which in this new Dominion of ours is the proudest recognition of the Empire that we pay tribute to. They recognise that it has been by those efforts that those troops who have won the recognition that is given, have the opportunity of receiving the colours throughout our country today. I am glad to be able to tell his Excellency and those who are assembled that communications received from all over New Zealand since I have been here state .that the demonstration made in honour of Dominion Day has been re- ' markably enthusiastic and largely attended. and that there has been that 1 same fervour displayed by thej people throughout our country that we see manifested around us on this auspicious occasion. (Applause.) It would ill become us on such an occasion if we, the people of New Zealand, were not to endorse those high and lofty sentiments expressed by his Excellency in regard to
the men on the ships who arc taking part in this demonstration today. We all feel safe when we know wo have the British teamen, on the British slu|.-. witli the British Hag on top of Inn/ masts. (Applause.) We ail feel sale when wo know that they are our 1:i;-l line of defence; and the demonstration made in their honour today was heartily voicing tiic good work (.one by them in the past, and which will be done, u noecs.-ary, in the future. It docs^ not derogate' from the cadets or the otner corps taking part that trie British punlie have a very fond side for Jack.
whether on a man-of-war or on an ordinary ship. it only remains for me to sav, on behalf-of the Government, how much 1 appreciate the splendid turn out ,-,e have witnessed; and 1 may be allowed to compliment the officers and men of all ranks on their "Add attend"pee, and the very fine di-plny they hate ■riven us. It is again a pleasure to be here and withers such a large ahei.daree of the public, and fr witness sueh r unique presentation ot tie Hag. as well as the trooping of the colours. (Applau.se.)
This roreliided the afternoon function. Immediately afterwards tic \ ico-Pcgal and Ministerial parties Mt the ground The troops, in fours, headed by the naval detachment, followed, the bands .icing placed at intervals. When clear of tin grounds, the different detachments wove separately dismissed. For a long time tho crowd, which before the end of the ceremony must have amounted to about 20.000. crmtinued to pour throng the gates, and the cars to town were all filled to overflowing. By half-past five, however, the ground was cleared, and Dominion Day review a thing of tho past.
WORLD-WIDE CONGRATULATIONS MORE MESSAGES TO THE PREMIER. Among tho many messages of congratulation received by the Premier upon: New Zealand’s attainment of Dominion rank are tho following: CANADA AND NEWFOUNDLAND. Pest wishes and all success to new Bominion' IATJRTEII, Prime Minister. I sincerely wish the Dominion of Now Zealand the fullest measure of prosperity. BOND, Premier. ' ATI STB ALL A. 1 congratulate the people of your Dominion on the event of to-day. It is a recognition of the successful work which New Zealanders have accomplished in their colonisation and self-government, CAP.BOTHEUS. Premier N.SAV. We heartily congratulate New Zealand on attaining tho dignity of a Dominion. BENT. Premier, Victoria. Trust New Zealand will be as happy and prosperous as a Dominion as she has been a colony. _ • , , KIDSTON. Premier, Queensland. Heartiest greetings and congratulations from Western Australia to New Zealand bn attaining tho dignity of a Dominion. May prosperity attend her lutnro. MOORE, Premier. West Australia. ' South Australia heartily congratulates New Zealand upon her status. Best wishes. ‘PRICE. Premier. South Australia. TASMANIA. Trust that the change will lead to great and still greater prosperity and advancement. EVANS, PrcmiorCOMMONVTEALTH PARLIAMENT. The Senate and House of Representatives of tho Commonwealth of Australia desire to take opportunity of assumption of Dominion by New Zealand as her new title to offer to the Dominion hearty congratulations upon her great past and great, promises *for the future, and wish for her continuing prosperity as part of that great Empire to which tho Commonwealth delights to belong- _ li. 0. BAKER. President. P. W. HOLDER, Speaker.
FIJI. Warmest greetings to New Zealand and yourself on the important change. EVERARD IH THERM, High Commissioner; Suva. THE ADMIRAL. ’ My best wishes for a happy future of the Dominion. Regret absence of Powerful prevents my being present. V WXLiIOT FAWKES. CAPE COLONY. On behalf of Cape Colony I desire to convey to you and the people of New Zear land our sincere congratulations upon the elevation of New Zealand to the status of a Dominion. We rejoice in your welfare and advancement. • JAMESON, Premier. The Consuls representing .the German, French. Austrian, and, Italian residents in New Zealand have also telegraphed expressing good will and congratulations. (Received September 2£>, 5 p.m.) SYDNEY, September 25. The New Zealand Government Agency was decorated' inside and out in honour of Dominion D-av, and a large number of New' Zealanders visited tno Agency to mark the occasion. In reply to a cablo message from Sir Joseph Ward, sending the Dominion's compliments to the State, Mr J. H, Carruthers. Premier, cabled to Sir Josepn, congratulating the people of the Dominion, on the day's event. MELBOURNE, September 26, In the House of Representatives, Mr Deakin, Prime Minister, moved that .he Speaker forward to the Government ot New Zealand a congratulatory message on the assumption of the title oi Dominion.
Mr G. H. He id, leader of the Opposition, seconded, and the motion vvaa carried unanimously.
A message was adopted in both Houses and forwarded to bir Joseph \\ard, heartily congratulating the Dominion of the South ou its new and appropriate designation. "To your people, whoso blood is our blood, whose hopes and aims are also ours, the people of Australia wish a still further advance _m vour career of progress—social and in l dustrial—which has reflected lustre upon Australasia.”
Mr Deakin suggested that a i congratulatory message to the Dominion from tho Commonwealth might bo a graconu acknowledgment of the tact that llicii ties with New Zealand wore necessarily closer than those which now hind them to other outlying portions of the Empire. They were not only of one stock, but the whole trend of legislation and the whole character of the two countries were identical. They were marching side by side. Australians bad not only tho ramies': regard, but felt the deepest interest iu the future of tho progressive Dominion. Mr Reid. in seconding, thought Mr Deakin bad done tho .right thing in seizing the opportunity of expressing to the people and Government of New Zealand the very strong admiration and affection they felt for that great State, BRISBANE. September 26.
Tho Premier. Mr Kidstom in reply to Sir Joseph Ward's Dominion greetings, cabled t “ Queensland trusts Kow Zealand will be as happy and prosperous as a Dominion as she has been as a .colony/'
DE22ONSTHATION IS? THE EVEITIH& GREAT GATHERING IX THE TO WX HALL. PATEIOTTC UTTEEAXCES. A great public demonstration in the • ‘own Hall col.eluded tuo day’s celebrations. Tho seating capacity of tho mitding is 3oUO persons, and so great ..as ino interest taken in the event that ..t 7.30 o’cioek, an hour before tile Governor and his suite were timed to arrive, .no gallery was packed with spectators. ,il tiio available space allotted to the .mulio on the ground lloor was alto ■.owned to its utmost capacity long been e tne proeeeuiugs commenced. The .uring interval was enjoyauly Idled in .. An an organ recital oy fur Robert ...rker, pan.one airs appiopriately lakwsj a proauncia, place in tuo programme. I‘aero were ou me fcuige—Jum U orsnip me jiayor (non. T. w. Hisiop) and Airs iiisiop, nis Excellency tiie Governor and Lady Blanket, tiie Hon. rvath--1 eii BiuiiKut, Afisii rihaliuers, the Eight ~oii. Sir JOsepn Ward and Lady Ward, jjuiss Ward, tne Hon. Hr i'indiay and Airs a iudluy, jiadaiuo Albaui, the Most Lev. AvcUoishup Kedwood, the lught Lev. Bishop tv aids and Mrs Walds, Colonel A. vV. Robin, C'.B. (Chief of the .General Btali). Captain Bridsou (H.M.S. ilhadengcr;, and Mr Ernest Aves (British Economic Commissioner) and Mrs Aves. Lie Governor was attended by 'Captain the Hon. X. C. Gathorne-Hardy and Lieutenant E. L. Lyon, aides-de-camp. “ GCD SAVE THE KING.” The tones of tho organ playing, double forte, “God Save tho King,” signalled tho Governor’s arrival. Immediately his Excellency and suite had reached their places on the platform, Madame Alhani made the hall echo to tho ring of the first verso of the National Anthem. Tile audience listened with admiration, unu then all present took up tho familiar strain. Madame Alhani sang tho second verse, and. again the audience followed her inspiring lead. THE MAYOR’S SPEECH.
Tho lion. T. W. IXi&lop (Mayor of Wellington) found great difficulty in making his opening remarks heard in the overcrowded hall. He read tho congratulatory cablegrams received by the Premier and published on this page. Then he proceeded to rapidly sketch the colony’s interesting history, first thanking tho Minister for tho honour done to tho city of Wellington in asking its Mayor to preside upon such a memorable occasion. Ho had noticed in the newspapers that some comparisons had been drawn between tho statistics of exports, imports, and manufactures of Now Zealand in past times, with the present, and be thought it would not bo disadvantageous to draw comparisons between the character of the New Zealand community now, and its reputation before government commenced' in this hind. Quoting from a work on colonisation and civilisation in New Zealand, ho showed that the groat missionarv, Samuel Marsdcn, described the class of white inhabitants of New Zealand at the time of his visit as being men of tho most infamous character, runaway convicts and sailors, and slygrog sellers, who carried on their trade daily to the accompaniment of other forms of vice. The unfortunate natives had at that time fallen a sacrifice to their intercourse with civilised men who bore and disgraced tho name of Christian. New Zealand, the speaker pointed out, first became a Crown * colony, tie would like his audience to judge of the capacity of that English-speaking community for carrying on selt-goyern-mont. They knew that in the first instance they had the Maori wars to carry on, and he thought one of , the most notable instances of their power or government was shown when they determined to.carry on the war without tho aid of the British Government, and asked the British soldiers to leave those shores.
