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Thames Star, Volume VI, Issue 1767, 1 September 1874, Page 2

Pakliament was prorogued yesterday by His Excellency the Governor. There were very few members present, many having proceeded North and South by steamers sailing after the proceedings at the banquet on Saturday. His Excellency referred briefly to the prominent points of legislation during'the sessionHe, spoke of the State Forests Act as one likely to confer great benefit upon the colony; and expressed regret that the length of the session did not enable the Parliament to deal with the question of promoting commercial intercourse with Polynesia. The greatest prominence is given to the abolition resolutions, and the Governor expresses' the hope that the Provincial Governments of the North Island, "in loyally recognising the decision of the House of Representatives, will during the recess exert themselves to the utmost to so manage the affairs of the Provinces as to enable;, the projected change to be effected next year with the least possible inconvenience." His Excellency takes leave of the Members of Parliament at the beginning of his speech, and aa we anticipated, promises always to retain a deep interest in the welfare of the colony. WequoteHisExcellency's words:—"This is the last occasion upon which I shall have the honour of addressing you from this place. I desire to assure you that in resigning the high office which I have held but for a short term, X am deeply sensible of the constant courtesy and consideration which have been shown me by all with whom I have been brought into contact, whether in my official or private relations, and that in returning to a private station at home I shall retain a deep interest in the welfare of this most pro. mising community; that I shall .deem it not less a privilege than a duty to serve its interests in so far as my humble means and opportunities may enable me."