THE JUBILEE.

Timaru Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 3967, 25 June 1887, Page 3

THE JUBILEE.

FAIRLIE CREEK. Despite the unfavourable weather, the Jubilee celebration in this township passed off as satisfactorily as could be wished. At intervals during the day, a busy group of loyal subjects were engaged in firing charges from improvised cannons, and were not satisfied until a plug had gone skyward for each year of Her Majesty's reign. As Boon as it was dark, tho Fireworks Committee commenced operations and succeeded in making as good a display as the materials would allow, greatly to tha deli»ht of the crowd assembled, many of whom had never seen anything of the kind before. The fireworks ovur,a blazing tar barrel illuminated tho scene until the commencement of the concert and dramatic entertainment, tho schoolroom in the meantime being packed so full that no standing room was left. Mr Jamea Mllno occupied tho chair. The firßt part of the programme, consisting of songs, readings, and instrumental music, appeared to give great satisfaction to a most appreciative and enthusiastic audience, nearly every song being vociferously encored. The Misses Smith, Speed, Bouchier and Fergusson, and Messrs Hamilton, Gillingham, and Boulnois contributed to this portion of the ontortainment, and each and every song was ao well chosen, and so nicely rendered, that any comparison would bo superfluous. A comic song, " Only Ono," in character, by Mr Bouluois, was immensely relished by the rollicking ones at tho door. After tho interval the curtain tobo to tho farce " Whitebait at Greenwich." The several parts were taken by Misses Fergusson and Bouchier and Messrs R. Riddle, Hamilton, and Boulnois, all of whom acquitted themselves exceedingly well, the funny sayings and situations keeping the audience in one continued roar of laughter. This is the first attempt at a dramatic performance in thiß district, and the novelty of the thing was a great attraction, and probably accounted for the presence of such a large audience in such unpleasant weather. Tho Hall was profusely docorated with flags and evergreens, and no pains had been spared in putting on the piece in a pleasing and artistic mannor. A special vots of thanks was accorded Mr R. Riddle for the timber, time, and trouble ho unsparingly expended in putting up the stage, curtains, &c. The evening's entertainment was concluded with the National Anthem, which was sung right loyally. Three cheers were given for Her Majesty the Queon, and the usual vote of thanks to the performers and the Chairman brought the proceedings to a close. During the afternoon a Royal Jubilee oak was planted in the recreation ground by the President and several members of the Athletic Club.