THE GOVERNOR'S VISIT.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 1601, 16 February 1867, Page 9 (Supplement)

THE GOVERNOR'S VISIT.

THUP.SDA.Y, Vaiif.UA&r Urn. Duncdin has at length " received" Sir George Grey, the Governor of New Zealand. The proceedings connected with the reception of hia Excellency, to-day, were, we venture to affirm, in every way honorable to the people, and in every sense nn honor to the representative of their Sovereign ; everything v;a3 heartily done, and was not only well arranged but was admirably carried out. From the moment Ilia Excellency HndcJ at Pint Chalmers, until he retired after the d'jtuner at the Provincial Government liiiildirig?, there was not an accident or a "hitch" that approached the disagreeable. The residents at the I'ort did excellently well what they undertook : the drive from the Port to the boundary of the city, (bough a long one, ■w.iH mo-it enjoyable, b.:cau>e the weather v;ni beautifully fine, nnd because the scenery, during both the ascent and descent of the hill, is iilw:iy» romantic arid impressive, and occasionally almost grand : the reception by the Mayor and Corporation of Dnncdia at the boundary of the city waa a simple formality propeily performed, and the effect of the long line of th-j procession—including the members oi" public bodies, Volunteer.*, Friendly Societies, and trades, a goodly number of banners bting carried, and many insignia worn—wan capital: theridethroußh thecity to the Provincial Government Buildings was necessarily a clow one, but t.dium was prevented by the crowd* of enthusiastic people, the street dcioratnns, and the arches : the opening out of the pro-CBMOti, so as to uliow the local "nth ri:ic : <, the Gjvernor, an J his suite to pa-* through, coulJ not have been bettor inri'-t: ;cd : there vas a great assemblage in V.' ,;ter s'reet and Princes sreet: the rendi'i;; nJ presentation of addresses win, if furii.al in cflect, a very marked ex])resH:ou of t'ae general cordial welcome to the GoV'.r'i'jr of the Colony, and of an equally cotuial reciprocation of good lc-A- i ing and the inoit hearty good wishes : the (bjmw.r u-:,i admirably stt out: mid to j crown the v> hole, Sir George Grey pleased —almost charmed—everybody present by what hr. mud and by the manner iv wliich he said it. Duntdin certainly never "turned ot:t" ior a public demonstration which was nnything comparable tv that of yesterday for its niiatiimity or its effect; and we ar not hnzii'dinj; much in expressing the conviction that Sir George Grey never before received, and could fcurcly have nn'icipated to receive, such an essentially public welcome. "We subjoin some details of the tby's proceeding*. THE HECEI'TION AT THE PORT. Shortly afier nine o'clock, six carriages started from Duncdin. One of them wa« drav.n l.y six beautiful grey?, and was intended for the Governor ; ca:h of the other five wai drawn by lour lionet), jiikl were for the accommodation reupectively, of the Provincial Government, th-T Maori c'tkfs. the Governor's sui:*.', and officers of lI.M. Meainer Hris'i. In the carriage for th.J Provincial Government were—T. Dick, Esq , Superintendent; Mr Julitu Vogel, Provincial Treasurer; tVlr I). Maddock, Provincial Solicitor; and Mr M. C. Orbtll, one of the non-official members of the Government. Mr F. D. Ik'll, M.11Ji..; Lieut-col. Cargill, M.11.1t. ; and Mr H. Campbell, M.11.1t, were also conveyed down. Shortly before eleven o'clock, the Superintendenf, the Executive, Lieut-col. Cargill, and Mr Campbell, left tho jetty, m sin.' boat ff *'"' x' oTt Ghalmcra Naval jirlg.iuc'i and proceeded to the Brisk. Capt Thomson, Harbor Master, (and Captain of the Brigade) acted as coxswain. The boat of the Police Department, and one belonging to the Ilarb-jr Department followed. The Golden Age started about the same time, for the Brisk, with a number of gentlemen on board; and returning before the landing of the Governor, she started for Djuedin as Ilia Excellency left the jottvD. llolfe, E-q., the Mayor, wai on the jetty, with seven of the members of the <.'our,cil (Messrs Matheson, Dodson, Millar, Hamilton, Ferine, Randall, and Inncs), the eighth member, Mr Andrew Thomson, having recently resigned. The Rev. W. John-ton win absent from the town, being engaged on an ordination service at Otc'popo*; but the Rev. T. S. Forsaith and the itev. G. Q:iilty were on the jetty. TJiere jiho were 30 members oi the Dunedin Naval liritfmlc under Capt. Stavely, Midshipman IJicUcnson, and Sergeants Eva and S:i:art. They were drawn up at the shore end of tho jetty, a? a guard ot honor. Tj the left of the jetty, on the reclaimed lund, Lieut. Robertson was in command of '20 men of the Port Chalmers Naval Brigade; mid they had, for the purpose of a stlnte, a new 24-poundcr howitzer, recently given by the Government, and two 12-pounder guns, not new, which are gifts by Capt. MacKinnon and Mr G.'Dodson. Close to the 'etty, there was a party of Natives (men, women, a>id children) from the kaik at the Ilca;.1). The principal men amongst them v.vra ns fir as we could learn—we did our best, but we have a feeling that wo miv here trip into error—George Grey Tsiarv/a: Charles Wesley; John Wesley Kon.ko; David ; George White Karctai; Alitthew; and Wirctnu Poliki. There was a »ovdly gathering of the residents of the I'ort, stretching from the jetty to DoJsou'h Provincinl Hotel. The jetty was well decorated. At the fen end, there w.is a cabbage tree, with on ensign floating above it; and shoreward of the hinuinz steps were two neat arches of foliage and flag.-*, with festoons connecting the "two. On one of the arches was the inscription, " Welcome Sir George Grey, •Tito' ye've been lang o' comin."' That was, no doubt, a raiber direct reminder of a failure to " come" when the New Z°aLand Exhibition wa3 to be opened, in 18(35; but it will bp seen that, at the dejeuner. Ilia Excellency showed that he had good reason for not avoi ling the disappointment which he then caused. Dench'3 Hotel was very prettily decorated ; there bting a completely embowered porch, many flags, a royal arm 3, and the inscription, " Welcome io His Excellency, Sir George Grey." The Provincial, Royal, and George Hotels were decorated ; there were ntringH of fhgs (hunting from the residences of the Mayor and Mr T. Taylor, on the Telegraph Hill ; other long lines of streamers stretched from Dodson'a bonded store io the flagitafFat the Harbor office ; and the following premises were amongst those made gay with foliage or flags, or 'moth :— Victorian Butchers' Company ; W. Kettle ; George Thomson ; A. J. Ritchie ; W. Scott ; J. Lilburn; and Thomson Brothers.

At 2£ niiauteß before noon the mannirg

of the yards of the Brisk, shewed that the Governor was about to leave the ship. Soon, a asliite of 17 guns was commenced ; and the Warrior Queen fired four guna in reply. Within ten minutes after, one of the Brink's boats reached the jetty with the five Maori chief*, accompanied by Mr. Hamelin, native interpreter. The chiefs are—Hori Tupaca and Akuhata Tupaea, chiefs of the Nsatterangi tribe, Tauranga; Wi Keps Tc Ilurunui and Te Katene Te Konui, Arawa chiefs of the tribe Tuhourangi, of Torawcra and Awatoteatua; Te Poihipi Tukairangi, Arawa chief of the tribe Ngatituwharetera, of Tarawera.Taupo. The Naval Brigade boat, with the Su> pertatendent aud Executive, followed; and then came another boat, belonging to the Brisk, and in which were Ilia Excellency, witti hiß official suite, comprising—The Hon. vlsjor liichirdson; Major Grey, Aide-de-Cnmp ; and the Rev. Mr Thatcher, Private Secretary. C-;<! tin Hope steered this boat; and a third from the Brisk brought a party of the oSiccrn. Amongst the party by whom His Excellency wns received on lauding were —The Superintendent (T. Dick, Esq.); Mes*rs Vogel, Ma'Jdock, and Orbell, of the Executive; the Hon. A. Buchanan, and the Hon. 11. J. Miller, of tho Legislative Assembly; Messrs Bull, Campbell.Cargill, and BradsUiw, members of '.be House of Representatives; Mr J. .Tone?, &c. Tfee Port Naval Brigade commenced a ealute of 17 guna, as soon as His Excellency landed ; and ere it had been completed, Sir George had advanced, been saluted by the Dunedin Brigade, been welcomed to Port Chalmers by the Mayor, and been greeted by the Natives with a marked earneHnees. The Mayor read the following addrcs?: — To His Kxctlluncy Sir George Grey, K.C.i3.> Governor an<i Commftider-in-Ciiief in nml over the Colony of New Zei!uk!: May it j)!en»> your ExctlUncy—We, the reprecea'atives of tfco inhabitant* of Port Chalmers, have much pleasure I in welcoming you n» Her Majesty's ] Rtprc-s'iiiuitive. to ibis, the first town in ihe Province of Olago. We have long l:,oked forwiud to this, as we can now partidpa'e with cur fellow-colonists of the South fn «ivinir «-xprcssion t.-i those feelings of loyalty which are in the heart of every trusßrion Li this distant isle, far from the land of our birth, thore nro many of BriUnnU's sons who htvc sel'loui or never had the opportunity of siiowinf^ tlir-ir nllrglanc-j to the British fl*(;, nml of ih-.-lr ftfl!ectio!i for the Sovereign of th' ir native laud. We h- i! with pleasure and deliglr. this iiU3j)ij!ons iccmloo; nnd vre iruit your Kxctili !)■:>' will be so pleased aivi grntifl^l with tti« . h tones slii'-'c your KxceHonc>'s last viiit, that you will iMt only be anxious to i c feen frt-'iuently in O hro, us the Governor of New Zmbtm]. 'iiit will have much pleasure ia agiihi visitin/our Pr-jtinco. W« congratuInte your Exc llt-ncy in hiv.ntr restored peace aivl trtinquility ii the Korth Islind; and pray tltiit the din of b ittlo may no nnru bu heard bftnr.'tn t'u: Nitivo ami Europeans ntvl earnestly hops thut tiio My ii not Hr distant when thu Maori will find, by happy experience, that it is ROO'l to li^o under the lawa ef our b-luvnl Qjten. Wishing your Kxcclleticy many yt-.ir* of peace and prosperity us our Ruler und Governor, we »m jour Excelleney'u mojt hunibiu and ohedie it curviuits. I), Uoi.vk, Muyor. [Ihe names of the Coutx Lord and Town Ckrk ivt-riJ u!»o appended.] His Excellency replied— Mr Mayor and Gentlemen,—lt ia with the most sincere pleasure I have receive.l the ausuranccß you havo just given me, of the loyalty and aflfcoti n cherished by the inhabitants of Pott Chalmers lot our most gracioue Qltetn. As you juitljr obtorvc, tho «.1.0a K C9 wliiuk have tiiken place in this town, since I Lut had the tatis fact ion of visl'ing it, cinnot but siirptbf imtl gratify me; but my pleisure (h grtsitly enlutncbd by finding that, amongst tho-e clianges, your love for your Queen, and attachment to tin British iLitff ruinain uuehaoged. I will taka earo that your expressions of loyalty are conveyed to your Sovereign. I ihunk joufor tho flattering rtejption you hare Riven mo. for your words of kindnes«, nnd fur the wishes you have expressed that I may h-ircnftfr frequently visit you. I can usiiir:! you, I have often desired one-.' attain to vi.-i; thw town; i\nd thut I ahvayj have tiben, and ever shall title-.', a lively interest in your welfare. Having accepted the Mayors invitition to partake of refreshments, Sir George and his suite walked to the Provincial Hotel, where ii d'jeuner had been prepared. Ten minutes or a quarter of an hour were here occupied ; and then, after shaking hands with nil the principal Maori* from the Ik-ads, Ilia Excellency entered hi 3 carriagel, aud a atart for Duuedin was effected, after plenty of cheering from the spectators. The following was the order of the vehicles : — Two Carriages, with tho Mayor and Councillor* of fort Chalmers, The metnberi o£ the Kxecative, and a Lieutenant of the litii-k. ■ ThoNaliwCniefs, nnd Mr Ilauaelin. Offljtr» of the B hSc. Members of the f-'uite. fli3 Excellency, iiccompauUu hy tha Hon. Major Kietiardnon, Mr flick (ths Superintuudeut), and C.»ptun Hnpe. A number of Horsemen. On the way up to the Junction Hotel, two or three small groups of horsemen were passed, drawn up in the metul-bays, waiting until the cortege had passed, so as to follow lli3 Excellency. At the Junction Hotel (which was freely decorated with foliage), there was a large party of riders in waiting; and on the way down to the junction of the new and old roads, there were several such additions. The North-east Valley Hotel supplied its contingent, and was itself almost smothered in bough?. A rapid drive soon too.c tbe cortvgc over the level road to near the Water of Leith toll-bar, but not without pas-ing lines of people, very anxious also to see the Governor, and anxious also to see the Maoris This anxiety to see theNa-ivcs was received by the Chiefs with a sort of woudcring good humor; and more than oncf, there was given the quiet and ineffectual advice, " llaere ke te Matakitaki i a Te Kawana" (" Go and look at the Governor"). About ten minutes before two o clock, the triumphal arch at the boundary of the city was reached. Here the Mayor (\Villiam Mason, Esq.) with all the members of the City Council (we believe), and Mr H. P. Morse, the Town Cierk, had assembled; and the Mayor and Councillors were preerr.Udto Sir George, and v/eicorued His Exctlkncy to the City. The Mayor and Councillors then resumed their seats in their carriage, which fell in behind those of the Port Chalmers Council; and there was again a move onward. TOE PROCESSION THROUGH THE CITY. It was arranged that, as ?oon as intimation of bis Excellency's landing at Port Chalmers bad been received by telegraph, two guns should be fired in the vicinity of the Dunedin Cu9tom-hou3e, and that the departure from the port for the city should be announced by the discharge of a single signal gun. The general knowledge of the fact that the Brisk had reached Port Chalmers on the previous evening, and that, consequently, none

