THE VICEREGAL VISIT.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 9027, 4 November 1892, Page 13

THE VICEREGAL VISIT.

ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION.

His Excellency the Governor and party lefb New Plymouth on the evening of October 19, ab half-past six, on board the Government steamer Hinemoa, and reached the Manukau Heads early next morning. Tho vessel steamed up tho harbour slowly, and came alongside the Onebunga Wharf about ten o'clock. From that time until the time for the official landing the Governor's party remained quietly on board. 'In the\ meantime the burgesses of Onehunga were actively carrying out the preparations for giving His Excellency a hearty reception. Fortunately, the fierce north-east storm, which blew with such force all day on Wednesday and Wednesday night, and even early on Thursday, Oct. 20, abated as the forenoon advanced. Tho rain ceased, the wind went down, and from about one to nearly four o'clock the sun shone out, and made the outside processions thoroughly enjoyable, RECEPTION AT ONEHUNGA. Shortly after one o'clock the residents began to wend their way to the wharf in a stream which was continually increasing in volume, and at two o'clock the wharf was thronged with a restless and eager crowd, anxious to catch at least a glimpse, and if possible more than a mere glimpse, of Lord and Lady Glasgow, and to see and hear as much as possible of the proceedings. However, the utmost good order prevailed, and the representatives of the police, who had to keep the required space clear, were given very little if any trouble. Some 400 school children, under the charge of Mr. R. D. Stewart, headmaster of the Ouehunga school, and his staff of teachers, were on the wharf, most of the young people wearing neat blue and white rosettes. At two o'clock a half company of the Ponsonby Navals, under Captain Miller, arrived, and formed in line to act as a guard of honour. His Excellency, l.ady Glasgow, and party landed at ten minutes past two, and forthwith the sweet young voices took up the well known strains of the National Anthem, producing a very pleasing effect. This was followed by three cheers for Her Majesty the Queen. Dr. Erson, the Mayor of Onehunga, then stepped forward and, addressing His Excellency, said : I have the honour, on behalf of the town of Onehunga and district, to offer you a warm reception to-day, on this the occasion ot your first visit to the Auckland province. We have looked forward with all the more anticipations of pleasure to your coming here, seeing that since your arrival in this colony you have clearly shown that you do nob moan to perform the duties of your high office in a merely perfunctory manner, bat rather as a representative of Her Majesty. You have shown a kindly and active interest in all that concerns the welfare of the people of New Zealand. I trust, sir, that the period during which you will act as Governor of this colony may be characterised by the material prosperity and advancement of New Zealand, and by the engendering of the most kindly feelings between yourself as Her Majesty's representative and every portion of the community. Before I conclude I have to ask a favour from Your Excellency and Lady Glasgow, and that is, when your duties will permit, you will visit the industries of our town, and, by doing so, give encouragement to such important factors, which tend to the prosperity of New Zealand. Your predecessors in office have done so, and by their action have given great encouragement to all concerned.

Three hearty cheers were here given for His Excellency. Lord Giasgow, in reply, said : On behalf of Lady Glasgow and myself I have to thank you for the cordial reception you have given us on this our arrival in the north of the colony of Now Zealand. Coming as we have done to a new country, it is a great pleasure to go from place to place and observe the different parts of the colony, and see the different objects of interest; but it enhances this pleasure when wo are favoured with such kindly and hearty receptions as we have ever received. It is indeed a pleasure to arrive in this historical and interesting part of New Zealand, and we shall no doubt find ourselves as happy and as comfortable during our stay here as in any other place in the colony Ido not know whether the gentleman in authority in such matters is present, but I would esteem it a favour if the children who had just sang the National Anthem were granted a holiday this afternoon. I thank you very much for the kind reception you have accorded us, and I am glad that the weather has thought better of it, and appears to have decided to behave itself.