A SCENE. The Mayor was proceeding to refer to th© new era that is dawning for this country, when the eu.giug nuiss oi people in th© back portion ct the building evidently became uncontrollable. me Mayor's voice could not be heard above the noise, and then the shrieks ot a woman apparently overcome so alarmed the dense crowd that tnere was imminent danger of a panic. At each open door the crowd from outside continued to press on those already seated and standing. and the-situation appeared critical ivhen Mr J. Moore, Seamen's Missioner, mounting a table, shouted, •’Please keep your seats. We shall have a panic. lor God's sake keep your seats.' There was considerable clamour and agitation, ■ and eventually police ana volunteers relieved tho pressure by secur--1)1- ■ tire doors These once lo.ckea the crowd inside the hull Cfilnitxl „ down, ami after a few minutes the Mayor was able to resume his remarks. Tuese he cut short, concluding by conveying the cougratulations of the citizens of VV edrngton to Sir Joseph Bard upon having brought,about the creation oi New Zealand into a Dominion. Ho called upon his Excellency the Governor to address the audience. 1 THE GOVERNOR. (
His Excellency, who was received wit; applause, said:—air. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen,—lt is with a degree of pleasure, very diihcult to. express, that i find myself taking part witu you this evening in celebrating the dehnrto anu oliicial recognition of New Zealand's importance tend in acknowledging the ready response made by his Majesty the King and the Imperial ■ Government to your Parliament's , request. And in this prompt acknowledgment of the' justice oi your claims, toiown not only by the Crown and the Government, but by the people and -the public press of the Mother Country, we have, I believe, valuable and welcome evidence that the enormous strides made -by the colony m recent yedns are appreciated by thinking men and women at Home at least as iully as they are in New Zealand. (Ap plause.) New Zealand, born wnhin the memory of living man, cradled in de vastatihg war. ill-nursed and , educat'd in the hard school of constant struggle for existence,- has outstripped many of her elder sister colonies, and now steps forward to receive—not as a favour, b as a right—the title of Dominica and a i-'oat among tho rising nations of rEmpiro. (Applause.) ladies and gentlemen, one of the main arguments advanced for this change of title was that it would better demonstrate your status ot Homo and in ether countries. With this I cordially agree, but I would add that I b'lievo it will also encourage in Now Zealand itself that spirit, of nationalism Without which no country can hope to become self-reliant and without which the splendid dream of the confederation of the nations of tho British Empire—insuring peace, justice, and liberty for the world—can never come to pass. (Hear, hear.) It is in Hint' promise of an increased spirit of nationality—which ' is in no way incompatible with loyalty to the Throne, to tho Mother Country or to tho rest of the Empire—that many, I am sure, welcome the rmw des : gnation. For I believe that as this spirit grows, your people will move perfectly realise that in the future thev must denand upon- their own resources for their protection far more than thev do at present: that the statesman who can solve the problem of ranidlv ’'nerensing your small population without cousin" injustice to its present inhabitants will ■ be voted a saviour of hVv country. (Applause.) I hope yon will forgive me if for a few moments I have deviated from mv main subject, the Dominion of New Zealand, to what 1 believe to be the dominion of common-
sms:, and that you will accept as an 1 apology my earnest desire to render some practical service to this country, which ■ will over remain to me and mine almost as dear as it is to yourselves. (Loud applause). V THE PBEHIEE. Sir Joseph Ward said: This is a memorable day in the history of oar country. It will be regarded as an epoch in tho history of Now Zealand, and 1 may fitly for a moment or two look before and after to-day in order to give you uu indication of where we have come from and where, in my opinion, wo are going to. (Loud laughter.) I do
not moan what you do. (Laughter.) The attitude of the people of New Zealand has oeon steadily changing for the past fifty years. Many of those who originally came to this colony were, comparatively speaking, wanderers in a strange land.
EXILE PIONEEIiS. Many of them' wero expatriated by the hard social conditions that existed in those days in Great Britain and Ireland. The pioneers , regarded New Zealand as a place of exile. They lookeu with longing eyes back to the Old Country, to their associations, to their traditions, to the ties of blood and friendship, and naturally they wore desirous, as soon as they had received a competency, of returning to the Motherland. (Hear, hear.) One may say truly that the correct description o-f the pioneers of Now Zealand may bo conveyed by* referring to the spirit which breathes through "The Irish Emigrant's Lament/* In the years that have sped N<?w Zealand has produced a history, rich in noble lives, rich in patriotic enterprise, chastened by war with its burden of debt and its death-roll. Since then the feeling of exile has complecly disappeared. New environments have been created. Now homes have been formed, but the heart-strings, of the Motherland have nob been cut. They still remain. Cities •have arisen. . >
; NO LONGER EXILES. Sturdy settlers' have made homes for themselves in the wilds from end to end of New Zealand, and to-day I think X am voicing the sentiments of the people of New Zealand when I say that with those who now do not • look upon their residence in Now Zealand as being-an exile, the feeling is less love of England, but a greater love of New Zealand. (Applause.) And here may I say one word about the belittling attitude of what are known as the Little Englanders’. Their feelings are not very different from the attitude taken un by the original pioneers ydio came to tais country. In the interval there have been, social progress and material, advancement, and, unlike some other nations to which I could point, onr people who came from the Old Land do not now come for the purpose of being temporary colonists, making a competency and returning to the older lands, but they come with the object of making this their homo in a portion of the British Empire, believing that they; con call it homo in the truest sense of the term. (Loud applause.) New Zealand has Itcome their home in every sense. Here aro free conditions, free institutions, a free lifo and healthv skies. Their, children and their children's children arc b-orn here, and mnnf of them have made up their minds to make it their restingplace when the time comes ’for them to depart. (Hear, hear.) THE PACIFIC FEDERATION. Tears ago the dream of one of our statesmen in a dispatch which he sent to the Colonial Office was that tho islands of the Southern Pacific should become a dominion, and to-day we have the gratification of knowing that 'the proclamation of his Majesty the Ring has created a dominion, and has given f-nngibie existence to the hope expressed by ' that statesman • a great number of years ago. (Hear, hear.) And so that dream has been realised. To those who say that tho country is too small for such a designation, my reply is that the smallness. lies not .in our land but in their natures. (Applause.) Our country is not too small. Our country, if you look at a map of the world, is almost identical in size with that of the, beloved. old Motherland, Great Britain and Ireland. I have .no time, Mr Mayor, your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, to deal . with those spirits who carp and grudge the new honour that has been conferred upon this country. It has been honourably won, not onilv by the living but by the honoured dead. (Applause.) By this recognition of the Motherland we have attained to the higher Statehood, We are now honoured by the title of. Dominion. The future’ honour attached to that position has vet to bo attained by tho work and efforts of the people themselves. Wo occupy a proud place in any part of tho as being on lf> of the most progressive countries. (Applause.) We arc told wo are known so far as our laws, our institutions are concerned. I am right in saying that in those we are in the vanguard of civilisation, ana though we have done much up to now, there is a great deal more for this- Dominion to.do in the future, in order to promote and propel it to its true destiny. And T say the siwod of the social progress of tho Dominion depends'upon the enlightenment/ of the people. That is not arrested in any way by tho bitterness of party opposition. The only fetal enemies thks country can hnve are ignoranco and selfish apathy, and it is f-hr'-e y(. hn'*e to gnaw! against. To spread that enlightenment is a duty deupon tho n and women of today, and the children who are to follow us” so as to make this Dominion what it is destined to bo—a greater one as the years go by. (Applause.)
A FRUITFUL FIELD. Arid now let me say there is a fruitful field in mrmv directions for the mental, moral, and physical improvement of our people, net of one section, but of all
1 sections. Wo are now sailing with prosperoufi winds, but the time may come, i though I hope it is many years off. S wiipn wo will have to beat against adversity. Wo must, however, move onward; wo can't afford to drift, or to remain at anchor. A voice: At whoso expense? Sir Joseph Ward: At yours, and tho chart we should steer by is all-impor- ; tant. And hero let me eay I am pleased i i* ;o diversity ot opinion in any j portion of tho Dominion tipon one of tho 1 points on that chart as being essential, and that is for the preservation of tho purity of the race of this country. (Ap- . plauso.) 1
DUE IDEALS. vVe should resist to the last;man any intention of .any Eastern horde, which, oy mixing with our people, would pioduc© in this beautiful uritish country of ours a race of halx-breects. (Hear, hear.) Wo t should maintain the scales of justice evenly between master and man in the wine held 01 industrialism. W© should establish our laws and public opinion so 'us to oiovate our regard, lor honest labour, and increase our selfrespect and tiio solf-respect of every worker in our country—(applause)—and we should create by every appropriate means a widespread social sentiment which 'would respect a man, not for what he inherits, but for what he does — (hear, hear) —and a social sentiment before which idleness and wasteful oxcraViigonce would shrink away ashamed. By this means wo would achieve a great ideal, where nu man will be a sponger, but each will pull his own weight. These are but a few ideas of what this new Dominion should do, and to which, 1 am certain, every class 4 in this country will give sympathetic endorsement. (Applause.)