of the anticipated contingencies of delays from wind and weather had to be encountered, made tbesc eipnaU to the majority of those.who intended either to join in the procession or be present as «pectatori>, of insignificant significance. Without much regard to the signals, at an early hour in the forenoon numbers made their way towards the Water of Leith, either on toot or in the numerous cars at command ; and a considerable proportion of the passengers in that direction confuted of citizens aeated on horseback or, in bug^iy, intending to proceed some distance "further than the Water of Leith and to join in the cavalcade by which the Governor's carriage wai expected to be followed from Port Chalmers, liy the time the Governor had landed at the Port, there had thus congregated in the vicinity of the Water of L ith aud the northern boundary of the city, a numerous assemblage, who found sufficient subjects of interest and attraction ia the temporary accesiions which had been made to the natural picturosquenceß of the locality, and in the arrival and arrangements I of the different Societies to be included in ! the procession. The few hundred yards of road-way from the Water of Leith Hotel to the boundary of the city intersect, which was at one time one of the prettiest parts of the suburban Bcenery of Dunedin, and what imy still be said j to be so, though considerably shorn i of ifc» pristine natural beauty. Oo this i occasion, however. Nature had tbe assist- i ance of Art, aud of all the localities which j the vice-regal party had to pass on its { way from Port Chalmers to the centre of tbe city, there was none that much exceeded in picturesqut-neea tbia part of the road where the Governor was first to be received by the civic authoriiii--*, and where it was arranged the public procession should be formed. Exactly on the city boundary, a triumphal arc.i had been erected, bearing, in prominent characters, the word, '* Welcome," and the letters, " V.11." The arch wta rut noticeable for any excessive amount of ornamentation; but, taken in conjunction with au i-ste--T----poriied arch of im.'xcejHiunab'e tastr, whic'i had been rtiistd under the aupcrvinon of Mr Clifford, Secretary to the Acclimatisation ftjeiety, and with the flags and ferns in which the titnple framework of the Water of L;ith bridge was disguised, it formed an appropriate entrance to a paasaxe in which foliage and flowers were the dominating features. Tbe decorations of the vista thus formed, had scarcely beta completed, when the liveliness of the scene was enhanced by the arrival of the Fire Brigade, the faw Trades Unions rcprtacnte1, the Friendly Societies, the Civic Corporation, and other bodies ol the citiz.ns. Next to the Marshal of the procession, Mr. Joseph Milli*, the Fire Brigade was the firat on the ground, aud, by his direction, they to-)k up their position iv King-street, near Wain's Koyal llote', and from that point northwards to tbe toll-gate the procession was formed in the order in which it afterwards marched into town. The Brigade musureJ strongly, and the engines and apparatus, which were drawn by hora.s, w«re in a condition very creditable to thy tajte aud attention of the engine-keeper, Mr Robert-1 on. Shortly after their a'rival, the Oputative Tailor*, and the Workers in livn, the former with a haudaoaie uew bauncr, and the latter represented exclusively by workmen of the Otago Foundry, and bearing several flags and emblems, made their appearance, aud took up tbe station appropriated to them. They w^ro followed by the members of the three different Friendly Societies, all in the costume of their order, aud beating their distinguishing emblems; and gradually, during the short time occupied in the assembly and disposition of these orders, members of the Caledonian Society, tha Chamber of Commerce, the Athenrourn, and of aavcral of the proftssiona, accumulated and embodied themselves into parts of the procession in the positions indicated by the programme. La-tofall, in pnsition, though not in point of time, c-ir.ie the Mayor and City Council ia a carriage drawn by four greys. The civic carriage waa stationed immediately inside the toll-gate, it b^tng calculated that sufficient space would be left between that point and the triumphal arch at the city bouudary, for the carriages containing the Port Chalmers Corporation aad His Excellency's suite. The component parts *>f tha precession, thus compressed, previous to opening up into marching order, extended from the Koyal Hotel to the toll-giite ; and the respective positions of the different companies forming it, were taken with an amount of precision which might have suggested that it was the result of frequent previous rehearsal, while it was due solely to tbe I . orderly disposition of nil, und their willing obedience to the arrangements of the Marshal, and of the originatora of the programme. The Mayor and members of the City Council, as soon as they arrived, quitted their carriage, and, beneath the outer arch, awaited the approach of his Excellency. There was no tedious waiting for this essential beginning of the procession, nor was anybody iv any of the preparations, taken by surprise. Each part of the programme fitted exactly together, and, although there were some minutes of eager expectancy, the Governor did not arrive cither a moment too late or too soon to disappoint anyone. Fust riders, who had come on in advance of the main cavalcade, exciied the expectations of tbe crowd as they told of the reception at the Port, or intimated the probtble hour, minute, or second at wliich His Excellency would arrive; fir-fighted people saw the carriages as they made the turn of the road near the Junction ; and to all of ordinary sight the approach of the party was poou indicated by the cloud of dust which rose above the carriages, when they reacied the level of the North-jast Valley. As soon as they were actually in sight, the crowd Ahi:h had assembled at the archway, and extended some distance up tbe Valley road, gave cut loud cheer?, which were taken up by those assembled for procession ; aad when at length the Governor's carriage was brought to a stand beneath the archway, it was some minutes before the loud cheers with which he was received were sufficiently subdued to permit of the Mayor bidding Ilia Excellency welcome, and informing him of ihe arraugimeat to give the full and formal welcome in the central situation in the City which .had been chosm for tbe occasion. This doncj and the welcome of the Mayor and of the assembled crowd baring been, more by Bi&n than word, acknowledged by II is Excellency, the Mayor and members of Council returned to their carriage, and took up the duty which the Port Chalmers. Corporation had, at the City boundary, relinquished—that of convoying His Excellency to bis destination for the day. The Marshal gave thesigitalfor procesnnn, andageneratanove wa3 made townwards by the long array of pedestrians preceding the carriages, and a numerous body of horsemen following •

while on each side of the roadway, crowds of citizens of each »ex and oil ages accompanied the procession into town, or cheered His Excellency as be pawed. The following was the .order of procession : — Tin Batallion Bsn-1. The Fitik Brioabb, mustcrinjr <5 members, ir:clu'iiosr I'upt Hues, Lieut Wain, and thy foremen of the hook and fodder, fire, and hose companies The engines " Star of Duticdin " and " IMde of Dunedln," and the hook and ladder earring*, wtre drawn by horses. Tho Brigade carried their bmnur, and marched in full working uniform. Tho occMiou ia the first on which they have appeared in lUeir new uniform, and thoy m;i'i« fully a better appcranee limn i* any similar procession in which they have joined. Their weX'-discipliued arrangements nt the starting, and at the daxe of the pr ice>sion, materially assisted in preserving Ihe or-Ji-r which was bo much cluracterictic of the procession. The PuEsmTnitr of Doxeijin.—Th« reverend nnd Uy members of the Prl*bytery wero allotte-1 this position in conseq-jeuce of tbu deciiion that they *hould remain in the presenco of thu Governor after the presentation of th«ir address. The clergymen present in the procession were—Ruv. Mr Will (Moderator), Lev. Messrs Stuarf, Servmgeour, M'Naualiton, Davitison, Campbell, M'G>wan, Gillies and Watt Elders —MessrsE. B. Cargill, J. Giliits, 3. Hill. Tiudi:s U.Nioxs.-—The first bo Jy -was that of Operative Tuiiors, to the number of .00. It fs occasionally a debateabb point whether tho tailors, or girdenenr, or ironworkers, take precedence; butthcganK-ncrs diJ not appear to bo represented in num'.cra, and, apirc from them, the tailors have, univerfally, precedence. One of tho moft con«picunus banners in tho procession wns that carried by this Society. Tho ground is of white cilk, bordered with hlue silk, nn<i Irinctd with yeilo*. On the ct>itrc-j>fci:e nro painted rop'tstntatlotu of Ail.un and Kve in the Gordon of Eien, and on the reverse is the painting of a I.uu'j, another emblem of the trade, 'ihe figures are cor-r-ttt in outline, the landrcipo Riod, and nl oiti t'icr tho patntinrr comparts vary favornhiv with that of b.inners which other Hoirivti-.-s havo pneurtd from KnijUud or Vtct>riit, Mr Power, of George street, wit", we believe, the designer and punter r>f iho luinncr. Tho offie- r» present were—Mr J. Dr^w, I'residi.Tit; Mr Hojrar, Secrcla<y ; and Mr *(oylun, Murstiall.—'l'iie " Workers In Iron" were, we believe, r<prcsr>ntentc-l solely by employes in the Otugri Foundry. They made a (^ood thow both of banners end em 'km?, and were np pku'lei for thiir exccpti:nnl spprarance ns th<-y pa«seJ His Kxfellency. Tliey curried tho banner of their craft, models of Imcomotive nnd stationary engines, foundry apparatus, ami'i, hammers, fee, and a pink banner, hoirinjr the words "Let (Jtago Flour Mi." Upwards of thirtt walked iv the procession, Sir W. Wilson rictiiig as Marslul. Tin; Camsd')>'us Socictv.—About thirty directors and mc-mber* j'.inud tho procession, several of whom Kcre in Hixhund costume. They wen? joined by me ribt-rs of the Pliil hnrmonic SocL-ty, and wore lioi^ed by t!.e Prtsid.-nt, Mr. Fin.llattr, thu Treasurer, Mr. Eimond, and tho Secretary, Mr. Stott. Grccnuland Volunteer Jl.ind. Oi»dfi-:lw»ws. — The Aucior.t Independent Orrk-r of 0 Idftllows, und the Munchcitcr Ui i'y of tin Oriier, wera very namurotiKjy repr-.'-entc (, the cfJIiHTS. rind many of the past officers, of distri.-ta and ledges bi-itifj prei.cnt ; and ail thfc usual emblenu were carriel by the Wardens nnd 'lyicr*. The Ancient Independent Order mustered a'iout sixfy, walking either three or two abreast. OfHccrs: Bros. Hopper, P.G..W.; Mreot,D.P.G.M.;Talbot, P.G i>. BroS U«i]«,)n, P.G.. carried the liibla opr-n on cushion; rind tha Wardens ' bore swouU and nxt-s. —Tho Manchester Unity of the Independent Or !er of OJdfellowa followed nftur the Furc-gters. They numbir^d al.out severity, and were healed by the district officers -, the rear bein^ brought up by Pas: District and Ijl(]%q OHicers. 'I hey carried bannvrs of the lodges, tho dii-p^iis&ii jn» the open Bible, nnd the Wii'dcM b< r j nxta and! sworJs. Jliuriet OfQsjrs—P.G.M. Akx. But; D.i'.G.Sf. John Gr«.y j P.C.S. Cfi.-ulfs Grey. The l^g^s roprjfentei were ifi'! •■ 11-.n-J an 111 ar."," '•Du::e 1i.:," nnd ■' Albion." FonESTiiKs—Tito Foreatfira numbered upwards tf 80, nifcmbsri of tho Court Knturpris-, the Court Pridu of D-inoJia, and the Ciurs. Koyal, and enrritd banners of tho lodges. District (Jflkcru—ll. JJrundell, District Chief Ranger ; A. M'N'au^hton, D.S.U.Ii. j J. liogew, D strict Treasurer. Citixkns—Members of Chamber of Commerce, Banker*, the Legal Profession, Members of the Athetarjiu. Tho rest of. the p'«cessl>n was in tho order of its departure from Poit Chalmers, with ono exception, tint tliu cirrljge con'.a*uing tha City Councilior* folJowel thi cirriugo in which were the fort Chalmers Town Council. The procession, when extended into I regular marching order, was a very lengthy one, and presented an imposing sight to the many hun-ired.i who congregated at all favorable stand points alon^ tbe rou:e to witne*j the proceedings, anJ to greet His Excellency upon his arrival in the city. liy the time the Battalion Bind and Fire Brigade had reached Frederick street, where the turn U made into George street, the rear-guard had not passed much beyond the Water of Ltith Hotel; and a^ain, in the Octagon, those who had the van of the procession close upon them, were unable to sea the rear. Considerable as the crowd was at the city boundary, the crowd at each op?n space in the.^city seemed to grow larger as the procesflion'advanced, until the numbers culminated in tbe assemblage in the neighborhood of the Provincial Council hall. At each place, cheers were given for his Excellency, arid in the Ouiagon and Princes street, the ec«hj wa^ particularly animated, windows and house tops being pace with the procession along the street. By the titna that this point wos reiched, the Volunteers, including the Naval Brigade, which had returned from Port Chalmers in the steamer Golden Ago, had taken their poiition as a guard of honour, extending from the Provincial Buildings, on each side of the street, as far as the Bank of Otago. Twelve files of No. 1 Company, and twelve files of No. 2 Company were stationed on the* right aud k-fc of the canopied dais at which ttie addresses were to be presented, Captains Mosa and Tolmie being in command: and, in the street, the companies lined each side tit six pacss distant, the Naval Brigade taking position ou the left nearest the Provincial Building", and No. 2 Company the rigbt. The Wai* kari, North Duaedin, South Districts, and Taieri Companies completed the double line, the ranks, of course, facing inwards, At the end of the line, and in frout of the Bank of Otago, were the mounted officers —Colonel Cargill, Major Bathgate, Capt. and Adjutant Atkinsjn, aud Captain M'Farland. As soon as the head of the procession reached tbe point to which the Volunteers extended, its ranks opened up, and stood in line on each side oi the street, until Plis Excellency's carriage had passed on. The Battalion Band marched at once to the Council Hall, where it wa9 arranged they should be in altendnnce ; bat the Fire Brigade, or reaching tbe Volunteers,

