THE STAY' IN PORT

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1723, 14 April 1913, Page 6

THE STAY' IN PORT

LIST OF FUNCTIONS. . THE NINE DAYS' PROGRAMME. , The following is the revised official list of functions which will mark tho stay of H.M.S. New Zealand in the port of Wellington up, till Wednesday, April 23, on which date tho battle-cruiser sails for. Napier:— To-day Harbour Ferries' .Company's picnic, Day's Bay; afternoon and evening a lk>. Garrison officers' social in evening, Town Hall (officers). Tuesday, April 15— Visit to Wereroa, Experiment Farm, l>y special train (seamen) j local committed orr»nging sports gathering, Maori hale as, poi dances, etj Train leaves Wellington 8.15, arrives Levin 10.54, departs Le?in 3.15, arrivts Wellington G. 20 p.m. , ' Citizens' ball, Tovm hall (officers). Wednesday, April 16— . First visit of Manawatu district school children. Citizens' fete ut Newtown Park. Men land from ship at 11 a.m. and march to park. Luncheon, and afterwards sports programme. Non-c.ommissioiicd officers' social. Thursday, April 17— Visit to AV'ainrapa by special train (seamen). Leavj Wellington 8.20, ar> rira Feathcrston 11.20, depart Featlierston 3.17, arrive Wellington: C.27 p.m. I Wellington Club ball (officers). Friday, April 18— Luncheoi at Town Hell' to Captain xlalsey and officers of ship by the Government at 1 p.m. Concert by Citizens' Committee—Liedor- I . tafel, etc. , Picnic and sports gathering arranged by Citizens' Committee at Olaki. Saturday, April 19— Second visit of Manawatu' district school children. . Qrickct match with Welleslcy Club at Lower llutt. Motor cycle race meeting at Trcntham. Special trains arranged Wellington Orphans' Club social in evening (officers), at Town Hall. Sunday, April 20— Wellington Men's Brotherhood demonstration, New Theatre, Manners , Street, afternoon. | Monday, April 21— Visit of school children from Masterton, ctc. Performance of "Blue Bird" at Opera House in evening (officers), at invitation of Mr. J. C. Williamson. Tuesday, April 22— Dinner at Mari.ie Engineers' Institute (engineer officers). Wednesday, April 23— Departure. SHIP'S ITINERARY. FINAIi DEPARTURE ON 1 JUNE 29. The Approved itinerary of H.M.S. New Zealand while in the Dominion is as follows:— Wellington.—Arrive April 12, depart April 23 (the battleship will lio at her anchoragi during the whole of her visit), t Napier.—Arrive April 25, remains 25th and 20tli, departs April 20. Gisborne.—Arrivo April 27, departs April 28. . ' Auckland.—Arrive April 29, at 2 p.m., departs May 10 (the battleship will lie at her anchorage during tho whole of her visit). I,yttelton.—Arrive May 13, depart May 23 for Akaroa. Akarca. (for drills ami exercises), departs May 29. ■ Timaru —Arrivo May 29,' depart May 30. Oamaru. —Arrivo May 30, depart May 30. Otago Heads—Arrive May 31, depart June 2. Bluff.—Arrive .Tune 3, depart June 3. Hokitika.—Arrive June'), depart Juno's. Greymouth.—Arrivo. June 0, depart June 0. Westport.—Arrive June 7, depart June 7. Nelson. —Arrive June 8, depart Juno 9. Picton.—Arrive June 10, d?part June 11. Wellington.—Arrive June 11, j depart Juno 11. Wanganui.—Arrive June 10, depart June 10. New Plymouth—Arrive Juno 17, depart June 17. Russell.—Arrive .Tune 19, depart .Tune 19. Auckland.—Arrive June 21, sails from Dominion and Auckland June 28. The date of tho departure of the ship from New Zealand cannot lie altered. The date of arrival at each place on ..the coast of New Zealand is necessarily now fixed. Where the visit is at a place whore (lie ship cannot lie within the harbour, she will stay only if the weather permits her being tendered, otherwise she will leave to keep her date ot tho next nlace. It is desirable, therefore, that in all such cases arrangements lie made on shore to see the ship pass in tho offing. NOTICE TO VISITORS. THE SIGNALS TO BE USED. Captain Ilalsey wishes it to be known that when the ship is onen to visitors a yellow and red dia<ronaf flag will bo