THE GOVERNOR’S VISIT.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2488, 11 March 1881, Page 2

THE GOVERNOR’S VISIT.

SECOND EDITION

ARRIVAL OF HIS EXCELLENCY AT LYTTELTON AND CHRISTCHURCH. By Telegraph. Christchurch, March 11. The G.S. Hinemoa arrived at Lyttelton shortly before 10 o'clock. The Mayor and members of the Borough Council and a number of the leading citizens of Lyttelton and Christchurch, went on board, and were introduced to the Governor by the Premier. On the Governor landing, a detachment of the Naval Brigade formed a guard of honor, and the Christchurch Artillery fired a salute. The party proceeded to the Colonist Hall, passing under a handsome triumphal arch en route. On their arrival addresses from the Borough Council and Friendly Societies were read, and the school children sang the National Anthem. The Governor subsequently visited the borough school and graving Jock. He expressed himself surprised at the size of the latter, and said he hoped it would be extensively used by vessels of H.M. navy. He trusted to be present at the opening. Returning to Lyttelton, the party came on to Christchurch by special train. There was a large crowd at the station, including the Mayor, members of the City Council, representatives of several public bodies, the Primate, Justice Johnstone, and leading citizens, the city guards forming a guard of honor. Addresses read from the City Council, Selwyn County Council, and Sunday School Union. The Vice Regal party were afterwards conveyed in a four horse drag through the city, the cavalry forming an escort. In Cathedral Square 120 C children sang the national Anthem followed by hearty cheers. After making a tour of the town, the Governor was driven to Coker’s Hotel where beresides during his stay.