MR SED DON'S UTOPIA. By doing this, 1 am sure w© will have a maau.ooa poisuossing those qualities vvhicn th© late Mr Csotiuon sought to pioduoe—at once strenuous, muopenuent, and humane. ; If wo do that, it aous not matter whether we continue to. be as wo are loclay—a country with tho greatest amount per capita of any country in the world. (Hear, hear.) Here I may say that I join with, the late Prime Minister in those words which ho expressed shortly before ho died, that 1 would rather have our Dominion free from unemployed, from squalor, and from misery and vice, than have it a homo for multi-millionaires. ’ (Applause.) The historian of tho future will refer to to-day ah a great epoch in tho ’ history of this country. We will have to remember, iu our guidance of this country, that wo must take as example tho best side—the best work done by tho best people in the years that have gone by; and I express the opinion that , the destiny of our country, if propelled slowly, but surely, on the. lines I have endeavoured to indicate to you* will attain to that high . distinction w.dch his Majesty the King, by issuing his proclamation, conferred upon us today—tho honour of bring a Dominion l —a great Dominion 'beyond the seao. (Applause.) I saj you will find in years to com© that to-day will be looked back upon by the historian as one marking a step forward in the nationhood of Now Zealand. I can only say, and gentlemen, that those of you who are here participating, in this important epoch are doing what your fellow-men and women have been doing to-day, almost throughout the length and breadth of the land; and to you and to them. I say Prosperity, happiness, and succors to the ,people of the Dominion and I fervently express the hope that God may bless our Dominion: (Loud and prolonged applause.)
THE MUSICAL PROGRAMME. The musical contributions to th© demonstration wore not very numerous. Mr Robert Parkei\'e short organ recital included two well-played marches and a good arrangement of national airs. This number comprised such melodies as -‘.Rule, Britannia/' “Auld Lang Syne/' and "The Minstrel Boy. *' This instrumental prelude adequately served to introduce the* more serious business of the evening. When his Excellency arrived, ■the grand organ, played by Mr Laurence F. \V atkins, Mus. Bac., rolled out the majestic tones of the "National Anthem. ' The first yeroe was taken in full chorus by the massed choirs that had been assumbled under the baton of Mr Robert ‘Parker, the audience doing its best to swell the harmon}*. And then Madame Albani sang the first and third verses. Her singing was well worthy of tho occasion and of her fame. The choir also sang Sir A C. Mackenzie's - fourpart chorus /The Empire Flag." a stirring piece with a well-marked rhythm and a lilting melody! This number went very well, but congratulations cannot bpbestowed upon tho rendering given of Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus." It was by no means equal to what the voices have ./done at rehearsals. At the conclusion of the function a verse of "God Save the King" was again sung, and the audience spontaneously gave cheers for his Excellency Lord Plunket, Sir Joseph Ward, and for his Majesty tho King.
DECORATION AND ILLTJKINATIONS. DISPLAYS AT PUBLIC BUILDINGS. The decorations at tho State buildlncrs during the day were confined chiefly to the display of bunting. The Government Buildings - had largo strings of flags extending from the top of the tower to tho north and south wings, and from the wings to the fences at tho corners of'the' ground. There wa a also considerably bunting shown on Parliament
j Housr and the Post Office, while the new Public Trust building in course of construction on Lambton ouay was also decorated in a similar way. All the ships of tho mercantile marine, and H.M.S. Challenger, were decked in bright colours. Prom most of tho business houseo in the city Hags were flying, and ! tho various Consulates flow the standi ards of their countries. The Town Hall : was also made gay with flags. But it was ! at night that the most effective display war, made. AU the State buildings were brilliantly illuminated, and several private establishments also made a display, j Of tho latter, the Grand Hotel, where
festoons of red, white and blue coloured lights adorned the balcony, was the most conspicuous. THE POST OFFICE. The chief feature of the illumination of tno Post Udice was the display ot transparencies in me wmuous lacing Customhouse exuny. livery one of these windows, of winch there are forty-six, contained a transparency, with some emblematical design, or representation 01 a New* Zealand plant ,or uira. Targe, letters, one in eacn window, on tno to* floor, speit out tn© word “nonunion, and me windows of the ground noor snow* ed me words “nod oave me iting. ■* Tin. whoio was surmounted by the worau “uomitiiou of isew ./ieaiaud" plotted out in electric lights. PAKLiAMENT HOUSE.
Only the front of Parliament House was illuminated. Tn© main doorway, with its ximars and arenes, was in eieccnc lights. Tue inscription, “Auvance xsevv zieaiaud," was'displayed aiong tne roof. Auove the doorway, on earn, side, were insoiix>tions in 'bright .reu lights, reading "cuiuny, loiu, ' and mmion, ivui." GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS.
■ Thero was a very enectiv© snow at the Government Buiiui-ugs. xiie cnici atvice, su&penaea auove tne mam doorway, was of a map of ivow Zeaiand, outlines in white eitctrie iignts, witn ..tne provincial capitals pioKtd out in red. xm. words “xne xnow Dominion/' reu uguts, also appeared. At eucn sia© weix lestoons oi erectnc iignts, screvcning Irani tne ropr to tne ground. Ail tne main x>o in tii of tne uunuiiig, the, cioon, and tne Koyai. Arms were uiso outlined, ' GuVdRNMBNT JIGU6E.
Perhaps the most imposing show of all those made on tne. State biiiumigs was at Government xioutso, wnere tne tower was outlined. me hagpoio was also dotteu wicn iignts, and a red-white-ana-olue flag was aitacaed. at tlio top. At th© baoc ,oi the poJe was an imperial Crown. Xne faces ox tne. tower wuion are turned towards’ JLaiuocou quay were decned» one with. the. initials/■iV.Z." aim the otner with a large star, bocn in red. festoons ox iignts nung from tne corners ox tne tower to various fjoints-on tn© roof. H.M.S. CdALDDiNUER. The cruiser Challenger, moored in the harbour, was outlined with a myriad iignts. Tho iunneis, tops, and flagpoles showed up witn extreme brilliance against tn© dense black of the hills and suy. Viewed iroiu cue queen's Whan, tn© ship seemed to' ue a framework of white nre, every light twinkling lilt© a star. Tnrougnout me, night tne wxiarf was visited oy a large crowd of people, anxious to see so nne a sight.
THE TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION. The' evening's programme, was inaugurated by a torchlight procession. Long before the announced hour of starting, the crowds iu the streets commenced to promenade in the direction of Parliamentary Buildings and Government House, to witness the. illuminations there, and after they had gratified their curiosity in this respect, the sightseers assembled in, the street outside the Buildings, waiting for thp procession to form up:. Gradually the dimensions swelled, until Lambton quay was crowded by a dense mass of people. The procession commenced the march to the Town Kail shortly before eight o'clock, via Lambton quay, Willis street, Ghuznee street, Cuba street, and Lower Cuba street. The order of the procession, was as follows: /The marshal's carriage, Garrison Bund, Wellington Navals', Submarine Miners, D Battery, Amokura cadets. Battalion Band, the Rilie Battalion, Jupp's Band, Wellington Field Engineers, Pipe Band, Highland Bifies, Band, St. Patrick's College cadets. Salvation Army Band, the Fire Brigade, and the Salvation Army. , All the .way up Lambton quay and Willis street s the route was crowded, and at frequent intervals the crowd burst out into cheering. It was almost half-past eight before the procession arrived at the Town Hall. For some minutes after it* had passed the junction of Cuba and Manners street the crowd in the locality was so thick that it was almost impossible to moVc. Only by the most desperate efforts could headway bo made in a desired direction. Tram traffic had been, suspended, and there was an absence of vehicles on th© streets.
The contingent of the Manawatu Rifles, which received the colouVs, presented to their regiment military ceremony at Newtown Park yesterday, were worthy of special note, in that each of tho seven men forming the detachment wore the South African war medal on his breast. The veterans who paraded at - Newtown Park yesterday took a keen interest in the proceedings. Some of them are as stalwart as manv a young man might wish to be, but time had told its tale in many instances. There was a spirit of. determination shown by one. He wanted to attend the parade, but, though handicapped by a pair of crutches. Ho made his way laboriously through .the crowd, and was eventually assisted to his place. He came under the notice of
his Excellency as he passed down the line.
CELEBRATIONS AT OTHER PLACES. LOWER HUTT. Wet weather nrevented a large" attendance at Lower 'Hutt. The Mayor (Mr T A Potorkin) road the proclamation from the balcony of the new Town Hal . Tho (under Captain Ross), tho school cadets (Captain Ballaoh), and the fire brigade (Captain Mum). and, tao Hutt brass band took part in the proceedings. Speeches were delivered by the Mayor and Councillor Russell. iTags were flown and considerable enthusiasm shown by tho people.