Dr. Erson said that as chairman of the school committee he would see that His Excellency's wishes as far as tho children were concerned were given effect to. Dr. Erson, addressing Lady Glasgow, then said : On behalf of my wife, and of the ladies and children of the district, I have to ask your acceptance of this bouquet. We hope your stay will be pleasant, and that you will enjoy good health, and that when you have returned to England you may have many pleasant reminiscences of your kin across the sea. It only remains for me to ask you to receive this bouquet from the hands of a little Onehunga girl, my daughter Gladys. Tho ribbons attached are emblematical— the green being an emblem of the 4and in whoso language I welcome you— caed mill failthe (a thousand welcomes)—the tartan representing your noble hcuse, and the white representing tho simplicity and sincerity of our welcome to you to-day. Dr. Erson's little girl, a child of some three years of ago, was then led forward by her little brother, and handed the bouquet, which was a really beautiful one from tho garden of Mrs. Stych, and arranged by that lady and Miss Neilson, to her Ladyship. Lady Glasgow said : I have very much pleasure in accepting this beautiful bouquet from the ladies of Onehunga. I desire the Mayoress to be kind enough to convey to them my very cordial thanks. Three cheers were then given for Lady Glasgow, and the party moved off towards the train, the school children strewing flowers in the way. Enthusiastic cheering proceeded as the train left for Auckland. Dr. Erson and the Mayoress accompanied the party. The train stopped for a few moments at the Onehunga station, and here Lord Glasgow came on to the platform and had a glance at the ironworks. The employees turned out to a man, and gave the vice-regal party three hearty cheers. Just as the train was about to move off a few fine pods of peas and some mint, grown by Mr. Webb, was presented'to His Excellency. As the special train passed on to town from every window eager faces peered forth, and knots of spectators anxious to get a view of the distinguished visitors were continually passed. WELCOMED BY THE CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND. Punctually at the time appointed the train steamed into the Auckland railway station, and the viceregal party alighted. His Excellency and party were received by the Mayor, the Town Clerk, Mr. C. C. McMillan (chairman of the Auckland Harbour Board), several City Councillors, and Captain Bourke and Lieutenant Stansfield, of H.M.s.Ringarooma; the Governor's private secretary (Colonel Boyle) being also in attendance. As the train entered the station Pipers A. Macrae and S. Stevens played " Highland Laddie," and as His Excellency stepped upon the platform Hunter's Artillery Band struck up the National Anthem. A contingent of the Auckland Navals, under Captain Parker, formed a body guard, and preceded the party to the platform arranged for Lord Glasgow's formal reception, Piper Macrae playing the 71st Highlanders' March. PRESENTATION OP ADDRESSES. The scene during the presentation of the addresses in Lower Queen-street was most animated. Amongst those on the platform were several members of Parliament, including the Hon. S. E. Shrimski, M.L.C.; the Hon. W. McCullough, M.LC; Messrs. E. Mitchelson, T. Thompson, J. M. Shera, W. Kelly, E. M. Smith, M.H.R.'s ; Bishop Cowic, Sir G. M. O'Rorke, Messrs. C. C. McMillan, T. Peacock, Patrick Dignan, Herr Carl Schmitb, Dr. Scheidel, Dr. Walker, Mr. F. J. Moss, Rev. J. Chew, Rabbi Goldstein, Messrs. E. W. Alison, G. Kent, S. C. Brown, C. Atkin, S. Luke, and several other prominent citizens. When the Governor and party ascended the platform, they were received by the Mayor, whose daughter, Miss Constance , Crowtber, presented , to Lady Glasgow a

beautifully-arranged bouqueb, sent by Mr. C. S. McDonald. Two bouquets arranged by Miss Speight, one from Miss Hughes, and two from Mr. Mclndoe, werepresanted to the other ladies of the party. The kilted representatives of the Caledonian Society, with pipers at their bead, marched to the front of the dais, and behind them in the street stood the volunteers as a guard of honour, a long red line keeping back the thickly-pressing crowd of people. Every point of vantage had been eagerly seized upon by thoße anxious to see. In all of the many windows of the buildings overlooking the platform were knots of people, and in the streets below a concourse estimated to be larger than had ever before been seen in Auckland at the reception of a Governor.

While seated on the platform, just before the reading of the address, His' Worship directed His Excellency's attention 'to the young kauri trees which were erected, one at each end of the platform. His Excellency looked with great interest at these specimens of this famous tree, which in its youth looks so feeble aud delicate, bub which grows to be the giant of the forest.

