The New York herald., 1878-11-11
LORD DUFFERIN AT HOME
WARM WELCOME IN BELFAsT-ADpREssEs AMI
REPLIEs--AT THE ANCESTRAL MANSION.
From the Dublin Freemans Journal, Oct 30

REPLIES-AT THE ANCESTRAL MANSION.
From the Dublin Freeman's Journal, Oct 3ol
BELFAST, Oct 90, 1878.
To-day the Earl Of Dufferin the late Governor Gen
eral of Canada arrived in Belfast. and most en-
Enthusiastically received His Lordshp left Derry by
the ordinary train ut O'Clock. due in Belfast at
twenty five minutes past ten. In honor of his ar
rival the interior of the York road terminus Belfast
was decorated with bunting. and from the roof on
the outside number of flags suspended. Small
crowds began gather shortly before halfpast ten
O'Clock, and they gradually increased until the spa
cous platform became somewhat blocked by
the number of persons desirous OF welcoming
His Lordship. On the platform, among other gentle
men, were Messrs j. P. Cory, NJ. r.; William
Ewart NJ. p: Sir Thomas Mcclure, ID. L.; Sir Charles
Lanyon, d. L.. Sir Edward Coey, ID. L., j. p; Major
Waring d. L. J. r.. Mr.. Adam Duffn, Mr. f. J. Cot
ton manager of the railway company &c. The pop
ular Ex-Governor General next stepped out followed
by his aide-decamp, Captain F. r. Hamilton. His
Lordship warmly cheered by the large assem-
bage of people and he acknowledged their greeting by
lifting his hat shortly after twelve o'clock His
Lordship reached the Town Hall in company with the
Mayor. A large assemblage present to receive
him. the Council Chamber being filed Lord Dutferin
was loudly cheered.
WELCOMED MAYOR OF BELFAST.
The Mayor said:--I feel it to be high honor and
privilege to be permitted to convey to Your Lorsshp
the desire of the inhabitants of Belfast that an oppor
tunity should be afforded Of presenting address of
concratuation to Your Lordship after your most
cessful administration of the Dominion Of Canada
They rejoice in your well won reputation, in which
You have evinced qualities OF the highest order of
statesmansh:p and diplomacy, and clearly show
ing your fitness to govern onsI whether t in nhs hsn
itants of Belfast but OF Ulster generally,
all creeds classes and politics sincerely and COR
daily unite in Offering Your Lordshp hearty well
come back your native country, and pray that you
may long enjoy, with your amiable and accomplished
ose We haye also the sstisacton Ny lord Of
knowing that you have been pleased to accept the
offer banquet at early period. and then an op-
porunty will be offered of giving expression to the
views and feelings which all entertain.
The Mayor concluded by calling on Mr. Richard Pat
terson TO read the town address
LORD DuFFERrS's REPLY.
The Earl of Dufferin in reply said Mr. Mayor and
gentlemen. in reply to the address with which you
have honored me- can only say that am quite over
whelmed by such extraordinary marks OF Your con-
Ad-nre snd rcgsrd.-sy the theugstnl consideration
which has invested your welcome with 40 delightful
a character: by the hatterng manner in which You
have alluded my official life in Canada. and, above
all by the affectionae terms in which you refer To
the previous friendly intercourse it used to be my
privilege to enjoy with the citizens OF Belfast Cheers
No one. fear, can be more conscious than myself
greatly in Of deserts are your kind re-
marks( No. no but on that very account they
all the more grateful to my feelings incontestaby
the large amount OI ptrsOuai If1tuusulp
which must have contributed to inspire them.
shall never forget the way in which six years ago,
you welcomed my appointment 10 the Governor Gen
eralship Of Canada and started me my career in
the Dominion Your indugent anticipations on that
occasion served the purpose of Almost eectua letter
Of credit to our fellow subjects on the other side of
the Atlantic and insured me sympathetic reception
at their hands and can truly that of my most
cherished desires has been TO deserve the good charac
ter YOU then bestowed upon me. To hnd on return
ing that not fallen short Of yonr anticipations,
that my conduct has merted your approval is the
most precious reward can receive. have also to
thank YOU for the kind terms in which you alluded
TO the Countess of Duferin. II would not become
to refer to the way in which she discharged the
functions appcrtainng to her responsible position.
