The Governor's Visit.

Taranaki Herald, Volume L, Issue 12541, 29 April 1904, Page 5

The Governor's Visit.

THURSDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. The principal carenjany on Thursday j£«*<*>i>; washed at * st. TWfeompanies of the TaraBli^^fcUlllMtaiftn', v and a squad of bluejackets and jßutrfce* from tffe warship* fty^e >ar«&ed aT the drill hall at two o'clock to take fiart in the ceremony. of httWeiliiu^ the hatchr* ments at St. Mar/ S Cirtutch. The wwpanW tfcaVparaded were :- Garrison Band, Bluejackets from Psyche. ! Marines from Psyche. Taranaki Veterans. Beturned Troopers. Taranaki Rifles. - , T . New PJyinoMh Guard*/ , J Inglewood Rifles. Stratfojcd Rifles. < Waitara^ Jifles.^ ... -. %^ ; , itiglewood "School Cadets. Colonel Ellis , was' n> c command of the procession, which made a very imposing spectacle. The other Battalion officers on parade were Adjutant Malo4«y Major Okey, Chaplin Bvans, arid CaptainQuartermaster Cock. The> .British .Army was represented in the procession in the person of Sergeant-Major Sanderson. There was a fine muster of Taranaki Veterans, the largest since the) celebration of the Taranaki Jubilee. *?* >^*ession*of;trooi», beadedrby the Garrison Band, under Bandmaster Gotta, Sergt. A& GottWater acting-" as drtun-major, then maixibed- <o knuroh, iio tJbe strain^ of "The Britjah KatJ^* and other irispir^ airs. The Mreetawere crowded +N&*ciiizen**m!& iooMntry visitors, :anjd a large number mtocongrtgatcic?, outside the cfcurdi On arrivjH outside Stl Mary'a the, ttfoops wore lined up, aW thfc Veto? mns, Navals, anc? Marines were odn r Uuctedirrto the church and provMed (■ntbaests. A number of Maorfe were ■Ifb |Nne>cnft t Jfcfibd were p^ovidea wHJt front seatto. WWfp«^ tifiprocefidTngs were sfortisd. His Ettwßency, the Mayor, Commamdtar Foot, and Major Alexander were accommodated in a front pow, Mfd the Hon. J. Carroll, and tne o&e* officers of the Psyche and other prOttfeent vjsxtdrs werealsp atioomlmofckted wfUi s«Ms of honor. Tnere was a full dhorr present, and ft opened the service with a ?rboa> ■nonal X^nan, after which a service Mm gone. through, and ieveral *ymbs ■utog by the ofcbir and oongregistion. ADDBESS BY BISHOP NELIGAN. The sp«akier itook his text from the Bftid chapter, ,^d vorae, of the Prophet laaiah, wto spok% of tbje ideal umn,- one who was uptight, honor- ***•, and righteous, and tfy» idepj wma fotmd m Qirifft. Th^ 'speaker compared Christ to tie large, rock in the A*ert, the rouf, tip* . ai*estdtl , tha Wkl drift, and* allowed vogetation<to under its' sheHelting- lee. Such a cUaraeter waft Ohrist am he arresteil ithe drift of humanity, and allbwed the weak to shelter and prosper ufctier Mi great T infhrance end gootfnefn. Cbrirt arres>di the drift of contenfeyt lor wonncn, the struggles cf the de■Pamng poor, the contempt and hatwß'dT Httle children, and the exulitjrtion of selmmness. -He also arxeßt■d Uttidrift of famwwity i» other^ways •rid Isupired humanity vrlth thefcnowM%t !«* tfce reaurrection oL tin dead. (Be 4** the rock under wWcfc allaneta wood tfometi should shelter; fbr;hewas theßbek of Ages. Bishop Neh^an tkenffracealed to »hoW-iftie,ferW**«y Hkmvwaß in each generation for rook menj those wba followed the tea|#ing«. of thalfwW, and were shelters «s n were to th^. weaker brethren. ThbM men whi^.nismpries they Were * aUyut to ix>nor tcMday by unveflfrfg h'atcfenettts were rock men. He referwd fo tie mai of tne^Niger, t&e 50thj' and OSdh Begiments, and the Mbori alliflß/ Tfte congregation nottt remembfi* that tn'ow liat foments W*e dot to beicowsidfjr^d as nierfe ttJbletfc. but as impersonating men *fto bad Kv«^, and. who had proved thWsfcVt* true roc* ;inen in ihe Ife4r joi Banger. during th« Maori war. s "- ; • ITNVJbyurNG HATCB9CENTS. : The ceremony of .unresting the hatcynients was then* performed. Coibbmider Foot, of the Psyche, first unveusd the >mamorial to v Captain Cracrp|t offiqefs and men of the warship Aigtr, and in a few words committed it ito the <3ustody