Mr. P. A. Philips, town clerk, read the following address : —

To His Excellency the Right Honourable the Earl of Glasgow. K.C.M.G., Governor and Commander-in-Chief in and over the colony of New Zealand. May it please Your Excellency,— We, the Mayor and councillors of the city of Auckland, desire on behalf of the citizens to offer you a cordial welcome on this, your first visit to us. We beg to assure Your Excellency of our loyal devotion to Her Most Gracious Majesty, whom you represent, and of our attachment to the British Empire. We hope that Your Excellency's stay in this northern part of the colony, in which there is much of interest connected with the early history of New Zealand, will be pleasant to you and to your family. We desire also heartily to greet the Countess of Glasgow, and to express our earnest wishes that she may enjoy her residence in Auckland. — Signed on behalf of the citizens of Auckland, W. Cbowtheb (Mayor), P. A. Philips (Town Clerk). October, 1892. The Mayor, addressing His Excellency, said that they were very pleased that he had taken this early opportunity of visiting Auckland. Seeing that he was to stay in the colony for five years, it was not too much to expect that a residence should be provided for him in Auckland, the most attractive part of New Zealand. They did not believe that the promoter of the New Zealand Constitution ever contemplated that the Governors should be sent here to be worried, either politically or socially. New Zealand, during the last few years had been carrying more ballast than before. We had not been going quite so fast; we had been going more sufely, and with better results, and we believed therefore that we had now better prospects before us. (Hear, hear.) His Excellency had been kind enough to say at home that he believed New Zealand was one of the brightest jewels in the British Crown. They thought so too ; and felt sure that with economic government and a cessation of borrowing, the colony would be in an even more prosperous condition when he left than ibis in to-day. (Cheers.)

His Excellency the Governor, who was received with cheers, replied as follows : — Mr. Mayor and Councillors of the city of Auckland : I have to thank you for the great cordiality and heartiness of the welcome which you have accorded to me on my arrival in your beautiful city, and I must ask you to allow me to express through you my appreciation of the magnificence of the reception which has been given us, and for which we have to thank the Inhabitants of Auckland. Of your loyalty to Her Most Gracious Majesty there can be no manner of doubt, when it is remembered that this large concourse of people is assembled here to-day, and have made these manifestations of welcome, for the purpose of doing honour to Her Majesty's representative. It is impossible that my stay in New Zealand can be otherwise than pleasant as long as its citizens do all that they have hitherto done, and will, I am sure, continue to do to make ib so, and Lady Glasgow desires me to say that she re-echoes these sentiments, and thanks you for your good wishes, and is delighted to have an opportunity of residing here and enjoying the beautiful scenery around your town, of which she has so often heard. (Cheers.)

