THE GOVERNOR AT NELSON.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4132, 18 June 1874, Page 3

THE GOVERNOR AT NELSON.

His Excellency the Governor seems to have arrived at a time when the weather was anything but favorable to “ first impressions” of the natural beauties of the city and its surroundings. The following is the Colonist's description of the arrival of the Blanche in the harbor on Monday morning : Shortly before ten o’clock yesterday morning a gun from the hill announced the arrival of the Blanche in the roadstead, where a heavy sea was running down on the bar. fortunately the little steamer Lady Barkly, which should have gone to Motueka at eight o’clock, was here to tow, the yacht inside, and in about half-an-hour afterwards she was safely anchored in the quiet waters of the harbor, and the discomfort of lying in the rough sea outside was thus obviated as soon as possible. Shortly afterwards our postmaster proceeded to her and handed despatches on board. A little later His Honor the Superintendent, the Executive, and his Worship the Mayor proceeded to the Port, and His Excellency was taken to the residence of the latter'. The weather was thoroughly wretched, and all the usual loyal demonstration wanting, except for the ready exhibition of bunting at the Port. Ceremonials will commence to-day at the Provincial Hall, where a levee will be held, and the Artillery Company will be in attendance. To-morrow evening a ball will be given to His Excellency in the Provincial Hall, and, we believe, his departure will take place on Thursday. Her Majesty’s representative could not have had a quieter reception here, nor worse weather than accompanied his arrival ; but, wo trust, a more intimate knowledge of us will reassure him of the loyalty and social qualities of the Nelson citizens.