THE JUBILEE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1598, 23 June 1887, Page 2

THE JUBILEE.

PROCLAMATION.

The followiog Proclamation waß posted throughout the colony early on Tuesday morning:— "Jubilee Proclamation.—Her Majesty's acknowledgment. Win. Frßocis Dramtnond Jervois, Governor:—" I, William Francis Drumraonri Jervois, Governor of New Zealand, do, by command of Her Moßt Gracious Majesty, Victoria, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Queen, Defender of the Faith, "Empress of India, proclaim and notify to all Her Majesty's subjects in the Oniony and its Dependencies, that Her Majesty desires to render thanks to Almighty God for the many mercies vouchsafed during hor reigo, and for the loyally of her faithful subject throughout hor dominions.—Given under ihe hand of His Excellency Sir William Francis Drummond Jervois, Lieutenait-General in Her Majesty's Army, Knight Grand Cross of the moat distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion of the most honorable order of ihe Bath, Governor and Uommander-io-Chief in and over Her Majesty's colony of N«w Zealand and its dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same ; and issued under the Seal of the said colony at the Government House at Wellington, this tvienty-first day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-seven. " P. A. Buckley. " G©d Save the Queeß." TEMDKA.

The weather on the morning of the Jubilee Day showed signs of improvement, and at about 9 o'clock there was every appearance of a fine day. From an early hour the town was astir with holiday makers, while a number of well-laden vehicles arrived from the Kokahu, Waitohi, Winchester, Orari and other districts. The various hotels displayed their bunting in honor of the day, but there was little or no attempt at decoration. At 9 o'clock the Volunteers paraded at the Drillshed, and after inspection and about an hoar's drill marched to tho vacant ground near the pound, and fired a feu-de-joie in honor of Her Majesty's accession. In the meantime the cadets hnd assembled at the public school, and under the charge of Lieut. Cross marched to the parade ground and joiued the Rifles, when they all proceeded to the drillshed, where they were dismissed until the time arrived for joing the procession. THE PROCESSION. The children attending the public school, and in fact all the children in the district, were invited to meet at the school grounds at 9.30 to join in +he demonstration, and long before that hour a large number had assembled. They were placed by the Procession Committee under the charge of Mr Gaze, who marshalled them promptly by JO o'clock on the road in front of the school. They were joined by the children from the convent school, who had been arranged in proper order by their own teachers. From the school they proceeded in morry fashion to the front of the Volunteer Hall, where they took up a position in readiness to join fee main procession. Captain Hayhurst acted as Marshall. The following was the order of the procession :—At the head of the procession marched three representatives of England, Scotland, and Wales. England was ably represented by Mr Murray Aston, the well-known agent of the Mutual Life Association. He was arrayed in a suit of brown corded velveteen, with breeches and gaiters, and his burly form and general smile were \ eminently typical of the jolly Saxon. Mr James Lyon appeared as Scotland's representative. He wore the full Highland costurno. The tartan was that know n as the Royal Stuart, acknowledged to be the handsomest of all the many varieties. No detail was forgotten, from the skene dhu in the stocking to the bonnet in which a sprig of juniper, the badge of the Stuarts, was displayed. He carried the handsome National Banner of Scotland. Wales was represented by Mr L. A. Thrustoo, who appeared in the ordinary costume of the day. It had been intended that in addition to John Bull, Sandy, and Taffy, Paddy should have been present, but at the eleventh honr the gentleman who hart he fin , asked to lake that position was unable 'o obtain the siiitable costume and he was unwilling to appear without it. It was not a case of •' Wanted an Irishman " but "Wanted his clothes.' Next in order came the Brass Band, under the leadership of Bmdr master Rutland, and they were followed by tho Volunteers, under Lieutenants Findlay and White, and the Cadets, under the command of Captain Bryars and Lieutenant Cross. Immediately following the Cadets, came the children, marshalled four deep, with the girls in front, aod headed by a banner bearing the inscription "Onward and Upward,' and with bannerette and flags at intervals along the line. The children were under the charge of Mr Gaae, and he was assisted by the Rev. W. G. Thorn us and Messrs Oldfield, Cooper, Matson, and Langridgo, I

