184 Timehri. 



" Her Majesty's Government showed its interest by tendering sincere 

 wishes for the welfare of the Colony and its inhabitants. 



" Remember what the House of Orange has been for Surinam up to the 

 present day. 



" Remember what Surinam has done for the Netherlands. 



" And join with me in expressing the sincere wish that, United with 

 the Netherlands under the House of Orange, better times may be ours in 

 the future. 



" May there grow out of our joyous and thankful hearts on this 

 impressive day, a steadier determination to work unitedly for the welfare 

 of Surinam. 



" Surinam, together with Curacao and Dutch East Indies may add 

 her share to the lustre surrounding the throne of the Netherlands. 



" Together let us stride forward, with these our watchwords : — 



" Prosperity for the Netherlands, Prosperity for Surinam, Prosperity 

 for the whole Kingdom ! 



" Long live the Queen, 

 "Paramaribo, 28th February, 1917, 

 " The Governor of Surinam, 

 (w.s.) STAAL." 



The following telegram was sent to Her Majesty the Queen : 



" Commemorating two and a half centuries, union between Holland 

 " and Surinam, Inhabitants of Surinam respectfully present Your Majesty 

 " their homage and heartiest wishes for felicity- -Your Majesty and 

 " Royal family — while Your Majesty's subjects, including myself, seize 

 " this opportunity to renew assurance of sincerest gratitude, love, faith 

 " and devotion. Governor Staal." 



The Governor received the following reply : 



" It is with great satisfaction that I remember this day. I assure 

 " You that my thoughts join with those of the Colony Surinam." 



Telegrams were also exchanged between the Colonial Minister and 

 the Governor. 



On all public buildings and ships lying in the harbour the national 

 flag was hoisted, as well as on many private houses in all parts of the town. 



The festivities began early in the morning. The troops under the 

 personal leadership of Capt. Spook paraded with their band through the 

 town. Previous to their leaving the fort Capt. Spook led them through 

 the grounds of the fortress to the historical spot, where Crynssen landed 

 and there spoke enthusiastically, reminding them of the great deed. 



