THE VICE-REGAL VISIT TO WAIN AUG.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11953, 30 April 1902, Page 5

THE VICE-REGAL VISIT TO WAIN AUG.

[FROM OUR OWN COBRESrON'MNT'-T.] On Monday His Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Eanfurly, accompanied by Captains Alexander and Boscawen, paid a visit to Waingaro. . Although the visit was of a private nature, and not generally known, a number of settlers from the surrounding districts gathered 10 give the vice-regal party a welcome. On. the arrival of the viceregal party three hearty cheers were given. His Excellency ami the Countess met the settlers in » friendly and informal manner, shaking hands and chatting pleasantly with those 'present. Mr. B. Hewitt (chairman of the Raglan County Council) read a brief address of welcome and loyalty, expressing the pleasure that the Settlers felt at the first visit of the King's representative to Waingaro. I His Excellency replied to the address in a very cordial manner, expressing the surprise lie felt At being welcomed so heartily in what he imagined to be the heart of the bush. The Countess of Ranfurly was met by some of the ladies of the district, including Mrs. B. Hewitt, Mrs. Pieken, Mrs. F. and Mrs. 11. Bull. His Excellency and the Countess . made themselves quite at home with the settlers, and seemed to enjoy their welcome very much.'' Among! those present were Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt, Mr. and Mrs. Picken, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. 11. Bull, Mr. and Mrs. F. Bull, Messrs. W. and R. Seavill (Mr. W. Seavill, of the Second New Zealand Contingent, was wounded in South Africa), Wane, A. Upton, J. Allen, G. A. McMillan, E. Y. Stevenson, C. Matthew, A. Cogswell, and others. His Excellency and the Countess were delighted with the charming scenery on the road from Ngaruawahia. They visited the hot springs, and saw the large volume of -medicinal water which continually flows into the large concrete bath on the bank of the beautiful Waingaro stream. 'Phis Waingaro thermal spring is already famous for its curative properties for rheumatism, sciatica, and, other complaints. The Maoris have always placed great reliance on the curative properties of the Waingaro spring?, King Tawhiao in his last extremity being carried here by his attendants, and recovering marvellously under their influence. The vice-regal party, after exploring the picturesque public reserve in the vicinity of the springs, left en rente for Cambridge and Rotorua.