WEDNESDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 627, 27 May 1876, Page 2

WEDNESDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.

About 130 natives vrere at the landing placo, and received us in a friendly manner, but without demonstration. It was intiniatod that the King had arrived a few iuinutos previously and was in Mr Turner's house. Sir Douuld McLean entered Mr Beynolds's honso, about 100 yards away. For some time no movement was made on either side, and eventually Major To Whooro entered tho Kind's abode — I suppose to pavo the way for an interview. Four houra .of this patient waiting were iuflictod, acoording to Maori custom, when, during the Haahau service, Major Te Wheoro emorgeel from the King's abode. He was shortly followed by his Majesty and suit. Hunia to Ngakau, tho King'u secretary, led tho Royal cortege, followed by the King and his advisers — Takerei te Rau, Te Tuhi, Ilonana te Maoho. Betwoen tho house3 r or debateablo space, tho movements of the King were slow, and he was somewhat nervous. This was apparent oa the verandah, when Sir Donald stood in ;he doorway and offered his hand simultaneously with that of the King. Tho interview was merely formal, ocoapying only eight minutes, but will be followed ! by further and prolonged interviews to* morrow. On emerging, tho King graciously saluted tho Europeans present, and appeared somewhat more benign than whoa he entered. His Majesty was dressed in Maori style. He was bareheaded ; he had on his shoulders a conple of new mats, while round his thighs was a coloured shawl. At the interview, Major Mair, Mp I Kemp, and Te Wheoro were present. During tho day fhe new Hauhau service, named the Karakia Tareao, was performed before and after dinner. There were about 80 worshippers. The total number of Maoris present from the interior was about 150. This number will be augmented to-morrow. At the iatitM^r tion that Sir Donald and suits would **• main over night, the King wag highly gratified.