The Governor's Arrival in Wellington.

Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4383, 20 January 1883, Page 2

The Governor's Arrival in Wellington.

(Pjsb Peess Association.)

Wellington, Yesterday. At 11 to-night the Wakatipu's lights showed rounding the point at Halswell, where Captain Wheeler burned a blue light and sent up a rocket, also slowing off for a short time. The Premier went on board in the Naval Brigade cutter, end the Wakatipu then steamed slowly up to the wharf, where a very large crowd had assembled. About 20 minutes to twelve she made fast, and hearty cheers were given for .the new Governor. The Mayor of Wellington, the Hon. Walter Johnston, the Hon. Mr Bryce, and other gentlemen soon boarded the steamer. After a short interval the Premier informed the Mayor that his Excellency would remain on board all night, and would gladly fall in with the arrangements mad* for his landing officially, at two o'clock to-morrow afternoon. The Hon. John Johnston, M.L.G., is a passenger by the Wakatipu on his return from a visit to Europe.

■ This day. The official landing of the Governor is to take place at two o'clock this after* noon. The weather is splendid. It is expected there will be a numerous assembly to witness the proceedings. All the shipping in the harbor is gaily decorated with bunting, and triumphal arches have been erected at all the principal business houses, which are also flying bunting.. 3he Mayor and Councillors will present an address welcoming His Excel* lency, Lady Jervois, and family, on their arrival in New Zealand, and expressing a feeling of loyalty and devotion to the Queen. The address goes on to say "Aware as we are of the valuable and distinguished services you have rendered in other portions of Her Majesty's dominions, and of the high estimation in which you have been held while acting as Her Majesty's representative in other important colonies, we have great pleasure | in seeing you assume the Governorship of New Zealand," and concludes, " We beg to assure Tour Excellency that you may | ever confidently rely on the citizens of Wellington being ready to assist your 1 endeavors for maintaining the peace, order and good government of this colony, and promoting the welfare, of the colony." An address will be also presented by the Oddfellows, congratulating His Excellency on his appointment and assuring him of their loyalty to the Queen and the Governor. Lateb, The Governor landed at 2.20 p.m , and was received and welcomed by the Mayor of the city. Addresses were presented and replies made, and His Excellency was then introduced to the Legislative, clerical, and civic dignitaries. The Mayoress and her daughter presented bouquets to Lady and Miss Jervois. An immense crowd was present, and the reception was most enthusiastic. The procession now on its way to Government House is a most imposing one.