THE GOVERNOR.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5960, 27 August 1897, Page 1

THE GOVERNOR.

VISIT TO AUCKLAND. [Per Press Association.!

, AUCKLAND, August 26. rhe Tutanelv-ai. arrived at Onehunga at noon, his Excellency and suite remaiuinpon board till the hour of the reception, 2 p.m. The Mayor, Mr Sutherland, presented an address, and the school children sang the National Anthem. ' Among those present were the Mayor of Auckland and a number of members* of Parliament. Mrs Yates, ex-mayoress of Onehunga, was introduced to his Excellency on board the Tutanekai. Te Honena Manilla, aMangere chief, presented an address of welcome to Lord Kanfurly on behalf of the Maoris of Mangere, and his Excellency replied. At 2.45 p.m. the vice-regal party left for Auckland. An enormous crowd of spectators assembled at the city boundary, at the top of Kyber Pass, to witness the start of the city procession for the Municipal Buildings. On the arrival of the party at "Auckland the A Battery fired a salute of fifteen guns and 1000 school children sang tho National Anthem. The Auckland Volunteers formed a guard of honour. The Mayor, Mr Dignan, presented a loyal address on behalf of the citizens, "expressive of good wishes to his Excellency, Lady Eanfurly and family. The Governor, in reply, expressed regret that his stay was of such a transitory character, but he was anxious to visit as early as possible the city which was the former capital, and the beauty of whose harbour and position was second to none. It was his desire and earnest hope that he might be able to spend a portion of every year in their midst. The New Zealand Natives' Association presented an address, offering his Excellency a hearty welcome to the land of their birth. His Excellency thanked the Association for their address, which had pleased him greatly. He trusted that the sons of England and New Zealand would long have feelings of love, brotherhood and tranquillity existing between them. About 10,000 people witnessed the ceremony in front of the municipal buildings, and 20,000 the procession. After the presentation of the addresses the procession moved tothe Government House grounds.

On being interviewed, Lord Eanfurly said, in reference to his future movements, that he would return to Wellington on Tuesday next. It was the desire of Lady Eai-furly and family to visit Auckland in February. They would have accompanied him on the present visit, but he heard that C4overnment House was not in a fit state. His Excellency is staying at the Northern Club.