THE BATTLE CRUISER.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1771, 9 June 1913, Page 5

THE BATTLE CRUISER.

ißy Telcir&Dh.—Press AfftoofDtioß.) i Westport, .Tune 7. The Nf-w Zealand arrived ill Westporl Boadsbad from P-revmonth th ; s morning. Tho official party left in (he fug at !) a.in. to communicate. As the Tuinneknl was not available to tend, it was decided not |o take the children tn the roadstead. Tlioy are being conveyed by train to the end of the breakwater, from where n view of the warship is obtainable. Tho weather is bail. There are many country children in town, nnd tlicv are being entertained. free of charge, at picture shows, and supplied with refreshments. Soveral lenders were able to circle round tho big ship. Much disappointment was felt ut tho .failure of tho Tutiinekai to jeavc Groymouth and act its tender. A magnificent searchlight display was riven by the warship beforo she left Tor Nelson. SURPLUS FUND OF £600. Chrlstchurch, .rune 7. After tho settlement of accounts in eon« lieetion with R.M.S. New Zealand festivities the local committee has a surplus of .C'fiOO. The sum of JEMO will bo invested for prizes for the men on tha warship, and Captain Halsey will bo asked- (o suggest how the interest can Iks best expended. ARRIVAL AT NELSON. Nelson, June 8. The New Zealand arrived at daybreak to-day. Largo crowds visited the vessel in the afternoon, and 2ISO members of tho crew were entertained at tea by tho W.C.T.U. Tho weather is threatening for to-morrow.