The patriotic demonstration to be held at the Park this afternoon promises to be the biggest outdoor gathering held in the district. The whole community have entered heartily into the function, and are enthusiastic in their desire to make it a pronounced success. Flags and bunting were flying in all quarters of the lowu this morning. • In the vicinity of the post office and wharf there was a very good display. A line of flags wa9 stretched across Glad stone Road from the two telegraph posts, and the post office building itself presented a most attractive appearance. The owners of all public vehicles generously placed them at the service of the Committee free of charge, and the small amount that was asked for conveying people to and from the Park was donated towards the patriotic funds, a very substantial sum in this way being obtained.
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