On Saturday the Marquis of Normanby took the oaths of office, and was sworn in as Governor, of New Zealand. The ceremony took place on the verandah in front of Government House, in presence of about 150 people, who watched the proceedings from the grounds surrounding the building. The ceremony was of a purely formal nature. A company of Armed Constabulary formed the guard of honor, and His Excellency was surrounded by the Ministry and heads of departments, who crowded the verandah. The oath was administered by Mr. Justice Johnston, and when the form' had been gone through, Mr. Foster Goring, clerk of the Executive Council, read her Majesty’s commission, appointing the Marquis of Normanby to be Governor of New Zealand. At the conclusion of the ceremony the Artillery fired a salute. His Excellency wore the customary governor's uniform, with the insignia of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. At Oamaru a sudden change of wind from N.W. to S.E. occurred on Friday afternoon, and the glass immediately began to rise briskly at nearly -all places in the Middle Island, the wind on the western coast being mostly from the S.W., and a smart fresh came down the Hokitika river during the night. By Friday morning the barometer' had risen "56 at Oamaru, ’4O at Port Chalmers and Bluff, and between 3 and 4-tenths at other places, and the wind had again changed into the N.W. and N.E. ; while S.E. winds were experienced in Cook Strait, and it had become unsteady to the north of Napier. The weather was fine, and sky clear at nearly all stations in both islands. The steamship Omeo, from Melbourne, was off Bluff Head soon after dark on Saturday night, and got up to the wharf early yesterday. The sad news of loss and disaster at sea, and also on shore, which she brings from England, is given in another column. The Omeo will sail for Port Chalmers this afternoon. She has a very large cargo, and an unusually great number of horses on board, and, probably, cannot reach Wellington before Thursday. It is always pleasing when thorough-bred stock are introduced into the province. We now observe that Messrs. Eiddiford and Son, of Te Awaiti, have imported from Sydney, via Auckland, a Durham bull and cow, from the celebrated breeder, Mr. W. H. Tindall, of Bylong, N.S.W. Several competent judges have seen them, and they state that they are equal to anything that has hitherto been introduced. The animals are really of a superior class, and the enterprise of the owners in introducing such fine stock is deserving of all -praise. We give their pedigrees ; —Eoan bull, calved September’, 1573, by Fitz-Chester by Royal Chester (imported), dam Moss Eose by Marmaduke, 14,897 ; g.d. Cambridge Eose 6th by 3rd Duke of York, 10,106 ; 2 g.d. Cambridge Eose sth by 2nd Cleveland Lad, 3408 ; 3 d. Cambridge Eose 2nd by Belvedere, 1706 ; 4 d. Cambridge' Premium Eose by Belvedere, 1706 ; 5 d. Eed Eose 9th by 2nd Hubback, 1423 ; G d. Eed Eose 2nd by His Grace, 311 ; 7 d. Eed Eose Ist by Yarborough, 705 ; 8 d. American cow by Favorite, 252 ; 9 d. by Punch, 531 ; by Foljambe, 263 ; by Hubback, 319. Eoan cow, 4yrs. old, in calf by Durham bull bred by Jas. White, Esq., out of a pure Lee cow by Ootswold Examiner (imported), bred by Mr. T. v Walker, Stowell Park, Woothleach, got by Slimbridge Duke, dam Kiss sth by Majesty, 18,309 ; g, dam Keepsake by the Cotswold Duke, 13,838 ; g. g. dam Kathleen .by Guingot, 9174 ; g. g. g. darn Ida by Eecovery, 7403 ; g. g. g. dam by Baronet. It will be remembered that the Auckland Steam Packets Company’s steamer Pretty Jane recently sustained considerable damage by striking on a rock at the entrance to Turanganua (Poverty Bay). Instructions have been received by Captain Fairchild to make an attempt to remove the obstruction on his run to Poverty Bay from Auckland, for which purpose a quantity of dynamite was placed on board the Luna on Saturday last. The work of blowing up the rock will be proceeded with whilst waiting for the; Hon. the Native Minister, who will attend a large meeting of the East Coast Natives, to be held in the neighborhood of Gisborne. . The interest which is always imparted to rowing by the near approach of regatta day and the fine water of Saturday last succeeded in drawing quite a flotilla of boats frem their hiding places. The crews of four-oars, whaleboats, pairs, and scullers took advantage of the glassy water in the afternoon for a spin ; but if our clubs’, crews intend to arrive at the standard of form and speed attained at previous regattas, some hard and assiduous practice will have to be indulged in. The bridge over the river Te Ore Ore, four miles beyond Masterton, the erection of which by the Provincial Government of Wellington has just been completed, will be formally opened on Thursday next by his Honor the Superintendent. There will be luncheon in the afternoon —at which, no doubt, his Honor will speak—and a ball in the evening, in honor of the occasion. Both take place at Masterton. A number of visitors fx*om Wellington are likely to visit Wairarapa on the interesting occasion. “Too much wind” is one of the most common complaints of visitors to Wellington. Too little wind, however, was the experience of those whombusiness compelled to beinthestreeta on Saturday, and during the forenoon and early afternoon yesterday. Not a breath of wind prevailed, and as this is of course the hottest period of the year, the sensation was anything but pleasant. About four o’clock in the afternoon, however, when a thunderstorm at a distance in the east had passed away, a fine cool breeze set in from the north-east, which brought instant relief, although unfortunately, it did not last long in any strength. From the number of sailing-boats out at the time, the harbor had a very pretty appearance. With