THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XIV, Issue 4891, 16 June 1887, Page 2

THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE.

A THANKSGIVING PRAYER

NAVAL AND MILITARY PRISONERS

TO BE FREED.

London, June 15,

A Gazette extraordinary has been issued inviting the religious bodies, in accordance with the wishes of Her Majesty the Queen, to observe Sunday next as a day of special thanksgiving in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of her accession to the throne.

The Crown Prince and Princess of Germany have arrived in London, and the other Monarchs, Princes, and special Ambassadors who will tnke part In the Jubilee celebrations are on their way to this country. Among the representatives of the foreign Powers will be one from the Vatican.

It ia announced that Her Majesty will on the occasion of the Jubilee celebrations grant an amnesty to the naval and military prisoners who have been sentenced for desertion and minor offences.

Melbourne, to-day. A religious service of an undenominational character will be held in the Town Hall on the 24th inst in commemoration of the Queen's Jubilee. It is expected that Bishop Goe will preside, and Dr Cameron, Lees, Bevan, and other clergymen will be present.

Wellington, to-day.

His Excellency the Governor has received a telegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies intimating that Her Majesty the Queen desires to tender thanks to Almighty God for the many mercies vouchsafed to her faithful subjects throughout her dominions. The telegram adds that this may be stated in the churches and chapels and at any thanksgiving services before special prayers. A proclamation expressing (he thankfulness of the Queen to Almighty God will be issued by the Governor on the morning of June 21.

Thtt business men of the city have decided to observe Monday only as a holiday in celebration of the Jubilee. It is expected that 3000 members of Friendly Societies will take part in the procession on Monday.