KING TAWHAIO AT AUCKLAND.

Temuka Leader, Issue 907, 21 January 1882, Page 3

KING TAWHAIO AT AUCKLAND.

The good people of Auckland are evidently highly ela .d at the idea of a visit from Royalty of any kind. The following is the description of Tawhaio’s receptions, telegraphed to all the papers in New Zealand:—The steamer City of York left Auckland for Orakei at 10 to bring Tawbaio and party. On being embarked, the steamer went to the Bean Rock Lighthouse to let Tawhaio see it, and then headed up the harbor flying the Union Jack. As Auckland came in view he sought in vain for the old landmarks, such as Fort Britomart, and was greatly astonished at the changes which had taken place since he saw it over twenty years ago. On reaching the wharf the vast crowd gave him three hearty cheers, the Artillery hand striking up “ Auld Lang Syne,” and on crossing the gangway the Mayor welcomed Tawbaio and party to Auckland on behalf of the citizens He. briefly thanked the Mayor, and Tawhaio was then escorted to his carriage accompanied by his sister. Paul of Orakei, the Mayor and Major Mail - , who entered it with him. Tawhaio’s wife was in Major Hair’s carriage. The other carriages were filled with leading chiefs, representatives of local bodies, and leading citizens, making the procession half a mile long. On the trip round the city the public buildings, waterworks, gasworks, factories, &c M were shown and explained to the King and party. Tawhaio was cheered at several points on the route. Strings of flags were across the streets, and flying on the principle buildings, as well as on the shipping in harbor. There were decorations of evergreens on several points, and a bouquet was dropped from the drawbridge of the Auckland Timber Company into Tawbaio’s carriage. In the afternoon he doffed his native costume and dressed in European clothing, and accompanied by Major Hair, several chiefs, and Major Jackson, walked through the city. He visited the Rafcive Office, also the Hon. Mr Whitaker at the Supreme Court buildings, with whom he had a friendly conversation. Mr Whitaker expressed the hope that Tawhaio would now more - frequently visit Auckland Bow he had seen it again. Tawhaio visited Government House grounds, and with the chiefs was banqueted at fie Choral Hall in the evening, the Mayor presiding. The King and party are greatly pleased at the handsome reception accorded them.