THE CORONATION IN NEW ZEALAND.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCIV, Issue 14475, 23 June 1911, Page 3

THE CORONATION IN NEW ZEALAND.

(CONTINUED FROM PAOHS 3.)

TEMUKAk Tho heavy rain upset considerably' the arrangements made for the celebration of the Coronation at Temtika, as elsewhere. On seeing uo prospect of the weather clearing, ,the oominittee met at 11 o'clock, and decided tlint the inconvenience of a oomplete postponement being bo groat, the programme, should be carried out, except the tradesmen's display procession. At 1.30, therefore, though tho weather was still unfavourable, about 1000 persons assembled in the Park, and ad* dresses were given by Mr Buxt-on, M.P. and Mayor, Rev. C. Macdonald, Mr Armitage, and Mr James Blyth. Mrs Buxton planted a Coronation oak; Mr Buxton turned tho first sod »f the Coronation baths; and Mr Frew, ihe Deputy-Mayor, took a related str-j* u. connection with the Coronation gates to the Park. Following thej*) in* i o official proceedings, tho Arowhcnua Maori party oarried out their 1 p irt of the afternoon's programme, cjvru»p: •up iri the Park an umu containing a cooked whole bullock, which was ecr/ed with bread and potatoes to all «bo cared to partake of it. They also performed several of the native dances, hakas and poi, and sang some srngs. The school children turned up in considerable numbers, and they were ijv.m luncheon in the pavilion. In the c-oil-ing the torchlight procession ttiroigh the town took place, and a line display of fireworks was provided in tho P.ark. A ball in the Drill hall, vhich was well attwded, concluded the cmv's proceodtug#, ' Tho tradesaiop'e duplay pioe* r .« oii will be held tbis Tnornfnp, at 11 c c;<.«k, and the eonmitteo hope that -ill who had undertaken to take part in the display yesterday will do so this rotrnmg.

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OAMARU. The Coronation festivities were marred by the rain of to-day, and of the past day or so. A large number of school children came in from the country districts to witness the celebrations. The religious service was held in the Opera House, at which there was a largo atteundance, the lt«v. R. J. Porter delivering a capital address. In tho afternoon there was a military display and a procession, and later on laying the foundation of a sports pavilion. In the evening there was a torchlight procession, but owing to muddy streets this had to be limited in its extent. The side walks were crowded with spectators. CHRISTCHTJRCH. * Signs were not wanting to show that *"Oliriactiiurcii to-uay was celebrating worumy tu<= great imperial, v'Vtfut the coronation oi ino ii-u;g. r lag'? fluttered from ail fct-ah's, ana business premises and private now»*» bue uawn arrayed m gay decorations ox patriotic desjgu auu colouring. Xiie sound' ct the lOi guns oi uj.o lioyai •Salute boomed through the city, and on all hauds - were to bt> ioutid evidences or a great lestival. .School children on the way to tn-eir parade marched through tno city, proud in tlie possession or Coronation medais and small hags. Many of tho adiuts bore testimony to their patriotism aiso by display oi Coronation ribbons ana luvours. Even taxi-cabs were made participators in tue day's rejoicings, tuese flying iioyai Standards, union Jacks, and other national em-ole-ms.

Sinaiier functions, such as the laying o£ Coronation oaks, and turning omrstsuds oi coronation batiks, tooii place in various suburbs in tho morning, while later on were heid in main city churches united services oi rejoicing tnauiksgA'ing.

.vt noon tbe £. mattery at Kagley Park tired a lioyai Salute of lU'l guns, and iater in the day various pioeiissions formed up and. marched to Hagley Park, where short speeches were given.

I'rom ominous weather indications tlie day broke fine, and it appeared that the prime essential for the success of great, outdoor functions, a sunny day, was to be granted. This however, was not to be. Almost simultaneously with tiie booming of the first gun, a piercing wind from the frigid sou'west struck the city, black cloud banks massed up and drifted overhead, and the scene of sunshine was quickly transformed into one of gloom, liain poured over, the city and did its worst. The Coronation procession, shorn of much of its glory, made its dismal progress through the city, spectators along the line of route witnessing the pageant in gloom and silence. The only animatod feature of the day was the automobile parade, some hundreds of decorated cars taking part in this. There was a large turn out of Territorials, but the military display had to he abandoned on account oi rain. this reason also the proposed speeches were cut down to short remarks, and the daylight celebrations closed very eariy in the afternoon.

