CANTERBURY RACES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2511, 20 January 1869, Page 2

CANTERBURY RACES.

THE DERBY OF 1871. The following nominations have been made for the Derby of 187 ItW. Lunn's b f Escape, by Antidote, dam by St Aubyn, granddam Romp, by II Barbiere. Mr E. Johnstone's c f Lady Flavia, by Malton, dam Topsy. Mr G. F, Lovegrove's b f by Golden Grape, dam Betty Martin. Mr G. P. Lovegrove's br f, by Golden Grape, dam Ethelred. Mr G. B. Parker's b c Christopher, by Malton, dam The Gem. Mr H. Redwood's b f, by St Aubyn, dam Waimea. Mr H. Redwood's c f, by St Aubyn, dam Phoebe. Mr H. Redwood's b f, by St Aubyn, dam Pancake. Mr 11. Redwood's br c, by St Aubyn, dam Crescent. Mr W. D. Barnard's br c, by Antidote, dam Zoe. MrMallock's f, byTraducer, dam Mermail (Viscount's dam)— Malice. Mr Matlock's f, by Traducer, dam Emmeline—Hatred. Mr Mallock's f, by Traducer, dam Azucena -Envy. Mr M. Studholme's b f Caledoc, dam Zigzag—Waituna. Mr Stafford's c f, by Towton, dam Maria.' Mr J. A Douglas's ch c, by Tom King, dam Evangeline, Mr G, Willmer's br f Clara, by Antidote, dam Cruiskeen. Mr P. M. Carew's ch c, by Camden, dam Vesta. Mr F. Wentworth's b c, by Leamington, dam Fleur de Lys. Mr F. Wentworth's b or br c, by Leamington, dam Maid of Judah. Mr W. Robinson's br f, by Ravensworth dam Coronaria. Mr W. Robinson's b c, by Ravensworth, dam Skybird. Mr C. Shand's b f, Sweet Briar, by Antidote, (lam Miss Rose, The following are the weights for the South Cauterbury Handicap, at the Timaru Races, Feb. 3 : Miss King, 4 yrs, 9st Zolirab, aged, Bst 12lbs. Atalanta, 6 yrs, Bst lOlbs. Old Bird,; ged, Bst 6lbs. Presto, 6 yrs, Bst. Burgundy, 4 yrs, 7st lOlbs. Bobby Burns, 3yrs, 7st. lOlbs. Beeawing, 3 yrs, 7st 5.

THE GOVERNOR AT LYTTELTON. ♦ The second visit of his Excellency to the Port Town was made yesterday, and it was thought by many that the Governor would then take his departure. The northerly weather and heavy seas, however, of the last few days had caused the arrangements to be altered, and his Excellency will not embark until to-day. Yesterday the town looked very gay ; many of the ships in harbour displayed their bunting, and the stores of the merchants were gaily decked with flags, From the Queen's to the opposite side of the street a line of flags was suspended, and from the flagstaff in front of the Colonists' Hall floated the English ensign. The Colonists' Hall was the centre of attraction, and here it was arranged his Excellency should hold an undress levee, and also be entertained at a banquet. The upper room was most tastefully decorated with flags and bannerets, and the platform at the upper end was apportioned to ladies.

At 11.45 a special train conveyed his Excellency and suite, his Honor the Superintendent, and Executive, and the Mayor of Christchurch, to Lyttelton, The party were met on the platform by his Worship the Mayor and Councillors, and also by a guard of honour composed of the members of the Lyttelton Artillery under the command of Captain H. H, Knowles, The procession being formed, proceeded from the station, up Canterbury street, and along London street to the Colonists' Hall where the levee took place. The following gentlemen werepresented —Messrs E, Richardson, J, G. Fyfe, J. T. Rouse, H. R. Webb, A. Cuff, D. Knbb, M. Stoddart, J. Wilkin, Capt H. H. Knowles, Messrs H. Allwright, K. S. Ellisdon, J. L. Balestiee, Rev F. Knowles, Messrs C. 11. Pledge, E. A. Hargreaves, K. England, Rev J. M'lntosh, Revs h. Bradley, A. Reid, Messrs T. Merson, A. M'Laughlin, A. C. Wilson, H. N. Nalder; several Maoris were also presented,

After the levee, His Excellency visited the Church of England, where he was met by the children of the school, in whom his Excellency expressed his interest. After visitingthejail the party returned to the Colonists' Hall to partake of the banquet which was provided by Mr Parsons White, Queen's Hotel, and embraced every delicacy of the season,

After the toasts of the " Queen," " Prince of Wales," and "The Royal Family," had been duly honoured, his Worship rose to propose the toast of the day, "His Excellency Sir George Ferguson Bowen." (Loud cheering.) His Worship said that Lyttelton had had the gratification of welcoming his Excellency to the province of Canterbury; he hoped the sentiments which moved them were reciprocated by his Excellency. He was glad to see that apart from politics his Excellency took great interest in their institutions. (Cheers.) The toast was drank with three times three.