of the Vicar and Cfaarehwardens of St. Mary's. The Hon. J. Carroll then unveiled %he memorial to the Maori allies, who stood. x up for peace, ,. lav and order, ana committed it 'to the same charge. Major Alexander then unveiled the natchment to the 68th BegimeUt in thf> same formula, t TUB Excellency finally unveiled the hatchment to the 50th Begiment, and coouaittod it to, the same-charge* Tft«r»«rvicf inside the cn%r<* tlieri cdiMfadM with the singinffof - the* Nat|»iM&li-'Aothem> and .the large congregation left the edifice, and took up a B^uui«inMthe> gtauads and Vivian-. PBES£fc9#BOK t OY MEDALS. ;: At the church gates his Excellency presented njjnjMprtcr i federal local resiAf rican^warT " Tne meda*s weVe nanded • to Lieut, and Adjt. Home (Westlralihn (Bone) < Sergt. Ford Sergt. Donald Sergeant Caaridy (D.S. medal) Trooper Irving. PRESENTATION OF ADDKJSSS. The. Mayor, on behalf of the citiawns of New Prymouth, then presented bis Excellency wjth an address. In doing so HV, Cod: referred to the Governor's distinguished service* to New, Zealand, extending over a' period of seven years^ Mr Cock also made re["yajfiitt? Ca«^stt^>4o9sWitai Lady Banfurly , especially in regard to th« founding of the Maori Girls' College at Auckland. In conclusion he said that one and all would regret his Excellency's departure from Htm Zea-

land, as it would be difficult to tind one vrho wbuid mi the position in such a generally satisfactory manner as his Excellency. Mayor Cock then called on the Town Clerk to read the illuminated address. . The address was as follows :— 25th April. To His Excellency, The Right HonourL able the Earl of Ranfurly ~Kxtight~ Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George; t Governor an&Coinmander-in-Ghfef.in and over -Hk Majesty* Colony of New Zealand and ite Dependencies. May it pleiotfe Ybur Excellency, On behalf of toe inhabitants of the Borodglt of New Plymouth we extend to Your ikcellency a most hearty weloome to our town, and we* take this opportunity of expressing our unswerving loyalty to you as the Representative ol [^ our Qracious Sovereign His 'Majesty ' the King. By your many acts of kindness and your deep interest in* everything pertaining to their welfare you have endeared yourself to the people of this colony, and we desire to convey to you our most sincere regret at your approaching departure from New Zealand. In bidding you farewell 'we wish Your Excellency a pleasant passage to the Old Country and trust thai you, the Countess of KeafttJeljr, and the members of your family may long be- spared to one another ajW to your friends in the full enjoyment of Health and happiness. We have tbe honour to be Your Excel[pncy'fl most obedient servants, r It,CjM3K, Mayor, fr. T. BELLMNGEK, Town Clerk. f „Kor and on behalf of the inhabitants ol the Borough of New Plymotion'. . His Excellency, in reply, thanked the Mayor, Councillors, and people of New Plymouth, for the kind references regarding his impending departure, as contained in the address. The occasion .was particularly opportune in view of -the work they had been engaged in that afternoon, the unveiling of the hatchments and the presentation of medals to those who had fought in South Africa. He knew that the number of medals presented that afternoon did not represent a twentieth part of the men who left this district for ihe war. The medals had not been presented for the actual * amount of fighting done, but were awarded to the men who had been .prepared to fight, and had given their services accordingly. As a matter of fact some of the contingents did not suffer in action, but that did not lessen the vaiu« of their voluntary services in the Empire's cause. He had been pleased that afternoon to present a medal for distinguished conduct, and had he known sooner that he was to be called- on to do so he would have wired away for some particulars. As it was he had learned that the- medal was presented for bravery at" Eronstadt, while serving in the Second