at once opened iiro line in the same j way, their engines only passing on, and this example was followed with the utmost order, and without the slightest confusion, throughout the entire length of the process'on. Al* IV-3 Excellency's carriage pns«ed through this double line of civil ,-miil military giifird, there was loud aud continued chcorinc, which wa«i kept up until the steps at the Council Hall were reached, and the jnurney safely and propitiously ended. A 1) His Excellency's carrisge passed between thn lines fif Volunteer?, Captain Atkinson and Captain M&cfarlnnd rode forward as a guard of honor, paraU.t to the leading horses, and Cjloik-1 Cir^ill and Major Bath^ate took places at the tide of the carrii^e ; the ranks meanwhile presenting arms, and the Artillery Company firing a silute of seventeen gun% at intervals of fifteen seconds. A-j the carriage pas'el, the companies close! in, nnd re-formed in Water street, in open ranks, &<* a gniml of honor, the Colonel tnkinu position in the centre, with Major Bitheate on hw righf, nnd Captain and Adjutant Atkinson on the left. Ah this movement was made, the procession was resume.l, and in stpirate divieiono, timed by the reading of the addresses and their replies, pas»ed through Water street, into Bond f.lreet, or as far beyond it a<? it might be arranged for each section to pro ceed ; each stage of the proceeding?, to the last, a* from the first, having been conducted with an amount of regularity anil propriety, wliich must have been highly giatifyinct to all. The Governor was escorted from Port Chalmers to Dunedin, ly a pirty of Mounted Conßtabkp, under Sub-in«pector3 Morton and JDalglcish. The route throughout the city was watched by <>fii ;ers uudcr the command of the Commissioner of | Police, who also had charge of Water street and its approaches. The services ol the police fores were altogether most efficient. PRESENTATION OB"1 ADDRESSED On the Terrace of the Provincial Government f ,Buildings, and opposite the flop*, there was a cmopted da?, the hangings being of scirlet, and the roya! arms hi-ing emblazoned in front. Volunteers, two deep, occupied both BiJes of the dai?, as a gunrd of honor. One-third of the width of Water street wai open to the public, and was densely packed with spectators, up to the line of the Post Office. The gallery on the roof of the southerly arcakof that building was crowded with ladios and children; there were men on the top of the unfinished walls of the upper storey ot the building; every window of the Provincial Buildings lrom which | a view of the Terrace could be obtained wa9 occupied by ladies ; ho were all available windows in Princes street, High street, j and Bond street; and, altogether, as many j hum-in bcingi a^ could fairly a f-i^ht of the Terrace und of it* occupants, got it. The several carriages were dravn up in j front of the steps; and when that of the j Governor wai so placed, three ringing j cheers were given. The Volunteers presented arrr.s asi the .Governor flopped on the Terrace, and the Brigade Baud played j the National Anthem. His Excellency wan surrounded :>n thu i dnii hy the inembern of his s.iit:; :.iv\ iv addition to the o'.hor gentlemen already named, and who found places there, we noticed His Honor Mr Justice -Richmond and Mr K. B. Cargill. The Mayor saiJ that it afforded him much plea?ure to be able to congratulate His Kxcc-llency on his arrival in Dunedin. \ Speaking on the part of the members of the Corporation, aud of the inhabitants c;ene- I rally, he win sure he could say that all j were delighted to see His Excellency in ! their mids*. From what he had seen, j that day, His Excellency might form same j idea of the reception which awaited him in j the different parts of the Province, i The course it wa3 now proposed to | pursai', was to present io His Excellency j an Address from the Corporation. Afrer j tint—it such a pita mot wi.h ll'u Kxutl- j lenjy's approval—the different public j Indies would mirch p3?t, each of those i from which an address was to be presented, j halting opposite the steps while its officers '< made the presentation. The Addresses j bting presented, the Corporation would be ■ most happy to have the honor of entertaining His Excellency at djeuner. The Governor bowed his acknowledgements. The Town-Clerk read the following aldrtßJ: — To His Excellency Sir G;orgc Grey, X.0.8 , GjverHor and Coinmiiuk-r-iii-Oiii.-f id nnd over Hjr Mnji.-uy'd Colony of Now Z.-tilind nml its Dependencies, and Vice Admiral of the saac, & -~ &c. ■ May it plcisl.* your Excellency—We, the May»r nnrl Councillors of the City of Dunedin, tender our most cordial we come, nml receive with heirty and siuuero pluasurt?, the Representative of England's much beloved Q'lecn. We hail Your Exjeliency's presence amongst us the more, beettHis we arj fuliy / filivo to the deep interest yui have always I ghuwn in nil that concerns the welfare aud > progress of No*' Zealand. I; is many years since Your ExcelU'ricy vis teJ thi* city, but we are aware that the cauu of your absence iia* been the disturbed state of the North Isluuii, aad the ntceaMty for your attention to the intereits of thu portion of the Colony. The material progress of the Ci y since your Excellency la»£ visitad Dune.iin will, in some degree, prepare you for the extraordinary change ytu will observe fa tho Province, owing, in Krcit m.-nsure, to the discovery of liirtfe an 1 rich goMlieMfi, iv ividuijn to it« pastoral and (i^ricultural rtaources. Th se v.ibt resources ftr« of little viJue unless they are madi kaonrn to the great com mcrci'il world, ami we congratuUta oum-lves on the kuowlcdge that your Excellency will, though despatches to the Imperial Government, direct atteatioa to the o'ctutnis of ruateriil weall-i which arc now gra iually and surely developing ia our midst. May your Excellency loag enjoy tho hlers ings of health and happiness, the luvo nnd rtspscc of the eoloniht', ami the cmfiJcneo of your lloyal iiLtrcas the Qieen our Gracious Sovereign. "William Masox, Mayor. His Excellency replied— Mr Mayor, ml Gentlemen, —It has been my fortune to stand on the tite of this ei-y wiien it w»iß in a state of Nature, ani hid been troiidtn by few European feet; aud aguia, when a modest town was spiingicg i ito txi-itence. Now, Providence has per- . mitted me to enter here, a populous and wealthy city. It is impossible, unlcr euch circumstances, wi hoat deep emotion, to s;e the evidences of loyal'y to your Queen, en i of attachment to the Government and Homes of your r-ica, which on every »lde surround me—or to receive without such feeliiga the wtloniejj of a nutnerom, prosperous, and contented population, where, formerly, there ' was no man to wi«h mo " God »peed." On Her M;tjes(y'» behalf, I thank you for the j loyalty end devotion you havo eunced fur i your Queen. Tho echoes of joar warm t expressions of happiness and contentment I "which will Teach her Throne, i»ill ba received c most graciously by that Sovereign who has n ortr sympathised ia the prosperity or d sorrows of her satjectjj. For myself, I shall t

