ANNIVERSARY PROCESSION.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 1194, 15 December 1871, Page 3

ANNIVERSARY PROCESSION.

[The K'rect Card.] The procession to-morrow will be on a scale of unparalleled magnificence. It will be headed by the sun in a gorgeous chariot, drawn by his own horses. The moon, bowled along by the man in it, who will distribute choice bits of green cheese to up-country visitors gratis. The Star, with a twinkle in its eye, and surrounded by- the writers of " Chips." TheM.B.B. (mighty big bloke). The N. 8.8. (nearly big bloke). The F.B. (funny bloke), with wine keg. The A.8.. (acid bloke), with vinegar bottle. The 8.8. (bitter blote), with pocket .^■^shops. The S.B. (sweei. bloke), with a bee in his bonnet* The L.B. (ladies' bloke, with a baby under each arm. The P.B. (publican's bloke, or political bloke), with suitable armorial bearings, and a brand new constitution. And so on, ad lib. Fanfare of trumpets, all . brass. Beef-eaters, in pairs, on tallow casks. Gog and Magog, cottumicred by Planche. * Mayor * * * Mayor * * * * * Mayor * * * Mag. Emblazoned Banner. [P.S. — If the wind blows, no man or men cau carry this ; it will be furled.] Voila! Le Lor Maire ! ! The Councillors (talking wisdom in the streets) . The Town Clerk, carrying the minutes and " a flask in reserve somewhere." (Vide the Press.) The Surveyor. The Nuisance Inspector and Rate Collectors, conversing on rates and rats. Band.. Steam Fire Engines, playing furiously ; Hooks and Ladders at Work at intervals ; Fire Police protecting property. The clock tower from the Government Buildings, with officials trying to put it ; together. Water Carts in operation. The Teetotallors. The father of the Permissive Bill carrying correspondence with the Premier. The Licensed Victuallers, in sackcloth. (The President will perform on the sackbut, or any other butt. The Friendly and Unfriendly Societies. The Curator of the Acclimatisation Society, carrying the 'possum, and a wreath of the " pond weed all round his hat. The Government Gardener, with all the indigenous plants from Riccarton Bush, &c, Su:., &c. Th Pilgrims of Canterbury, with staves and genuine peas (unboiled). To halt when necessary, and dine at intervals. [The crowd is requested not to give coppers to the Pilgrims.] Mr Hesketh's Battery, charged to the muzzle with grape and canister. [To be fired when the shouting begins.] The Government Literary Brigade. [Muzzled.] Led by his -. Another Band. The School Inspector, with all his reports, smoky chimneys, ill-regulated clocks, and loose shingles. Mr William White, with his snuff box of ; course, and his pocket full of little ; schemes for the benefit of the province — and himself — Rayther. [Recipients of Testimonials during the last 21 years. Testimonials to be displayed. The line to be drawn at breastpnis. " The Loafer in the Street," carrying copies of his valuable literary efforts, which he will distribute to the crowd gratis. "Waifs and Strays," with a model of the Kohinoor and other gems, in paste. Bosh Brothers and other eminent whitewashers The line to be dmwn at five coats. Immigrants in an iron cage, in the custody of the Immigration Officer and the Barrack Master. Rations will be served out during the procession. The Jimmies will produce their contract tickets and letters of I introduction on the slightest provocation.

All the Committees and sub-Committees of Christchurch, staggering under their resolutions and amendments. Another Band. More Flags. The undistinguished and undecorated crowd. Dust, Dirt, Darkness, and