Those among you Who have been iii Canada will have
become aware OF the feelings with which the people
of the Dominion Of Canada regard her tChccrs.j In
conclusion I must ask you 10 the imperfect
manner in which l have replied 10 your address.
This is not occasion on which any one would trust
himself to say much and il it were, the hurried
nature of my mornings journey would have rem
dered dificult any adequate expression OF my thanks
can only say that shall forget the degree of
happiness your reception has given me. and that
look forward with the greatest pleasure 10 devoting
my best energies to forwarding by every means III my
power the interest and wishes Of the people of Bel
TO THE ULSTER RnIrMrs.
Captan Harrison j. r., then read the address from
the Ulster Rifle Association.
His Lordship. In reply. said:-t'entlemen. beg TO
thank you for the kind address with which you have
honorcd me. Although have been many years
absent the neighborhood. have constantly fol-
lowed with the greatest interest and attention the pro-
and among your many friends who rroice,i in Ire
lands recent victory At Wimbledon to
which your s enosrs sase - yrn,,sr nI S
pride and pleasure than myself. am glad to
think that you still continue to find the ranges ut
Clandeboyc useful to you. and need not say that
look forward with the greatest pleasure 10 particpat
ing personally in yonr meetings. thank yon for the
faftering terms in which you have alluded to my
deayors To discharge my official dntes in Canada.
among whichas the annual presence OF the Canadian
team Wimbledon must have proved to yon-the en-
IL he
important part. Hoping that you will the
hurried and imperfect nature Of this reply. will
conclude by again thanking you for your kindness.
tAppause.)
Mr. Arthur Hill Coates read the address from the
ROYAL Ulster Yacht Club.
The Earl Of Duffern then said :-Gentlemen. allow
me thank you most heartily for your kind address
II IL really very good Of Won have prepared hat
terinp welcome for who has been little able
discharge his duties commodore In the satisfsc
tory manner nc would have desired and trust that
in future years shall be- able to make mp for those
past derchctions Of dnty of which have been ur
Willingly guilty. You may. perhaps, be glad TO learn
squadron nag with credit and on the
waters ~ the ~ Lawrence and the mighty
Canadian skes-eheer- Sand that The sea-
worthy qualities of the Tnogenc have been duly ap
preca,ed by the numerous yacht clubs which flourish
on the other side Of the Atlantic. Wishing You every
success in the future. to which excrtions upon my
part shall he wanting-hh.ers-f will simply con
eude by again thanking You tor your kind welcome
The Mayor then introduced q number of leading
gentlemen present 10 Lord Duferin after which he
announced that tho proceedings were over and nti-
mated that AZ distant dat. they would have happy
reunion.
cheers were then given for lord Durcrin and the
Mayor. and the proceedings terminated.
His Iorlshp aftcrwari left by special train for
Clandeboyc at one o'clock
kr HOME m cI.SprBoyr.
Yesterday. ~ half past o'clock. the Earl If Duff
fcrn Ex-Governor General of Canada arrived in Clan
dcpoye from Belfast lie received at the railway
station by Mr. j. Lizard Pattisson His Lordship's pri-
yate secretary and escorted 10 Iallylicdy House
by large number Of mounted tcnantry. The ances-
trail home Of the Blackwood family was well prepared
for the reception of its most distinguished member.
over the hall door was erected a handsomely con
structcd portco in eycrgrecns and flowers with the
words. Welcome 10 Chandcboyc. IN white letters
y rcd ground. Tho armoria bearings of the DUFF
frrin family. cmblszoned flag. ocrnpicd y promi-
nct position between two trees IN the
aud there the drive arch of svergresns
with esrls corunet. and - Thousand Welcomes.
His Iordshp is honorary colonel Of the ROYAL north