THE GOVERNOR.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 479, 12 April 1909, Page 3

THE GOVERNOR.

GOOD SPORT IN THE WAIRARAPA. LIST OF ENGAGEMENTS. His Excellency tho Governor, accompanicd by Captain Gathorne-Hardy, A.D.C., and Mr. H. C. Waterficld (privato secretary), arrived in Wellington on Thursday evening from Palmerston North on official business. The party havo just completed a few days' deer-stalking at Mr. E. J. Riddiford's To Awaite Station, in Lower Wairarapa, and aro highly pleased at tho sport obtained. His Excellency, who is a stalker of experience, secured a""royal'," 13-point, and.H-point heads, all nicely symmetrical, the 14-pointer in particular being a beauty. Captain Gathornc-liardy, A.D.C., who made his first essay in- deer stalking, was also very successful. To his rifle fell a ten, two eleven, and a "royal," tho lastnamed being a really fine head. Mr. Waterfield who contented himself with' onb "royal" of fine proportions, has been, advised that the head lie exhibited at the Franco-British Exhibition in London has been awarded a gold medal, which proves tliat Wairarapa. heads can hold their own with Amy in the world.

His Excellency and party attended the intcr-Univcrsity debating tournament on Saturday evening, and left yesterday for Palmerston North in Lord Plunket's (new "Renaut" motor-car.' On Tuesday next His Excellency will lay the foundation stone of tho new Collegiate School, and tho.following day will leave for Auckland in pursuanco of his intention to cruise round the northern coast. Ho will journey from Auckland northwards via ' tho Coast, and co"me south via Hokianga, Kaipara, and Onehunga. It will bo remembered that the Governor madp an attempt to visit Kawhia last year, but was baulked, owinj to the density of the smoke from tho bush-fires obscuring the entrance. It is his intention to persevere on this occasion, as lie is anxious to gain an acquaintance with the scenic beauty of ono of the finest and least appreciated harbours in New Zealand.

On May 5 Lord I'lunket is duo at New Plymouth to attend an important communication' of the Masonic Order. During his throo clays' stay thoro lie will unveil a memomial to British officers and soldiers who fell in tho Maori War. His Excellency will attend Madame Melba's concert.at Palmerstqn Nortl) on May 10, and th'o follo\fing evening will lend his presence to the meeting of tho Rev. W. J. Mayer's; a gentleman who is lecturing throughout .New Zealand on behalf of Dr. Barnardo's Homes, in London. On May 20 he is duo in Auckland to lay the foundation stone of a new St. John's College, and to attend tho Bishoti Selwyn Commemoration meeting. Towards" tho. end of May His ■ Excelloncy will probably visit Dunqdin to keep some engagements not yot definitely arranged.