THE RECORD REIGN.
London, February 22. In oonneotion with the record r^ign calebrai tions it has been arranged that n thanksgiving | service shall be held on the 22cd Jane in the open air on the western steps oi: Sfc. Paul's,' so as to avoid the necessity of her Majesty leaving her carriage. The Archbishop of Canterbury will deliver the address. February 25. The colonial riflemen who are about; to visit England will be allowed to compete at the Imperial rifle shooting contests as well as the general matohes at Bisley. Mr Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, urged tbe authorities to expedite the Imperial shooting contests, so that the picked shots of the Australian riflemen visiting the Bisley meeting may be enabled ! to remain to take part. ! Sydney, February 23. Mr Reid, the Premier, considers that the Mounted Rifles team, now on their way to j London, is sufficient to represent the colony at the Queen's celebrations. Mr Seddon is considering the coat of sending 100 men, but has arrived at no definite conclusion. j Tasmania will not send troops ; while South Australia, Western Australia, and Queensland have not yet decided on the matter. Mblbouhnb, February 23. The Government have decided to send two officers and 24 mounted rifles to the Queen's celebrations. Adelaide, February 23. The Council of the South Australian Arts Society have sent a circular to the Premiers of the Australian colonies suggesting that the cost of LIOOO be equally borne by the colonies to make a presentation to the Queen in tbe shape of six addresses bound as an album, the diadem to be of Australian gold ! in a casket of Australian wood, the panels to ! consist of three water or oil paintings of Australian scenes painted under competitive conditions. Hobart, February 26. Sir E. N. Braddon, the Premier, has finally accepted the invitation, of the Secretary for the Colonies to go Home for tbe purpose of j being present at the diamond jnbilse cele- j bration of tbe Queen's record reign. j
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Otago Witness, Issue 2244, 4 March 1897, Page 19
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338THE RECORD REIGN. Otago Witness, Issue 2244, 4 March 1897, Page 19
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