THE PROCESSION.

Timaru Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 3964, 22 June 1887, Page 2

THE PROCESSION.

The following was the order of the procession : — 1. C.V.C., under Captain Wright, fifteen troopers. 2. Garrison Band, under Bandmaster Wolf ; Drum-Major Elgin m military charge. 3. C Battery, K.Z.A., on horseback, with two guns ; forty men, Captain Jackson commanding. 4. Naval Artillery, under Captain Meason ; forty-six men. 5. Timaru Rifles, under Captain White; forty-four men. G. High School Cadets, under Captain Wilson ; 31 men. 7. Veterans — The following turned out : — B. Campbell, late of the Royal Artillery, servsd iv tho Crimea at tho siege of Sebas* topol. T. J. Selous, ex Lieutenant Ist Westland Riflea. — Coi (of the 0. Battery N.Z.A.) late of H.M.S. Fury and of H.M. s. f. Magician 5 has served m the Baltic. J. McLennand, late of the 91st High« landers. Served m tho East Indies. T. Green, late H.M.S. Simoom. Served m the Crimea and India. W. MeLellan, late of IH.M.S. Excellent formorly of H. M. Gunboats Rainbow, Stork and Foam. J. Fitzsinimonß, late Enniatilleners. J. Liddon, late of H.M.S Liffoy Served m tho Mediterranean, East and West Indies, and Channel; was m Admiral Hornby's flying squadron,

8. U.A.O. Druids, mustering forty, undor charge of P.D.P.A. Bros. Keith and Buckingham. This cuvalcade was of a most striking and olaborate character, consisting of two chariots drawn by four horse 3, each horaa being robed with a superb crimson cover on which appropriate mottoes were emblazoned. The former wa^on was emblematical of peace. In the midst sat an Ancient Druid supported by other allegorical figures. Round the vehiclo was a guard mounted, and foot. The second chariot was intended to typify Imperialism. It had a gilt canopy under which was seated a regally-robed figure; a blue-gowned guard with drawn sword brought up the rear. Tho white robes and long beards of the brethren made up a most effective tableau. 9. A.O. Foresters — sixty, under 0. R. Bro. Triggs. The members all wore their picturesque regalia, and the splendid banner |of § Court Southern Cross was carried m advance. 10. (a) 1.0. Odd-fellows— Numbering fifty-one, under Bro. A. Mills, also m regalia, and bearing a banner. (b) 1.0.0. F. (M.U.), forty m number. (c) Juvenile Oddfellows, under Messrs P. M. Bentley and Lester. 11. Fire Brigade— Thirteen members under Captain Jones, with engine and 13. Orange Lodges numbering m the aggregate seventy. The following lodges were represented : — No. 13 Timaru, Bro. J. Cartwright, W.M. No. 42, Pleasant Point. No. 27, Waimate, Bro. Hazelden, W.M. No. 35, Timaru. No. 40, Kingsdown Bro. Irwin, W.M. Bro. Arohibald Mahan, G.M. of the Middle Island, was also m attendance. 13. Lifeboat Crew. — The boat m chocks mounted on a lorry, conveyed her crew, Collis bearing the Bteer oar, a figure of Britannia 3eated m the bows. 14. Early Closing Association — Represented by Mr Ballantyne and others. 15. The City Band under B. M. Dickaon. 16 Saddlers — Represented by Messrs McKeown and Maxwell ; two carts gaily dressed and bearing articles of the trade. 17. Cabinetmaker —Mr Napier, who according to promise, manufactured small articles on the way, and distributed them among the bystanders. The cart was well fitted as a workshop. 18. Carpenters — Messrs Jones and Petrie fitted up a cart with bench, tools, and all appliances. 19. Plumbers —Mr Healey had two carts fitted up with tinsmiths' and plumbers' goods, both well stocked. 20. Stonemasons — Mr Mcßride had a cart fitted up as a stonemason's yard, showing a slab of marble bearing the motto "Success to Unity, Navigation, and Trade." 21. Expressmen — The expressmen were distributed a good deal among the trades, and their useful service was universally acknowledged. 22. Butchers — An express splendidly fitted as a butcher's shop by all the butchers, and other carts loaded by individual butchers surrounded by some twenty-five employees on horse-back, splendidly attired and under the command of Mr Kenny as marshal. The party was headed by one as the fat butcher, bearing an axe. 23. Printers (Herald Office)— A large four-horse wagon containing members of the Herald staff setting type, printing off, and distributing a Jubilee journal. 24. Plasterers. 25. Bakers — This wa3 a most effective part of the procession. The bakers were all habited m working dress and bore tools of their trade. Some were on horseback, otherg drove. One created no end of amusement by having behind him a little baker boy on a donkey. 26. Brickmakers — Mr Bryan had a cart containing clay which his men worked up into bricks. 27. Blacksmiths — This party was the object of much admiring observation. It was a fraternity of workers, for the large wagon fitted up was manned by representatives from all the workshops m town. A fire was kindled and the men worked steadily on. Their brow 3at least were " wet with honest sweat " all the time. 28. Tinsmiths— Mr Clarke had fitted up one of Messrs Priest and Holdgate's carts as a tinsmith's shop, and exhibited goods, 29. Millers— This band, borne m Allen's cart, attracted a great deal of attention. The men were all dressed m 1001 b bags, and wore as hats 251 b bags. After these came m succession Bankers, Government Officials, Clergy, Barristers, Doctors, Teachers, Graduates and Undergraduates, High School Governors, Members of the Education, Levels Road, and Harbour Boards and County Council, Magistrates, and M.H.Rs., m carriages lent and hired. The rear of the procession was brought up by an open carriage drawn by four horses, containing His Worship the Mayor and Mrs Jonas (Mayoress) with Mr E. H. Lough, Town Clerk of Timaru. This carriage was attended by another, containing members of the Borough Council, and a four-in-hand tooled by Mr Jas. King, and containing the members |of the Jubilee Committee brought up the rear.