: j strive, by my public scrvjet's, t> iviice my i g.-dtituJu for your kinjntfs. : There was frequent cheering during the , reading of this rtply. The Volunteers who hid been in tbe procession had by th;s time marched into the reserved space bctwt-co the birrier aud tho Provincial G)vernm nt Bu:li!ing-», and i formed line; and the vuriom bodi-.'s now ■ passed on, in rotation, as indicitc! by the i ilavor, and formed up within the barrier. Capt. ReG9 (who wrt-f accompanied by the other officers of the Fs.-e Brigade), read the following Address :— To Hh TCxeclewy Sir Gvaras O .--•>-. 1C0.15, GovvM'jr and Cown nd.-r-iu i)aM and Vice-Adnihal of tin I»Undj and Colony of New Z -aland. May it pk-itsii your Excellency — We. the officers and members of ihu Daiuilin Volmit«<;r Firo Brit;.nie, most hniti'y welcomd your Kxctll»n :y to th'i City of Dun-din, rtnd Bincvrcly tru't that you will <i-riv« health and plefißU-e from yrnir visit, nrd nls-> gratifi.vation at ihu progr m of ()t.i.;o since your ExCfll"ncy w:n formerly her". Wo tu-licri) that the D'i:ie.lln Volunteer Fire Brig ide )4 tIM oldest in t(ie Colony, nnd that such institution s ate hold in higti cstima- ■ lion by your Kxci;llcncy. We fe:;l a<<!urcd ihttt your Kxcdluncy on , your tour thro-jsrh this Ptovinc*. wII ; everywhere encounivr true-hearted loyalty to our Gaic'.ous Queen ; uud also good will and , respect wwnM* yonr Kxocllen^y pi riou-vlly, ' and a« her M^j^cy's H-iprcscntitive in this , C.louy,—We havo the liouor to be your Excellcnc 's mnst otK-dit-nt servants (-izi.r-d on behalf of the Bri^.id;.1.) A. C. Rkkh, Captain ■ F. Waix. Li-ut"n'int f It. \V. -m:r.ii:i), Hoik and LidJerCo. i Tnosi\s Joiisstonb, Foreman Husj Co. Joiix Lkvtis. F.iirmnn Fire Co. r W. \Voooi.ani>s, Seerjtury ( j J. Wais, 'i'rv'Rsurcr. r The Governor naid that he regretted that 1 his reply to this Address had been uufnr- j t tunately left behind at Port Chalmers ; but ! he thanked the Brigade, and ai^uri'd them that the reply should be piomptly forwarded to tha Secretary. The reply, received last evening, was— : Gentlemen,—lt givo in j much plea?uro to ■ nccifc the <:ot)f;rttt!lritions on mv nrnv.il ' here, of lbs ol 'est Volunteer I1"Ira Brit{B,d<! in , tho Colony. You rifili'ly my, tint I hi«hiy 3 esteem such institutions, which call fonli l eery manly (j luiity, and are <-f the higliL'jt n'lviuitnue to this Public. I hope the in- ' htbitant* of O::;jf> mty loiiff, with * generous emulation, utrivt: to bu tH-; fir*? in St-\r Zialiitid Vi fouti'i all kindred iis'itntlons whU h aim at the promotijn of tho general 3 safety or the public (jooi. Tiie Qjcbii will - k-arn with plmsure of jour nnn'ii'.i; 1 loyalty. r anrl of your welfare and contu-itmt! it. I " t)i:tn!c you for your kind cxprcssia iin revrari i to myi*<!f. I c.vi avmre yoi tint to wim'-in 1 the prngre-i'of thin Co'.nny, ami ibc h:i;ipin-M» . of i!» i'lhitntiii'.ti, is the highc-it balis'iinion I can enj :y. f The It-jv. W. Will, aicotnpaniel l>y the f i member? of the Presbytery <4 Dune-din, presented the address of th.it bulv: — i To Hw Kx-:cllensy S r d.-ow Gr.-y. X C.8., a Governor and Cuiitn itiilorin-Cnicf in ,] Rtvl ov.-r ih'.- I=Knd of Now Z.:;iland, and * Vicii- A'imir.tl of tie same and thu depeu- " den i--fi tht re ■(. ji M-y It jikis! your Kxt:ollc-noy— 'We. tho ' MinisC'M Hn>l K'-lcrK of tv: PrcsSytfry i,f I Dunedin, in Pre.i*iyt'ry con»ened, gla-Jly ii i avsil ours'.'lv.'S of tiiiH opportunity of Your l I Hx'"l!t-nr;y'rt visit ) (Jta/n, to (Muvi-y to y hi, y; !n» the- rfprenciit .tivij cf our tuo^t Gr!i':iims c Sovereign Quien Victoria, tin nf,s:inince of j our loyiil nttichmtnt to her Person, and J Thrnne, and Goverimcmt. J Wo cjriii:illy vi i;e in giving to Your Kx--1 I c-'llency, as tho Gover or of tltess Isltmih and & i Her Miij:.'it>'n lit prescnU'ivo therein, a . | luarty w«'leotno t> ()!a?o, wishing you the C', blessing, rin.l puidanrc, und protfction of - j A'minhty G'id, in this discharge of the duties 1 ! o£ votir ex-tltcd Ktiitjon. j j Whilst dtJchiirjririg our spirituil dutiei a.% j ntiitistcrii nnd Kld-.-r« of a Church of Christ, !! it is our constant emieavor to advancu tho " ! interests of tho State, by tho promotion of 1 i that righu-o'jsncn towards Go.l and mar, ■ i which iilono truiy nn-1 pcrm.iuent'y ex*ltetlt 5 ! any natiin; nu<l to imprcs upon the con- " i science a of our pc>pl<; a duo revt rcnee for. r j and Mi!>mis*i >v t'i, ull I 'gilly- constituted * j civil aulb'iriiy. > i That it m-iy plfa*e GoJ, th? Go.l nnd » | Fitter of our Lord and Saviour Jesus <'hrh-, i lone? t» sp.ire your KxceJlency's life in honor '. iand uvfulnoss; that He may prosper your i adminititratiun of the Government of this 9 ! Colony, for it* peace and prosperity; and that ; j at life's cloau Ha may call you into Hi* own ' ever astitiij ten: and glory, U our devout and earne-it prayer.—Signal in our mints and . I presencp, nnd by our uppr.iutment, at Dunedi:),tho I4th duv of February, HO7 Vdars.by Wk-mim Wn,r,, Moderator, His Excellency replied to the following effect :— I Reverend Gen'.leni :n—lt Is most griitify'ng r . to me to rce.ivo your assurance! of loya! ti*.- ---[ tachment to th.' Pc.-sm, a-\<\ Throne, ani O>Tirnrneit of our beloved Queen. I slmll taku care that tlioss aisurariees reaca your .Sovereign. I thick you for your eon- ", dt.ant endeavors for the pro.noti'jn of ' that ri'.rhteoii"nei»s towards GoJ mid man j which e"*n a'ooe truly and parmmently exalt any natlnn or people. I Iruat that this great and important truth will evur bi recognised ;' and acted on by the people of New /inland 'i In >our efforts to pronvito the spirltuat wel'[iae of ttio people of thi-i Province, you will always find my.vlf nnd my Government aidi< g und assisting you, itiiko from a s«it.c of duty aud from ine'irpai>:i. I cannot but be moved by tho term* in which you li&vj e.fp-cs<ed your wfs!u a for my ha;>pincsr, and, tvtmt is "bitter alii, for my uufulness (o my fellowmen I shall remember those wished; and I shall always feel grateful for them. Mr Drew, with whom was Mr Hajg, presented the Address oi the Operative Tailors : — To Ilia Exec-Honey Sir George Grey. X.C.8., Governor-in-Chief of Sow Zealand. M»y it p!<a«c your Excellency—We, tbe Operative Tailors of Dunedin, di-sira to convey our congratulation* to your Excellency on your arrival in this c-ny, and express our unabated Ir.yalty and afaehment to our Sovereign Is.idr Qa en Victoria. In common with all cl-itse3oC her Majesty's subject*, we beg to a.isuro yoa that our loyalty to her Majesty's person and tl.rone, is neither diminished by disancj nor impafrtd by time; and in this tar distant Colony we dedre to pay a just tribute of homage and gratitude to the Q'letn. who^e public and private virtues <md sympathy with her people have cadeand herself and tho Royal f.irrily to all hersibjects throughout her domfaions. We venture to exprf v the hope tbat your ExcJkncy will ba s-tf-fied iv';h ilia progress of this Province eince yoar labt visit; and it will ba the desire of thi». and we ate me all other trades, that yoar Excellency 'receive a cordial receptioa in evety district of the Province. Wa cordially and respectfully repeat oar expressions of loyalty, congratulations, and welcome.—Signed in tbe n<tme aud on behalf of the Operative T»i!ors of Dunedin. Join; Dhkw, President, IliTNinr Ho* ?, Secretary, The reply of His Excellency was as follows:— ' ■■ Gentlemen—l thank you very sincerely for your congratulation«on my. arrival here, and for youc expressions of loyalty and attachment to your Qasen. You justly state that Her Mojisty hits ever sympathised in the success^ or sorrows of her people, and it will ba most gratifying to* the Queen to flod how i deep-seated is the loyalty of her subjects in I this distant portion of her dominion*, aad hovr

desirous they luve beea to tettify their lova lor their frovercign. Messrs Findlater, EJmoud, and Stott, presented the Address of the Caledonian Society. Mr EJmond was accompanied by U\i HtH.; mvi, about live years o'd, the child bctn;,' <1 roiled iti couipl to Highland costume. His Exctlleucy, on advancing to the rt'prvseiititises of tie Society, stooped and shook hands with the child; and leading him to the dais placed him there—still holding liv hand during the reading of the Addreu by Mr Stott. There was \*ery hearty cheer jog as the child toddled to the dvi*. The Addrcaa was as follows: — May it ploass y.vsi- Excellency-—We, the Direct >rj mil Mvmlivr* of the Caledonian Souk'iy of f):u^<.. t»-.« rt3?ectfully t> approach your Kxccl ency *-.i;h expression* of loyalty to the thr.)i:«,'a-i.l tvmjjratula'.ions and wolomo to jour Exc-I'.cncy oa your viait to Otxgo. VVi- do ourivjU'ei tho honor to lay beforo your F,x.!i-110 ■■•>• tii't b-mk of our C institution mi I Ku'cs pri t.d {.>r U.e us; of our members, ironi wiiic'a wt: t^icu 1c iva to nmfee the following extract, setting forth the objects of our Society : — " Th-s object of the Society ahall bo tho promo.ion of Uenevoienci.'. Natiunal Literature, Customs and Accomplishments. " I. D^ncrok-nco to he promo;e<i by contribution* to tho fu'ids of suah Ctwritable limluuimins tlij Director* miy dtterni ne ;by giving information and advice to newly arriveJ inimuwity, and by affording for special cusps of destl.ution such temporary re ief a» to the Dircctjrs way appear practicable or expedient. " 2. LVeraluro to be promoted by offering prize< far t-.o i»rcatest prolificacy of |>n,>tl» attending the vnrious cducationil institutions of the Colony, a'ld a!«o by ptocurinif «nd dl-.-n«niinnttni( i:iinrm<ition,rei;>irdin[( the Poetry, Uiitory. ami A c' :b -io,?.' of Sc tl.iut!. "3. Customs .imi nucimjiliihiMents lo bo promo'f'l liy oft'rring prizes for excellenci; in die performance of nttiona! feat*, g.ttnea, aud exercises, to ho exhiU'cd ut the annual gatheiyiijr* of tlie Soeleiy." We rij ii«o to Ictrn tint our bel'ivtd Rovereien Ims accorded her special patronagtt t3 Kimilur sicioties at Home, rind that tlmir nnn.til K-tihuririK* are every yaw hen .rod by tlie proit.-iiCi} of her Majesty und the Royal Family ; und we venture to express thu hopo tint j'oar P'xeclior.cy will nccord your paUonatjo to our Satiety, which, although conjiiiutud on it princ pie of nationality, and to pcrpjtuUn nation il traditioui, ii evor ready, as our mums permit, to extend it* ben-tits without distinction of race or class. Ken our expressions of u:iabaU£ lojaity, and cji>cr.itulatl''i» and we'oming: yuiir Kxotllency on your wdt to Ota^o, and lititiib'.y a licitiiu tlie honor of carolling tbo mmo of y<ur Kxce'.lcnuy as pttrunof th© Cite lonian S-micly of (>ta<{o. We have tho hanor to bo, ymir E.vuill-jncy's tuoat oie lietit dud bumble gcrvniitu, At.i:x\.Ni>i;a FimiiAthh, Prciidcnt John lu<i[t)S"i), Tr«»-urer. JuitN Ci:nmngiu.h Srorr, Socrttiry Tiie (J.ovcni'jr replied— (ietitl-jinei -It is with ijrcat pleasure that I have h. ii'd those expressions of loyalty anil iktU'Jimtnl to your Queen, to which, in common with tlu rctfC of lii;r Mfljetty'd subjacts rcnttlcnt in tbi', plact*, you li ive thitt dity given utterance. It will kko nio much fiitiafactioa to give my p.itron-jje to your S••.cl-*ty, and t» i.ily.Mi to the. be-.t of my ability, in promoting the oSj >ct< you hive in vie*'. Whilst we arc all striving t) build up one common people from wh.it wen; once acp irate n»ti'jii», I agne with you in thii.kinj? il wise to cdltct irjm cseh type of nationality of which wo arj composed, all thoia peculiar in-itituiion1), or customs, or sports wiiich may j r.unote ill's wuifrir.?, the happiness, or tnjo) ment of mankind. One of the most importing an-1 »t t)io time in whs Jntroilued, one «f the mod* novel features of tho New 7, iiltnd oonstitnUon, wus borrowed by mo from lite law* iiiri customs of Scotland. I beij to thsulc you for yur most cordial and friendly welcome, of whiea I shall ever entertain a grateful rcmembruQce. i\fe?srs Talbot, Street, and Hopper wero the prcsentors of the next Addresa :— A'iuru'S of the Ancient and Independent Order of O.idfcllowu of tho Otiijji DUtrict to HU Kxjtllency Sir Goirne (Jrcy, X.C.8., O jvernor-in-Chief of Now Zealand. Your Kxctliency—On he-half of the mem-b-.-M ot the aV>ve OrJur, we most heartily and sincerely wilimit- your Exe^lltn^y on tho (ceaslon of your vi-it to Otago; and as patroa ot rur Ancient Onlvr of iinuy years standing, it \t a mattL-r of pjculiar i;riiiifioition that woh.ive onco ag- !n tho great ple»»nro and sa'.ijfactiim of ttiuctinic your Kxc;-iL-ucy in thin, fi >uriihin(f hii.l projpirous C<jlouy. Tiu»tiinj tint your Kxcollcncy may long boiler Majesty's reprc-neutative in tho Colony which you hare so suc^ufsfully Koverned far many yeirt,—We are ynur Excellency's most obj-lient aid humble iserVAiitu, W. bL. lloi'NtK, Pro. Grand Master. A J. Tai.bjt, Pro. Gntnd St-cretary. Ills Exctlk-ney, ia reply, Biid— Gcntlemun — I thank you heartily for your addros of welcome, and for your a»surai!ce« thnt I find rny-i.-lf fn » prosperous a--.<) flourUbin^ Coljd}'. Her Miijeity will uioiii grnciou lv receive your renewed fxproi.sior.K of Jove acd utiachtntrjt, a>id the intelligence of your pmipirUy natt welfaie. I thoiiic you for jo^toxpi-essiooo of pcrional gJOilwill to my«c)f| and as»uri> you that you.- Order will a,hvay* Und in me a steady patron and ff^end, The next addresa was presented by the gentlemen uamed at its foot. It was as, follows; —! To His Excellency Sir George Grey, X..0.8:», Governor and Coaimunder-in-Csiiftf in »nd ovor Her Majstj'j Colony of Ni-w 2"nlind ami itj De, endenoion, nnd Vico Admiral of the same, &c, &c. M-jy ii please your Kxcellency—We, tho officers of the U''it»d Otago Districc of tha Ancient Order of Foresters, most heartily welcome your Excellency, on your nrriral ip, ttie city ot Dufttdin, und siusuu-ly trust tb%li your viiit will tend ducodl; logivuyou^beaJUj,' and pleasure, bum more personal knowledge and acquaintance with our city nod i^s iai'ifi tulions, which hare sprung up tlncc you^ txc<-3kvncy'rf last visit to ti.is Province We believe the Auetunt Order 04 Foreiters b one of the earliest h-nelit tocict!c4 formed, and we know the estimation in which such Societies are bold iv connection with thoso wlii-jh have como moio itnmodfately under yuur Excjllency's observation. We feel assureiyour Kxcel'ency will deriva much grat:floation on ycur Tour In tbi* Provlnc, and that you wilt every where tocount r truo-henrted loyalty and dorodon to our Mott Gr.icious Q teen, a3 also good-will and rcsp ct townrfii your Exoellencjr p«r» sos3a!ly, anl (is her Majesty's KeprcscatatiTO. And we hive the hmor ta be yonr ExceU lency's moit humble and obeiient servants, liissur Bbom>e«., D.r!.R. Allan' M-Sxuoucov, D.S.C.B. F.S. WiLS-w, D.B. Josiau Kooeks D.T. Wir.LUM Woodland, D.S. The answer oJ the Governor was^ — Gentlemen—l /eel much obliged to you for your adiifrts of welcome, and for your kind wishes for my ru-altti and luppinctt. I caa asiurc you that to become *cquaintod wijb> this city, and with its institution*, will ba to me a source of high gratifloatioo> and that I sympathise deeply ia tlid progress aud (ucccs* of tho inhabitiiutt of Dunedia. I ba?p, us j ou statj, al ways oufertalacd the most friendly tuliaatlon for bcntflc lodetles, for I har« alwAjo found that thogo who strlro to depend on their own exirtions and foreifeht am amongst the b,;»t eitizsns, and most loyal' subjeecs, and It it most satisfactory to dorive new prooft ttiat flafh is tho case, frora yo«4|