hoisted at the masthead. If in the forenoon it will be from 10 lo 11.15 a.m.: if in the afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m. When it is possible this will lie previously notified in the newspapers. All visitors must be clear of the ship at 5 p.m. The harbourmaster has been instructed to say that ali vessels carrying visitors to the warship must come alongside her on the starboard quarter, the low part of tlie ship. Each vessel must briug its own gangways to land passengers, who must 1)3 taken from the ship again before dark. SUNDAY'S EXCURSIONS. LARGE CROWDS BOARD THE SHIP. Yesterday's violent northerly, raising fierce .squalls on the harbour and hurling spray in all directions, was expected to j check excursionists who had ulouned to j

visit 11.M.5. New Zealand, in tho stream. Notwithstanding the fnct, however, that tho gale appeared to be on tho increase as tho day wore on, large crowds flocked to tho wharves and visited (he battieeriiiscr. Several steamers were kept busily eniployed during the afternoon plying for hire and the trips did not cease until dusk, when some hundreds of people wero brought back to the wharves. If tho weather is reasonably fine, it is anticipated that a great many people will visit the ship during the week. CHURCH SERVICE. i BISHOP SPEOTT'S VISIT. Bishop Sprott was nmong tho visitors to H.M.S. New Zealand yesterday morning and his Lordship preached at tho service, which was conducted on board by the ship's chaplain. Other visitors yesterday morning wero his Excellency *tho Governor (the Earl of Liverpool), and the Minister for Internal Affairs (tho Hon. H. D. Bell), WELLINGTON CLUB DINNER. On Saturday evening Captain Halsey and the officers of H.M.S. New Zealand were entertained at dinner at tho AA 7ellington Club. YACHTS & LAUNCH. THE FLEET OUT "EEEFED DOAA'N," In a pretty way the white-winged craft contributed their quota to tho pageant of Saturday. The howling galo, which took a good deal of tho pleasure out of the proceedings, did not havo much effect on the yachtsmen.. i Nearly all the larger cralt took part in the procession under shortened sail. The spectaclo was.# prettv one as, with their sails closely reefed, they heeled over to the heavy squalls, and with, gunwales under water, racing along, sending spray and foam in all directions. Indeed, those aboard the steamers became quite interested in tho movements of tlie "white wings." The' launches, which were soinewjiat hampered by the gale, werw' fully represented, and they also did justice to the occasion. Like some , ancient warship, one largo yacht had a little cannon lashed on tho deck at the bow, and when she approached the battlo cruiser, the little cannon was put into action. Four blank shots were fired as a salute when tho yacht was passing the big modern war vessel. AVhen tho New Zealand came, to her anchorago yachts ' ami launches sailed round her. FIRST MESSAGE ABOARD. The Kelburne Boy Scouts claim that they were the first of the AVellington escort to get a message aboard the New Zealand. These boys went out to the Heads in the Queen of the South, and when the warship went by flagged: "Greetings from Kelburne Boy Scouts." Promptly, by way of reply, the Now Zealand called: '"Many thanks I" TELEPHONE TO SHIP. To-day the Telegraph Department proposes to lay a cable from tlie shore to the New Zealand, so that the city will be in telephone communication with the vessel. This means that anyone can connect with tho warship from any, city telephone. NOT TO BE BERTHED. It is understood that, contrary to an announcement of a few days ago, the New Zealand will not be berthed during her stay in Wellington. . CITIZENS' COMMITTEE. A deputation from the executive of the Citizens' Committee, consisting of Messrs. W. H. Morton, A. Marryatt, A. -Walker, and tho secretary, could not reach the, officers until 0 p.m. on Saturday, and, consequently, the for an earlier hour could not be held. The various committees will meet