Following the children came Messrs F. K. Gray, and James Blyth, jun., who attired in scarlet jumpers, wideawake hals and cord breeches, and mounted on spirited horses and armed with Btockwhips, were supposed to be typical of the stockmen of the early days. A. waggonette decorated with flax and cabbage trees and driven by Mr 0. G. Bradley, contained the old identities, who were represented by Messrs G. Dyson, J. Ackroyd, T. Oopestake, W. Wyatt, and several others. The first four gentlemen have been in the district for nearly forty years. After the identities came a drag and pair driven by Mr Nicholas and containing Messrs Gray, Blyth and Lee, as representatives of the Town Board, and Mr Rolleston also occupied a seat in the conveyance. They bore a handsome flag—that known as the '•Red Ensign." Next in order came twelve members of the "Volunteer Fire Brigade with their engine and hoßn reel all beautifully cleaned, polished and decorated. Captain Henry and Lieut. McSheby Gentleman were in command. This turn-out was one of the most attractive in the procession. The smart and workmanlike appearance of the men, the well groomed horses and brilliant harness, made a very pleasing spectacle. For the occasion Branchman Surridge had prepared and presented to the Brigade a handsome banner, <*hich was borne aloft by one of the members. In the centre of the banner was a circle, colored bright red and bearing the motto "Always ready/' in silver letters. Surrounding this was a circle or belt of biue, on which the words "Temuka Volunteer Fire Brigade," were painted in gilt letters. A scroll of leaves appeared on either side and at the base were depicted the lion and unicorn, with a neat design in which appeared the shamrock, rose, and thistle. The whole was surmounted by a crown in gold and silver. Three stars in gold and silver appeared at the bottom of the banner. It reflected much credit ou the artistic skill and taste of Mr Surridge. After the Fire Brigade the Friendly Societies marched. The Oddfellows were represented by about 14 of their number in full regalia. They would have appeared in gretter force but for the! fact that a number of their members Were absorbed in other bodies, such as th. 9 Volunteers, Fire Brigade, etc. Mr I. Tomlinson represented the Ancient Order of Foresters. The Fife nnd Drum Band, under the leadership of Mr Proudlock, cam* next, and their Bervices were called into requinitioo from time to time to rplievo the bund of the Volnnteers. The "Press" w.is represented by a crimson banner, on which was displayed a gilt star and the titles ot the various papers i'n circulation in the district and the choicest of the Home journals. In the same conveyance with the banner were the members of the of the Temuka Leader, anil a "Model " Printing Press from the same office. As the procession wended its way along the line of route the press was kept busily at work printing and distributing programmes of the entertainment to be held in the evening. The remaioder of the procestion consisted of representatives of the Trades and Commerce, and ;a fair sprinkling of the general public on horseback and in, vehicles. Among the Trades appeared a cart containing wool in the grease and scoured, with wool mats dyed in brilliant colors, and other emblems of the woolscouring industry. This belonged to Mr McCaskill, of the Winchester Wool Works. Mr Lee sent an express waggon in which were displayed rolls and flitches of bacon and choice bams, both green and smoked. The whole were neatly arranged, and the waggon was capitally decorated. Mr Evan Vallender was in charge of this conveyance. A cart, decorated with evergreens, and containing a batcher's stall and block, with sides ot mutton and rounds of beef, represented Mr Bolton's City Butchery. Mr H. Dunford was the presiding genius of this display, and exercised his skill en route in cutting up joints, etc. At about a quarter to eleven the procession started, and marched to the inspiriting music of the Brass Band along the main street as far as the Town Belt. The footpaths were lined with spectators, and in spite of the muddy condition of the road a large number of persons accompanied the procession on its way. After crossing the railway the Arowhenua Town Belt was followed as far as Wilkin street, down which the procession turned. As soon as the leading part of the procession was visible from the Catholic Church the bells rang up a merry peal, which was kept up until the Park waß reached and entered at the gate opposite the caretaker's house. IN THE PARK.

