GOVERNOR-GENERAL

Hokitika Guardian, 21 March 1930, Page 3

GOVERNOR-GENERAL

WELLINGTON WELCOME. A BIG GATHERING. 9 : A (By Telegraph—Press Association). WELLINGTON, March 20. There was a brilliant scene at the Town Hall twilight when the Govern-or-General, Lor.d Bledisloe and Lady Bledisloe were accorded a civic welcome by the city of Wellington, and the local public bodies, and were presented with an illuminated address. The distinguished guests received an enthusiastic reception from the gathering of people which filled all the available accommodation fong before the comencement of the programme. The proceedings were only partly formal, the speeches being interspersed \yith musical items. Hon. G.W. Forbes was the speaker on behalf of the Government, and said the people wished His Excellency to enjoy himself and would be pleased to see him on the field of sport. As Minister of Agriculture, Mr Forbes said the farmers were very glad at having a Governor-General, who knew the problems facing them. ; ; The Chief Justice, Sir M. Myers, also spoke. ... The Mayor of Wellington, Mr G. A. Troup read a formal address on behalf of the local bodies, prefacing i twith 1 'short- speech . • \Her returning thanks for the wel rorne, Lord Bledisloe said he and Lady Lb*disloes intended as far <s their duties permitted to take a full part in the social and recreational sale of life in New Zealand. Regarding b rining, he wanted to make it clear that he did not come to this country with the idea that h“ was goiii' T to teach the people on the ] ; i,d anything. He was not a nnndit and be came to learn. The coalitions here differed very much from those of the Old Country. He praised the value and stressed the importance of aerriRultnre to all. He was imepnred to foster in-afiv wav he could the industrial activities of the country.