to-day to complete arrangements. ■ On Wednesday 350 men .will leave the ship at 11 a.m., headed by their band. They Will leave thp mun-o'-war steps at 11.15, and march to Newtown Park. Tho men will bo entertained at luncheon at 12.15 p.m. The sports programme, consisting of some twenty events, will commence at 1.30 p.m., and the whole of the programme, except, exhibitions of Highland dancing, 'will be provided by tlio-inen-o'-warsmen. One of the principal attractions will be a field gun display by two teams consisting of 38 men. There will be no charge for admission to- NovrJ:own Park, but those who desirfc to participate in the various side-shows will pay a nominal charge.. • 'l'hq commander has approved of the proposed function at' Otaki. Mr. J. 11. Pollock will represent the committee atn mieeting to be held at Otaki to-day for the purpose of facilitating tlio arrangements which, if arranged satisfactorily, will take place on Friday next, when 100 men will make tho trip. This afternoon the Wellington Steam Ferry Company will take a large number of the men to Day's Bay. Later in the week the Ferry Company has offered to take over those men who are on leave and who cannot make the trip this afternoon. Mr. Jas. Dykos, of the entertainment committee, will arrange the programme for. a concert to be held in the pavilion. The "Citizens' Committee will act for the various sports bodies who desire to havo games with the men, and the various clubs interested are invited to communicate with the secretary, Mr. Paape, at the Sports Protection League offices. NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS — : <_ The petty and non-commissioned officers of H.M.S.'New ZcaJand are -to bo entertained by the Garrison N'on-Counnissioncd Officers'- Club at the AVellington Old Narals' Boating Society's shed on AVednesday evening next. ON S.S, STORMBIRD. At the invitation of the AVangamii Steam Packet Company a large number of people went out to 'witness the arrival of 11.M.5. New ZeaUuut, in the oldest steamboat afloat in the world—s.s. Storm•bird. The little vessel was honoured by having u very prominent position in the procession, directly behind the Government steamer llinemoa, which followed closely in the rear of the battle-cruiser. Afternoon tea was provided ior all on board, and the musical items supplied by a band were much enjoyed by the fosts. As the Stormbird passed by the battlecruiser, the band played the National An-them-and all on board joined in and sang heartily. OBSERVATION CARS. During the visii of H.M.S. New Zealand to Wellington, special cars will leave the Post Office Square at !U0 daily ior the outlving suburbs of Wellington. In addition to the morning trip, a car will leave the Post Office Square at 2.1 a p.m. on AVednesdnv and Saturday, April 16 and 19. The round trip, which is approximately :!0 miles, occupies over three hours and a half. Quito a tabu? little silk badse, commemorative of tlie visit of H.M>. now Zealand, has been designed and issued by a Wellington man. The colours are in blue and red, and the lettering gives in full the striking poetic Maori powhin (or welcome), beginning: > "Draw hither—the Canoe! To its resting place-tie Canoe! To its bedding—tho Canoe, etc. "WORTH POUNDS," SAYS AYANGANUI AVOMAN. "Nearly every summer I havo an attack of dysentery," says Mrs. E._J. Vinall, Dublin Street, AYanganui. N.Z. Last summer I was so bad with it that 1 luui I to consult a doctor, and not getting any I relief from his prescription, decided to i civo Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea . Kemedy a trial. The result was amazing; | I felt.my usual self three doses, i Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Itemedy is a \vondcrful medicine aad I would not be.without a bottle in the house nov It is worth pounds/'—Advt. * Messrs. Williams and Kettle, Napier, announce the sale of 1100 acres of land, situated live miles from a railway station. Particulars are in tho advertisement.