The arrangements in reference to planting the oak, laying the foundation stone of the obelisk, and naming the Park "Victoria Park," were simply perfect, and never -was anything more orderly than the way thiogs were managed. A plan of the ground had been made by Mr Gaze, and a place was allotted to certain of those who took part in the procession, whioh was arranged so that all marohed into their places like olook-work. Messrs Twomey and Flint were on the ground long betore the procession arrived, and, assisted by Messrs LeCren and Velvin, kept everything in order. As soon as the procession arrived every section of it was marched into its allotted space, and when all was complete the Volunteers and Cadets were found forming a circle within >yhich were the children, the band, representatives of local bodies, the Fire Brigade, Fiend ly Societies, representatives of nationalities, together with a few ladies with children in their arms, who were accommodated with seats. It should also be said that the seats were provided for the first to arrive and that favoritism or class distinction were completely eschewed, Outside the ring of Volunteers ihe general public assembled, and we must compliment them on the extremely good manner in which they behaved. They behaved most considerately, and not an unpleasant word whs spoken throughout. Those who had* to maintain order did it in a iyay that elicited universal approbation, and no one wan beard to cpropjaio. After the Band had played a musical selection Mr &.. F. Gray (Chairman of Ihe Temaka Town Board) and Mr E. Lee (Chairman of the Aro<vhenua Town Board), proceeded to plant the oak, and after this had been done Mr Gray declared it well and truly planted in commemoration the fiftieth year of the reign of EJer Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria. Mr E, £ee said they had met to commemorate Her Majesty the Queen's reign of fifty years, Then they oama to look back on those ffffcy years, they oould not but feel proud of their forefathers, (

wd he hoped their children would be as proud of them in fifty year's time. When the Queen entered upon her reign there was groat distress. They might talk or our distress, but they knew nothing of It . compared with the distress of those timeßj and when they remembered the gloom which bung over the country in those times they ought to feel happy and contented with ! heir present lot. They had a nificent country, and \\ they put thtir shoulders to the wheel- in fifty years time their children would not be ashamed of thein. They had a grand country and a grand climate, and when they looked around and saw their citizen soldiers they could not bat remember the words of tb» Spartan King who, when asked wbera were the defences of his city, said : "Here I have 200,000 Spartan soldiers, and every one of them is a brick." He might tell them another anecdote. When the American delegates met in rebellion against the present Queen's uncle they would do anything but put their hands in their pockets, and Fairfax, the great patriot, HHid : " Well, gentlemen, if we don't pull together we shall hang together." So with them, if they would stick togethe' they could make this the grandest country the sun shone on. (Great cheering.) Mr James Blyth then stepped forward, and said he had great pleasure in presenting Mr Gray, on behalf of the Jubilee Committee, with a trowel with which to lay the foundation stone of the obelisk. It gave him great pleasure to have been selected by the Committee for making the presentation, as it gave him va opportunity of expressing his appreciation of his many amiable qualities* He had known him (Mr Gray) for a long time, and had always found him a kind and courteous neighbor, and a true friend. The trowel was given as an expression of the r>Bteem in which' he (Mr Gray) was held by the Jubilee Committee, and he would beg of him to accept It, with their good wishes for his future wellbeing, in commemoration of laying the foundation atone of, the obelisk. *

Mr Gray said be deemed it a high honor to be the recipient of such a gift, especially as it C'irrie from the band of such an old and valued friend as Mr Blyth.: It would, always be a souvenir to remind him of the kindoesd of the people, andhe begged, to triHi'k them sincert-ly for this mark of esteem. He then laid the stone, underneath which was placed a zinc box containing a scroll explaining the object for which the obelisk was raised, and,the names of the Jubilee Committee, also several coioe, the Tfmttka LEADER, Lyttelton Times, Wetkiy Press, and the Timaru Herald. He then said he declared the stone well and truly laid for the obelisk erected to commemorate the great event they had met to celebrate. In this portion of Her Majesty's great empite, " Long may she reign over this Empire " is the heartfelt desire of hermost-loyal snbjects. He had still another duty to p-rform, that was the rianiing of their magnificent Park. It was something to be proud of to have such a beautiful estate for public recreation. It showed the wisdom of their. Legislature to set it aside for the sole use of the public, andhe believe! their Member who was'present had a h«nd in it. All honor and glory to him for it. He would now conclude by naming the Park " Victoria Park." (Cheers). He then read the following aonnets, specially written for the occasion by Dr H. W. Campbell; of Temuka :