the addition to the population of the city, there has, of course, been a greater number seeking medical assistance at the Provincial Hospital. Not a great while ago twenty-five inmates was • considered an extraordinary number, but latterly forty have been the average, although at the present time the number fortunately does not exceed thirtyfour. But as the summer season advances—judging from the past couple of years-—fever will become more prevalent, and increased hospital accommodation will be found necessary. The state of things has been represented to the more interested parties—though all the public are concerned—who have in course of construction an addition to the hospital; . which will afford room for twelve extra inmates. The addition, which is detached from the main building, is to be devoted to the old and dccrepid,- and will thus separate that class of patients from those afflicted with disease. A lavatory and clothes-room will also be under the same roof, the room being heated from a fire-place at,the;northern end of the building. : Notwithstanding its extreme age, the old structure is kept exceedingly clean and neat, audits state reflects no little,praise upon the provincial and house surgeons. H.M.S. Eosario may be expected in Wellington harbor in a few days. She sailed from Auckland on the morning of the 4th instant for Kawau and Tauranga on her way to this port, from whence she will proceed on her host cruise in her Majesty’s service, as on her arrival at Adelaide she will be transferred to the Government of South Australia te be used —as already reported—as a training ship. Mr. and Mrs. Hoskins, and Mr. S. Phelps, jun., have lately been playing with much success “ Our American Cousin,” at the Eoyal Victoria Theatre, Sydney.
An annual tea and public meeting will take place in the Adelaide-road Church, on Tuesday evening, at eight o’clock. The Hon. Dr. Pollen was a passenger by the Government steamer Luna, which left on Saturday evening, last .for. Auckland, via .the! Bast Coast porta. ‘ , .- 1 , During the gale of Friday last, the buoy which marked the sunken rock at Point Halswell broke adrift. The harbor authorities will find it high and dry in Cow Bay.' The construction of the new salt-water baths on the Thomdon shore has now been begun. The site is just beyond the railway station at Pipitea Point., . , The steamer Wellington, with the San Francisco mail on board for Otago, left Lyttelton on Saturday evening, at 7.40 o’clock. She remained in Lyttelton little over an hour. A small whale, probably a young one, measuring about twenty-five feet, was cast up on the rocks at the eastern end of Lyell Bay on Saturday last. The Supreme Court will be occupied tomorrow with the trial (for the second time) of the case Grace v. Diver. It will be heard by. a special jury. The case is not one in which there is much public interest. The annual meeting of the congregation of St. Andrew’s Church, Lambton-quay, takes place this evening, at eight o’clock. The chief business is to receive the treasurer’s report, and elect trustees. The rifle match between the Wellington Artillery and the Wanganui Eifles, which was postponed from last Monday, will be fired today, at 5.30 a.m. The team selected to represent the Artillery are Messrs. MoTavish, McCredie, Mason, Diamond, Batkin, Webb, Stevens, and Grace. The committee for making arrangements for the public dinner to celebrate the thirtyfifth anniversary of the foundation of the colony, meet this evening, at the Pier Hotel. This 22nd January appears likely to be observed with unusual eclat. Fine weather only is wanted to enable effect to be given to the various sports of the day. Twenty men of the Armed Constabulary force were forwarded from Wellington by the Luna on Saturday evening last. Half the number will be landed at Napier, from whence they will march to one of the Lake Taupo stations. The remaining ten will be landed at Te Awanui, a station in the neighborhood of the East Cape. A very handsome testimonial, in the form of valuable books, was presented a few days ago by Mr. Didsbury, on behalf of the employes of the Government Printing Office to Mr. J. Kenworthy, one of their number, on the occasion of his leaying the office to take up his abode in another province, for the purpose of recruiting his health. Mr. Kenworthy was very much esteemed for his many good qualities by all his associates in the office; and Mr. Didsbury, in presenting the testimonial, expressed feelings of regret at his departure from amongst them, but hoped that in the change he might enjoy better health and a prosperous future. The soiree on board The Douglas mil have left pleasant recollections in the minds of those who attended it, and the citizens generally will receive with gratification the announcement that Captain Adams, of the ship Soukar, has thrown the vessel open for a similar reunion to take place on the 22nd inst. (Anniversary Day). The arrangement of the soiree has been entrusted to Mr. P. Donooker, who has already taken steps to provide the essentials of success, by securing the Artillery-Band for the occasion. The promoters of the soiree intend to kill two birds with one stone ; firstly, by providing a species of entertainment which is highly popular in Wellington, apart from the novelty of tripping the light fantastic on a vessel’s ’tween decks ; and secondly, by devoting a portion of the proceeds towards the widows’ and orphans’ fund of the English Seamen’s Union, whose interests will be looked after by Captain Adams. Its commendable object and its novelty, and the management of Mr. Donecker, are sure to produce satisfactory results.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4308, 11 January 1875, Page 2
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