Four representatives of the Orange Institution, Messrs. W. F. Massey, J. Jamieson, J. Carnachan, and J. E. Baker, officers of the Grand Lodge, approached, and Mr. Massey read the following address :— To His Excellency the Eight Hon. the Earl of Glasgow, G.C.M.6., Governor and Commander-in-Chief in and over the Colony of New Zealand : May it please your Excellency,—We, the officers and members of the Grand Orange Lodge of New Zealand (North Island), have great pleasure -in welcoming you to Auckland, as the representative of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria and of the Imperial Government. Our pleasure is all the greater and the more sincere because we ■, feel sure that in your hands the particular interests of our colony and the general interests of the great Empire, of which we form a part, will be ably and faithfully conserved ; while being independent of parties, your administration will not be affected by considerations of patronage and obligation. We have also much pleasure in welcoming the Countess of Glasgow and your family, and hope that during your Excellency's occupancy of the distinguished office of Governor of New Zealand, you may experience nothing to mar the pleasuieof your residence in this colony. Signed on behalf of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand. —W. J. Massey (G.N.), Jas. Jamieson (D.G.N.), .J. Carnachan (G. Secretary), J. E. Baker (H. Treasurer). Lord Glasgow, in reply, said :—Grand Master and officers of the Grand Orange Lodge of New Zealand. I have much pleasure in thanking you for your loyal address, and for the welcome which you have just given to Lady Glasgow and my family, as well as myself. It is a pleasure to me to hear you express your confidence that in my hands the interests of this Colony in particular, and of the Empire in general, will not suffer ; and I can only say that, as far as in me lies, no effort will be wanting to promote those interests, and to maintain the credit of the colony to which it has been my privilege and my pride to have been appointed as Governor. I need hardly say that in the sentiments of pleasure at your kindly welcome which I have expressed, Lady Glasgow most cordially joins. ; (Applause. At the call of the Mayor, hearty cheers were given for Lord and Lady Glasgow. THE PROCESSION. After the formal cereniody of welcoming was over, the procession to Government House was started. The route of the procession was from the railway station up Queen-street to Wellesley-streefc East to Symonds-street, thence along Symonds-street to O'Rorkestreet, thence along Princes - street to Government House entrance, opposite the Northern Club. ... The order of the procession was as follows:— Highlanders (under Mr. D. Simpson) and Piper« A. Macrae and S. Steven. Impey's Band, under Bandmaster Irnpey. Garrison Band, under Bandmaster Hunter. Volunteers: Auckland Navals, ." A" Battery of Artillery, Engineers, Victoria Rifles, City Guards, and Newton Rifles. The Vice-Regal carriage containing His Excellency, Lady Glasgow, the Mayor and Mayoress; escorted by mounted troopers, between two of whom rode the Very Rev. Monsignor McDonald. Second carriage: Lady Augusta Boyle, Hon. W. P. Reeves, the Town Clerk, and Captain H. Blair. Third carriage: Miss Hallowes, Lady Alice Boyle, Colonel Pat. Boyle, and Mr. E. Clayton, A.D.C. Fourth carriage: Lady Dorothy Boyle, Mr. Gillington, Hon. E. Boyle, and Mr. Waldegrave (private secretary to the Hon. W. P. Reeves). Fifth carriage: Captain Bonrke and Lieutenant Stansfeld, of H.M.S. Ringarooma ; Lieutenant-Colonel. Goring, and Mrs. Goring Sixth carriage: City Councillors Luks, Holland, Wright, and Swales. * Seventh carriage : City Councillors Courtney, Dignan, Warren, and Glover. Eighth carriage : City Councillors Layers, Grey, Paterson, and Trenwith. Ninth carriage: Sir G. M. O'Rorke (Chairman Auckland University College Council) and Messrs. C. C. McMillan (Chairman Auckland Harbour Board), S. LuKe (Chairman Board of Education), and u. Atkin (Chairman Charitable Aid Board;. Tenth carriage : The Hon. B. the Hon. W. B McCullough, M.L.O, and Messrs. J. M. T. Thompson, M Knth carriage : Th., Mayo,, G. Kent) and- Town tJlerk (Mr. W. DimHßon) of Newmarket, and Major Fine.

Several private carriages and a number of horsemen brought op the rear, the whole of the procession being under the control of the Marshal, Mr. William McLaughlin. By district orders the whole of the volunteers were called out to furnish a« guard of honour for the reception of Hie Excellency and suite. ~.,. .', ' '' , , As the long and brilliant cavalcade marched up Queeu-street the scene was one of surpassing animation, the sidewalks and even the roadway being thronged with thousands of people anxious to see and do honour to Her Majesty's representative. The windows of the buildings on each Side of the street, the verandahs and the parapets were crowded, and along the whole' line of march there were cordial and enthu- • siastic demonstrations of welcome. Handkerchiefs innumerable were waved, and hats in myriads were doffed as Lord Glasgow's carriage passed along, and His Excellency was kept busily employed in acknowledging the salutations an exuberant populace showered upon him. Amid these manifestations of loyalty and heartfelt kindliness, His Excellency— apparently pleased and touched by their unmistakable warmth and sincerity— borne along.

On the way up Wellesley- street East to Symonds-streeb a very attractive ceremony took place. On a mound in front of the Municipal Buildings was assembled from 1000 to 1200 children belonging to the fourth, fifth, and sixth standards of the city and suburban public schools, with a very large body of citizens around them. On the arrival of the vice-regal party the children very pleasantly-sang the National Anthem. After this the procession passed on, and dispersed ab the Government House gates. THE DECORATIONS.