Victoria ! yes, thy name shall e'er remain" A household word amongst us, keeping green »'.. The memory of thy long eventful reign— ' Under whose auspices our birth waa seen While o'er these grounds our youth,, on pleasure bent, ■'"■' Engage in frolic fight with friendly foes, And brace those limbs which, fired with brave intent, Will conquer as of old in battles' throes. The mother, resting from her weekly toil, Leading her toddling offspring o'er the award, >, Will teach them lisp thy name as round they coil Their little hands about her, and reward Her loving cares with smiles and childish* laughter— Thy name will dwell with them for evec after.

n. I Great Empress ! in the radiencs of whose Crown To farthest land 'tis privileged to rest, Sh-tring thy greatness and thy ; high ' renown— ; Bearing the stamp of honor-by/'thee impressed— . : > Guarded by thy strong hand and motherly love," /\:l. Extending to thy children, far and near, Freedom and safety, and the grand prestige Of centuries of glory to Inspire Our Bons to emulation of those deeder That liberate the slave and »ore oppressed, And right the wrong and minister to needs Of Christian charity for the distressed— Oh! woman, ever shall thy name be treasured, As by our ateps these, pleasure-grounds are measured !

H« then called upon the Hod. W. Rjl- ~ : leaton to speak, ' . i; Mr Rolieston said : Mr Gray, Mr Lee, ladies and genUemen—li'ampr&ad t» be present on this auspicious occasion,, and [ thank Mr Gray for the. allusion ho has made io reference part I had in reserving this land' for a public park in 18§4, 1 was a Member of the Administration then, but the credit of it *&' belongs to the then Member for |the district, a gentleman whom yoii all knew . wM and esteem, Mr Alfred Cox, and I am sorry he is not present today. In the genial climate of a New Zealand mid-winter morning we are met to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary iof the r6ign of one on whose vast empirethe sun never sets. On the .other Bide ot the g'obe more than thirty millions of our fellow subjects during a long midsummer day in our parent are raising the voice of rejoicing and the sonef of thanksgiving for t.he blessings which have. - been poured upon them by the universal' '- Lord during the long reign, of Her Most ' Gracious Majesty Queen Yictoria. In thesister Australian Colonies,; throughout, the vast continent of British North America; on the '• coral strand " of India; where . nearly 200,009,000 of human beings own her" Bway; by "Africs sunny fountains," "on tho epicy breeieß." qf Qeyloa, the jUd voieea

