THE GOVERNOR.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2213, 10 June 1908, Page 2

THE GOVERNOR.

arrives this afternoon. AN UNO.FTTCIAL VISIT. His Excellency tho Governor, Lady Blanket, tho Hon. Kathleen llunhot, and Captain Hardy, A.D.C., "“f rive by tho s.s. Moanu from Auckland this afternoon, .and will pay an unofficial visit to Gisborne. In answer to a telegram, tho Mayor (Mr. W. D. Lysnar) has received tho following reply Horn. Mr. Mater- ! fiold, tho Governor’s private bouetary: “Their Excellencies will bo very 1 glad to go ashore at Gisborne, and accept your kind oiler of hospitality j ' provided tho weather is suitable. I The reception will bo quite of an ! unofficial nature, and the arrangements depended largely upon the time of arrival 0 f the Moaiu, which, at tho time of writing, was expected to make port between 1 and 2 oclock p.m. It has been .proposed to take the partv for a short drive in the country, subsequently returning to Mr. 'Lvsnar’s residence for afternoon tea. The Vice-Regal party will resume their journey South in the evening. | Press Association. I AUCKLAND, June 9. I Lord and Lady Plunket, 'accompanied by the Hon.. Kathleen Flunked an#.Gaptain Gatliornc Hardy, A.D.C., f left by the Moana for Napier this - afternoon, en route for Palmerston ' North. The .Governor returns, to Auckland for the visit of the American fleet.

RESIDENCE AT PALMERSTON. PREPARATIONS FOR WELCOME. Press Association. PALMERSTON N., June 9. A meeting of citizens, presided over by the Mayor, was field yesterday to consider the most suitable form ot welcome to the Governor on his urrival to take .up liis residence at lulmerston on the 18th inst. A coinmittee of twenty was set up, and it was decided that tho Mayor and Mr. TV. T. “Wood, 'M.P., should meet the Governor on his arrival. He will then be escorted, iif the weather is lino, to tfie show grounds, and if wet to tho 'Opera House, where an address of welcome will be tendered. The volunteers are to parade, and tlie school children will also assemble. It is .probable that all business premises will be closed on that day. A social function will be held on a subsequent evening.