TAWHIAO'S VISIT TO AUCKLAND. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

Waikato Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1489, 19 January 1882, Page 2

TAWHIAO'S VISIT TO AUCKLAND.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

Alexandra Since the Departure :—: — Now that Tawhiao and his people have left,' writes our correspondent, this township wears quite a deserted appearance. Although some 50 only acoompanied him the disappointed ones, who up to the previous day, when a list of the chosen was called out, some hundreds had imagined their names might be amongst the lucky number to experience the hospitality of the Auckland citizen, of which they imagined (doubtless correctly) would be of a magnificent kind. These forlorn ones, the females especially have returned to their kiugas to brood over their ill luck. Order of Deportment :— On Sunday, after Tuhi had read out the names of those who were to accompany him, Tawhiao addressed them respecting their behaviour during the visit. Drunkenness, thieving, or even mixing themselves up with other natives not actually belonging to the party were strictly prohibited. All were enjoined to keep themselves to themselves, or in default they were at once to be expelled from the party. A large concourse assembled the following day to witness their departure from the Alexandra hotel, and on leaving Tawhiao, Major Mair, and party were greeted with hearty cheers.

Procekdings in Auckland. — Our correspondent wired last night :— At a meeting of the reception committee held this morning, the Mayor presiding, it was intimated that the king and party would arrive at Queen-street wharf at midday to-morrow. They will be met by members of the committee and the local bodies, aud driven round the city. Europeans acquainted with the language of the "noble savage" will be judiciously distributed in the various conveyances to indicate points of interest to the guests. In the evening a banquet will take place at the Choral Hall. It is expected there will be at least 130 present, of whom 70 will be natives. The Mayor will occupy the chair, the vice-chair being filled by Mr McMillan, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, and Mr Firth. The invited European guests will be the hon. the Attorney-General, and the captain of the Habicht. It was announced at the meeting that subscriptions for the reception would amount to about £300, which sum would be ample for all the requirements.