THE GOVERNOR AT CHRIST.

Otago Witness, Volume 11, Issue 2280, 11 November 1897, Page 47

THE GOVERNOR AT CHRIST.

CHURCH.

LYTCEr/rotr, November 6

The Government steamer Tutauekai, with Lord and Lady R&nfurly and party, arrived early tbis morning. At 10.30 his Excellency was welcomed to the proviuce by deputations from the Lyttelton Harbour Board and the Lyttelton Borough Council, and presented with an illuminated address by the mayor. He Alter* wards visited the principal places of interest in Lytitelfcon, and was tate'n in the Harbour Board's tug to Fort.Jervois and round the harbour. The Lyttelton Navals, under Lieutenant Joyce, formed *, guard of honour. The Governor and party proceeded to ChrUtchurah by the 2 p.m. train.

CHBistfcHUHCH, .November B,

The Governor and- Ljdy'Ranfurly were raefc at the Ghristchurch railway sbatiou.by '^ha Mayor, and "City Council and .a 'guard o£ honour of the .Chrißtchurch City- Guards. The? daughter ■of the mayor 'presented a' bouquet. A ,proceßß : on was formed of- -the Governor.* carriages (under the e«cort>of the- Mounted Rifles), carriages containing- the >oity couhi' ojllors, and members "of .-friendly societies -'on foot. The was 'headed fay the Engineers' Band. The cathedral bells rang a welcome paal. Triumphal arches were erected on the South Uelt *nd in Cathedral square, where a dais- was erected for the presentation of addresses from the City Council and -Orange Society. The Christ's College Riflts formed a guard of honour. The Garrison Band was ordered out, but only.afew members appeared. There was a crowd of several thousands in the square. - The Governor was heartily cheered. Addretseß from the Clmetchurch Ministers' A«ecia.tion .and Primitive Methodists were, presented at "Elmwood in -the evening. .November 8. The Governor this afternoon presented the oertificaEes won during the year by the members of the local branch of the St. John Ambulance Association. In miking the presentation he " referred to tie origin of the parent society, of which he is a member, and expressed pleasure at so niany policemen taking certificates. He pointed out the necessity for this branch of •work being taken *op by the force generally, as rendering -first aid prevented many accidents terminating fatally. ■ The Governor held a levee in the old rro» vincialCouneil Chambers this> afternoon, when 177 gentlemen,' were presented. The Garrison Band had been ordered to attend, but only fow member* appeared. To-night his Exeeilenoy and Lady "ilanfurly were ' entertained by the citizens at a conversazione, which * was very largely lattenHed and was a brilliantiiuccesi.

H. J. Gill, photographer, late of Hyda street, notifies his numerous friends .and ■customers he is now occupying his new :*nd com* modious premises in Frederick street, neat Knox Church. Special attention given *o all country orden. Having more- extensive accom« modation he 'ia now -prepared to . execute all _ orders entrusted to him mith. less delay, and thanks his patrons foe their .kind,»apport in itlUfc past. Note new address: Frederick ttiot^ ceax Knox Oharob.— Adrrk.