THE GOVERNORGENERAL.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18413, 20 June 1925, Page 14

THE GOVERNORGENERAL.

LETTER TO THE MAYOR. His Excellency tho Governor-General, Sir Charles Fcrgusson, beforo leaving Christchurch on Thursday night, seat tho following letter to the Mayor:'*— "Dear Mr Mayor,—l would bo

sorry to loayo CKristchurch without

thanking you, and through you tho citizens of Christchurch, for tho very kind welcome given to her Excellency and myself. It has been tho greatest disappointment io mo that a visit to which I had greatly looked forward should hove been spoilt by rirctjn*- jj, stances beyond my control, and that ;? I have- had no opportunity of making acquaintance with so many whom I was anxious to moot, and with so much that would hav* been of interest. That must necessarily now wait uutil another opportoedty offers, I hope at no very distant date, bub I would ask you to accent my most sincere thanks for taagreat kindness and coneideratigft shown to her Excellency by ono oM all. Sho has been most interested a all that she has 6een, and has tkrfv oughly enjoyed her visit, which sk~\.. nil respects has been a deUghtffet ' experience. With all kind regtfda to Mrs Archer and yourself, Mwt* mo, —

Tours very sincerely, Charles Fergusson.