The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-07-04
A LORD AND
LADY HERE
Notable Party Was
On Board the
-Aorangi.
GOVERNOR
RETURNING HOME
Lord and Lady Lamington See
Honolulu and Say Very Nice
Things About It.

Among the Aorangi's distinguished
passengers from the Colonies to the
Mainland were Lord and Lady Lam
across the continent, and thence to
their home at Lamington, Scotland.
The Right Hon. Lord Harrington, 2.
c., G. C. NJ. G., has been the chief ex-
ecutive of Queensland for the past five
years, and during the residence Of
himself and Lady Lamington in Aus
tralia, both have won wide popularity.
Their departure from Queensland was
attended by splendid ovations, and
the week prior to the sailing of the
Aorangi was a series of brilliant social
functions, receptions, banquets, etc.,
given by their numerous friends of
Queenslands elite. His excellency
granted an interview to a representa-
tive of the Advertiser last evening.
L am very much pleased with your
city" said he. Lady bennington and
myself have been driving this after
noon. We drove up the Pail road and
back again over the road encircling the
picturesque crater-the Punehbowl,
believe you call it. We also drove out
to Waikiki and dined at the splendid
hotel there. Lady Lamington. who is
poor sailor, is delighted with her
outing, and we are both of one opinion
as to the beauty of your city. The
driveways are magnificent and beauti-
fully kept. Honolulu seems to US to
be a luxuriant garden spot, and the
few hours we have spent here will
linger long as a pleasant memory. We
witnessed the sunset from Waikiki,
and 1 have seldom seen anything more
| beautiful. Lady Harrington is partic-
ularly impressed with the grandeur Of
the mountains. The coloring and alb
ruptnesS of outline render them beau
tiful beyond description"
When asked about affairs Australian
his excellency said that the new form
of government, according to his view,
is an excellent thing for the Colonies.
"Of course" said he, "the formation
of federation of this kind will require
a great deal of tact and caution, and
| it will take some time, just as the
joining of your states into one great
union has, but like the United States,
also, / am sure it will be a success.
For the common purposes of defense,
customs and duty convenience, and
general Capitalization of law and
power, the benefit of the federation is
obvious, and there are many details,
/ too numerous to touch upon, that con-
| firm the wisdom of the step. / predict
a bright future for Federated Austria
| lila
His lordship is noted for his wit and
eloquenee as a speaker, and many
columns Of the Queensland papers of
the week previous to the Aorangi's
| sailing are devoted to the taking adj
dresses made by him at various ban
quets and receptions given in his hon.
or. Lady Harrington, at a final recep-
ton at the Government House, was
presented by Lady Griffith, on behalf
| of committee. with a magnificent set
of toilet articles, ornately mounted In
plain, solid gold an illumined address
accompanying the same, the scroll eX-
! pressing the love and esteem of the
women of the state for her excellency
and their regrets at her departure.
Lord and Lady Harrington are ac-
companied by their two children, with
nurse maid and valet