Contingent, under Major, Cradock. . His Excellency then thanked the Mayor for his kind references fo Lady Banfurly, who had always taken a deep and active interest in social affairs of. New. Zealand, and had proved a great helpmate to him, in fact without her he would have found H impossible to carry out all the duties that devolved ott his office. In every way Lady Banfurly had proved a true helpmate during his seven years of Governorship. It was true that Lady Banfurly had taken a keen interest in the establishment of a Maori Girls' College at Auckland, from start ifco finish, and since it had been rftatteirne had himself visited. H pn some three, occasions and found - tiat the class of tuition was equal to that in any otherschool. During the time he had been His MajestyV representative in New Zealand many events had happened, tm common events that seldom fell to the lot of a GovernOr*T#fr»fj there was the addition of so^ae^ -islands to New 2kalaiiß, and he had tn'e honor of hoistiv thfjdflbg ott<the occasion, anp he had- therefefe" -the special privilege of adding- a piece of territory to • the Empire. ;V^e¥^fl^o'<.waß the Boyal visit toirfew^'2salanjl,< and the sending of #01 ifngcnts 'to 3outh Africa. He beKevsti that ihi *en el Njw Zealand would always bote&dy ip fight for tibe Empi 1 when they were wanted. Then again? hem\ft*k Jwen sevcif 'years of unex* iple#''pfb^r : ity, and the lot of a <* veraior was always happier «n* der sflefcL <tirflluniiittoceß "Htan in times of adversity. He again thanked the Mayor and citizens for their kind I sentiments, and he could assure them ! that it was with great regret that he was leaving New Zealand. Three cheers were then given lor Lord Raaftnrly and another ipr^Ektfy Banfurly. , „ '*:/&■* • „ '■ At the Mayor's request the bluejackets and -nraifiiti)B-4ft<m nrardhfed round the churchy ardL to Sftew the graves of ihenoMo. of the* Niger\who diod We. The troops then formetf info?" 'line, and headed by the Garrison Band marched along, Devon, andi Broughamstreet. SALE OP WOBK. f After the ceremonies were over outside the Church his Excellency, the Mayor, and visitors were driven to the Theatre Boyal. where Ms Excellency opened the sale-of-work in aid of the funds of the Maori Girls.! College at "Auckland. In doing so he referred to the worthy object of the sale, and complimented the ladidjp for their endeavours to assist; 'and praise the Maori race. " His Excellency bestowed hi* patron- . agp on the* ' sale by pij&jft||ng a lafge doll, dressed fes a briHfcggat auction. .M«j# Alexander jp&jjeeiving tne dolt on behalf of theHpoyernor er of sweet violets from the ladies. Mra W. H. Skinner, tho chief promoter, and the nihev Indies who are running the sale of work had made an

excellent display, and during the afternoon good business was done at the stalls. The sale was on for about three hours, and a sum of £26 was taken. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE. His Excellency then presented Mr E. Kelchart with the Royal Humane Society's framed certificate, bestowed for saving life in the sea at Te Henui beach. His Excellency complimented the recipient on his act, and stated thut it gave, him great pleasure to bestow the certificate. DEPARTURE. His Excellency and party left by the Takapuna on Thursday night. EXCURSIONS TO THE PSYCHE, ft was estimated that fully 1000 excursionists visited the warship on Thursday, the steamers and launches engaged in plying between the port and wardship bei#g kept bqey all the afternoon. . - The warship was open for inspection; again , ip^day, and a large number of town' and country people board ed her. The officers and men of the ship were assiduous in their attention to the visitors. The Psyche was to have left about 5 o'clock this evening J en route to Sydney. THE LUNCHEON. The luncheon given to his Excellency the Governor and other visitors by the New Plymouth officers of the Taranaki, Battalion and the veteran officers of the district was a very successful affair. The