THE RECORD REIGN,

Otago Witness, Issue 2251, 22 April 1897, Page 13

THE RECORD REIGN,

London, April 14. On the arrival of the New South Wales mounted rifles they will be welcomed by the officials of the Colonial and War Office s. Daring their stay they will bave three months' training at Aldersbof, and also take part in the military tournament at Dublin. April 16. Mr Chamberlain has requested that the Canadian troops sent to the Queen's celebrations do not exceed 200. Tokio, April 18. Japan will send an envoy to attend Queen Victoria* Eecord Beign celebratione. Mklboubnb, April 13. The Acting- Premier has received a circular from Mi- Chamberlain suggesting that uniform action throughout the colonies would greatly add to the interest of the Jubilee celebration, but, considering that climatic conditions alone would render this impracticable, Mr Ohambarlain confidently leaves it to the local authorities to fittingly celebrate the occasion. The City Council have donated LIOOO to the Jubilee Infectious Diseases Hospital fund. Adelaide, April 16. The Government authorised the Eelecfcion of 25 mounted officers and men to represent the colony at the Quaon'g celebrations. It ib probable that Western Australia will also send a team. Perth, April 17. The Govsrnmenfc have decided to send 30 oflicfirs and men to represent the colony at the Qaeen'e jubilee. THE PREMIER'S DEPASTURE. Wellington, April 15. The Tutauekai, with the Premier, Mrs and Miss Seddon, and Mr Crow (eecrelarj), left for Slanukiu at 6 30 to-night en route for England, via San Francisco. The Premier has received a number of invitations from clubs and other institutions at Home, inc'ud'ng the London Chamber of Commerce, and will accept th«ir hospitality. THE SHOOTING} TEAM FOR BISLEY. Wellington. April 11. Major Sommeiville wires the Press Association : — "Eifle Team. — The Premier has just ■wired me £500 voted, and I am to take that as final. Tlus wi'l not cover the expenses of more than five men, and unless the public will contribute another £500 the team will be useless. As the matter is nor/a national one, I pub it t'J all those who can nftord it to come to the assistance of our rifle men. Many of our bs'3 shobs are hard-working mcD, and cannot afford fcbe (xpense. I hope all members of the Rifle Council throughout the colony will do their lest lo collect fund?. Any of our well-known shots who are prepared to pay portion of their expenses should wire meat.once. No time is to bs lost, as the team must go in the lluab'mc. Major Collins (treasurer of the New Zealand Rifle Association; and Mr W. H. Ballinger (ex champion and- a number of the council of tha a3Bocia*;icn) had an interview with (he Premier respecting the visit of a team of riflemen to ; Bisley. The deputation pointed out that the i original vote of Parliament (£500) was only I sufficient to defray the cost of the passage of | the tearuf, and, unleis the amount was subsidised by public subscription, New Zealand

I would be unable to tend & thoroughly represenj tative team. Mr Seddon, while admitting the i propriety of having tha best team of riflemen ' at Home, snid he could not go outside the parliamentary vote, though he fully agreed to an additional sum of £100 being paid towards the expeLsee of Blajor Sommerville, chairman of the association, who should accompany the team as captain. "An urgent appeal is to ba made throughout the colony _for tho necessary funds to ascure a representative team going.

j , Apri Jl2. A telegram from Wanganui state* that the Alexandra Cavalry have given £10, tha Wanganui Rifles, Wanganui Navals, and W»iro» Mounted Rifles £5 each towards seodiDg Horn* a rifle team.

' Nelson, April 13. i At a large representative meeting, held last night, the Msyor presiding, it was decided to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee by four days* events, including a thanksgiving icrvice. A committee was appointed to arrange a scheme and report to the General Committee in * fortnight. It was resolved that any surplus from the celebration be devoted to seme permanent memorial in the city or district to mark the occasion. Canvassers have been appointed to collect subscriptions. Muoh enthusiasm was displayed at the meeting. The City Council will forward a congratulatory, address to the _ Queen. All local bodies, members of Parlia- • meut, clergymen, doctors, and other represenj tative men are invited to co-oper»te with the , City Council in making the celebration » success.