warm declarations of attachment to our beloved Queen. Messrs Bart and 3. and C. Grey presented an Address from the M.U.1.0-O.F. as follows:— To lII* Exa-Ilency Sir George Grey, Governor and Commander la Chief in and over Her Mtgeity'B Colony of New Zealand tn<i it« J)tpctidtntk», at-d Vict-Admim! of ih j ertiiv.;. We, the uodi-nigac'l ofUc;r& of the Otago Di«.rict MmicheaU-r Unity in'itpeodent Driler ol Oddfellow* Friendly Society, on behalf of our Brethren, beg mo»t respectfully to codgratulntt- yt/uc KxccHeocy on this jour vkit to Ot«j{"> ar;d t0 txpreo* the pleaaura via feel at beioa perifctialiy able tv assure your KxcelJeney of our very warm attachment to the Throne of Her Miyesty Qustn Victoria, and j to your Excellency, as her ltepresenUUivc iv New Z.-alund. A* uu important and Influential Body, nu iub:ri!ig over onu thoutand members i,i the abtricr, and whobc objects ur<i to relievo Hid distressed ol our Order lv time of need by the co-opcrutive pri&eiple, W8 efiruestiy trust that the pnMcncv of your Excellency on thin occasion iuny teii'i »tiil more ta the furtherante ot the otyects we Im't In viuw, aud stiil closer to unite us In the bonds ol charity and tiuih, and io the Government under which we dwell. Trusting your txcellenuy may Jong be epared to'rule over a prosperous and happy pi-ople, we have the honor to subscribe ourselves, your Excellcucy'a huuiblo servuntu, A. DoitT, PG.W. J. Gukv, D.I'.G.M. C. Gnt.r, Prov. C S. His Excellency replied— Gentlemen—lt In with the groitest pleasure I have read the ex rend >ni of attachment to the Throno of Her Mnjetty, wlilch your uddrrss coitsiinH. Such j.rcofs of loyalty from a happy oni prosperous people cannot but be vary gratifying to our Q'lecn. I thank you as the representatives ot s> iniportant a boiy for the velrome you huve (ilvcn me, au'l far thu wishes you have expressed for my w»lf»ro You ii!(iy rely that It is my carnc-ic desire to soe all Her Majesty's sut>j»:ct«. of every race, and ot" every c< million o! Jif.*, cl is^ly united in (he bnmla of Gbatity nnd Tru'Ji, and of nttnehment Io the Queen's Government. My cdoru miy, 1 tru»t, nlwayu be devoted to the nttaiument of such noble ends and I shall tdwityn (eel gratified to yr,ur»e!vt» ami all other* who in'iy, by your indivlijul iitsd united exertions, aid me in working out thCte great objecss. Mr Jarnefl Knttray, who wns nccompanicd by a number of member* of the Chamber o r Commerce, presented the Addrets of that body: — May it p!<-aio you' Excellency—We, the rDcrnhurn of tho Duncdin ('hurnb.r of Corn uieree, huvo th« honor to ofT.-r to ymr Kxctll jucy our hearty welcome on this your visit io Out),'", nn'i to einvty t-) you, hi tlu Xeprcsvntuiivuin thi» t,"olony of her M»j.'Pty the iH.untnco of our toju'.ty ti her MBJ.scy, her Tarone ami GuvernHieut. We fuel usiured lh.it the r:ipi«l progress of ff.-tt!enieut in «!1 parts of the C lony since thu commencement of your Kxeclkney'B ruK:. mutit he to ymir ExcoHerr-y a «>uroo of grent satißfaetion, tw<l wo are happy in htiti;,' able io point especinlly to the extniordinury dcrclopmiiit of commerce, iniluitry, and weiHh in th' I'roviticu of Ot:i<n. Ei^ht hnnirel thoUH md iicrcu of fro hul i have been ue-iuired nnJ • tt'e«i by k jiro'perotis impul:»ti'jn. T»vo ml.lions ol nlnt'p nnd n itneron ctitlo (jiuzj " over the hill cmntrr wiiieh ft few >v;irj iijjo < Wai unvx])lorctl. Theinim-Tiil proluc; lirmgiit w to in rk--i exc'.'eJi in valu?) flt":y thou*:ind ]ir pmuiUii morit'r, while the fore'in uomini-re-j ci ut th:j I'rovioce, ii'nv r-picseiuiiit; f.vo niilli'ii.-i ;l ; uix hunlied thoiw.itd annually, irtrii'KH to our hurbir ships from oil pirts of the world. 'I'ho niisfortnnej of ok fellow- cjlmi-sts in tho North lohiiul h ivo not been without their detrimental iff «eN upon this community; but »< we trust thnc the rneisures whi/jh jotir se Excellency's Government uro using, \"ill have of a Bpi-edy Una in tho psrmsinenc reatoru'.ion b( of (.cftCf, nnd thiit tho time is not f.ir disKisit ar when tho burden of our taxation sh ill bs 'f tunttriiilly lightened.—For nnd by direction of theDuaedin Chamber of Comnieice. cc James RA'rntAY, Chairman. The fJovernor said that he was much A, gratified by the presentation of the Ad- , dre-is. Ho had prepared a np!y, which PJ had unfortunately been left behind; but -c }>c tvuukl forwurd it to the Secretary m ioou an it came to haiul. The following Reply has since been re- ( j ( CJiived by the Secretary : — .i Gcinlemon— I b.-(; you to accept my most \\ blncure thanks fur your auMivst of w«lcom >to j, th!« prosperous City. Tlie Kuueinse necourit w you give of Ih; pr. gr*B» of () ngo, find of its , prosp.-roin camlitio:), is most ynwifying nn>l rcmurkxblo Your expressions of ljyalty nnd clcrotion will bo most Rmci )usly reci-!ve<l *' by your Sovereign, as will .ilio ilk; intelligence " you supply of the rspld growth of tho Pro- G vinco ol Otnt-o in all the eW-tncnts of wealth c, jind pronperity. You may rely th umv res- s ] ponaiblu iidviujrs will ni-gicct no oppottunity a j «( rnuturlnj,' aud retomnunding for my adoption, all fucti me»surea iih they may deem g | b. s'. BuUed to muintiiin praoe, promote pros- t j perity, un>\ li^htua the public burthens. , t Mr T. Dick, Mr Oliver, «anJ Mr Smith p presented the Address of the Atheutuatn, j: which waa n» follows :— To Ilia Excellency Sir George Grey, j X.C.8., &c. c Jfiiy it ploaee jour Excellency—On behalf o of the m-ml' r» ot the Dunedin Athenseam |, id MtC.iatii s' Initltute, we desire to t-xprees g !ouV devoted loyalty to our hUat G-acious D eeji. and our profound respect for your v fcxceliewy "9 Governor of this Colony, aud , M«jesty'p representative in our midst. Your Excellency will be ghul to learn that, c PAt»ithßlnniliite <ho excitement incident to the okovery of new GolJii.'ldi, and the J. nitt'criul arogreta and pro»p»rity consequent <- tlieriupou. we liavo aot, as a people, bean altog>'iher unmindful of higher aud more fr intt-llectuil objects and pursuits. Of this f rt cf we vent'ire to suomit tlfl progress made J «oy our lnsti ution a-i one of the many proofs a : tlut willpreaent thtmselves tj your Excelicn«>'« notice. t We ujoico to be able to inform jour Txecllcncy thnt we liavo now nc(vr'y 6," 0 s enrolled numbers j thnt our libriry contains fl About 5000 volumi b ; and that our yrarly . jssue of books ior home perusal and study "- amw.its to nearly 25,000 volumes. We rejrret to Inform your Excellency thit c tbo want of n suitible freehold site upon which to erect ft building commensurate «ith n our requirements has hitherto prevented us a from attempting xUa ful! realisation of the I object* of our fexistenco i>s an institute in the matter of lee tim sand classes; anil that notwithstanding the fact that our predecessor* in office In thoir tddrcss to Ilia Excellency Gure * Brown in 1859. (illuded to tho " libtrality of t the Town Beard of Duncdia" in putting the t Committee "into possession of a roost valu- f able cite." &c, we have, up to this time, been , unable to obtain more th.n a short dated < lease. We are, however, not without hope , that ere long your Excellency nmy ba asked , to assent to'rm Onlinanee, giving ns »ueh a ■ - titlo to thu *ile in question iw may wnirmt ( the erection ot a suitable building thereon. ( HU Excellenoy Governor Gore Br.iwn, , during Ms visit in 1859, w*b grac'ously ] 'pleased to allow his naoio to bo inscribed as •patron* of our institute, and we avail corterns of the present opportunity to oak a like foyoc of your Excellency. Trusting that your Excellency's visit nviy be productive of much personal plcnsure and enjoyment, and that it may result in grca 'benefit, alike to this Province, and the Colony