of hundreds ofjhousands of men, women and children will re-eoho the congratuln- ' . tions which we, her younger children, are Uttering in this the remotest of her eolonies. "W.e stand here to-Hay, young | v and old, an off-shoot destined it may be in the future to outgrow the parent tree. -The older of us look back with just pride, Sot unmixed with tender regret, upon the triumphs which half a century has accomplished. The younger of us are looking forward in bright hope, and Beeing In " that which they hare done but, .hi earnest of the things which they shall do. " In the year 1837 the rejoicings of this day were almost, if not entirely, limited to our island horns—to-day the ■whole round earth is girdled with the glad refrain. Let us look back in memory and imagination for a few moments orer the time that has passed since that great day when fifty y»ars ago we—the elders among us—heard tha Church bells ring out their merry peal in. our native villages, when we watched the festive throngs and heard our fathers shout the words then first heard for many a year in eespectiiof a reigning monarch : "God Bave the Quoo!!'." We can recall the long years of peace -.i d progress that followed that day. II ■•• " She wrought her people lasting good ; Her Court was pure, her life serene. Ood gave ber peaoe, her land reposed, A thousand claims to reverence closed i In,her as Mother, Wife and Queen." Following as she did upon a period of Court history over which the veil is better drawn, we watch her winning the Bftec- •> tions of her people, and gaining & power by her example and character which could nevet Otherwise have been wielded by the .Crown. Social reform, freedom of trad?, sod material progress, won their way with rapid strides. Ten years passed away, revolution spread over the face of Europe, " Kings with their armies did flee and were discomfited," but the throne of England remained—- " Unshaken still, Broad-based upon the people's will, And compassed bv the inviolate sea." Jnst concessions to the demands of grow, log liberty prevented fnotion from gathering head, and the outlet which was afforded to the pent up energies of her people by the growth of new colonies promoted the spread of a united and loyal people, fearing God and honoring the Queen,, in every quarter of the globe, What ' the future of that people may be, judging from the achievements of the p'ast, the wisest heads, the , moat brilliant imaginations, would fail 1 to predict. Think for a moment how since our fathers welcomed the advent to the throne of our then childlike Queen, fire and water bave conspired to annihilate time and space, Think how it took as long a time for us older folk to come to New Zealand from London as would now suffice for you our children to go to England, see its wonders, and return.: Think how/ oar fathers travelled in their youth, and, compare the speed with even that of our narrow gauge, slow-, going express trains in New-Zealand. Look at the electric light in Lyttehon Harbor, and think how 50 years ago the use of gas, and even of humble household, matches, was imperfectly known. Think how if a message or letter were sent 100 miles in 12 hours it was quickly sent, and then you will realise the change of circumstances when the same message can be sent 1000 miles in less than as many minutes. Within a few Lours we read in our newspapers the proceedings of a conference of Colonial statesmen in London discussing the Federation of the Empire. Time would fail me to tell of the triumphs of modern science, in the perfecting of ... machinery, and the alleviation of human guttering,. J could' not attempt to speak adequately of the spread of knowledge by oheap postage), and by the diffusion of literature, through the houses of the humblest citizens. Works of art in- '' befited from past .ages are reproduced in a forin and at a ..coat which places them within the reach of all classes, and makes them no longer the heritage of the wealthy alone. These triumphs belong to us no less, aye, in many cases more than to the people of older countries. A handful of population enjoys all the appliances that conduce to locomotion, trade, and civilisation. Forty-seven yearia ago it was one of the pearly acts of Queen Victoria to her sovereignty in Now Zealand. It was; then a country peopled by cannibals. Looking back we have every reason for thankfulness. Looking forward, whatever our troubles and difficulties may be in the future, we cannot but be hopeful and of good courage. The same Good Providence which has led us oo to this yeer of jubilee will fltill lead as on, and the love codntry and Queen will ever be our •guiding star. Immediately at the close of Mr RolJ leston s address MkGray called for three' .■cheers for Her Most Gracious Majesty, which were right right Royally given. The h'a'hd then played "God Save the Queen," which was subsequently sung by" the children, the Rev. T. A. Hamilton and Mr W. G. Rutland leading. Mr, Gray ' .'then announced that the children would -.' ; "adjourn ito the.school where refreshments -.!..''had been provided for them. ;'.; ' >HE tmbat. The children were immediately formed '(;\ into marching order and, headed by the Band, proceeded to tlae schoolroom, where everything was in readiness for them. In spite of the strenuous efforts made by :the Refreshment Committee the utmost [difficulty was found in seating all the \ children. • These numbers had considerably -augmented by late arrivals. Every availBeat waß filled and many had barely room. The Committee had arranged to supply about {6OO, but far more thanthisnumber werepresent, a crowd of willing hands attended to their wants ': and shortly:every child was busy with cake and buns. Among those actively ■' engaged may be mentioned Meßdame9 ,: Pilbrow, Mendelson, Quinn, Wareing, Hayhursf, Gaze, Brown, and Austin, and Misses Blyth, Pilbrow (2), Bartrum, Simpson, Hay (2), Mongredien, Paterson, Brown (2), Lee, and many others. Messrs ■.- J. Brown, Flint, Cutten, Velvin, Bfyars, Cross, LeCren, Thrustoo, and F. K. Gray, also did good service, while the Rev. Mr Hamilton was invaluable in endeavoring to maintain order. By tie time every child was satisfied the weather in place ''" of clearing up was found to be getting worse, and it waß agreed that it would be ; inadfisable to adjourn to the Park for eports as w as originally intended. Messra Rout, Wareing and E. Brown .therefore proceeded.to make a distribution of toys among the children, and, thank* to their , exertions, nearly every child was provided with a toy eujtuble to its age. The Fife and Band m the mean*