On account of the wet weather, the torchlight procession unci water display by the Fire 13rio;ade were abandoned. The WC'l*? t'T'n j;gu with peonb put;-.!*' -V-u: in tW> vain nnd slush. Many buiMwisis wore- !»rilliautiv illuminated, there being striking displays at the Tost Office and Gas

Company's buildings; but perhaps the finest effort in the way of decorative illumination was carried out by thp Trkniway Hoard, in respect ,of one of the breakdown waggons. This was brilliantly illuminated with myriads of coloured lights, arranged most beautifully. t-o represent the Crown and other Roval devices. BUNEDIN.

The Coronation of King George was celebrated ; here in an enthusinstio manner. The Tveather was wretolied, cold heavy vain showors falling at frequent intervals throughout- tho day and eyening. Services were hold in several churches, and wore largely attended. Subsequently a procession was formed at tho Ootagon, and proceeded to the Oval, in tho presence of £ very large crowd. At the- conclusion of the procession a salute was fired by the military. Notwithstanding the inclement weather in the cozening, the streets wore crowded with pcopla viewing the illuminations on a largo number of public buildings and business premises. A pntriotic concert was also held in tho Garrison T-Irll.

■< WELT7IN GTON. Tho Coronation celebrations took place' in splendid weather. though' rain set in this evening. Tfte Governor nlt-sndivl a State service at St. Paul's pro-Cathedral, conducted by the Bishop of Wellington. At 10 a.m. a procession of Mil tary forces (about 3000), Friendly Societies, etc., marched to Newtown Park, where a military review took place, at which th* attendance of the public numbered 25.000 to 80,000. Speeches were mader by His Excellency Mi* fW<*mor. the Acting-Premier, and the Acting-Mayor. Four thosand children were onterMin£d nt a free picture show in th? Town Hall this afternoon. To-night- ther« a big cr'm'd nt a Public 'Sonecrt in the Town Wall, and the public buildmga are illuminated. ADDITIONAL REPORTS.

Hastings commenced the Coronation celebration at 9 a.m. and compLn.'d all the oeremojnai before noon u> allow local subjects of the King to attend the races. A strong wind was blowing, otherwise ltie weather was tino» A feature of the celebrations was a monster procession'of all creeds, clauses ajjd organisations combined. The Maoris ( wore very profuse in their diaplay of loyalty.

Wsitara.—At the school tli6 Territorials lir-ed a feu do joio, -and Ox i?. Jennings, M.P., gave "an. address oi muck interest. Xiio flag was unfurled tmd tUo National Anthem piuy-ed. Afterwards tho Mayoress liluutcd two trees in the school pounds.

Havvera. —Tlie Coronation wo& celebrated. with mucii emphasis. lSuainevi places and tho Post Oi'fice werQ decorated with bunting. In th« morning there was a procession, lof M. litary, Sluuls, citizens, school children and Maoris to King Edward Park, where foundation stones were la.:d ox a tea kiosk, band rotunda, iuke a:.d fountain, the funds for which lav* beeji bUh.-:cTibj(l by the public. Patriotic suivJi-is were made by t'ho Mayor and prominent citizens. * A torchlight- profession and pyroteclinicai display took plate at night. There was also a larg'2 .i.sscmblnge at Manaia, including representative natives w.ho roasted a bullock whole near the site of the old Manaia redoubt.

Invercargil!.—Coronation Day was celebrated locally with great success. In tjhe morning a uniird religious service was attended by about 2000 people. Afterwards came a militarv. ceremony, royal .salute, and salute of 21 guns by the newly formed battery, ilu're were 543 tij<.-)>s on parade. Short addresses wore delivered by tlie Mayor, Mr Ott, and Mr Hsinaii, M.P., and in the afternoon a tree was planted, as a preliminary to work in connection with the proposed Coronation Avenue, for which about £4OO has been subscribed. In the evening the town was illuminated and various entertainments were held. \Vangan-ui.—Tha weather was fine during the day, and it is estimated that from SOOO to 10,000 participated in the celebrations. Religious services in the morning were largely attended. After a procession through the streets in the afternoon,' a big function took place in Cook's where speeches were delivered, the flag saluted, and Territorials and Cadets marched past. Tn the evening rain foil, but a very large crowd lined the streets, through which an illuminated procession paraded. The town is gaily decorated, especially the post office, railway station, and some of the principal business places. Groymouth.—The locoJ Coronation celebrations were held to-day in showery weather. Patriotic speeches were delivered hv the Mayor and Sir Arthur Guinness. ami band rotuda and Children's Park were opened. In the afternoon the school children tvere Votertained at a free picture shew. The town is illuminated to-night.