TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

Dunstan Times, Issue 706, 29 October 1875, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

Dunedin, Oct. 28. His Honor James Macandrew, the Superintendent, Sir George Grey, Messrs Relicston and Fitzherbert, and other members of the General Assembly, arrived at Port Chalmers, per Albion, yesterday, and were met by the Mayor and Councillors of Port Chalmers, who said the reception was neither Provincial nor Abolition, hut as their representative for his services during the session; they also cordially welcomed the other superintendents .Mr Macandrew acknowledged tho compliment paid him, and sail he would address them at a future time. Sir- George Grey thanked them on behalf of himself and the other representatives. After breakfasting on board the Albion, they proceeded in a special train to Dunedin. At the railway’s terminus the banquet Committee and a largo concourse of people received His Honor and visitors and gave them a hearty welcome. The procession being formed, and amidst the playing of music, His Honor and party drove to Pern Hill, where Macandrew, Sir George Grey, and Reid made brief addresses. Sir Geo'go Grey said he was gratified at tho honor that was done the Superintendent, who had the interests of the people at heart. At night he said their views would he given. Salutes .were fired at the Port aud Dunedin, at both places there was a liberal display of bunting, At the banquet in the evening fully 500 persons were present. Mr Turnbull occupied the chair. ’ Ou the arrival of his Honor and the Superintendents of Auckland and Wellington and the other visitors, tho large assemblage rose and greeted them with a deafening cheer. Justice having been done to the comestibles the Chairman proposed the . loyal toasts, then that of tho guest of the evening, His Honor the Superintendent, passing high euconiutns in aljuding to his services to the Province and Colony. Sir George Grey, Messrs Fitzherbert, Rolleston, Bunny, and others responded to the various toasts ;'eaoh giving at great length his account of the action of the Opposition to the Abolition Bill, and exhorted the public to make a stand for the protection of the rights, and privileges, and by their action at the forthcoming elections to decide whether they would submit to be forced to accept Abolition. Each speaker on rising and resuming his seat was enthusiastically applauded. . The Zcalandia and Auckland have arrived, bringing upwards of seven hundred immigrants, all well.