PETONE. Most of tho business places were closed all day; but tbe Borough Council and Gear Oorouany's emnloyees remained at work. At'll o'clock’the Mayor (Mr McEwau) read Uio proclamation in tho school grounds, in the presence of a numerous gathering. Tho flag was saluted by the school cadets. Many or tho residents went, to Wellington to join in the celebrations there. EASTBOURNE. , . The Mayor of Eastbourne (Mr Bwon) read tho proclamation to a lew persons on tho Kona Bay Wharf. PALMERSTON. A WILD DAT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) PALMERSTON. September 26. A ‘ violent gale ushered in Dominion Day in this district, though that'did not matter very much during tho daytime, as all business places "wore open as .usual and no particular ceremony had boon arranged to take place before the evening. 1 In fact, the only public notice taken of the event during the day was when, at 11 o'clock in tho morning, the .Mayor road tho King’s Proclamation. Tins ceremony took placo under the leo of tho post office, and was attended by, at tho most, about a hundred citizens. The reading of the proclamation wo* greeted with cheers. The Mayor also read’ l a telegram from tho Premier, pointing out that the change of name should not nean a severance of the sentimental ties attached to the present appelatlon. In the. course of a few remarks, Mr Essex raid that while tho old settlors were finite satisfied that iNew Zealand should ’ remain a colony, yet to the younger generation the change of title might mean a great deal. The occasion wps characterised by Mr M. Cohen, the other speaker, as a most momentous one. The of, the universe, he isaid, was evolution, a «striving to gain a higher place. While many might derdore the change of name owing to the tradition that had gathered about our glorious little country, yet, they roust admit that it was only in the t natural order of ’‘hings. It was but fit and meet that this country should now ascend a few/ step*. The nanny of colony only attached itself to those-in the first stages in the growth of a civilised community, so that they must congratulate 'hemselves that - those at the head of affairs had seen fit to .seek the permisrion which had just been granted by the Imperial Government. - Cheers’ for the Mayor and Mayoress terminated the proceedings. Tho schools in the district were kept open as usual during the day, though in tho majority of cases the children were dfisemhlod during.the morning, to salute the flag. Tho shockingly bad weather this cvcnr ing interfered considerably with the'projected open-air celebrations, and the programme could not be fully carried out. Tt had been arranged to have a grand torchlight procession of volunteers, cadets, bands, fire brigade, fire .police, and motor cars, and others, round the tr. -ti to the* Oueva House, from the balcony of which the Mayor was to read the proclamation, and speeches were to bo made. Afterwards the procession was to go back to the Square, where a'great bonfire was to-be lit, followed by a pyrotechnic display. This nrogramm© had to b© considerable cufteipd. The procession was very much smaller than-would have been the case if the weather had been at all fine; while, instead of marching round the town, it went straight to the municipal Opera House. The speeches were made under cover there, instead, of outside. The whole of the lower portion of the house was very well filled .with people. Tho volunteers did a march-past on the “stage; and the band played a number of • airs. . ■ i ' , In the course of a-brief speech, the Mayor referred to the lead taken by ]V T o v Zealnnd in legislative matters,many of its enactments, being copied by much older countries. ’ He was followed, by the Rev. I, Jolly, who gave a stirring 'patriotic address, briefly sketching the progress made by* New Zealand since the very earliest days. A IN OTHER CENTRES. Telegrams received per Prose Association show that the celebrations were generally enthusiastic throughout, the Dominion. ' At Auckland there was a gathering at Victoria Park. A speech was delivered by the Hon. G. Fowlds, Minister of Education, who sketched New Zealand's history. The Minister read a letter from Mr H. Brett, slating that to mark his personal appreciation of tho rais.hg of the official status of Now Zealand in a manner calculated to bo of service to the rising generation, and to encourage rifle-shooting among the boys attending tho public schools, he had offered a silver shield for annual competition by the public school cadets of the Auckland province. He suggested that this competitors should be between teams of ten entered by the .various schools. The annual n inning of tin- shield would carry with it a medal for. each member of tho winning team. ■ , The Hon., R. McNab, Minister of . Lands, was unable to take part in the nrocccdings at Christchurch. He wrote a letter to the Mayor, which was road to the people, referring to various special incidents of tbe past. Mr McNab stated in his letter that ho had obtained the following telegram from Mr EdW!U\l m.'M a imams, OS PukellOU—probably the only pereou living who took part.in llio treaty of Waiiangi: — " Thanks for your telegram re Dominion Day. I am probably tho sole survivor of those who took part in tho treaty of Waitangi, which treaty may bo said to have laid the foundation of the colony of New Zealand. I had the honour Of translating cue treaty for Governor Hobson, and was present at the signing of the same at 'Waitangi. February sth and 6th, XS4O, sixty-seven years ago. 1 subsequently ■ took part with Major Ennhury during a voyage in H.M.b. Herald in obtaining signatures to the treaty in harbours, south of the Bay of Islands, as far as Stewart Island, at which place t-ie British Hag war .-misted, the Queen's sovereignty was proclaimed, and a Royal salute fired. At Cloudy Bay the same ceremony took place. On both of those occasion© I was present. . “1 have watched with eager interest tho rapid progress of the colony from that time to the present day, and have rejoiced in its continued prosperity; and now that the colonv is entering on another stage under a neir and still more dignified title, X desire to congratulate the people of New Zealand, Europeans and Maoris alike, on the advance of the country generally and the increased civilisation of the Maoris, whom I knew as far back as 1823 as untamed savages, and now Beo a civilised and law-abiding i
people, includin'.: in their rants clergymen, doctors, end lawyers. “In conclusion I shall feel grateful if you will convey my congratulations to the Premier and your colleagues."
Dunedin was gaily decorated. The Mayor road the proclamation in the presence of a largo number of people. The Hou. J. A. Millar. Minister of Customs aud Labour, and the Primate of Now Zealand (Dr Neville) were present. The new art gallery was formally opened. the Hou. ,). A. Millar, Hon. T. Fergus, Dr Nisbot, _ and Mr G. Fenwick spoke. Mr Fenwick formally presented a portrait in oil; of Mrs George McLean, which the oorumitoe had had painted in recognition of her energy in promoting the eehemo for building the art gallery. Colours were presented, and the troops were inspected by Colonel Davies. In-spector-General of the Forces.
VICE-EEGAL RECEPTION NEARLY TWO THOUSAND GUESTS. Tuo rccejition hold at Government House yesterday afternoon was a brilliant success. Nearly two thousand t quests attended, and the presence of a i large number, of naval and military ofil- 1 ccrs in uniform added to the brightness ' of a gay picture. His Excellency the ’ Governor. and Lady Plunket received their visitors at the entrance to the drawing-room, which for the occasion had been thrown open to the ballroom, a spacious apartment being thus avail- ; able in which the .guests could partake f of afternoon tea.! Admirable arrange-' meats had been made for the comfort of those present, tbs function proving to bo highly enjoyable. Decorations of ferns and greenery were arranged in ’ the hall, a-feature of the tasteful dis- ■ play near the entrance being a beauti- 1 ful punga. The conservatory was con- * verted into a charming tearoom for the occasion. Chairs were provided on the ■ lawn, and the grounds, wherein the j spring flowers made a beautiful display,' wore thrown open to the visitors. An orchestra provided enjoyable selections during the afternoon, .. LIST OF INVITATIONS. Captain Petherick and officers tr D* t Battery, ■ N.Z.F.A. Voi.; LieutenantColonel Campbell and officers, Wellington Dlv. N.Z.G.A. Voi.; Lieutenant W. E, Fitzgerald: and officers. No. -5 Coy. N.Z. Engineers; Lieutenant E. B. Toomath; and officers, No. 6 Coy. N.Z. Engineers; Captain Samuel and officers; ueretaunga Mounted Rifles; LieutenantColonel W. Duthie and officers, First Battalion Wellington Rifle Volunteers; i Lieutenant T. Herd, Wellington Garri- j son Band; Surgeon-Major