The Prince of Wales.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 June 1922, Page 3

The Prince of Wales.

LAST STAGE OK TOUR. ■ [ tI!STRAI.I»N AND N.Z.’ CABI.E ASSOCIATION, Ii - - j (Received this day at 19.15 a.m.) ! j ( 188 ALTA. P. June 17 During the eight months' tour non | within two days ol ending, the Prince i of Wales has travelled 49.90!) miles, of I wliieli thirty-eight thousand wits by sea. He made an ollieial visit to 100 ; plaees and despite the inevitable strain of ceremonials and_ night travelling in i trains and speech making the Prince is ! very fit and needs only a rest which I he will take on reaching home. His ! health generallv is satifactory. He has ta.k on a great deal of exercise both I ashore and afloat, and maintained a , lively interest in the routine and personnel of the ship. lie frequently visited the engine room in overalls, talking to the engineers and stokers. The Renown is returning to England a veritable treasure ship, filled with innumerable chests and bales, and bundles containing the (presents showered on the Prince and suite by hosts in various countries. In addition there are other souvenirs collected by other , members of the ship’s company. The , ' t whole is enough to stock a museum, in- > eluding even several monkeys. The ! most charming spot touched at during the homeward journey was Trincematce in C'evlen anti the most desolate was Great Garnish, an uninhabited rock in the Red Sea, where the Renown replenished her oil supply.