The Speeches.

The scene in the Post Office Square rivalled those halcyon days just following the war. Thousands were packed into that open space to hear the remarks of the speakers, who were introduced to the crowd by a very earnest "Mayor." Again this year the speeches were good, and for the most part audible. It would be really hard to single out any one of them as the most entertaining.

Suffice it to say that "Her Majesty's intimate stories on varied topics, the "Governor-General's" impressions of New Zealand, "Miss Booth's" stirring cry to steer straight, and "His Majesty's reflections on our politicians were equally amusing. And what is more, the public apparently thought so, too, judging by the laughter which greeted each sally.