The north-east gale which had so boisterously asserted itself during the previous day having blown itself out, and being succeeded by a nice mild morning, the prospects for the welcome of His Excellency and the vice-regal party yesterday had become so favourable that all the citizens entered heartily into the work of giving a gala aspect to the city, so as to create a favourable impression on our distinguished visitors. The shipping in harbour was decorated in the gayest manner, more especially the American barques Essex and Doris Eckhoff, and presented an attractive appearance. From an early hour Mr. W. Goldie, Domain ranger, and his assistants were busily engaged completing the decorations of the triumphal arch and the reception platform. They had to work hard and continuously, bub they were finished before the arrival of the special train with the vice-regal party, and they may f well be congratulated on the excellent display they made with the materials at their disposal, The platform looked very pretty. It was filled in all round with nikau fronds, which entirely hid the timber work. The hand rails of the stair ways and form were capped with arum lilies, and the front was relieved with designs of the same flowers, which were also carried up the pillars supporting the canopy over the vice-regal seats. A row of tall nikau trees enriched the back of the platform, giving it quite a sylvan appearance, and similar trees were continued at each end, the frontages being two handsome native forest trees, young kauris. Beyond the north end of the platform and forming a gangway from the railway entrance to the front was a line of beautiful nikau palms set in beds of evergreen foliage, the bases being surmounted by lilies. The arch erected opposite Palmerston Buildings had a line, rich appearance, although it would, perhaps, have been an advantage to have had the foliage relieved with colours. It was, however, a good architectural structure, and its north face was particularly effective. Facing the wharf and spanning the arch was the word " Welcome," painted in bright, warm . colours, surmounted in the centre by the Royal Arms, beneath which were the arms of the Earl of Glasgow, and at either end were the shields of the City and Harbour Board. A string of flags waved between the pillars of the arch, and two other long festoons reached from the pillars to the telegraph posts in Customs-streets, East and West. Most, of the warehouses and stores on the west side of the Wharf, opposite the platform, were bright with bunting, and indeed, looking up through the city, it was a matter for surprise where all the flags came from, for the streets seemed alive with I them. •*- ACCIDENTS. We regret that we cannot close the account'of the reception of His Excellency without having to record the occurrence of accidents. Fortunately, however, no lives were lost nor bones broken, although the number of escapes was very great, and the danger from the thronged state of the street and the recklessness displayed by many pedestrians, made ib almost impossible to guard against accidents. None, however, occurred until the procession had reached its destination at Government House gate, in Princes-street. There waß an immense crowd assembled, and after the carriages and volunteers had passed in there was, of course, a good deal of movement. Mr. Cotterill, of Remuera, and his wife were seated in a buggy, to which was attached two spirited horses. They were standing near the top of Bowen Avenue, and became restive either from the movements of the crowd or because of the band. At all events, they reared up and plunged into the crowd near the gate, knocking down several and injuring four people, besides creating general consternation. The horses were seized by by-standers, and those who were thrown were picked up. A man named Dymond, a fishmonger residing at Freeman's Bay, seemed to be seriously injured. He was carried into the residence of Mrs. McKenzie, Waterloo Quadrant, in a semi-conscious state, and bleeding profusely from cuts in his head. He was attended by Dr. Lewis, and after his wounds were dressed he was able to proceed home. Mrs. Norah Cuthbert and three children were knocked down, but not seriously injured A boy named Johnson was more severely hurt. The wheel of the trap severely crushed the calf of his leg, causing a gaping wound, and he was also injured about the head. He was taken into Mrs. Hellender's house in Victoria Quadrant, and attended by Drs. Lewis and Kenderdine. A numberof stitches were necessary to close the wound on his leg, bub the injuries to his head were nob very serious, and after an hour's rest he was sent home. A lady named Mrs. Corno also sustained some injuries. She was evidently struck by one of the horses' feet, or her dress was torn and her right foot severely bruised and lacerated, but fortunately no bones were broken. She was taken into the Grand Hotel and was afterwards sent home in a cab. Another lady was taken into the Northern Club in an unconscious state, but it was found she had only fainted, and after a short rest she was able to proceed home in a buggy with, her friends. Rose Vesta, aged 8, whose parents live in St. George's Bay Road, received a severe cub on the knee. Dr. Kenderdine attended to her, and Mrs. Cottingham took her home in a cab. Edith George, aged 16, domestic servant at Union Bank of 'Australia, was also knocked down by a horse, and rendered unconscious. Constable Gordon took her in his arms, and carried her to the residence of Dr. Haines, where she was restored. She complained of being struck on the head, but there were no marks of a wound, and it was thought that she had only been stunned. Mrs. Haines kindly put her to bed, and later on she was able to return home.