time in spite of the rain was discoursing lively music in th 9 school grounds and the crowd in place of diminishing was increasing. All were made welcome, and the task of refreshing the inner man went merrily on until well in the afternoon. A large number of Natives were present who joined in the proceedings with infinite zes*. After a time the Brass Band relieved their fellow laborers, who were now somewhat wearied,, played aod a number of ch'i e popular selections in the large schoolroom. Between three and four the crowd began to disperse, and shortly afterwards a general move was made for home. >HE .FIREWORKS. Shortly after six, the fireworks display commenced. Messrs Flint, Henry, and, Wright had all thingß in readiness and assisted by Mesais Levensand Gray, jun., proceeded to give' the first pyrotechnic exhibition that has ever gladdened the hearts of the Temuka youngsters. Rockets, squibs, roman candles, crackers, Catherine wheels and .. eek fire made a brilliant display which was kept up until shortly after seven. IHE CONCERT. The concert held in the evening in the Volunteer Hall was a success from every point of view. A capital programme was presented, and in addition to Beveral old Temuka favorites the services were secured of several persons who have not previously performed in public here. The hall was prettily docorated—this, by the « ay, was done by the Ball Committee —snd the stage arrangements were very complete. Long before the advertised hour of opening the door waß besieged by a crowd eager to secure good places, and in a very short time the body of the hall waß filled. The audience was very good natured, and if in the course of the evening the applause and excitement went beyond the bounds of good taste due allowance must be made for the occasion. A large portion of the audience consisted of young men simply overflowing with loyalty, and they were bound to give vent to it in some form or other, and Mr John Lawson was kept bußy in maintaining order. The proceedings commenced by Mr Gray delivering a short address, in which he expressed the p,easure be felt at such a large attendance, and also reminded them of the event which had brought them together. The Band then played awalta from selections on Old English airs in capital Btyle. A chorus, " The Oamivale," by tb« Glee Club, under the leadership of Mr Rutland, followed, and was excellently rendered. Mr Pilbrow then sang "The Englishman." but the noisier part of the ludience prevented him from being henrd to advantage. " The Distant Shore, " as sung by Mrs Rout, seemed to act as a charm, and the audience seemed completely spell bound. In response to a most energetic encore she sang " Vveel miy the Keel Row." The Misaes Mendebon followed with the pianoforte duet, which was played in excellent time and received weil merited applause. Mr Early, who has established himself as a favorite with Temuka audience, then sang " The Tar's Farewell" with considerate expression. The audience demanded an encore, but Mr Early having left the Hall it was found impossible to oomply with the request. After round upon round of tumultuous applause, Mrs Rout kindly consented to supply his place, and sang "Twickenham Ferry" in her usual artistic manner. Mr C. Fauvel then played " Happy be Thy Dreams,' arranged as a cornet solo. In spite of his previous exertions during the day his playing was excellent, and he wag loudly applauded. The duet " Army and Navy," by Messrs Rutland and Pilbrow, followed, after which Mr Murray Aston sung " The Death of Nelson " with much feeling and expression. In response to an encore be repeated the last verse. Another ohorus by the Glee Club, " Oh, Who Will O'eir the Downs,'' followed, and was rendered with great spirit. Mr J. M. Naughton, in proper costume, then danced a Highland fling, an innovation on the usual concert programme that was favorably received. After a brief interval the second part commenced with a fantasia, " The Pride of Irelaad," by the Band, after which the glee " Oberon \b Fairy Land 'fjwas sung by the Glee Club. Mr Thruston, true lo his country, sang a Welsh war song, " Y Gadlef Gymreig." He was in excellent voice, and sang with considerable feeling. The inability on the part of the audience to understand the language was a great drawback to their enjoyment of the song, " Robin Adair," one of the sweetest and most plaintive of melodies, was sung by Mis Rout with great feeling, the audience listening with rapt attention. Mr Bolton, attired in a convict's garb, and with a ! copious application of burnt cork, in | approved "Brudder Bones" style, then de'ivered a stump speech, but, although applauded, it was evident that he was not quite np to his previous efforts in this lioe. Mr Murray Aston then sang "Pat o F Mullingar," and had again to comply with an encore. The Misses Connolly followed with a duet, " Whispering Hope," which'was carefully rendered, and ( well received. Mr W. Ooltman took hJB bea-ers' fancy with "The Youngßiigade," after which Miss Lee sang, with great taste, "The Silver Rhine." Mr k. G. Wright, who has a voice of considerable range, sang " Eileen Alannah" with good expression. Mr D. Angland then danced an Irish jig with great accuracy and spirit. The presentation by Dr Campbell to the people of Temuka of a picture of the Queen painted by himself then took place. Dr Campbell said he bad great pleasure in presenting to bis fellow citizans a picture of Her Majesty the Queen as a memorial of this her Jubilee day. They had on that day associated her name with Temuka in the naming of the Temuka Park, and it would give him great pleasure if in it they found something that would still further connect with Temuki the pame of Her Most Gracious Majesty. To future generations the picture would have a greater value jthan it had at present. Painting it gave him a double pleasure, in the first place he was actuated by a feeling of intense loyalty to Her Majeßty, and secondly by the hope that it would afford pleasure to his fellow-citizens. He had now very great pleasure in presenting it to their Mayor, who would see that it would be suitably cared for. Mr Gray, on behalf of the people of Temuka, accepted the gift, and thanked Dr Campbell for his choice and exquisite picture of Her Majesty, which he'could assure him would be thoroughly appreciated by his fellow citizens. The time and place was happily ohosen for the presentation, and the fact that it was

