THE BRITISH FLEET.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 April 1924, Page 3

THE BRITISH FLEET.

THE SQUADRON AT wELLINGTON

BERTHING OF BIG SHIPS

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\VELMNGTON• April *2l. The two hie ships were berthed at the Pipitea Wharf by half-past ea-ven. Ml being secure, the official cads commenced. The Adelaide berthed at the Civile Quay wharf. The work of getting the Hood am. Repulse alongside was one requiring considerable ear-. The ships came u under their own steam and when fifty nr.ls off the wharves the slops wa> was stopped and they were then warped in. The people on the adjoining wharvs had the unusual sight of long linos of seamen tailing on to lug haw-s-ws till the. shins were fast when to strain was taken by the capstans. The first official caller was Commodore Beale, of the New Zealand navy stcots College cadets provided the t'uard of honour, after winch Admiral Field called on the , lover.mr-f.ei.er.j . Scots College ngnm -tur.nshiug guard of honour. At one o clock A - mi ml Lord Jellieoc returned thiMh the HALS. Hood men forming t.ie guard During the rest of the afternoon calls will he exchanged between Admiral Field and the Prune innate r. the General Officer oominandm tho New Zealand forces and the Hal- *—> "" “T thousands of people were able to nl>tain splendid opportunities <>t view in., the arrival and subsequent proceediug£. THE FLEET VISIT. CHILDREN TO VISIT FLEET. WELLINGTON, An. 20. It is said that even country children will not be disappointed over seej„„ the fleet, leaving one to guess how it " will be accomplished. Arrangements have been made for school cl.il--1 dreu to visit the Heel.