His Excellency thanked the Chinese for their expression of loyalty towards Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, to whose Government he would forward their address. He was also gratified at the good- will manifested towards it self, Lady Bowen, and family. 33er-~was very much pleased at being invited to visit the Chinese quarters, aud had accepted it with much pleasure. He was glad to find that the English and Chinese residents of the goldfieLls maintained such friendly relations, and hoped those friendly relations would long continue, to the mutual benefit of both races. The laws were made for the benefic and equal protection oi all and under the British flag all races could dwell together in perfect security, freedom, and equality. Before concluding, he would mention one thing. The Chinese ought to bring their wives to New Zealand. As they did riot do so they returned to China, whereas if they brought their wives with them, they would settle permanently in the colony. He again thanked them for their kind reception. The above was translated into Chinese by Mr. Ah Ying, as spoken by His Excellency. Three cheers were then given for His Excellency, Lady Bowen, and family. The whole party then, iv response to^invitation went into- the building, and were entertained with champagne, Chinese fruits, &c. Health and prosperity to the Chinese was proposed by His Excellency and drunk with aclamation. The Vice-Begal party then re-entered the coacli, and resumed their journey to Cargill aud Anderson's station. They were accompanied for some distance by the Mayor and Town Council- Such is an account of the visit of His Excellency Sir George Bowen to Lawrence, and of the proceedings and ceremonies connected therewith Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 259, 16 January 1873, Page 8
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The previous evening the Chinese had requested the Governor to visit their settlement, and the invitation was accepted. In honor of the anticipated visit tbe Camp was gaily decorated with bright colored flags, flowers, evergreens, &c, and across the street, at the end of the village, depended a monster wreath, composed
His Excellency thanked the Chinese for their expression of loyalty towards Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, to whose Government he would forward their address. He was also gratified at the good- will manifested towards it self, Lady Bowen, and family. 33er-~was very much pleased at being invited to visit the Chinese quarters, aud had accepted it with much pleasure. He was glad to find that the English and Chinese residents of the goldfieLls maintained such friendly relations, and hoped those friendly relations would long continue, to the mutual benefit of both races. The laws were made for the benefic and equal protection oi all and under the British flag all races could dwell together in perfect security, freedom, and equality. Before concluding, he would mention one thing. The Chinese ought to bring their wives to New Zealand. As they did riot do so they returned to China, whereas if they brought their wives with them, they would settle permanently in the colony. He again thanked them for their kind reception. The above was translated into Chinese by Mr. Ah Ying, as spoken by His Excellency. Three cheers were then given for His Excellency, Lady Bowen, and family. The whole party then, iv response to^invitation went into- the building, and were entertained with champagne, Chinese fruits, &c. Health and prosperity to the Chinese was proposed by His Excellency and drunk with aclamation. The Vice-Begal party then re-entered the coacli, and resumed their journey to Cargill aud Anderson's station. They were accompanied for some distance by the Mayor and Town Council- Such is an account of the visit of His Excellency Sir George Bowen to Lawrence, and of the proceedings and ceremonies connected therewith Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 259, 16 January 1873, Page 8
His Excellency thanked the Chinese for their expression of loyalty towards Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, to whose Government he would forward their address. He was also gratified at the good- will manifested towards it self, Lady Bowen, and family. 33er-~was very much pleased at being invited to visit the Chinese quarters, aud had accepted it with much pleasure. He was glad to find that the English and Chinese residents of the goldfieLls maintained such friendly relations, and hoped those friendly relations would long continue, to the mutual benefit of both races. The laws were made for the benefic and equal protection oi all and under the British flag all races could dwell together in perfect security, freedom, and equality. Before concluding, he would mention one thing. The Chinese ought to bring their wives to New Zealand. As they did riot do so they returned to China, whereas if they brought their wives with them, they would settle permanently in the colony. He again thanked them for their kind reception. The above was translated into Chinese by Mr. Ah Ying, as spoken by His Excellency. Three cheers were then given for His Excellency, Lady Bowen, and family. The whole party then, iv response to^invitation went into- the building, and were entertained with champagne, Chinese fruits, &c. Health and prosperity to the Chinese was proposed by His Excellency and drunk with aclamation. The Vice-Begal party then re-entered the coacli, and resumed their journey to Cargill aud Anderson's station. They were accompanied for some distance by the Mayor and Town Council- Such is an account of the visit of His Excellency Sir George Bowen to Lawrence, and of the proceedings and ceremonies connected therewith Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 259, 16 January 1873, Page 8
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