We had a visit yesterday from Sir Thomas Bsmonde, one of the Irish delegates. He was met at the railway station by about 200 of hiß countrymen and women, and a right hearty welcome they gave him. A carriage was in waiting to convey him to his hotel (the Commercial). ■ During the afternoon ho was driven round the Tuapeka district in a four in-hand, by Mr H. Craig, and expressed himiielf delighted with the appearance of the country and his eujoyable-arivo. He held a meeting iv the Town Hall in the evening, the mayor presiding, wheu an address of welcome was presented to him by Mr F. M. Byrne, on behalf of a large number of residents. The Catholic School children also presented him with a bag of money to assist the cause. The meet ing waa largely attended, Sir Thomas Esmonde being moat attentively listened to iv nn address of an hour

and a quarter's duration, and at the completion thereof and during ita delivery he was cheered to the eoho. Thoße who were then) say it was a moßt successful meeting in every way, politically and financially. The result of Sir Thomas' visit was a sum of £100 being ndded to the funds-not so' bad these dull times. After the address a vote of Uianka was, on tho motion of Itev. Father O'l.cary, paused to Sir Thomas, and carried by acclamation, three cheers being given for him, also for itov. Father O'Loary and tho mayor. This morning everything had resumed its wontud quietness and utate of monotony.
