THE GOVERNOR AT ONEHUNGA.

New Zealand Herald, Volume VIII, Issue 2348, 4 August 1871, Page 2

THE GOVERNOR AT ONEHUNGA.

The departure of his Excellency and lady from Onehunga, on Tuesday last," was taken advantage of by the Volunteer forces assembled to have a field day. The fineness of the day induced numbers of the residents of Onehunga to turn out and witness the proceedings. About 11 o'clock the serviceablelooking and well-mouutci Otahuhu Troop of Cavalry rode through, followed soon after by the Howicfe Troop, heavier men and horses, who could certainly pound down any number of llaoris that would consent to receive their charge. The Onehunga Rifle Volunteers, under the command of Captain Lundon* mustered strong at their Drill Hall, when ten rounds of blank cartridge were served oat, ani then, preceded by their excellent drum and fife band, marched down to the wharf. Shortly before one o'clock His Excellency arrived. The entrance to the wharf was lined on esch side by the Cavalry, the Onehunga Suits being stationed at the further end of the wharf, making a most creditable appearance in their neat but handsome uniform, and moat of them being fine men. The wharf was densely crowded, but many of His Excellency's Auckland friends appeared rather late on the scene, and the Luna having pushed off were forced to content themselves with a wave of the hat instead of the friendly shake of the hand of His Excellency, and more cordial and apparently sorrowful salute accorded by her ladyship to the friends she was leaving behind. We noticed the Bishop of Auckland and Airs. Cowie amongst those who arrived only to find that Captain Fairehild and the exigencies of the tide had placed a great gulf, which wa3 only to be bridged by a shout and a wave. The Cavalry, increased in number by the Auckland troop, in their enlivening uniform, which had formed the Governors escort, then fell in and rode 011 to the large open green called the " Military Parade. Here they executed several manoeuvres and brilliant charges, to the delight of many admiring friends. The Onehunga Kifles wers put through a skirmishing drill, and fired off their blank cartridges most valiantly. This company, one of the youngest of the Volunteer force, does credit to the zeal of the members and the efficiency of their officers and instructors, as, considering the short time they have been formed, they went through the various evolutions with great credit. Alajoj Gordon was present oa the ground, and received three hearty cheers when the troop' were dismissed.