>c- at large,—Wo aro your Excellence's most humble and obedient tervants, c . Tiios. Dick, President. P Eiciijum Ouv£R, Vice-President. Chas bsiiTH, Hon. siecrttary. The Governor's reply was— igj Gentlemen —It !s most gratifying to me to 1( j learn from your Address that the people of I a i t'te Province, in the midst of the triil* and e*citem-n( which inroriubly attend the first Bi-tik-ni'.rji of ii new country, have hot bfren alt >gc her unmindful ol higher aud more invT, telliCtU'tl otgiets and pur*uita. ihu facts 01 stxted in your Addrem on this subject are a~ most interesting. I T-g'e: that you should , sufF-r from thu want t>£ a freehold site on *' which to treat a building suitable to jour requirements. My re*p^usibla adviser* are '? ever moit anxious to advance all undertakings 1 which may promote the intellectual improve lv mem of the pc pie of New Zwla^d. I fetl coi.fi jent, therefore, th it, within the eeopii of f> thtir C-iiifctituilonttl powers, they will recom- " mead fur my adoption nil mta<uris which t° may fouler so desirable ou otj:ct. If it U l"» your desire that the Governor for the time *•'» being should be your patron, I will gladly '■>t acquiesce with your wishes in this respect. '* i'otr Q'let-n will learn wicli pleasure how t» fervent have been the expressions of loyalty '* and attach merit to htr pjrs m to which utttr n* mice his been given in this Province. Oa my own pare, I thank y.ju most sincerely lor ie the welcome you have given nio, and lor your y kind wishes for ray wcltare anil happints*. The whole of (he Addresses having now been presented, His Excellency advanced from the dais, and after there had been several rounds of cheering, he said—l thank you all, most sincerely, for the welcome which you have this day given me.—(Applause.) It is l_" with great delight I have a veil how loyai * and attached the population of the Province a or Otago are to our most gracious Sove- . reign, the Queen.—-(Cheers.) I accept . this demonstration as a proof of your . loyalty to Her Majesty ; and it will be sny b pleasing duty to convey to Her Majesty v the intelligence of the love and attachment which you all bear to her person and to ' her Throne.—(Cheers.) : The Mayor called for " Three cheers for the Governor;" adding, "Aud now, let , the voice of Otago be heard." Three cheers were given "with a will;" I and " One cheer more' 1 waa more thin I once added. i His Excellency bowed, and, with his . suite, entered the Building. Shortly afterwards, Sir George drove to his residence; it having been announced that he would return in half au hour, to be present at the <lej>:uner. THE STREET DECORATIONS. The gay decorations of the principal streets of the town yesterday formed a strong contrast to their usual matter-of-fact bussincss-like appearance. In additiou to the arches encted by the Corporation, every effort had been made by the inhabitants to show their loyally. On the majority of the houses the decorator v hand hnd been at work, and every available bit of bunting wna dinplayed. A plentiful use was made of the graceful fern, the cabbage tree, and other shnibs, and the ornamentation generally, was very effective, .«o;iie of the de-igns being novel and ta=teftil. In many instances additional effect was given to the groupings, by the use of flowers, and the dark fjliuge of evergreens was well relieve I by the dahlia, the pansy, nnd the finchia. The traiHparc-n----cie.H even i:i daylight lo.'ke-l well, and iidik'l to the generally gojd effect. Tin; water c.c j.kitii and chk.vt king stkkiit. At the boundary of the City a fhti headed arch was erected. It did not pro- | seat an imposing appearance, for a portion :of the woodwork waa loft uncovered. It bore on the face the word " Welcome," and the letters " V. li." on both sides. Tiie reverse was drupud with banners ; Armstrong's Cuttle Market Hotel was decorated with ferns. Next came the arch erected by the Acclimatisation Society, in the construction of which much care and taste waß displayed. The base was composed of n selection of native shrub', which were w artistically grouped. Along the tnp of the *J :(rch. leru leaves were arranged, a;id the "| whole was interspersed w.th fl nvers— " dablh.o, principilly. The inscription, " The Otago Acclimatisation Society Welcome their Noble Patron," was bor- a dcrcd by dahlias and ferns. The whole n was surmounted by cabbage trees, aud set o off with side banners. a\ At the Water of Leith Hotel, the road h wns spanned with banners, and the hotel a bore the inscription, " Welcome Sir w George Grey," iv sprays ol fern touched t\ dF with gold, which looked well. Bird- a sley's soap stores and Folbea's store were I almost hidden by a mass of foliage. a Fioin Mr Hunter's) risidence across the / street, there hung a garland of dahlias, in fl the centre of which was the tnotto, o '• Welcome,1' in fern spraya, and a crown « pendant formed of d/ihlias. At the Royal a Hotel, a number of flags were hoisted. 1 The Edinburgh Butchery was well j< decorated with ferns and flowers, and at fl each of the posts of the verandah groups n of shrubs were fixed—the centre being a t large cabbage tree. At the Caledonian f Sjciety'a Stand, there were a number of t banners—the "lion rampant" being the most prominent. The St. Vincent Hot«l L should also ha mentioned for tasteful de- t coration. At the Captain Cook Hotel, Mr Kcthcreo, and Messrs J. A. Stcadman and j Co.'w, fl.igi were hoisted. j. An avenue of ferns waa formed at the Exhibition Hotel. •' At the junction of Great King street and .j Frederick street there was a very pretty ( arch, additional effect being obtained by { garlands hanging from the \ariou9 points ( to the lamp-poata on each side of the * street. The \Vhitc Horse Hotel was a £ scene of attraction throughout the day, not only because it was well decorated, but because the proprietor had placed a barrel of beer in front of hia door, with a cup £ conveniently placed, and an inscription— " Free and Welcome." No doubt many i availed themselves of the invitation. Here also were the words " Welcome to , Duncdin," done in ferns. , GESIiGE BTHEKT. The premises of Mr Harrop, jeweller, < were very tastefully decorated; and although i the material used was only paper, the s effect was, perhaps, not excelled. On pink ground, designsin pink and wnJtecutflo.ver« i were arranged, and hanging in front of i the verandah, were chains and garlands, < und a number ot little banners. 8.-neath i there was the motto, " Welcome," and < V.R. The «hole was very pleasing to the eyo, and a good deal of patience must ] have been exercised in its production. At \ Stokes's there was the motto, " Let Otago i tiourish under the guidance and wisdom i •:f Sir George Grey." The British Hot*! had aline of flags ex- i tending across the street. Messrs Turner, Harper, and Leckie's premises were each decorated with fern and box leaves; as h was the York Hotel, and the cstabliehf meat of Spicer and Murray. At the Odd-

fellows Hall a flag waa hoisted, and the! space io front of the Royal George Jteposi-; tory was filled in with tree ferns. { There was an arch of evergreens from the balcony of the Royal George Hotel, and the balcony waa Burmounted by a well painted transparency, bearing the motto " Welcome Sir George Grey." The tnulHons of the windows were lined with lern branches interspersed with sunfl-jwers, which presented a good appearance. There was also a star. The premises of Messrs Munyard, M'George and Co., Boc-nicke and Chisroni, were decorated with shruba and flags. Next came the ihop of Mr Gilchriit, where there was a group of pointings bordered by evergreens. Mr Pcrdval displayed a number of transparencies, as did Mr Carrol of the Hibernian, preparatory to the illumination. At the latter place there floated the banner of Ireland. THE OCTAGON ANI> PKISCE3-6TEEET. Passing round the Octagon, we noticed that Mr Simpson exhibited the Butchera' Banner, and between the premises of Messrs Law, Soraner & Co., and Mr Jago's timber yard, there appeared a combination of flags, bearing appropriate mottoes. Mr Getldea displayed a number of flags. The balcony of Messrs Paterson and M'Leod was very tastefully decorated : festoons of evergreens being effectively introduced. Mr West exhibited American and English Banners. Next came the grand arch, consisting of a central and two smaller arches. One of Ihe latter wus surmounted by bundles of wheat, anil the other by a bale of woo! and axes—emblems of the sources of the Province's wealth. In the construction of the arch, a large variety of shrubs and plants had been used. On each side was the inscription, " Welcome, Sir George Grey,1' the letlers being relieved by fern leaves. Mrs Alpenny exhibited the motto, " Advance Otago by Female Immieration," which attracted no little attention. The balcony was well ornamented, as vtni that of Messrs Dunning Bros., and Mr C. Grey. Political mottoes were not forgotten ; and placards bearing the word '• Separati >n," met the eye frequently in this portion of the City. Messrs Newey'a pretniaes were most tastefully decorated. Not only were there a number of well painted transparencies and designs in ferns; but the windows were set off with beautiful flowers—natural end artificial—and the most tempting fruit. Mr Armstrong's shop was equally well set-off, having in addition it fringe of crystals and a number of Chinese lanterns for the night's display. Messrs Thomson Bros , Mr Roach and Mr Burton exhibited fla|», that of the latter bearing the frequently recurring motto, " Welcome." Mr Macandrew's Committee caused to be put upon a lamp iron projecting from their room, a representation of a regal crown wrought in flower?, a splendid triticonia forming the centre. On each siJc of a floral device " V.R." was formed, and a Prince of Wales'* feather in toi toin. The words, " Macandrew, the People's Man," was composed of hollyhock', aster.*, scabious, and other flowers, and a large eni sign of St. George, completed thn design. The Empire Hotel, Messrs Cobb and Co's coach office, and the premises of the City Company, were dressed out with a pro • fution at plants and flowers. An arch wn formed in the centre, and largo tree ferns were fJX'-d at the kerbstone. I'Vom them, and in front of the buikHug^. hung festoons and garlands, most carefully arranged for effect. Ifere also were a number of flags. The unsightly water tanks were hidden in foliage; and Mr Mercer's shop was decorated, as was also that of Mr Mosoh. All nlong the street a cumber of flags were displayed. At the London Hotel there was a trio of binncr.*, and Mr Moss, of the Ship Inn, exhibited nix transparencies bearing a welcome to 1113 Excellency. l''rora Mr Edmond's a string of " flags of many nations" extended. THe Daily Times Office and the Queen's Anna Hotel were decorated with banners and evergreens, as were the Gridiron H^tcl and Mos3ra Loggie's. Mr Blakely had a large Union Jnck flying, find there were a number of flags displayed at the Imperial Hotel. STAFFOUD STREET. At the Provincial Hotel were displayed a number of transparencies, and a large number of banners and fl igs. Mr Bjisell, opposite, exhibited some tasteful devices, and on many of the oflicca flig* were hoisted. I-i Manse street there was also a display of flags ; and Mr Walter's Hotel was decorated with evergretri*. Iv Fleet street, Maclaggaa street, and Eittray street a good show was made ; Mr Johnson's Roxburgh House, being specially notice able. At the Enuinc House, English, American, and French Standards were flying, and a triumphal arch was erected lof foliage, surrounding a transparency, with the mottoes —" Let Otago Flourish," and " Welcome to Sir George Grey." The Bell Tower was also an object of attraction. The Brigade flag floated over all, and immediately underneath were four national fl»gs. Beneath these again 'were rows cf small hanners, then fojr nijorc fUgs, and the base of the tovier was hidden in evergreens. A triumphal arch was erected in Maitland street. The vessels in the hiy and at the Jetty were gaily decorated. T[lE DEJKUNES Was laid out in the Central Hall of the a Provincial Government Buildings, which si had been hastily completed for that pur- v pose. The Hall h 89ft lone and 43ft wide; i( it is lofty, and is lighted from the roof. f< There is nothing like architectural decora- c tion in the Halt; but most tasteful decora- tl tious had been put up by Messrs Fish and n S>n. Festoons of fla^s were hung s diagonally within the lines of the lantern ; v and the pillars, which suoport two rooms ti which jut into the Hall, and stretch t across it, at the ends, had each a l fine cahbage-tree placed • aiiainst it, i: and was otherwise hidden in foliage. On p each side wall, there were hung festoons of v fern sprays, so arranged as to leave an h oral centre, in which were the letters a "V.R." while in other spaces formed by v the festoons a few small flags were ehown. c The roms jutting into the hall, have I each a large spice filled with glass; and v the lines of thi3 part of the interior were a simply but beautifully marked out by ferns, fi At each end of the hall, there waa a free ( usa of flags. At the chairman's end, the t royal anus were emblazoned; and at the o other there was the inscription, " Welcome c to the city." The general effect of the t decorations was exceedingly pleasant. t The dfjeuner was supplied by Mr J. i M-Cubbin, of the Otago Hotel. It was I most satisfactorily done; and in the ( dressing of the tables, flowers were freely s used. t The chairman's table was placed across i the hall; aud there were three others t placed lengthwise. From 120 to 140 < ladies and gentlemen sat down; but the c tables were not filled. c ■ The Mayor presided. Oa his right was t His Excellency the Governor; and on bis t

