FAREWELL TO GOVERNOR
WANGANUI CEREMONY EUROPEAN AND MAORI Wanganui’s farewell to their Excellencies Lord and Lady Bledisloe took the form of a big open-air garnering on Thursday night, at Cook's Gardens, in which the European and Maori populations joined. The full endorsement of the high degree of popularity in which their Excellencies are held was shown by the crowded terraces.
Maoris from Putiki and Parikino, well over a hundred strong, and garbed in the ceremonial dress of old, resorted to the spectacular tribal method of saving farewell. Vociferous linka and quaintly blended poi vied with each other to convey the affection of the Maori people of this district to the departing Governor-General and his lady.
A guard of honour w.as provided by the. Collegiate School cadets and at. the function in Cook’s Gardens, their Excellencies were presented with an illuminated address by the Mayor, Mr X. G. Armstrong. The chairmen of the two neighbouring counties and representatives of the Maori race were .associated with the presentation.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18632, 16 February 1935, Page 4
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