The New Governor.

Clutha Leader, Volume I, Issue 22, 10 December 1874, Page 6

The New Governor.

The newly-appointed Governor of New Zealand, the Marquis of Normanby, landed at Auckland on the morning' of the 3rd instant, and was received on the wharf by the Provincial and General Governments, the Volunteers lining-, each side of the wharf. At the City end, the City Council presented an address, to which His Excellency briefly replied. He said as he had only just landed they must not expect him to express any opinion regarding the Colony, but they might depend upon it he would make himself thoroughly acquainted with it. He hoped to return soon to enjoy the scenery for which Auckland was famed. A procession proceeded through the city to Government House. Most of the shops were closed, and strings of banners displayed. The ceremony of swearing in commenced shortly before noon in front of the Government House, and there was a large assemblage by that time on the lawn. The oath was administered by the Chief Justice. Afterwards, the Superintendent presented an address, setting forth that peace was reigning between the two races. The Governor briefly replied,' and this closed the ceremony.

The Marquis is elderly, stout, bluff, and jovial looking; the Marchioness homely, chatty, ' and a lady of mature years. During the ceremonies, says the ' Star's ' correspondent, both looked as if they would much rather be allowed to go. quietly and get a cup of tea socially at home. The Governor was fearfully guarded against express sing* an opinion on any topic. He has none or Sir George Bowen's gush, or Sir James Fergusson's exclusiveness, and looks like a man who would be thoroughly at home at a dinner-table or similar social occasions. Great conconsternation was caused among the officials when the time for swearing him arrived, as no Bible could be found in any part of the Government House. Messengers were despatched in various quarters, and one called, at the Northern Club just outside the Government grounds; and found that establishment in the same predicament, but' ultimately succeeded in raking one up from a neighboring house. • The Governor wore the decoration of St.; Michael and St. George, The turn-out of volunteers was not very and the procession rather: a failure. '''■'> ■ \