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Star (Christchurch), Issue 292, 21 April 1869, Page 2

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[by electric, telegraph.] Nelson, April 20, 3.13 p.m. irThe ball last night was a great success. The Duke spoke at supper, and in the course of a neat speech he said: — " In referring to this colony his honor the Superintendent has teamed it an inconsiderable colony, but I assure you that no colony of the Empire is in the eyes of Her Majesty an inconsiderable one — (Loud cheers) — for Her Majesty takes a lively interest in all parts of Her dominions, no matter how far distant some of these parts may be, and that interest is as great with respect to small colonies as to large ones." (Repeated cheet&Jft There are no particular festivities. The Duke is enjoying Nelson greatly in consequence of the beautiful weather. A private communication from Taranaki says that an orderly arrived at New Plymouth yesterday, stating that the friendly Wiremu Kingi was harbouring and feeding Titokowaru, who, with his men, was at Mokau. It is reported that the Prince will leave to-night at eleven o'clock, but it is not yet certain. 7.30 p.m. There was a large attendance at the races to-day. The Duke and suite being present. The Duke mixed freely with the people, and enjoyed himself greatly. Th© Turf Club''' gave alunchto'the Duke, and about thirty sat down. The Races were good, but the fields were small. Maiden Plate, 60 soya., 1 mile and a-half. — Mr Stafford's Lacenfeed, 1 ; Mr Redwood's Misfortune; 2 ; time, 2m. 52see. The Duke's Plate, 100 soys., 1 mile and three-quarters — Mr Stafford's Magenta, 1 ; Mr Redwood's Peeress, 2; time, 3m. 239ecs. Waimea Plate — Mr Blundell's Deception, 1 ; Mr Fiven's Occult, 2. Galatea Steeplechase, 100 soys., 3 miles, over hunting country — Mr Thomas' Rustic, 1 ; Mr Lellon's Quicksilver, 2 ; Mr Richardson's Gamester, 3. The Ladies' Purse of 50 soys., 1 mile and a-quarter — Mr Redwood's XXX, 1 ; Mr Stafford's Nebula, 2 ; Mr Lellon's Robin Hood, 3. The Galatea leaves to-night for Lyttelton at 11. She is to be illuminated when the Prince goes on board, and will fire off a quantity of rockets. This Day, 11.35 a.m. The Prince embarked about eleven la?t night. He greatly enjoyed himself in Nelson, the people not being obtrusive, and the weather throughout having been beautiful. He expresses great admiration of Nelson and its climate, the weather there offering such a marked contrast to the bad weather in Wellington. On the Prince's embarkation, the Galatea was brilliantly illuminated, instantaneously exhibiting innumerable lights from truck to deck. The Galatea sailed at an early hour this morning, to be in the Straits about noon to-day. The Taranaki correspondence was only delivered this morning. It announces a false alarm at Waitara on Sunday night, arising from a report that Titokowaru was close at hand. A panic ensued, and many settlers came to town during the night. The expedition under Major Brown is finally abandoned, as it has been ascertained that Tito is again in the Wellington province, at Pukemahoe, on a tributary of the Wanganui river. The latest news is dated Monday, 1.30 p.m. The cause of the alarm at Waitara was, some natives came and told .the .settlers- that Tito was upon them. Mr Parris and- iMajor Stapp have gone to the district to quiet the people. ' ..,!.' „ „ . . Wellington, April 20, 6 50 p.m. The. Lyttelton, is expected from Wanganui to-morrow with a portion qf .jQolonel Whitmore'B force, enpoute for Auckland.

Colonel Gorton is coming here to" take office as colonial storekeeper. Mr Haughton has resigned the under Secretaryship for defence. The Defence Minister has, considering the unfavourable circumstances under which they were fired, authorised payment of tbe third set of Middle Island Volunteer prizes, although the minimum score was not made. The Blauehe sails to-morrow to meet the Galatea at Lyttelton, and will take the Prince to Ofcago. Napiee, April 20, 7.11 p.m. The Challenger, on a cruise, arrived this morning and returned to Wellington in the evening. Tenders are invited for supplies and inland carriage. The Taupo field force under Col. Lambert has returned from "Wairoa. The Ist class Militia is still in camp employed in repairing blockhouses. There is much grumbling. The Star of the South steamed this morning for Tauranga with sheep for the field force, calling at intermediate places for information. Colonel Haultaiu has returned from Taupo. There is nothing important hi the country disturbed.