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Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 498, 11 August 1902, Page 4

MESSAGE FROM KING. TO HIS PEOPLE. By telegraph—Press Association— Copyright. London, Ang. 8. llis Majesty the King has addressed tho following Message to his people: ‘•TO MY PEOPLE, ON THE EVE “OP MY CORONATION. “ In an event which I look upon as one of tho most solemn and important of my life, I am anxious to express to my people at Homo and in the Colonies, and in India, my hcnrtfolt appreciation of tho deep sympathy which they have manifested towards mo during tho tiino that my life was in such imminent danger. “ Tho postponement of the ceremony, owing to my illness, caused, I fear, inconvenience and trouble to those who intended to celebrate it; but their disappointment wis borne by them with admirable patience and temper. “ Tho prayers of my people for my recovery wero heard, and I now offer up my deepest gratitude to Divine Providence for having spared my life aud given mo strength to fulfi 1 the important duties which devolve upon me as Sovereign of this great Empire. “ (Signed) EDWARD R, and I. “ Buckingham Palace, “ Bth August, 190 ti.” The above was issued through Mr Ritchie, Homo Secretary, and constitutes an autograph letter, a personal, spontaneous expression of feelings. It was entirely conceived and written by King Edward. PUBLIC DECORATIONS. There are two main arches, the King’s Archway at tho bell tower and the archway on the Kaiti bridge at tho end of Gladstone Road. The structures have been designed with much taste, and the design artistically put into effect. The King’s Archway is really a double structure. Tho tower forms tho centre, and from it arches branch to either side, connecting with turrets to right and loft. The arches are formed of nikau, karalca leaves, and other shrubs typical of tho New Zealand bush. The tower is decorated with evergreens and the beautiful wattle that is blooming in the spring. Floral streamers extend from turret top to tower pinnacle, there being a New Zealand ensign at one point and a Union Jack flying from the masthead. The lovely greenery from a Norfolk pine tree is a feature of tho foliage used in the decorations. In addition to tho ordinary lamps on the bell tower, a 700-candle power gas lamp has been placed at an elevated position, and at the top there is a bull's eye, which by night will send, forth its rays upon tho assembled people. The second arch is massively constructed, with wings, so as to better protect and give better effect to the beautiful gaslight display made by the Gas Company. “ Long Live the King,” brilliantly set forth in gas jets, shines out by night and enhances tho beautiful effect. Tho letters E.R., in wattle blossoms, have been worked on a background of foliago consisting of New Zealand evergreens. From the arch two masts stand upwards, a lloral streamer connecting them from the tops and Hags flying from the peaks. Tho general street designs are made from path to path, and not lengthways as was the case on Railway Day. The effect in Lowo and Peel streets is especially pretty. Masts have been erected in the centre of Gladstone road, and beautiful floral streamers are suspended from point to point at each corner. The general decorations are in harmony with the foregoing line of artistic work, the whole being very creditable to the district. The now Post Office has been beautifully decorated for the occasion. Some of tho decorations by business poople are very fine,. Mr W. Pettie’s show windows are beautifully set off. As a background they have been gracefully draped with red, white, and blue, the flooring being, with the aid of mirrors, converted into a miniature artificial lake, upon which tiny swans aro placidly floating. Above tho mirrors there hang beautiful palms and ferns, which, reflected in the mirrors, delight anyone with artistic taste, The beauty of the display indeed is that it is not easy to discern where the natural ends and tho artificial commences. Showing forth among tho plants are beautiful pictures of His Majesty and members of tho Royal Family. The plants consist mainly of ornamental asparagus, New Zealand tree ferns and palms, with a lovely basket of asparagus, the idea being carried into effect in a harmonious way in each window. Messrs Adair Bros, have a special display, showing dress fabrics for the forthcoming military ball in aid of the Veterans’ Home. Other firms also make a fine display, and there is a fine show of flags. “ Tho King is ready to be Crowned ” is tho motto signalled by the flags on the Union Company’s boat in the procession. As these little souvenirs of a great historic occasion are issued from the Times “ Pearl ” printing press in the procession, the music of the Bands is heard, the weather is glorious, and everything gives indication of a most successful day.