guests, in addition to ' Lord Ranhirly and hie aide-de-camp, Major Alexander, included the Hon. J. Carroll, Native Minister, Captain Scott and Mr Skelton, of the Discovery, Commander Foot and the officers of. the H.M.S. Psyche. the Yen,. Archdeacon Walsh, the Mayor of New Plymouth, and the visiting officers, of the Battalion. LieutenantColonel Ellis presided, and apoligised for the absence of Bishop Neligan, Archdeacon Cole, and Captain Standish. The toast list was a very short one> Colonel Ellis proposed "The , King," a verse of She National ' Anthem taing sung. The Mayor proposed the health of "His' Excellency the Governor," briefly expressing his appreciation of Lord Ranfurly 's good qualities, and regretting; 1 jhxs ,' early, departure. He referred "especially to the good work Lord Banfurly has done in connection with the Veterans' Home, which he hoped the would not fail to keep going in memory of iSe best Governor* New Zealand has had. His Excellency, in the course of a ; short' reply, said how pleased he was i to have been able to secure the visit : of a warsnip to New Plymouth. With 1 regard to the Veterans'* Home, there ' was nothing he would nate more titan tKat tne Government should maintain I it. He. wished the, people to kjeep "it up/ as a memorial to those who fell in the South African War. He would like to .see the people of iSbis colony help themselve more, instead of ironing to the Government for everything, and bringing up their children in the' same spirit of dependence on the Government. They snouffil think | of the pioneers, wlo had to do things for themselves. There were; of course, people in the back blocks who ouglit i£o be assisted by the Government, and tho?e in the towns ought to help themselves and let the Government Help the pioneers. He went on to re-; fer ito the resources of the colony. The mineral resources, he thought, Had scarcely been scratched*, and they had no idea of the possible wealth: yet to be found. At Pawpara he had seen immense deposits'** iron ore and he did no* see why they should not make their own train rails instead of importing those " Made in Belgium." He noticed another effort was about to be made to find petroleum in' fhie district, and lie heartily wished it success. His Excellency concluded by expressing his appreciation of tne reception he had received here. Mr Paul proposed the health' of Captain Scott/ and the Antarctic explorers, briefly extolling the great services th«y had rendered, to science. < Captain * Scott replied in a few words, -in tue course of which he said that even if they hail occasionally to go hungry in the Antarctic regions the New Zealand people were so hospitable .that there was no fear of their wanting anything here. IJevt F. G. 'Evans, Chaplain of the, Taranaki Battalion, ' proposed the heatSi of ihe Vem Archdeacon Walsh, but , for whom that day's ceremonies would not have taken place, because there would not have been any hatch- r mente. „ > The Chairman's rule that musweJ: honours should 1 hot be given waa lelaxfcd in this case, and the toast wwr mfttf heartily received. ; j Archdeacon Walsh, in -reply, ga**£ a brief sketch of the Waireka engagement and of the part the Niger's men took in it. He had a very warm regard both for soldiers and sailors, and especially for tne men of the Lord Banfurly proposed the health, of Lieutenant-Colonel Ellis, which wasduly honoured, and the proceedings, were brought to a close with the ringing of a verse of "Auld Lang Syne." , The Company officers on parade were :— Navals and Marines, Lieutenant Boy. Taraiiaki Bines, Captain Weston and Lieutenants Okey and Lever. Taranaki Guards. ActingCaptain Messenger and Lieutenant Mills. Tnglewood Rine«, Captain Leech and Lieutenants Thompson and Surrey. Stratford Rifle*. Captain Kimbell and Lieutenants Whitlock and Thomas. Waitara Rifles, Captain Gray and Lieutenant TTellier. Cadets, Major Dempsey and Captain Adjutant Gray, and Lieutenants T* Smith', H. Webster. R. Putt, and C Bellrfnger.