THE NEW GOVERNOR.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3104, 7 June 1892, Page 2

THE NEW GOVERNOR.

I)I3LAY OF THU HINKMOA. (by telegraph.— press association). Wellington', List Night. Tub south-westerly gali: with rtin squalls which has been blowing since Friday has, it is believed, delayed tho Ilinemoa. Tni; weather is now wctl liutr an<i promises fine fnr the reception "f the (Jovernor, which has been postponed till to-morrow. The wharf and streets wore crowded with suburban residents, school children and country who came. in by excursion trains, but who we.ru disappointed at the Governor's lion-arrival. Captdn Fairchild had orders to signal Capo Farewell, and tho light-houso keepers there were Lo watch all night. The weather both yesterday and this morning is reportod as light westerly wind, wiLli a smooth sea, and no report heing received, it is supposed that the llineinoa has not arrived off the Spit yef. Later. Tfc lias been decided if the Hinemoa arrives before 11 a.m. to-morrow, to carry oof, the reception as arranged, if not, it w'll be put off till Wednesday. The town i.s full ot disappointed people, this afternoon, many of whom came in from the, country. The weather is now fine but cold. Up to 7 p.m. nothing had been heard of the Hinemoa, but the Wairarapa, which left Napier for here on Saturday was seen in tho Straits at 7 P.m. Captain Ed-.vin says the weather has broken, and it will be a fine day to morrow. The Manaponri will not leave for the South till 3 p.m. to-mor-row.