D. J. M. Me- 1 Oavln and officers, No. 5 Coy. Field Hospital. and Bearer Corps; Major D. M. Poison and officers. No. 1 Battalion Wellington Defence Cadets; Captain Rudman and Wellington College , Defence Cadets.; : School Cadets,—Major Hempleman, No. 1 Battalion Wellington Public School Cadets; Major Cowles, No. 2 Battalion Wellington Public School Cadets; Major Burlinson, No. 3 Battalion Wellington Public School .Cadets. Lady and Miss Atkinson, Dr and Mrs Adams, Mr G. Ahdreae, Mr, Mrs, and Miss J. All©n,*Mr A.”B. Aldrich. Mr and Mrs J. W. Abbott, Rev, and Miss Aston, Mr, Mrs, and Miss E. G. Allen, Dr and Mrs Vere Alkie,' Mr, Mrs, and Misses Antill, Hon. J. Anstey, Rev. Father Ainsworth, Mr J.. G. Aitken., M.H.E., Mr and Mrs E. Aves, Mr J. F. Andrews, Rev. Mother M. J. Aubert, Mr and Mrs Ashwood, Mr and Mrs Alison, *AIr and Mrs Ashcroft, Miss Asquith, Mr and Mrs T. Arthnr, Misses Aythur/ Mr and Mrs J. Alexander, Mr ajid Mrs E. Arnold, Mr and Mrs J. Allen, Mr and Mrs J. F. Arnold, Dr Anderson, Captain and Mrs Anderson, Mr and Mrs E. .Anderson, Mr jand Mrs W. Andrews, Mr and Mrs A. Andrew’s, Mr J. F. Andrews, Dr and Mrs Anson, Mr and Mrs G. Allport, Miss Ashoroft. Mr H. Barratt, Mr W. Bethune, Mr and Mrs-J. W. Bralthwaito, Mr and Mre R. Baumgart, Miss Baumgart. Mr A, Bannister,v Mrs and’ Misses H. Beer©, Mr R. Beer©, (Mr D. Beere, Mr, Mrs, and Misses A. de B. Brandon/Mr A. de B. Brandon, junr., Mr, Mrs and Miss Butt, Mr C. Butt, Mr aud Mrs J. H. Burneo, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Blundell, Mr E. G. Blundell, Mr, Mrs, and Miss H. D. Bell, .ur and Mrs A. Buchanan, Mr and Mi's Biss, Mr and Miss Beuzoni, M.rJ Mrs, and Miss J. Burnett, Mr M. Burnett, Mr and Mrs H. T. Eoathamly. Mr L. Bowen, Hou. C, Bowen, Hon. 1 W., Mrs, and Miss Bolt, Prof. R. and Mrs Brown, Mr P. Erangill, Mr and Mrs F. Baume, Mr and Mrs O. Beere, Mr D. Buddo, Dr and Miss Mackintosh Bell, Mr F. Bullen, My S. Blackley * Dr Seymour Brett, Misses“ Branden, Dr A. Bennet, Mr A. Burns, Hon J. Barr. Mrs X E. Bower,-Mr Andrew Black, Mrs Baillie, Mr iC. Bateson, Md|lo Barradeux, Miss Bauchbp, Miss Bermington, Mr R. P. Bell,, Mr Bouficld, Mr 'and. Mrs E. S. Baldwin, Mr and Mrs J- O. Browne, Mrs Reliance, Mr Brindley.; ’ Mr R. B. Bell. Mr B:ahms, Miss R. Beehan ; Mr and Mrs Bannister, Misses Bannister, Mr and Mrs W. E. Barraud, Mrs M. Barnett. Mr T. Buckley, Miss Brock, Mi* W. Bethune, Mrs Baillie, Mr and' Mrs S. V. Bracher, Mr 5 O. R. Bendall, i Miss Brindley, Mr and Mrs Bunny, Mr I and Mrs Burnett, Miss Burnett. Mr ond : Mrc w. K. P. Barber, Miss Barber, Mr; and Mrs Barclay, Rev. D. C. and Mrs i Bates. Mr J. Bollard, Mrs Buddo, Mr and Mrs E. M. Blake, Miss Brooke, Mr and Mrs H. J. H. Blow, Mr and Mrs Buxton. Mr and Mrs H. Baxter, Mr And Mrs Beattie, Mr and Mrs Barrpn, Miss Barren. Mr and Mrs Jno. Barton, Captain and Miss Bcndall; Mr and Mys. J W Bridge/Mr and Mrs L. P. Blun-i d«ll. Mr »nd Mrs W. W, Bruce. Hr ond Mrs W. Beere, Mr and Mrs Ballard, Mr : nnrl Mrs Bnlcombe Brown, Miss Broad-j foot. Miss M. K. Brown; Mr and Mrs • T*. L. R-ovd Hr and Mrs S. Brown, Mr | and Mrs v W. J. Butler, Miss Butler, Mr and Mrs T. Boys, Mr and Mrs Bristowc, Miss Bristowe. Mr and Aire W. ( Berry. Mr. Mrs. and Misses H. Beau-) charrip. Colonel Bauchop. C.M.G., Major ; Boulton. Mr Barber, Major A. Blewitt, < Mr Justice and Mrs Button, Hon. W.; and Mrs Beehan, Mr and'the Misses: D. E. de B. Brandon, Mr G.. Brandon, | Mr, Mrs, and Miss Becthora, Air R. 1 Bretbam, Mr O. Beethnm. Mr and Mrs' W. Bowring. Mrs and Miss Broad. Hon. A., Mrs, and Misses Baldey. Dr C. and Miss M aside Begg, Mr and Mrs W. i Bircli, Mrs Buck, Mr and Mrs Beamish,/ Mr and Mrs A. Beet bait. Mrs. and j Misses Butts, Mr .Tamos Bennet- M.H.R-, j Mr W. H. B. . Barber. M.11.R., Hon. W 11. D. Baillie, Miss Borlase. Mr and* M>s T.- Ballinger, Rev X G. Bartlett,, Rev. Air and Miss Ballochey, Rev. E. t» Af- nnd Mr« .T. W. Plaek. ■ Airs Bnckhurst, Captain Brideson. R.N., nml n/ri-or TT MB. Cbollenrer. M** and: Mrs Blundell, Rev. Mr and Mrs Bean, i Mr and Mrs E. L. Burns, Mies Borch-1 ardU ■ . ' ! Mr and Mrs E, W. G. Coleridge. Mrs and Miss Cooper, Air A. Cooper. Colonel, ADs, and Miss Collins, Mr and Mrs Tt. W T f’nntatu’and Mrs Corri-, gan, Misses Coleridge. Mr and Mrs G. F. < t’r,- ■ Dr-W;;! 11 .'. <‘olonel and Airs Chaytof/Hr/Mrs and Miss Chatfield, Mr and ' Mrs • S. Collett, Mr and Miss J. TT. 15. Coates. Mr end Mrs H. D. Crawford, Mr Justice and * Mrs Chapman. Mr H. H. Chapman, Mr and Mrs G. H. Collie, Hon. W. and Mrs Carncros*. Mr Justice, Mrs, and Misses, Cooper/Mr A. Coonrr. Mr J. Cpom. Mr? H. F. Coom, Afr M. Chapman, Mips ramphtdl; Dr and Mrs Chnpplo, Mr A. ’ ■Macosh Clarke, lion, J. and Mrs ar " roll. Rev. A. W. H. Compton, Mr ar.A, Arises Gowpor, Mr P. Cowper. Mr and Mrs -T/ TT. nhril Mr Af r ß and Miss Toler-Curtis, Afr. L. O- TTon. -T V. Mr O H. R. Coates, Mrs O. Cooper, Mr j Afr *ir»d Vr» J P. : M- aDd Wrs T, A. Cho(Tey, ■Wiss Coleridge, Mr Cyril G. Collins. Mr and Mrs T. Ortniptcn-Chsut. Mr and Mrs Jn>nM Colvin. Mr and Mrs E G. Collins, Mr and Mrs C. Crawford, Mr rod Mrs Cohen. Mr ond Mrs Carmichael, Mr W. Crow, Miss Campbell,
Misses Eveline Collins, Dr and’ Mrs Cockayne. Mr A. H. Cockayne. Miss Mina Caldow. Miss E. Craig, Mr and Mrs Clifton. Miss Craig, Mr E. A. Carter, Mr and Miss Coates, Mr and Mrs Carey, Mr and Mrs A. 11. Cooper, Mrs G. S. Cooper. Mr and Mrs H. J. Clay, Mr and Mrs Cornell, Mr and Mrs A. Collins, Mr aud Mrs A. Cowan, Mrs Callan. Mr and Mrs E. G. Collins. Dr Cahill. Mr and Mrs M. P. Cameron. Miss J. A. Cowcrn, Miss P- Cowie, Mr Chatfield, Misses Chatfield. Mr and. Mrs Camming, Mr and Mrs A. A. Corrigan, Mr L. and Airs Chaffey, Miss Corliss, Mr and Mrs G. X*’. C. Campbell, Mr and Mrs E, A. Christie, Dr and Mrs Crosby, Mr and Mrs S. Cos, Mr end Mrs J. Cowan, Mr IV. and Mrs Clayton, Mr and Mrs IV. Callender, Miss Callender, Mr IV. Crow, Mr and Mrs Cameron. Mr and Mrs A. Duncan, Mr, Mrs, and Miss J. Duncan, Mr IV. H. G. Duncan. Mr, Mrs. and Miss Deane, Mr and Mrs E. Dyer, Hon. T. A'. Duncan, Mr and Mrs M. L. Denniston, Mr and Mrs Dymock, Mr and Mrs K. Duncan, Mr and Mrs Dalzioll, Eev. G. P. Davys, Mrs and Miss Denniston, Hr G- L. Denniston, Mr ana Miss Didsbury,: Mr H. G. Didsbury, Colonel R. 11. Davis, C. 8.. Mrs Dudgeon. Hr T, H. Davey, Hr. Mrs, and Misses D’Oyloy, Mr aud Mrs J. Dyke, Mr and Mrs Dihnie, Mr Alfred Dillon, Mr C- Daniel!. Rev. E. Dewdney, Rev. find Misses Douglas, Mr and Mrs Dar-i-ock. Miss DeCastro, Mr and Mrs T. Dwan, Air and Mrs L. Dwan. Mr and Mrs Dasborough. Mr and Mrs H. Dovoy, Mr and Mrs A. H. Duff Misses Dorey, Mr and Mrs C. E. Dudley. Mr and Mrs J. B. Dali, Hiss Dali, Mr H. T. B. Drew, Mr and Mrs Jno Dutlno. Miss E. Davidson, Mis-s B- H. Dudley. Mr and Mrs Davidson. Mr and Mr F. K. : DcCastro, Mr-and Mrs Devine; Miss Devine, Mr and Mrs A. DeCastro Mr k.nd Mrs T. B. Donne, Mr and Mrs Dillon, Mr and A. E. Donne, Air and Mrs Dykes, Mr G. and Mrs Dixon, Mr and Mrs R, Duncan. Mr and Mrs W. M- Dudley, Miss Dimant. Mr, Mrs, and Misses Ewen, Commissioner, Mrs, and Misses Edwin, Dr and Mrs Ewart, Mi* and Mrs Embling, Misa England, Mr Justice, Mrs, and Miss Edwards, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Elder, Mrs Glover-Eaton, Judge and Mrs Ecleer/ Dr and Airs J. S. Elliott, Major E, M, Elliot, Mr Charles Edwards, Ror. T. K. and Mrs Ewen, Rev J. K. and Missee Elliot, Rev. C. and Airs Eaton, Sister Evelyn, Mr and Mrs Ell, Mr and Mrs Edwards. Mr and Mrs J. Evans, Mr and Mrs A. G. East, Mr, and Mrs J. Esson, Afr and Mrs Eichelbaum, Prof, and Mr* Easterfiold, Miss Englin, Miss J. Evans, Afr and Mrs W. R. Evans, Air and Mrs 1 Easton, Aids*? Easton. Miss Edwards,. Allss Fitzeerald. Mr and Afrs H, Free- [ man. Afr T. Fitzgerald, Mr and Afra ■ Frost. Afr and Mrs Af. Fox. Mr and Alra 1 A. E. Fife, Mr and Mrs T. W. Fisher, | Mrs Fitzgerald. Afr nnd Afrs J. E. FulI ton, Mr and Afrs C. »E. Finch. Miss ‘Finch, Mr’and Mrs C. Foster. Mr W. H. Field, Afr and Mrs Ben Puller, Mr and Afrs F. M. B. Fisher. Afr W; and Miss Fraser, Air and Mrs Firth, Mr and Afrs A. L. D. Fraser, Mr. and Mrs G. Fitzgerald, Mr and Mrs Furby, Mie« Pitzgibbon. Mr and Mrs Fache, Dr Hon. J. G. and Mi's Findlay, Air and Mrs Firth, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Fell, Mr W. Fell Dr, Mrs, and Miss Fell, Mr and Mrs W. B. Fisher. Mr W._ Fraser. M.H.R., Archdeacon and Miss Fancourt, Captain F. M. B. Tisher. , Dr ' and Mrs Fitchctt. Missee Fitzgerald, Mr i and Mrs B. Fdcke, Mr, Mrs, and Misa Pulton, Mr and. Mrs Field, Ckdonel Hon. H„ Mrs; and Miss .Feldwict, Mr E. M. Falconer, .Miss Eraser, Mrs Feredan Hon. G„ Mrs. and Misses Fowlds.Mxa and Miss Fitzroy, Mr F. Elatman, I Mr A. Fell, Mr A. L. I n Fraser. M.H.H., Mr ■ and _Mrs K. Fletcher. Miss Finch. Bev W. Fancourt, Mr R. Fletcher. Mr W. Ferguson, Rev. P W. and Mrs Fairclough. Mr, Mrs, and Miss Finch, Mr T R. Fleming, Mr . G. Flux. Mr W. H. L. Foster.