painted l>y a local artist would add to its value, HO'l perhaps inspire others to'paint and present pictures, so that this might be the nucleus of an art gallery. As a work of art, it reflected the highest credit on Dr Oampbnll, and he would assure him that it would be carefully kept. Throe enthusiastic cheers were then given for Dr Campbell, after which " God Save the Queen " was sung by the whole strength of the performers. The solo part was taken by Mrs Rout, and the anthem whs rendered in full. This concluded one of best entertainments ever given in Terouka. The accompaniments were, with the exception of one by Miss C. Quinn, played by Mesdames Hayhurst and Hargreaves, ami the the task coulri not hove been left in bettor hands. The thanks of all are du- to them for fieir services. Mr Rutland also desi-rves the highest praise for his exertions in treioing the choruses in their respective parts. Considering the limited opportunities for rehearsals, the singing of the choruses was excellent.

GERALDINK

A, deruldine the only event marking the Jubilee was the uiienibUrig of tbe Gemldine Riflai who fired « feu-dnjoie in honor of the occasion. Many of the townspeople made the ir way to Temuka and Tiraaru, and the town presented a very quiet appearance throughout the day. A oosoh to Timaru was put on by Mestrt J. Mundell and 00., and well patronised.

TIMARU. ... At Timaru the Jubilee was observed in a in> at loyal manner. An immense procession, representing the various professions, trades, friendly societies, veterans, etc., and headed by the Volunteers, paraded the principal streets, two brass bands supplying enlivening music. About 12 o'clook the foundation stone of the " Jubilee Fountain," was laid by the Mayor r"Mr Jonas), and the whole of those present—some thousands—joined in singing '«God save the Queen," this part of the proceedings winding up with three hearty choers for Her Majesty. After the lsyiug of the foundation stone the children preaent estimated at 2500 were marched to the main public school, where they were provided with refreshments and amused for several hours. In the evening there was a general illumination of Ihe town, a magnificent display of fireworks, and a torchlight procession. Among the most noticeable of the illuminations were those displayed by the Mayor ("V.R." and Empvess of India"), Messrs J. Ballaßtyp© and Co., Messrs Drummond and Glasaoo, Messrs Miles, Archer and Co., Mr W. Ferrier, and the Bank of New Zealaud. The whole demonstration was an entire success, marred only by the unpleasuntnees of the weather and the uuiddineas of the streets.

