CHRISTCHURCH.

Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4410, 21 February 1883, Page 2

CHRISTCHURCH.

Yesterday.

The gruin already coming in is twice the quantity to that passed through the tunuel toLyttleton coznpared with tins time last yeiir. The Railway Department do not anticipate any serious difficulty in the transport of wheat this harvest. The Governor arrived at Lyttleton this morning. On landing he was met by the Mayor and the Borough Council, and the members of. the Harbour Board. The Lyttelton Navais furnishrd a guard of honour, and a detachment of the Christchurch Artillery fired a Salute. An address was presented by the Borough Council, and his Ex sllency briefly replied. After hearing the school children sing the National Anthem he left by the special train for Christcharcb. The rrcep tion at Christchurch was enthusiastic. A triumphal arch was erected in front of the railway station ; several lines of flags were hung across the streets, and bunting was displayed from the principal buildings. Most of the shops were closed, and crowds of people filled the streets. At the railway station the City Guards formed a guard of honor, A line was formed across the street in front of the station by the Fire Brigade and officials of the Friendly Societies, and the Garrison and Hibernian Bunds were in attendance. On the arrival of the special train at 10.15, His Excellency was received by the Mayor and Guy Councillors, the Caairman and members of Selwyn County Council, and a large number of the principal citizens. Addresses of welcome were read from the City Council, the Selwyn County Council) and the Friendly Societies, to which the Governor made suitable replies. He was then driven in an open carriage to Ca'hedral Square, where the National An the a was sung by 400 of the public school children. His Excellency then proc <jded to the Christchurch Club, where he will stay during his visit.