ARRIVAL AT CAMBRIDGE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XVI, Issue 5491, 23 June 1879, Page 6

ARRIVAL AT CAMBRIDGE.

. Cambridge, June 20, 7.30 p.m. . The vice-regat party, consisting of tho , Governor, his aide-de-camp, private secra tary, Hon. J. Sheehan, Hon. Colonel WhitColenel Lyon, Mr. J. C. Young, 1 Hone Nahe, M.H.R., and others, arrived at 1 Cambridge about 5 o'clock. They were received in a most enthusiastic manner by Europeans and natives. The natives, under 1 the direction of Mr. Grace, Native Agent, 1 made a large muster, and gave a demon- ' strative reception in their own style. In . consequence of the sitting of the Native Lands Court here at present there was an un- • usually large attendance of natives from all ; parts of the Island. The demonstration over, Mr. Wells, Chairman of tho Town Board, who was accompanied by Messrs. Richardson and others, were introduced by Colonel Lyon, and Mr. Wells presented the following address :—"To Sir Hercules Robinson, G C.M.G., —May it pleaseyour Excellency,— We, tho chairman and members of the Town Board and citizens of Cambridge, although knowing that you are desirious of passing through our district on this oc:aßion quietly, would yet beg leave to tender you our devotion and loyalty to Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, and to bid you, the most popular of Australian Governors, a hearty welcome to our town. Wo thank you for this early visit, and, whilst regretting that the exigencies of State make it necessarily short, we hope soon to be honoured by your presence amongst ua again, in company with tbe Hon. Lady Robinson, and that your stay will be a long and agreeable one.—Thomas Wells, nhairman; D. Richardson, R. Kirkwood, members of the Cambridge North Township B.iard." His Excellency made a brief reply, thanking the residents for their expressions of loyalty, and for the hearty reception accorded to him. Tana Thompson, son of the famous chief, William Thompson, then read the following address, which was interpreted to His Excellency by Mr. W. H. Grace. The address was signed by leading representatives of all tribes of the North Island, and was as follows :—"To His Excellency the Governer of New Zealand: Salutations to you ! Welcome, welcome to New Zealand ! It is a good thine; that you have crane to see us. Why, what is there wrong in coming to see one another, for by seeing each other we are able to utter our thoughts, and shew our love, and discover the means by which a better state of things can be brought about to exist in our Island, for love alone is the cord that can bind the two races and make them one. Come to Waikato ! this part of the Island which has seen evil days and death. Do you brine; good intentions and good work*, and thne wash out tho mnmory of the past days, Come and be a protector to your people under the shadow of our gracious Queen, and her laws. We look forward to the time when others of ua will return and place ourselves under your administration. Welcome, with your Ministers, who direct and carry out your laws. Welcome to the chiefs who accompany you, both Maori and European. In conclusion, we ask you to frequently visit your Maori people in all parts of the Island, taking with you peace and good-will." The address was signed by a large number of influential chiefs. His Excellency replied, Mr. Sheehan interpreting for him. He said : Thank you very much for the welcome you have given mo, and for your expressions of goodwill and loyalty to the Queen. I hope I shall be able to frequently visit tho Maori people, and sincerely join with you in the wish that duriDg my stay in New Zealand peace may be permanently established betwoen the two races. The next feature of the reception was a most interesting one. It was the presentation of an address from the Hauhau people, as follows:—To the Governor: This is a welcome to you from beyond the mountain. Friend, salutations! Come and see the King of this islaod, and see whether hie doings are good or bad. Come and hear whether they are right or wrong ; whether they are for do?th or for life. This is all from all the Ngatihaua Hauhnue here at Cambridge. — Signed, Tβ Tcmcwhera, Wiiarerata, Takaimoana Hororlri, Hone Wetea." Mr. J. C. Young was unable to take any prominent part in the reception, either as interpreter or guest. A number of the nativeo attending the Land Court are from ;he Taupo and Lake districte, and recognising him as the land-purchase agent for their districts, and they fairly beseiged him for advances. After the reception, His Excellency, accompanied by his A.D.C., private secretary, and Colonel Whitmore, proceeded to Pen Court, where they were entertained by Mr. Every McLean. Every hotel in the place is crowded to excess, and visitors to-day have the greatest difficulty in finding beds. To-morrow the vice-regal party proceed to Kihikihi and Te Awamutu. At the latter place a aavalry review will be held, KnrrKxrn, June 20. Wβ are very busy making preparations for the Governor's reception. He arrives here to-morrow morning. ; ,