OTHER PARTS OF THE COLONY. At Cbristchurch there was an immense demonstration. There was a long processioned in the Cathedral Square the National Anthem was sung by 3500 children. It is estimated that fully 5000 country visitors were in town. At Auckhnd, Wellington, Napier, Wangaoui, Bleuheim, Nelson, Greymouth, tiokitikfl, Westport, ' W&imate, Oamaru, Ducedin, Invorcargill, and other places there were demonstrßtions, but bad weather prevailed throughout the colony. AUSTRALIA. Sydney, June 20. To-day was ce!ebrate<l as a public holiday in honor of the Jubilee. Tomorrow will also be observed as a holiday, The city is brilliantly illuminated to-night, and the illuminations are being witnessed by unprecedented crowdß. The proceedings passed off very successfully. In all parts of the colony a Royal demonstration took place. June 21. The Jubiloe celebration last night passed off without accident, large crowdß parading the streets. To-day Lord Carrington gave a dinner to poor children. An immense number of people proceeded down the harbor to-night to witness the illumination, which is of a most brilliant description. Melbourne, June 20. In celebration of the Jubilee, a review of 3000 Victorian Militia was held in Albert Park this afternoon, and proved a great success. The city was partially illuminated this evening, The weather is cold and threatening rain. Adelaide, June 21. The Adelaide Exhibition was opened to-day by Sir William Robinson. The proceedings were of a most imposing character. Troops lined the route from Government House to the Exhibition building. Mr E. T. Smith, Mayor of Adelaide, the President of the Exhibition, delivered an address, to which the Governor replied at some length. Hie Excellency despatched a cablegram to the Queen, announcing the opening of the Exhibition, which was held not only to celebrate Her Majesty's Jubilee, but the Jubilee of the colony also. UNITED KINGDOM. London, June 19. The interior of Westminster Abbey is completely changed, and is decorated with great splendour. The seating accommodation has been largely increased, and lhe seats now roach nearly to the roof. The route of the procession wjll be of unequalled grandeur, and masts of festoons aod flags will line the road. The houses will be gaily decorated with bunting, and numerous stands are to be provided from which the public will have a fine opportunity of witnessing the Royal procession. Many of the Clu,bs hove erected elegant balconies. These willbeilluminated on a most extensive bui there is deficient originality. Some striking combinations are, however, being arranged. Arrangements are also being wade illuminate the whole of the streets, and various squares. Two triumphal arches are to be erected. The Royal Exchange is to be lighted with 25,000 colored kmp«, and the Bank of England has made arrangements for their premises to be illuminated by 10,000 gas jatß of striking designs. The decorations of the Mansion House are of splendid appearance and j;liere are numerous columns of garlanded lamps. The p." l pipal newspaper ofr}ces, banks, iosuiauta offices, aud ware . houses, will also be brilliantly illuminated, Hhe gateway and walks of Marlborough

House me e<"'"-'i-'".V w-H decorated. Tlie Emb ipaies I •' l,, ° 'Uu-ninate their rf!*-iu-:<■"•«. Tlii>' vinces have amnjr' to »nl; n aa-ticHlly c ; .ibnito the Jul,;.- • . T.n .'SHt'v it p oi,r °f Lundon are ucoiving in.i.v treats. Colonists vho have been invited to witness the p-igeantat Westminster Abboy on'Jubilee Day include Sir Patrick and Lidy Jennings, Sir Bobt. and Lady Wisdom, Sir Daniel aod Lady Cooper, Sir o.' and Lady Nicholson, Sir E. and Lfid.y Stafford, Sir Chun, and Lady Clifford, W. Giabcroe, J. Forrest and wife, and S. Burt. A.bout 600 colonists will occupy the stand close to Westminster Abbey. June 20.

The Queon to-morrow _ will discard mourning and will appear in a lavendar costume.

One hnndred representatives of the working classes have been invited to witn<33 the ceremony at Westminster Abbey. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York, and the Bishop of London will officiate. The choir will comprise three hundred voices specially reserved to sing Prince Albert's Te Deum, and a special anthem written by Dr Bridge. Her Majesty the will arrive at Buckingham Palace to-day from Windsor. Prince Rudolph, the Crown Prince of Austria, and the Duke of Ao&ta, who represents the King of Italy, arrived in London yesterday. Tho German and Austrian Press comments on the Queen's Jubilee in a most cordial manner. Even the Russian and French Press eulogises Her Majesty the Queen, and admit the great progress being made by Great Britaio. June 21-

The morning has broken cloudlessly, and gives every prospect of fine weather for the Jubilee celebrations. It is estimated that at the present time there are two million visitors in Loudon.

The Mayfair at Belgiavia has been illuminated with a fiery band. The whole city has been wonderfully illuminated, and has a bright and plefaing appearance. Her Majesjy the Queen received a tremendous ovation on her arrival in London. The following Jubilee honors are announced : —Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria has been created a Knight of the Garter ; Admiral TyroQ, late in command of the Australian naval station, has been created a Knigbt Commander of the Buth ; an Earldom has been conferred on Baron Londeaborough; Sir John St. Aubyns, Sir William Armstrong, Colonel Sir J. Hogg, George Slater Beotb, E. Fellows, H. Pratton, have been raised to the Peerage. Thirieen new baronets have been created, including Sir Algernon Borthwick, Sir Gharles Clifford, W. H. Houldsworth, Win. Pearce, Charles Dalryraple. Numerous Knighthoods have been conferred on Mayors, the recipients being the Mayors of York, Liverpool, Leeds, Windsor, Lord Provost of Edinburgh.