I Mrs Grace, Mr and Mrs Morgan Grace. Mr and Mrs Walter Grace. Mr -Francis Grace Mr C. A. Griffiths, Mrs and Mis* Gore, Mr C. St. G. Gore. Mr M™. and Misses Hon S. and Mrs T. George, Mr G. Thorne George. Mr and Mrs Knox Gilmer, Mr and Mrs B. Garlick, Mr N. P. Green, Hon. A. Guinness,. Dr Elisabeth Gunn, Mr C. M. Grar, M.H.K.. Mr and .Mrs H. M, Gore, Miss M Greenwood, Hon. H. and Mrs Gilmer, M.L.C.,. Mr, Mrs, and Misses W. Gill, Dr Thomas Gilray, Mr and Mrs W. .Gray, Miss Mr and Mrs G. Greenslade. M-H-8., Mr end Mrs John Graham. M.H.8.. Mr and Mrs Godhor, Miss Gifford. Mr and Mrs W: T. Gordon, Eev. J. Gibbs, Misses Greenwood. Dr Glendenning. , Miss George, Mr Maurice Gillon, Dr and Mrs Gilmer, Mr and Mrs Gibson, Mr mid Mrs Godher, Mr E. Geach. Mr and Mrs,. A. George, Mr J. Groalish, Mr and Mrs T. Gibson, Mr and Mrs Giiruth. Mr and Mrs L.- A. George,- Mr and Mrs J- Gibbon, Mr and Mrs G. F. Gibb, Miss Gray. Sir E- O. and Lady Gibbcs. Miss Gibbes, Mrs J. Graham, Mr and Mrs J. M. Geddes, Mr and Mrs Garin, Misses Garin, Mr and Mrs F. G. Gee, Her. Dr and Mrs Gibb, Mrs Grace, Mr and Mrs Gallichan Mr W, Green, Air and Mrs Gas- . colgne, Mr and Mrs Gowring, Mr and Mrs B. W. Greig,'Mr W. Gordon, Mr and Mrs J. Gray.
Mrs Hacon, Mr and Misses J. B. Harcourt, Mr H. Harcourt, Major and Mr* Hume, Mr and Mrs S. Harcourt, Hon, T. IV., Mrs. and Miss Hislop, 'Misses Halse, Mr F. H. Hjorring, Miss Edith Huntley, M.D.. Misses Henry, Mr, Mrs, and Misses Hursthouse, Mr E. W. Hursthouse, Mr D. W. Hursthouse, Mr and Mrs R. A. Holmes, Mr and Mrs Hales, Dr I, C. Hales, Mr E. 0. Hal»s, Misa Bel Higgle. Mr and Misses Harding, Mr and Mrs R. IV. Holmes, Hon., Mrs, and Miss J. Holmes. Mr G. Holmes. Major J. G. Hughes, D. 5.0., Mr and Mrs A, Harris. Mr and Mrs Henry Hall, Mr, Mrs, and Misses Henderson, Mr A. G, Henderson, Mr and Mrs W. H. Herries, Mr IV. Higginson. Mr C. Higginson. Miss Higginson, Mr F. S. Hodson. Dr and Mrs Hislop, Mr and Mrs R. Hodfield. Afr and Afrs Haire. Miss Holmes, Dr M. Holmes, Afr. and Afrs F. Hardy. ATr. P. Hunter, Dr and Afrs Henry. Afr. Afrs, and Afis* A. Hamiltor. Afr and Air® C. Hardy. Mr* and Afrs AV. R. Afr, Afrs, and Afiss X Humphries, Mr nnd Aft-s Hoi won. Afr H. T. Harrison, Major Hon. B. Harris, Afr J. and Afi*s Hanan. Afr G. Hunter. Afr D. Hgwitfc. Mrs and Afiss Helmore Dr G. N. Harty, ; Rev, A. and Afi«s Hansell. Air and Afrs Mr W. Houehton. Afr '-T. C. Hanna. Afr. Afrs: and Afias Howdan Mr P. Howdan. C. Half. Af.H.R., Mp’a. W. and Afrs Hope. Mr. Afrs." and Afiiws R, A, Holmes, Mr H. Horerjnrt. Afr G- Harvey. Commissioner end Afrs S. G. Horne, Afr and Airs S. Hi'ilon. Aff and AT/r Hird'marsh, Rev. TTarring. R"W Father Herbert, Afi«.«i E; Hannah. Rev. A. Heron. Af>g and Afi'cjees Tb'nn. Afr TT. A. Holme*. Afr Afrs C. Hausmonn. Afr and Afrs X TTirks. Afr and Afrs Hogarth, Afr and "MVa R H Cantain and Afrs Horvia.’’iTr nnd Afr*-Hihlreth. -Afr and Afrs Holdslip. Afr and Afrs Harrington, Vr end Af rs J. TTntfon. Afrs Holmwood, Mr W. Hnndvside.'Mr and Af rP Harririr. ion. Afr nnd Afrs E. J., Hill. Afr J. B. TTcvworxl, Sir Jama* and Lody Heotor, nr.fi Afnc TTp nr ah, Far. Fathei tt;n- p r ond Af r * TTay Afr TTnmcr. Mr sr-l Mrs Too Hutcheson, Mr pu'l Mrs R. IV. Holmes. Mr and vr T,- rr TTsIl Hr end Mrs Herbert. Mr -r,d Mrs Hsnon. Mr Hone H-V». Mr J B-rin., Mr and > r rs TTavhiHle. Mm=S li W- erd Mrs 4. IV- Hooij, Mr erd v.„ nerdr-sor. Herder--9r,rl TT<,rd»»Uf H«nv.a.rrA-.-, Trig- TV TTAArt"n "MV fIT*A 'b* A,, rn.im xr;— nislor vc- -I Vrt 1? V Ifr, er' s MS-s Horeerd, W. SCr. S rtrcrr.-l'c Hr-r VV r , TT —— rtn M- -rd T> H-rrr VS T> TT-vcc VS— -ed Mrs Hu-n-Vv-;ys- Tfic, tT T> „y,Wl.-rtrt<s M*m Richmond rr— --V- “ Mr .rd Mrs HremV. Mt W H V- HtvXser M, n 1 H-ck--on Mvcw* Hintzcn. llisses TTiaicn. Mrj 0.
Dr A. TV. Izard, Miss Izard, Mr and
Mrs C. Izard, Mr W. S. Inman, Ker. E., Mrs, and Misses Inglis. I. M ~ Mis. and Miss Isitt. bister Is '} l “ l> , > M n a f l * Mrs Isaacs, Miss Ihl'lcs. Mis L- D. In man. Miss 11. II Ibbctoon. Mr 11. Johnston, Miss R. Jonkyns, Major and Mrs Johnston. Mr and Mrs •Jameson, Mr J. W. Joynt, Hem. S. t. nrul Mrs Jcnkreaon. Lev. W. and Miss T. Jones, Mr and Mrs Joseph. Mr. Mrs, and Miss C. Jones, Mr I. Jones, Mr \V. •J 1 _ Jennings, M.H.R., Hon. G., Mrs, and Miss joncs, Captain and Mrs Johnson, Rov. S., M're, and the Misses Jones, C«ntain li. Johnson, Mlkh Hall-Jones, Mr and Mrs W. H. Jones. Mrs Jacob Joseph, •Mr and Mrs ttoso Jaggar, Miss Rose Jaggar. Mr and Mrs JolifTo, Miss V'. Johnston, Miss M. Jones, Mr L. Johnston, Mr and Mrs J. Jenkins, Dr and Miss James, Mr Clarke and Mrs Johnson.
