A QUIET AND HOMELY WELCOME,

(BY TELEGRAPH.— rEESS ASSOCIATION.)

Christchckch, this day. The official receptiou ot His Excellency the Governor, on the occasion of his first visibto Christchuch, took place this morning. Strings of flags were fly ing over the principal thoroughfares, and a platform w<ib erected under the Gorlley Statue, Cathedral Square, where the official address was presented. The imposing nature of the receptions which have .heretofore been given to Her Majesty's representative was absent on this occasion, as His Ex cellency, having arrived unofficially the previous day, there waß no procession from the Btation. It was a quiet), homely wel-. come, which the Governor enjoyed. Ab tho time drew near, large) crowds of people congregated in the Square, and children from the public schools were piaced on the platform, which was prettily decorated. Punctually to the hour fixed the carriage containing His Excellency, Lady Glasgow, and suite, the Minister for Justice, and the Mayor arrived. As the party stepped from the carriage the children sang the National Anthem. The party ae conded tho platform, on which were the Mayor, councillors, clerey, and other gentlemen. The Mayor then made a speech, welcoming the Earl and Countess to Christ church. An address was read by the Town Clerk, which was replied to by the Governor. Three cheers were given and the Governor and Lady Glasgow thon pro ceeded to a luncheon given by the Council in the City Chambers.
WESLEYAN MISSIONARY CONFERENCE.