His Excellency, who on rising was greeted with long and continued cheering, thanked them for their hearty response to the toast, and said that he reciprocated their sentiments cordially. A week ago he came among them a stranger, and when he left it, he should leave many gentlemen behind whom he esteemed as friends. He was deeply sensible of the magnificent reception he had received, which was most satisfactory,tohimself, and wouldbe equally so to the mother country. He must say, that although he came prepared for some progress, yet he must express his great surprise and admiration at the advancement of this great province. He knew it was great, but he was not prepared to witness railways, flourishing manufactures, sheep stations, and farms, in all directions; moreover, in most of the houses he had visited he had found that refinement and comfort of which many an English country gentleman might be proud. (Cheers.) New Zealand was a favourite child of England, and it might be that like the old adage, the mother liked the child best that gave the most trouble. The Maori war in the North was casting a gloom over the land, but if the Government could, by the colonial forces, restore peace, the North would soon rival the South in the heroic work of civilization.

His Worship then gave " The Army, Navy, and Volunteers," Commodore Lambert replied, expressing his regret that the auchorage and weather had prevented many from paying a visit to the ship. Captain Knovvles responded for the Volunteers. His Worship proposed " The Health of his Honor the Superintendent," remarking that he had taken the helm when the ship was in a storm with breakers ahead. (Cheers.) His Honor saidhe felt proud of the position he held. He was glad they had been able to show his Excellency such a province. It was true there was depression at the present time, but he was certain it was only of a temporary character. (Cheers.) His Worship proposed the toast of "The Ministers," coupling it with the name of the Hon. John Hall. Although many of them differed with the hon. gentleman in politics, yet he was a Canterbury man. The toast was briefly responded to. His Worship gave the toast " The Provincial Executive," and Mr Montgomery responded.

Dr Donald proposed " i >ur Maori Guests." He wished to convey to them his sentiments, and to testify to the kind and courteous hospitality of the Maori when he first landed, He wished them to know that they had not an unkind or unfriendly feeling in their innermost souls against thein. He could claim a friendship of twenty years with two of the chiefs.

Tamihana te Rauparaha said : Friend Dr Donald, salutations to you and all you white people. I return you thanks because you have done us so much honour; you have always done so to us Maoris. We have been brought by the Governor to see the work done in your Island, Our Island is full of evil; I am very much grieved; my thoughts are the same as yours; you are grieved and so am I, I think the evil will soon come to an end, because those tribes that have been loyal to the Queen have been very energetic; I mean those on the East Coast; perhaps the evils will be lessened on the other Coast before winter; salutations to all of you living on this Island. I thank you for your kindness, and your Superintendent for his kindness while he was living in the other Island; he is hidden from us; we are sorry. Farewell, we will tell our friends in the other Island the good words we have heard, and also, tell them the great things we have seen. Mete Kingi said; Salutations. There are no Maoris here present. The Governor brought me here and I have seen great things here.'' When the Governor went to Wanganui they did not do him honour, I was the only one him a dinner (laughter.) I gave him ft fowl and a glass of wine. I have many titles, I am teacher of religion, assessor, a general Member of the House, but I was told I should be a son of the Queen, and I am lying under her feet. I will always be a soldier of the Queen. You European people I tell you if Te Kooti and Titokowara are killed there will be peace; but if not, there will always be strife (he sang a song.) This song is my affection for you. Wi Tako said—Salutations! May you live long; we have arrived in this Island; we have been able to see this land and beautiful roads on the ground. I was once a bad man; I tell you now I was once a Kingite, but I took thought of their doings and left them. I am a trusted man now. There is a great deal of bad going on in the other Island; I will do my bust to stop it when I get back. I was the f rieud of all the Governors. I will attend to all Governor Bowen tells me. There are many chiefs in the other Island who are not friendly; and there are many who are friendly. May God protect you who are living in peace, and may He protect us who arc living in war, His Excellency proposed the health of his Worship the Mayor. (Cheers.) He must again express the great pleasure he felt at being present with them in Lyttelton. They had been the first to meet and the last to greet, to use an old quotation it was welcoming the coming and speeding the parting guest. Their welcoming was Silly a foretaste of the pleasure he had received, and he had 1 made this a ion bouche.

His Worship returned thanks for the honour.

Mr Balestiee proposed the health of Lady Bowen and the ladies present. His Excellency, on behalf of Lady Bowen, returned thanks, and expressed the deep regret her ladyship felt at not being with him, but he hoped when he came again that she wouldjbe by his side, His Excellency called on Mr Wilßon to respond for the ladies, who did so in suitable terms.

Shortly afterwards his Excellency rose and took his departure at 3 p.m. by a special train for Christchurch.