LORD JELLICOE.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 May 1924, Page 4

LORD JELLICOE.

ENTERTAINEI) OX H.M.S. 1I0‘.)H. AI'CKLAXI.', May 11. A dinner in honour of Lord .lellieoe was held on 11.A1.5. Huod a.-. .-lie steamed up the coast, to Auckland.. It was a function to which the olficeis had been looking forward ever since thoii departure from Britain, as many of them served under him in the Oram! Fleet during the war. and two or three, including Commander Golden, were on the Iron Duke. It was a memorable naval occasion. His Excellency was welcomed with an enthusiasm that bad a quality that seems to be the sole property of the Royal Xavy. They welcomed him as the representative of bis Majesty, as their old Admiral, and as a sailor back for it brief moment to the sea. What was said gave one it glimpse of the spirit of the Xavy. and proclaimed the presence of a chief trusted and loved, but what was net said was j 1I ~t its eloquent.

“The Fleet worshipped him." wltispeied an officer, and the people of New Zealand, who are so loth to lose him, will be able to appreciate and understand the sentiment. His E xeelleney received a roar of applause when he said that he felt twenty years younger since he had been on board the Hood, and that he felt like volunteering to take the first watch after dinner.