left,- Capt Hope. The other occupants of the table were—To the right: The Superintendent, Mrs Mason, Mr Justice Richmond, Mra Edwards, the Rev Mr Thatcher, the Hon. A. K. 0. Strode, M.L.A., Mrs Butterwortb, and the Rev E. G. Edwards, To the left: The lion Major Richardson, Mrs Dick, the Hon. A. Buchanan, Mra T. CarpiU, Major Grey, Mrs Buchauau, Lieut-col. Cargill, and .Mr W. CtirgiH. The members ol the Executive and of the City Council were in different parts of the Hall; the Native Chiefs and Mr Hamelin were at the cenral table. A band, under the leadership of Mr G. R. West, occupied the room at the end of the Hall opposite the chairman's table. Grace was Paid by the Rev. E. G. Edwards; and after the repast, thanks were given by trie Rev. D. M. Stuart. "The health of the Queen, and of the Royal Family" wai given by the Chairman, and was drunk enthusiastically. Toe Chairman proposed "The Army and Navy," which toast was duly honored. Captain Horn responded. A« to the Navy, on this station, he knew that it was matter of regret with the service, that there had been so few opportunities of visiting this Province: and, therefore, it was the greater gratification to himself and his officers to find themselves now in Dunedin.—(Applause.) He had, for himeclf, a special pleasure in this visit to Dunedin; for be had pride in calling himself a Scotchman, and in having liis home " in our own dear Edinbro."— (Loud cheers.) The MAvoa said that the toast he was now about to propose was one which they had all yearned for years to drink—without hiving tlie opportunity —in the style in which he was sure it would now be drunk.—(Applause.) Many of the inhabitants of Dunedin had felt that His Excellency the Governor should have visited us long ere this.—(Hear, hear.) But many of them also knew that the diffbulties to be contended with in the Northern Island had been such, that it had been utterly impossible for His Excellency to leave that island.—(Hear, hear.) He remembered—and no doubt many of those precept alio remembered —the opeuing of the Exhibition, in IBG3, when they expected the Governor to arrive for the purpose ofopeningit.—(Hear, hear.) Some of them could tell of the booming of a gun at midnight—(laughter)—that caused the Commissioners and their ac'ive Secretary, to drop their labor?, and to rush from the Exhibition Building towards the whtrvc3 — (Laughter.) On their way, the Commissioners found the streets lined with Volunteers, and by people of all daises, ail rushing in the . same direction ; the one great inquiry being, "At which wharf is the Governor landing ?"—(Laughter.) His Excellency could now the carer understand the consternation of the Commissioner?, and of many others, on being told, in reply, "Oh! it's all a hoax!"—(Loud laughter.) He had alluded particularly to the matter, because he was sure that it was utterly impossible for His Excellcncyon that occasion to pny his contemplated visit; and he was sure that His Excellency would tell the public of Otago, through those present, that matters ot Mich importance were occurring nt that time, that it was impossible for him to come to Dancdin, and that, with very gnat regret indeed, he was obliged to «ive up bis journey.—(Applause.) ile (the Mayor) proposed "The1 health of Hi« Excellency the Governor ;" and he called upon the company to gi7e three such cheers ns had never before been heard in Dunedin.—(The toast wat drunk, and was followed by the most hearty cheering). Tliu Guvistt.Nou: Mr Mayor, Indies and Gentlemen—l feel very great difficulty in adequately expreEsing what I feel upon this occasion. 1 really do not know that I should be able to nay anything at all, if, fortunately, his Worship the Mayor had not requested me to give what is a more matter of explanation. In doing that, I shall somewhat relieve myself of the embarrassment I feel in addressing you upon such an occasion. Ido not kuow whether you arc aware, that the Governor is the connecting link, in a British C.il >ny, between the d ffereut branches of the British service. For inj ance, if the army aud the navy are to co-operate, the Governor, after consultation with the General, communicitts with the Senior Naval Officer; and it is upou his request, addressed to the Senior Naval Officer, that the naval force can alone co-operate with the military force.— (Hear, hear.) In like manner, the Governor holds every branch of the service—whether Colonial or Imperialtogether; and no great operations can go on, in a country situated like this, without the Governor being present to communicate with the different departments, and, in point of fact, to assume the direction of the operations, so far as the co-operation of the different forces ia required.—(Hear, hear.) At the moment I wa*, in 1864, about to visit D:in;din, a fresh war had broken out in New Zealand, upon the oast betweeu Taranaki and Wangamii. A considerable military force had been sent there ; and I found, a few hours bifore I should have embarked, that both the Senior Military and the Senior Naval Officer considered that if I, at such, a moment, left them, I should, in point of fact, be deserting my post—be neglecting my duty ; that, having led them into operations, 1 should have abandoned them at the most critical moment. —(" Hear, hear," and applause.) I was perfectly taken by surprise, when I found the complications which had arisen ; and, I can assure yon, it was with the greatest regret that I found myself compelled to pursue the course I did. It was with eqnal regret that my responsible advisers found it to ba not only their duty to recommend that I should accede to the rcq icst of the Commanding Officers that 1 would remain, but that they were compelled to advise me to do ro : because, they were •well aware thnf, in advising such a course, they must incur a considerable amount of unpopularity, and probably, also, very much undeserved odium. No person could ever have been more disappointed thin I was; and no one could have more longed to visit the Southern Provinces than I have ever since that time. —(Hear, hear.) Having made that explanation, I should wish to give utterance to what my feelings are, upon again visiting Otago: but I find considerable difficulty in doing that. On great occasions like the present, thoughts very often spring tip in the mind of a man, which are almost of so sacred a nature that he hesitates to divulge them to anyone: he might, in confidence, give utterance to them to a single friend ; but it i* impossible, before a numerous assembly, to speak out what a man think?,— (Hear, hear.) Prom that cause, then, I stand before yon noiv, feeling one set of thoughts, and obliged, really, to address another set to yon. Again. Surrounded as* I am by many old friends, and so msny old associations, I should wish, if I indulged myself, to speak in the Jim reserved confidence of a friend to friends: but I feel that, In the position I hold, I must only cay bucq things as become the Kepre.

Ecntative of the greatest Sovereign ia the werld.—(Applause.) Io that capacity I must speak to you. Perhaps, to some extent, I might relieve my embarrassment by apeaking jocosely— by speaking lightly, merrily, upon what I have seen this day, and upon what I now witness around me. Bat I feei, in fact, that this is a great and solemn occasion. I feel certain, in reference to what has been done in New Zealand, and in ih'u part of New Zealand, that, hereafter, some historian will record, that whilst the nations in Europe were levying large armies, and, in their own estimation, performing parts in the moat important events, by annexing small territory after small territory to great empires, at the other end of the world there was a people patiently, laboriously — sunounded by many difficulties, of Native wars, of almost impassable mountains, of rapid rivers, of trying sea communication with other parts of the world—slowly building up a great empire, which, when such a history is written, will be exercising a most import' ant influence upon the whole world.— (Applause.) Whilst we are all taking a part in such important events, I must treat them as great eveuts—as things worthy of being treated rcrereutly, and with becoming speech. I will, therefore, simply say, that on my first landing here, many years ago, with the exception of a few Europeans, there was nothing but a scattered Nntive population. I saw then hardly any Europeans. My reception was such as the rude hospitality of a semi-bar-barous race could afford me. I came again, a second time. A few surveyors having been sent down, where the great city of Duncdin now stands, I was received in the small hut of a single surveyor. That was the only welcome I had. I came again, a third time. I found what might be called a modest village rising here, but with a large number of contented and highly-enterprising people. 1 was received then into the house of a perfect Scotch gentleman.—(Applause.) I found myself most kitidly treated in the bosom ot his family, pleased to be at borne, and, for the first time in my life, lully experiencing what Scotch hospitality was.— (Applau«e.) Now, again, a new phase has come about; and the man who has wandered lonelily upon these shores, has entered this day a great and prosperous town, and amidst fuch sights and scenes as few mon are permitted to see. You can all well imagine that it is impossible for me, after meeting such a reception as I hive met to-day—after witnessing such sights a3 I have seen, and such progress as is evidenced around ma—after finding what I have known m a perfect wild wilderness transformed into a large, populous, and well-built town—not to have thoughts to which it is impossible for' me to give any utterance. —(Applause.) But I will add this. From the first mernent that I saw the Province of Otsgo, I believed that it had a great destiny before it.. When I came hick the third time, and found the population that was settled here, I felt perfectly satisfied such was the case; and the one thought that occupied my mind was, What could be done to enable the intelligent and enterprising people I saw here, to secure their own prosperity. I felt certain that they were hotter fitted to do it for themselves, than aiyone else was fitted to do it for them—(applause); and I left Otago determined to try to see a system of institutions devised, which should unite a large amount of liberty,, with the perfect power of a people working out their own welfare and well-being.—(Ap-plause.) I believed that such a degree of liberty could exist with the most perfect loyalty, and with the most thorough order ; and in that belief, I did my best to get that system of Government established under which you all live.—(Applause.) I feel perfectly K3tisfied that, whatever nriy be determined with regard to the future, it was by enabling Ot3go, ai a Province, to work for her own welfare—by giving you a large Province, co that, to administer the affairs of that Province, it wai necan.'.ry for the fi'lminiatrator* to raise their thoughts to grcit ideas, and great conceptions; to wander away from the mere local petty details of the management of a single town, or of a few village.1 *, to the government of n areat country, the construction of great works, and the management of a large population—l am perfectly certain, I say, that it is by men having their minds elevated to that pitch, that the inhabitants of this Province have been, in a great degree, led to achieve the results which they have accomplished.—(Applause.) I will but add further, that the pleasure I have this day experienced will remiiu by me as long as I live; and that I feel grateful, indeed, to Providence, to have seen co mush of prosperity, welfare, happinesj, and contentment, a* has this day met my view. —(Loud cheer*.) Mr Justice Richmond proposed " The Ladies," in a mist eft actively amusing speech; and Mr Voqel (having been called upon loudly by the company) acknowledged the toast. The Goverxoe proposed "The health of the Mayor and Corporation of the Cify of Dnnedin." He said—l nhould be altogether wanting in gratitude if, after the splendid reception I have this day met with from the inhabitants, I had neglected to propoje the health of the Mayor and Corporate authorities. lam induced to do this from another reason. I believe that Municipal Institutions must work out a great part of the future of New Zjalan I.— (Applause.) I believe that your Mayors and Corpontions will grow into very important bodies; and it is with great pleasure that I recognise in the position of Mayor of this town, an old frien), whom I have kaown in other parts of New Zealand.—(Applause.) It has been with great satisfaction, a!so, that 1 have seen with how many specimens of his skill as an architect, the town of Dunedin ha 3 been adorned; and I feel certain that those abilities which he has exhibited in the respects I have mentioned, will be equally devoted to the service of the inhabitants of the town, in all thoss local improvements upon which the iuture of the city so much depends).—(Applause ) The Chaibman, after acknowledging the compliment paid him by His Excellency, said that, as far as the Corporation was concerned, he had always found them—in carrying out the powers vested in them — most willing and anxious to support him in doiog everything that appeared to them, aud to himself, most beneficial for the city. He need not say thatit wassometimesnecessary to clip the wings of birds. The Mayor and Corporation had bad their wings a little clipped lately—(laughter); but he did not despair of the Corporation, and the Mayor, having sufficient moral courage to carry on their work, and to allow time for their wings to grow again—(Laughter.) He did not doubt that, in a short time, they would be iully fledged.—(Laughter.)