Mr, Mrs, and Miss Kensington. Mr, Mrs, and Mine Kane, Major and Mr' - . Kirk, Rev. T. and Mrs Kay, Mr anil Mrs Kidd, Dr and Mrs Prendergust Knight, Mr K. IV. B. Kirkhy, Mr, Mr*, snd Miss Kejnber, Me C. K'-mber, Mr and Mrs W. A. Kennedy. Mr F. A. Kehtvell, Mr and Mrs M. J. Kiigour. Mr and Mro H. M. ■ Kilgonr, Mr H. S. King. E«v Father Kimball. Hon. T. nnd Mrs Kelly. Mr and Mrs E. Kwnie, Mr.and Mrs Koeh. Miss Kenny. Miss Knrtbe] , Mr H. Kiiihnu. Dr and .drs Kenda l. Mrs IT King. Miss Kenning, Miss Knnhler. Mr Knight. Mr J. Keir Iter. K.-_ Keogh. Mr and Mrs J- M. king. Mr Kellv. Mr and Mrs J. Knox, Mr D. Kenny. Mr and Mrs IT. Longlman. Hon K and Mrs Loughnan, M-L.O-, pit, ' £’ U. La wry, Mr and Mrs 1\ - i l6 - - isrife alt. Mr and Mi-" G. lighten, Mrs LarK Lewis, Mr and 'Mrs -VV. Lutdj. Mr * u i Mrs Luckic, Mr nnd Mrs L. Mr and Mrs O. laghtloot. Mr and Mrs fi I Mhbri(W. Mr and Mri P. Lcvv, Mr and Mrs Leas. Mr and Mx» Lmgard. Mr and Mrs W. Linear.! Mr and Mrs T. R. Lawson, Mr and Mrs C. E. Lux ford.
Hon. C. 11., Mre. and tea Misses Mills, Mr and Mr. McCarthy, Mr. Mis and tho Missel Martin, Mr, Mrs._ and Mi® Mactavisli, Hr. and Mrs Mr laid Mrs Marrhbnnks. Mr M Mncphereon, mr and Mrs O. Mon sou Mr. Mrs, and the Mosses .Mil®, Hr! Mrs, and Miss W. Mackenzie, Mr and Mrs Menzics, Mr and .Mrs MMyere, Mr W. S. Massey. M.H.E.. Mr A. 7 Myers, Mr Cr. and Miss Moore,-Mr and Miss Mackenzie, Mr G. Mylno, Hon. T., Mrs, and'Miss Macdonald, Dr. and Mrs N. Macloan, Mr S. Maclean, Mr and Mrs Major, Mr and Mrs fMacboth, Hon. Sir H. and Lady Miller, Mrs and Miss S. Medley, Mr and ADs B. Moorliouw?,- Hon. J. A. Millai, ■Mr r X Macphereon, Mr, Mrs, and Mies 3 Hcnteath, Bov. C. W/ Mr and Mrs B. Matin. Mw Mountford, Dr. E. H. H. Mil.soin, Mr R. Moorhouse, Misses Margolionth, Mr, .Mrs, and the ttijaees Laing Meason.- Mr R. G.-l«aing Afeaaon, Mr Mackay, Mr and Mrs Maotay. Mr and Mrs W. E Moms. Mr and Mrs McKobie, Mr . and Mrs 3. Moore, Miss Macleod, Mis Mackellax, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Millward, Miss Mandl, Mr and Misses: Marks, Mias Moloney, Miss M. Meggy Mr, and. Mrs S Mnir, Dr. and Mrs Martin, Miss L. Moir, Miss McSherry, MrJW. McLean, Mrs B W. , Mr and Mrs R. Myers, Mr and Mrs Mitford, Mr and "Mrs Marchant, Misses Marchant, Miss M. MajinnitT, Miss B. Mclntyre. Mr and Mrs Deter Millar, Mr J. McLachlan, Mr and Mrs McAlister. Mr and Mrs Judah Mrors. Mr and Mrs .1. Macphereon. Mr and Mre T. G. McCarthy. Mr and Mrs Malcolm, Mr and Mre Maguire, Mm Maguire, Mr and Mrs A. AlcDougall, Miss C. Moore, Miss Mcachom. Miss Monaghan. H. Maltbr. Miss Morpeth, Miss Mander.' ■ Mrs Henries, Captain and Mrs Macdonald. Mr and .Mrs Mansfield. Hon. J. and Mre Marshall, Mr and Mre Alcßorrow. Miss AlcKerrow. Mr and Mrs A Moore. Professor and Mrs McKcnria. Mr and Mrs J. B. McTfron. Mre. McTTeo-irn, Mr and Mrs McTayish. Afire McTavish. Mre and Misses MacGregor, Mr and Aire A.' McGfhhom. Mr and Mrs P. Myers, Mr and Mre H. "W. More. Mr Moore, Miss AfatthePs, Mr P Matthews. Mr and Mre J. C." McKerror'. Mr T. IV. and Mire McKenzie, Mr, Mrs. and tho Misses McKellar, Mr A. C. MeKellar, Hon. G.. Mrs, and Mire McLean. Dr. and Mrs MoGayin. Dr. and the ADrecs 'McTcem, Dr. and Mrs McArthnr. TTon. B. McGaryan, Curtain N. IV. MeKellar, Mr and Mrs McVTIIt. Hon. It. AfcNab, Mr and Mrs R. McKenzie. Bey. B. R, J. McConne], Mr and Mre McDonald, Hon. "W. IV.. Mre. and Mire? AtcCardle, Mr j. A. MacTnod. Miss Meinertrhn"en, Mr and Mre McLachlan, Mr and Mre Morrah. Mr and Mre Mnrdoch. Mr and Mrs D. McLaren. Bey. Father McDonald. Miss Martin, Boy. Father Mc'JVarrtara-' Bey. Father Moloney. Ber. Father Mnnles. Bey. Dean McKenna, Ber. and Mre McNrckle. Bey. G. ■W. ’McConnel, Mr and Mrs L. Moorn. Afr S. AfcKeTlar. AD F. G. Alatthowa, Mr C. F. Matthews.
Mr, Mrs, ami Miss Nation, Dr. and Mra Newman, Mr. Mrs, and the Misses W. 'Nathan. Mt H. L. Nathan. Mr S. G. Nathan. Mr and Mrs D. Nathan, Mr H. Nelson, Mr, Mrs, and Miss E. Newman, Mr C. Nathan, Mr, and Mrs H. D. Nelson* Miss Nelson, Mr J. H. Nefeon, Mr O. N. Nugont, Mr T. Ngata, M.H.8., Mis Ngata- Mr H. B. NichoTls, Dev. J. .1. and Mrs North, Mr and Mrs O Neilson. Mr and Mra O. Norwood. Mr and Mrs W. F. Newson. Col. and Mrs Newall. Miss Newall, Miss Nutt. Mr and Mrs W, Naughton, Mis Nicbolis.
Mr, Mrs, and the Misses O’Connor, Mr, Mra. and Miss Otteraon, Mr D. Ottoman, Sir 8.. Lady, and Mies Osborne Gibbcs, Mr P. 0. Sloane Gibbes. Hon. Bir Maurice O’Rorko. Hon. J. D. Ormond, Mr H. Okey, Bov. Father O’Shea, officers in charge of Salvation Army Homes, ■ Hon. T. and Mra Grant ’ Ovii<rle. Mr Overton, Mira-.O’Sullivan. Mira O’Connor, Mr and. Mrs M. C. O’Connell. Miss O’Connell, Miss O'Hara, Miss O'Daondl. Miss O’Srien. Mr Pyo-Smith, Mr and Mra Powell, Hon. J. T. and Mra Paul. Mr and Mra C. Pearce, Mr and Mra A. Parlano, Hon- Wi Pere. Mr and Mra .1, W. Poynton, Mr and Mrs C. F.‘ Plank, Mra Poland, Captain and Mrs Poet, Mr O. .1. Pfaff, Mr and Mrs T. Pilcher, Mr and Mra Petoridn, Mr and Mrs Parsons. Missce Parsons, Mr and Mra B. Parker, Mi® Parker, Miss Pirie, Mi® Payne, Dr. and Mrs Pigeon, Miss Pattlo, Mr and Mrs EL O. Peers. Miss Paten, Mr and Mrs J. A. Pock. Mr and Mrs H. N. G. Ponlton, Miss L. H. SirEer. Mass C. L. Peters, Miss Pitt, r. Mrs, and Miss Pearce. Miss Partridge. Dr. and Mrs Purdy. Dr. and Mra Pollen, Mra Ponsonhy, Mr and Mrs C Palmer, Dr. and Mrs W. Perry. Mr C. P. Pollock, Mr C. H. Poole, M.H.R.. Hon. J. Paul. Mr M. Portreeve Pereton. Maior and Mrs B. Pirn. Mr H. Poland, M.H-R., Mr Tamo Parata. M.H.R.. Mr and Mrs S. Palmer. Dr., Mrs. and Miss Perkins, Mr and Miss Percy, Mr T. C. Peacock. Sir P. Price. Dr. W. H. 0. Patrick. Mr and the Misses Pla+ts. Mr, Mrs, and Miss Prowse, Miss Parlane. Rev. c. and Mra Porter, Mr E. V. J. Ponlton. Mr and Mrs C. P. Powlra. Misses Powles. Mr E. R. Powles. Mr H. A. Parkinson, Mr - and Mrs R. C. Peers, Mr and Mrs H.-W. Preston; Mr T. and Mrs Parritt. : -
Mr and Mrs Quick. Mr and Mrs Qnoal'ey.
Mr and Mrs Bhind, Mr V. Bhind, Mr B. J. BeH. Mrnor and Mrs Bobineon, Mr and Mrs G. Robertson, Mr R.
