PALMERSTON EN FETE.
ARRIVAL OF GOVERNOR. ' BY TELEGBAPi: —PSBSS 1 SEOCIATION. PALMERSTON N., June 18. Palmerston North was en fete today, in honour of the airival of the Governor to take up his residence here for a period of two years. Lord Plunkett arrived from Napier by the 2.45 train and was welcomed by the Mayor (Mr Nash), the member for the district (Mr W. T.Wood) and the Town Clerk (Mr Collingwood). He was driven ',o the Showgrounds, where a gathering of upwards cf five thousand assembled. The Mayor and Member publicly welcomed the Governor and Lady Plunkett, and tne Town Cletk read an address presented to the Governor by the citizens. Lord Plunkett delivered an address thanking the people for the welcome, and saying that he looked forward with pleasure to spending two years in their midst. The Governor was driven to h:s residence at Hokowhitu by a route round the Square, which was gaily decorated for the occasion. Probably a citizens' banquet will be held at a future date.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9119, 19 June 1908, Page 5
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171PALMERSTON EN FETE. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9119, 19 June 1908, Page 5
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