THE GOVERNOR.
SPECIAL VISIT TO PALMERSTON
[PER PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
PALMERSTON N., June 19
Lord Islington paid his first special visit to Palmerston North this afternoon, when he was accorded a civic welcome by the Borough Council. He was presented with an address at the band rotunda in the Square, in the presence of a large gathering. The Mayor (Mr. Nash), Mr. D. Buick, M.P., and Mr. Haydon, president of the Chamber of Commerce, expressed the citizens’ welcome. His Excellency replied appropriately, dealing specially with his interest in the agricultural industry and the approaching Coronation.
He was accorded hearty cheers at the conclusion of In's speech. His Excellency visited the golf links in the afternoon, and to-morrow v ill open the winter show, and lay the foundation-stone of the new Wesleyan Church. He will also attend the annual dinner of the English Public School.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3249, 20 June 1911, Page 5
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143THE GOVERNOR. Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3249, 20 June 1911, Page 5
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