Robertson, Mr 0. £?. Robertson, Miss iUjburtson, Mr L. G. Reid, Mr and the Misses Richmond, Mr and Mrs MaJcoim Roes, Mx-s Rhodes, Mon. 8.. Mrs, and Miss Richardoon, Mr, Mrs, and the Misses Raw&on, Mr and Mrs JS. Reid, Mr V/. Reid, Mr and Mrs M. ! \V. Richmond, Mr and lion. Mrp Rowley, Mr C. VV. Rowley, lion. J. Eigg, Judge and Mrs Eawson, Mr, Mrs, and Misses Rutherford, Ilia Grace the Archbishop o» Wellington, Mi* and Mrs B. J. Riddiford, Mr V. Riddßord,' Air D. Riddilord. Dr. juul Airs Rawson, Air 11 H. Lawson, Sir W, and Lady Russell, Itev. A. d(s H. Robinson, Hon. It. H. ana Miss Reeves. Dr, Robertson, Colonel, Mrs, and Miss Robin, Mr and Mrs D. Jhdd. M.XLIt., Mies B. Richmond, Miff? T. Russell, Mr and Mrs A. Russell. Die Alirieos Russell, Mr and Airs Rhodes, Mr It. H. M.H.R., Air A, E. Remington, AIJI.IL, Alise Rex, Rev. J. D. Rtatjsel, Itov. H. 13., Aire, and Mies Redstone, Mr and Airs L. G. Roid. Air and Mrs J. H. Richardson, Air and Mrs J. Rod, Air and Mi’s J. Roberts, Air and Mrs Hayward, Air and Airs G. Jtoberteon, Miss Rapley, Air and Mrs T. itanayne, Aliss Itonajmc, Mr and All's F. K, Reeves, Air and Mrs W, S. R«id, Air and Mrs E. Russol, Mrs and 'Afiss Rose. Miss Richardson, Mr and Mrs M. J. Reardon, Air and Airs Richardson, Aliases Richardson, Air and Mrs Rnncie, Misses Runcic, Mr J. Robin, Mr and Alra Donald Robortfloru Air and Airs A. D. Riley, Alisa Riloy, Airs T. F. Air and Mrs Ritchie, Aliss Rodger, Air and Airs Dudloy Read, Sir and Airs C. Robinson, Mr and Airs IT. Roid.
Rev. T. 11. and Airs Sprott, Mrs and the Alissee Seed, Air IL H. Seed, Mr and Mrs Siowrright, Hon. R. and' X*ady S'tout, Mr T. Stout, the Alices Somervillo, Air, Airs, and the Misses Stafford, AV, E. Slowman. Mi's and the Misses Scddon, Air (j. P. Skerrett, Alias Bkerrett, Mr and Airs 3?. Samuel, Dr., All’s, and Aliss SBand, Mr, Airs, and tiio Aliases Simpson, Air B. Simpson, Air and Airs i’'. Stovems, Dr and Mrs J. G. Stevens, Air and Mrs W. Stevens, Air and Airs Stott, Mr and Mrs bidey, Hon E. St evens. Air, Mra, and the Aliases Stuart, Mr and Mrs A. South, Mists Smith, Mr F. Smith, Mr and Mrs It Symons, Hon. Sir AV, and Lady Steward, Mr and Mrs Stocker, Mr E. Stockor, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Stonse, Major Shepherd, Mr P. D. Sharp, Profesvor and Mrs Salmond, Mr H. M. Salmond, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Seaton, Mr W. Symcs,- Mr and Miss Stevens. Mr, Mrs, and Miss Scales, Mr C. Scales, Mr J. 11 Smith, Hon- J. H-, Mrs, and Miss Sinclair, Commander and Mrs Sinclair. Hon. G. J. and Mrs Smith, Captain and Mrs Stewart, Mr George Sutton, Mr I. J. Standiah, Miss, Stoddart, Captain F. Symon, Mr John Stallworthy, M 11.i1., Mrs Ste.ilworthy, Mrs and the Misses Seddon, Mr and Mrs 0. Samuel, .'Msg Snowball, Mr and Mrs Shirtcliffe, Mr John Smith, Rev. C. and Mrs Smith, Lientennnt G. P. Smith, K.N., Rev. AV. and Airs Shirer, Rev. J. Spottiswood, Air and Airs J. G. Smith, Rev. jr Van Stavcren, Aliss Sorloy, Air and Airs J. Stndholme, Hr T. T. Scddon. AI H.R., Air S. Seddon, Air G. L. Stow art, ATiss Slattery, Mr and Mw C. •T. SnUor, • Air-nnd Airs H. Seaton, Mr nnd Alt-s G. Schwartz, W. Stevens, Air and Mrs G. Smith, Mr and Airs Shlaicli, -Mrs Stavely, Air-and Airs S. Sprang, Air A. S. Scblanders, Air E. SannHcrs, Air nnd Airs Shiv as, Mrs R. At. Simpson, Alisscs Simpson, Air E. Schwabc, Hon. and Airs Scotland, Air G. H. Capt. Seddon. Alisa E. H Stavdv, Alias Stanley, Miss StnartForbes, Mr A. S. Shand, Afies AL T. Scully. Airs J. D. Stallworthy. Mrs Stevens, Alls D. Stevcsns, Kins Scully, Air and Airs W. P Smith. Alif® Smith, Air and Atxn- Sneed, Mr J. Stevenson, Air and Airs Scott,. Airs Symee, Airs A. Smart, his Honor Air Justice Sim and Airs Sim.
Ate and Airs W. B- Trope, Air. Geo. Toogood, Hon. V. 11. and Mrs Tudor, Mr Dudley Tripe, Mr and Airs Thompson, Dr; and Mre Tripe, Aire Trapp, Mr and Airs J. A. Tripe, AD F. D. Thomson, Air H. H. Tripp, Mr and Airs Tregear, Miss Tregear, Mr and Mrs C. H. Treadwell, Miss B. Truman, Alise Taster. Mr and Mre F. Tipping, Mr C. M. Turretl, Mr and Aire IV. H, Turnbull, Bey. H. and Aire Tuckey, Mr and Airs Thomson,- Mr A. Turnbull, Mr la. Tripp, Hon. J. Thompson, Alias J. Thompson, Hon. W. H. Tucker, Captain and Mrs Trask. Major - St. D. Tnson, Air L. Tripp, Air and Mrs J. C. Thomson. Horn, and Airs P. Trask, Aire B Tanner, Air P. Townsend, Mr and Airs IV. Tanner, Air F. D. Thomson, Air and Airs Trnebridgo, Bev. Father Tymons.
Air, Mre, and Aoss Vickers, Eer. H. Aire, and tho Misses Vospor, Mr and Aire X. Veitoh, Mr Vincent, Mr and Mre Von Haast, Mr and Mre Von Dadelezen, Alies Von Dadolsaan, Bear. H. and Airs Aliss Yon Dadolszen, Dr and Mrs Valintino. \
Mr C. 'Watson, Mr S. Webb, Mr and Mrs AVorboys. Mr and Mrs K. Williams, Sir, Mns, and the Misses J. Williams. Mr and Mra P. Wobh, Mr and Mrs WoTlarman, Misses Wollerman, Mr H. Wood, Miss Wheoler, Sir and Mrs T. Ward. Mr Walhnlla, Mr and Mrs C, 1-1. Wheeler, Mr Wykeham, Mr Willoughby. Or ami Sirs Van Slyke, Dand Sirs Webster, Miss Wilson, Mr and Mrs J. W. Wallace, Mr and Mrs Walmfiley, Mr A. Wilson, Mr and Mrs R. B. Wood, Sdiss Warren, Mr and Mra Wallis, Mr and Mra O. L. Watkins. Mr and Mrs P iWaidegrave, Mr and Mrs Wardell Kon. Mahntu Wberowhero, Mr and Mra W. Wright, Mrs Wigxam. Mrs Witty, Sir J. K. Warbnrfcon and Miss Warbnrtmi. Mr end -Mrs AV. B. A\pk‘hrooko, Mr and Mrs B. M. Wilson, Mr and Mrs F. Waters, Mr and Mra J. C. Williamson, Mr and Mra WarburtonGambTe. Mr and Mrs Peter Webb, Sir J., Lady, and Miss Ward, Mr V. Ward, Mr Cyril AVarcl. Sir and Sirs E. Wilson, Sir and Sirs Weston. Mr and Mrs G. Wright,'Sir, Mrs and the Misses L. Pt. B. Wilson, Mr- and-Mrs -W. P. Ward, Mr. Sire, and Miss A. Wylie, the Bishop of Wellington and Mrs Wallis. Mr, Sire T. (X, and the Misses Williams, Mr A. Williams. Mr W. Williams, Col.. Mrs, and the Slisses Webb. Mr and Sira P. S. Wilson, Mr H. Ward, Mr, Sira, and Miss Watson, Sit R. 11. Watson, Mr and Sirs Wilford. Sir Jnstire. Mrs, and Mies Williams, Mr, Mrs, and Mies W. T. Wood, Mr R. K. Wynn. Hon. H. P. Wigratn, Mt, Mrs, and Sir j. H„ Wnrdron. Cant. L. B. Walker. Mr, Mra, and Miss Wtlmot, Mr • and Miss Wardell. Mr T .R, Watte. Mr A. Wilson, Mr, Mrs. and Miss Wi 1 berfoss. Sit G. Witty, M.H.R.. Mira W. Willinins, Mr and Mrs Warren, Rev, •T. Walker, Sir and-Mrs .1. Wong. Mr A. Walton. Rev. R. and Mrs Wilson. Rev. W. T. Williams. Sir and -Mrs Wvnn Williams, Mr and Mra A. E. AVhvto. Mr B. AVhvtn Sire Waters, Mr and Sirs H. S. Wardell, I>r. W. and Sirs Young. Mr and Mrs A. Young. Mr and Mrs T. Young, Sir and Mra A. Young. Mr and Sira Von Zedlitz, Mr and Mrs C. W. Zeila.
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