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These later were in carriages drawn

City Ofiicrals by two horses each.

Mayor and City Council

A delegation of Micmac Indians from Lennox Island brought up the rear

The parade was large and creditable; preceding the City Corporation a gilt crown was borne by an ex-councillor, which, with the gay uniforms of the soldiery, collars and scarfs of the fraternity of many hues, adorned with gold and silver lace, gave the procession a very interesting appearance.

The route of the procession was down Queen Street to Water Street, then to Prince Street, up Prince to Kent Street, thence to Victoria Park Roadway, now declared opened.

After the parade through the city and the arrival at the Park, the militia led the way to the football grounds, where they formed in line with the blue jackets on the right. On their arrival I.ieut.-Governor Howlan, accompanied by the captain and officers of H. M. S. Rambler, received a general salute; quarter column was then formed, in which review order the march past was conducted. They then took post on the cricket ground, where the various societies and 10,000 people had assembled in front of the grand stand, on which was seated the school children with their flags, undoubtedly the prettiest features of 'the proceedings. Stirring and patriotic addresses appropriate to the great occasion were delivered by His Worship Mayor Dawson, and His Honor Lieut.—Governor Howlan, interspersed with ringing cheers and the singing by the school children of the National Anthem and “ Canada Forever.”

The following abstract from Mayor Dawson’s address is here given :—

“ In common with millions of our fellow subjects in every portion of the globe wheresoever the British flag is unfurled, we gather today to commemorate the completion of the sixtieth year of the reign of Her Majesty Queen Victoria over the freest people under the sun. We rejoice in the unique event, and give thanks to an over-ruling Providence for the preservation of the Queen’s life, and for a reign the most illustrious, beneficent and prosperous in the history of our country. It might be said that she was raised up and trained for a great life work,—and a

great life work she has performed. 25

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