Ilia Excellency and suite retired; and the Hall was soon left to the attendants. THE VOLUNTEER CONCERT. In the evening, the Volunteers gave a Concert in honor of Ilia Excellency the Governor, in the Hall of the Provincial Council. They were assisted by a number of ladies and gentlemen, who formed an effective chorus ; although the bisio:! and tenora mustered so much more strongly than the soprnnos and contraltos, that it must have proved excessively hard work for the ladies 10 sustain their parts so as to preserve, as they did, the necessary balance in the harmony. Fortunately, tlie services of Mrs Mitchell had hem secured, and upon that lady a great portion of the work of the evening fell. The Hall, though not crowded, was well filled. His Excellency and suite arrived put4ctually, and on his entering the room the first verse of the Natiomu Authetn was sung by the chorus, most of those present joining in it. The solo in the second verse was sung by Mrs Mitchell. Taking into consideration the very short time that has been given to preparation, the solo aud choru«, "Blow, gentle gales," was very well givcu; but the gem of the first part was unquestionably Airs Mitchell's rendering of " Tell me, my heart," which, being encored, another of Bishop's melodies, " Bid me discourse," was substituted. Both these compositions were very sweetly sung, and their effect waa enhanced by the splendid accou3tie properties of the Hal!, which leaves a singer fully at liberty to give effect to the tellin,'» passages. The glee, *• From Obcron in Fairy Land," is an old favorite, and went well upon the whole. A lady sang " Thou art so near, and yet so far," so as to secure an encore, when she substituted an equally effective song. In the second part, some new features were introduced. A gentleman eang, "Our National Defendera," and there were two choruses, which were given steadily and with effect. The aong, " When All the World was Young,'' was euug by the same hdy who secured an encore in the first part; and she was again called upon to repeat her effort. Mr.Towssy gave a very effective pimoforte solo, which was encored. Mrs Mitchell pang very prettily, "Three Fishers went Sailing'," and beiwg recalkd, gave instead, with a pleading archness, the serio-comic song of " Barney o'llea." But the last of that lady's efforts was undoubtedly her best, although, probably, in consideration for the exertions she had maJe, it was not encored. A blank had beeu left in the programme, apparently no decision having been arrived at as to how it was filled up. Mrs Mitchell solved the problura by singing " The Lady of the Lea," which ehe gave with a tenderness and feeling seldom excel led. The concert was brought to a clo=c by the now National Anthem, " God Bless the Prince of Wales," which waa sung verso and chorus. Mr Towsc-y accompanied the singers on the pianoforte, and to h'n steadiness and tact much of the sujcchs of the ■ concert must be attributed. The Governor ( and suite remained until the close. We understand that Ilia Excellency dwired to ' I express his thanks to the ladies and gentle- ' 1 men who took part in the concert, and his ' gratification with tho singing and psrfor- ' mance in general. ' TllK ILLUMINATIONS. ] The Provincial Hotel took theleid in the 1 illuminations. In addition to the number i of transparencies which have been on c previous occasions exhibited, and pre- ( vimiely described, there was a well- i painted aud neat device, containing mottoes t of welcome to Sir George Grey. Each I of the transparencies was well lit up, and d the whole made an effective display, v The magnesian light, exhibited from the t balcony by Mr J. S. Willif, shed \ brilliancy on the scene. In front of t the building large numbers assembled, (. and fireworks were let off, Mr F, Beissel t had two neat transparencies over his ca- -< tabhshment; and Air Mosi exhibited six, 1 which were much admired. In Manse 1 street, Mr Wain's Hotel presented a moat 1 striking appearance. A centre piece con- 1 tainci 4ri chaste monogram, in which were > inscribed the mottoes, " Health, Wealth ( and Prosperity;" "Lit Oiago Flourish," t "God save the Qieen;" and on ribbons, i " A Welcome to His Excellency. On each f side were msdalliou portraits, and the < whole face of the hotel was bordered t with lamps of various colors. At Wil- c mott's there was a brilliant stir in gis. A 1 device in transparency lit up the Scandina- t vian Hotel. Mr Moses, as usual, made a t good display, shewing a number of Chiness t lanterns. Over the entrance to the Pro yin- t cial Council Chamber there was an illumina- 5 tion. The Fire Brigide's transparency 1 looked well. At Armstrong's the Royal s arms ani other devices were well lit, snd c to add to the effect, there were a number of f crystal lamps and Chinese lantern?. Messrs f Newey and Mr C. Grey also exhibited 1 strings of thesj lanterns. Mr Geddes [ showed a good transparency, and at the t Hibernian Hotel there wa* a star in lamps t of variegated colors well arranged, the t shades of which shone out with great bril- r liancy. At Mr Woodland's, the trans- £ parencies, previously noticed, attracted a \ good deal of attention ; aud overlooking c all, the Bell Tower was lighted up a with a brilliant red light. Pagoda like, t it presented an attractive and striking t npptarance from every point of view, t The streets were thronged with t pleasure-seekers, and pyrotechnic displays t were nude in great profusion—squibs, crackers, rockets, &j., being in great f demand. The crowd was well-conducted, 1 and we have heard of no accidents. Mem- 1 bers of the Fire Brigade patrolled the £ streets during the evening, ready for an £ emergency, but happily their services were J not required. . ' FRIDAY, Fkisuuaky 15th. | 1 THE NEW POST OFFICE. i } His Excellency, Sir George Grey, * to-day visited what we may call " the , works" at the New Post Office; and he also saw as much of the interior plan as , wai possible, in the present unfinished state 1 of the building. The Po3t Office ia being erected of Oamarn stone; and we described , some time ago, that that stone has qualities -, which have enabled the contractors, Messrs M'Kay and Goodfellow, to do by machinery , very much more of the work of the stone \ cutter, than (as is believed) hasbien found possible with any other description of 1 stone. The Oamaru etone, when fresh from the quarry, 13 softer tbsn Bath J stone; and it ia very much more regular in its structure, and 19 entirely i free from flinty or hard particles. The consequence is, that shafts of f columns can be turned, as in a lathe, the finish being beautiful; and, what is more, j complicated mouldings can, with just as j fine a finish, be produced by causing block or alab3 of the stone to travel slowly under a number of cutters variously fixed c on a shaft. This latter operation has, we are told, often been tried m England wta

Bath stone, but always with the fame result—hard particles either very rapidly dulled or destroyed the cutters, or ciuscd the stone to chip so as to make the blocks useless. Although so easily worked by machinery, the Oamaru stove, after even a short period of exposure, becomes hard, and the longest test of it yet known goes the most conclusively to prove the durability of the material. His Excellency, accompanied by the Rev. Air Thatcher, aad conducted by the Mayor, (William Mason, Esq.) visited the works about one o'clock yesterday. The architects of the building were Messrs Mason and Clayton, up to the time when Mr Mason retired from the profession ; to that the Mayor was thoroughly qualified to conduct the Governor over the works »"d the building. The Superintendent (1. Dick, Esq.) with the llou. A. It. C. Strode, M.L.A. and Mr W. 11. Reynold?, M.IT.R. were present. Only an hour's notice of His Excellency's visit was received by the contractor?, and this was by no moans sufficient to allow of the re-fixing of the cutters that have been used for some of the more elaborate cornice mouldings, and which were removed from the phaft only a few days tincc. But the cutters for a simple architrave moulding were in place; nnd steam having been got up—nearly all the men were holiday keeping—His Excellency was enabled to see how easily the stone can be worked. He stood by while ashlar was cut from blocks, by means of a steamdriven circular saw, and while one of the men with a handsaw made deep cuts into a block which was being worked into a capital; he was shown the speed with which balusters can be turned—3G cau be finished in a day of eight hours, by one man, so that the labor for each costs less than 4d; and he watched the firat chippings by which a block was roughly rounded, in its progress toivnrds an elaborately finished capital. His Excellency examined with great interest two beautiful cabinet specimens by Mr J. L. Godfrey—samples of real art, as well as proofs of the delicate working of which the Oatnaru stone is capable ; and he also saw how easily the stone yielded to the chisel of Mr Godfrey and of other of the workers. Before leaving the works, His Excellency was pleased to express high satisfaction with the design of the building and the work ; and very great interest as to the qualities of the Oamaru stone and the mechanical manipulation of which it is capable. VOLUNTEER REVIEW. During the afternoon, 1113 Excellency reviewed the Otago Volunteers, upon the new drill-ground on the reclaimed land at the south end of the city. His Excellency, who was in the uniform of a General, rode from his residence to the ground, which he reached noon after three o'clock ; being accompanied by T. Dick, Esq., Superintendent, the Hon. Major Richardson, Major Grey, and Captain Hope, who ivere a!«o mounted. The Rev. Mr Thatcher was on the ground ; and so were Messrs P. D. Bell, W. 11. Reynolds, and 11. Campbell. A general muster of the companies had been made at half-past one o'clock, at the usual place of meeting, in front of the Custom House. The muster included the Port Cualmers Xaval Brigade, the members of which had arrived by steamer during the forenoon; and the Bruce and Taieri Rifle.", some o£ whom had mide a start from their home at suurise, coming to town by special conveyance, provided by the Provincial Government. Having been put in march • ing order, the whole force proceeded to the Review ground, headed by the Band, and accompanied by a considerable nuclei!* to the large crowd which aub.ieqiientiy assembled to v/itnuis the review On. their arrival there, the whole force wai put i^i.» y, n( , t an< i t f or the purpose of review, the infantry wet., divided into six companies, tilting position to the k-fc of the Artillery, whoso two Armstrong guns were stationed at the northern end of the review-ground. Preliminarily to the arrival of his Excellency, and of the manoeuvres reserved for the review proper, t'io diif-.-rent companies w.-re put through a variety of exercises, either by C.iptain and Adjutant Atkinson, or by the officers of each company. Daring this interval, spectators continued to assemble from all directions, and by the hour of the Governor's arrival —three o'clock— the outer margin of the ground was closely crowded, ladios seeming almost to predominate ; and at the windows of the neighborinj houses, or io situations still more elevated, numbers took their places to witness the proceedings. The crowd at that time would probably number from 2500 to 3000, and they were pretty closely kept together by the comparatively small space at their dupo<al, and the absence of any natural elevation in the neighborhood from which a bird's eye view of the scene might be obtained. As the line was drawn up, its rear was towards the bay, and its position close to the breast-work of the reclaimed ground upon which the review took place. Steps had been taken to ameliorate to some extent the rough walking which marching over thij ground in its original state would have involved, and there was a considerable space of smooth ground available, but there was still a wide difference between its condition and that of the drill-shed fbor; and it was all the more to the credit of the Volunteers that, on comparatively indifferent ground, they marched with so much precision of step and accuracy of movement. The following were the numbers of the force on the field, and the different companies represented. Some companies—the Naval Brigade, at lsaat—did not muster so strongly as on the day of the Governor's arrival, when each company was well represented in the strength of His Excellency's Guard of Honor : — Stafj!l—Lieut.-Colonel Cargill, Major Bathgate, Captain and Adjutant Atkinson, Staff- Surgeons Hulme and Ilocken, 3 StaffSergeants. Battalion Band—l 4 members; Mr Lamb, conductor. AfiTiLLEitr—Capt. M'Farland, Lieut. Hannah, 2 sergeants, 3 corporals, and 40 Volunteers. No. 1 Comp ast—Captain Mo?s, Lieut. Daviea, 3 sergeants, 1 corporal, and 29 Volunteers. No. 2 CoMPAsr—Captain Tolraie, Lieut. Kirkcaldy, Ensign Jamie-aon, 5 sergeant^ 4 corporals, 38 Volunteers Beuce Kifim—Captain Jones, Lieut, Pettit, Ensiga Dewe, 2 sergeants, 2 corporals, 22 Volunteers. North Dvxedik —Captain Burns, Ensign M'Kcllar, 3 sergeants, 1 corporal, IS Volunteers. Waixahi Rakgehs—Captain Borton, 2 sergeants, 19 Volunteers. Sooth District — Captain Cantrell, Lieut. W. Snand, 2 sergeants, 1 corporal, 25 Volunteers. Taiebi Riixks—Captain Fulton, Lieut. T. Shand, Lieut. Murray, 1 Eergeant, 1 corporal, 16 Volunteers. [Continued in the Sixth page.J