RECEPTION OF THE GOVERNOR AT CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 9027, 4 November 1892, Page 5

RECEPTION OF THE GOVERNOR AT CHRISTCHURCH.

[BY TELEGRAPH.PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Christohuroh, Thursday. This official reception of His Excollency the Governor, on the occasion of his first visit to Chriafcchurch, took place this morning. Strings of flags were flying over the principal thoroughfares, and a platform was erected under theGodley Statue, Cathedral Square, where the official address was presented. His Excellency having arrived unofficially the previous day, there was no procession from the station. It was a quiet, homely welcome, which the Governor enjoyed. Large crowds of people congregated in the Square, and children from the public schools were placed on the platform, which was prettily decorated. Punctually to the hour fixed the carriage containing His Excellency, Lady Glasgow, and suite, the Minister of Justice, and the Mayor arrived. As the party stepped from the carriage the children sang the National Anthem. The party ascended the platform, on which were the Mayor, councillors, clergy, and other gentlemen. The Mayor then made a speech, welcoming the Earl and Countess to Christchutch. An address was read by the Town Clerk, which was replied to by the Governor. Three cheers were given for Lord and Lady Glasgow. After the public reception, the Governor was entertained at luncheon at the City Council Chambers. The Mayor of Christchurch presided, supported by the Governor and the Hon. W. P. Reeves. The Mayor proposed " The health of the Queen and the Governor." Lord Glasgow, in responding, said that what struck him most in New Zealand was that the people were Britons. They had not dovolopod a distinct typo, as the people of some other colonies had. Mr. J. Anderson proposed "The health of the Minister for Education." In replying, Mr. Keeves said that it was pleasing to note that politicians of opposite patties in Now Zealand hud a sincere respect for one another. He referred to the feeling of kindly sympathy shown by the Opposition for the Premier in his late illness.