FAREWELL.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 November 1924, Page 1

FAREWELL.

FORD and lady jellicoe. [nv TELEGRAPH—I'KR PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, November 2d. I lie Tahiti is due to leave with Lord and Lady .Jellicoe and family at. ]. o’clock. In New Smith Wales they will lie the guests of Governor Do Chair and in .Melbourne of the Gover-nor-General, Lord Forester. They leave -Melbourne by the -Mongolia oil December 22nd. -MESSAGE TO PEOPLE. WELLINGTON, November 20. The Governor-General fo-night issues the following:— “To the people of New Zealand:—l cannot leave New Zealand without making some endeavour to express to the

people of the Dominion the very deep-, regret which Her Excellency and I led at bidding litem good-bye. During our residence in New Zealand, it lias been our privilege to visit nearly every district of this most favoured country, of almost constant sunshine. Wo have been charmed bv the great beauty and variety of its scenery. We have been deeply impressed bv its manifold opportunities and advantages; and we shall til ways fool a warm glow in our hearts til the recollect ion of the verv kindly

feeling shown towards tts on all sides. Among the most vivid of our memories will bo the evidence we have seen of the unwavering and deeply-rooted loyalty of the people lo the Throne and Empire, and the line spirit which animates them the spirit to characteristically British, which breed self-reli-ance and refuses to accept defeat. Roth in the centres of population and in the country districts we have found the same cheerful outlook- mi life, and the same spirit of resolution which lias enabled the people of the dominion lo contend so successfully with the adverse eruditions of recent years, the result being that the count ry lias emerged from a period of acute depiossimi, the effect of the war, to wlmt we fervently hope will lie an era 01. loiigcmitinueil prosperity. The presence of children cl' New Zealand in such large numbers at many gatherings in which •Ac hate taken pail has been a great all no tion to us. Tltcii evident loyalty, their lore and pride in their cuuntiy. their vivneitv and healthy appearance.

nnivinre us lluit they will prove worthy ii| lliu liiii> t r:i. lit ions which they have inherited. liimi their ancestors, and of ill,. ,ii'i‘;it .sacrifices which woiv Iliad,' I',ir Um-iii during tln> leecnt war liy those who Inivo .given In the Dominion such a glniiniis plan' ill history. M hen "e have 101 l .Now Zealand, wo shall retain, as one of oiir most ohorisheod memories, a rooollootion ol the tnihoiindoil Kiinllloss, eoiisidoralioH, and liospitalilv which lia.s hoon shown everywhere lo us and our family in. the Dominion. and lor which wo arc prolouml|v orut,did. In bidding farowoll, wc express a most earliest hope that happiness and pood fortune in future may await every dweller in this beautiful land, which we have come to love so dearlv. —.lellicoe. Covernor General.

WKI.LI NCTON’S hA I! KWK.1.1.. WKI.Id NtITO.V, November ‘Jo. A la roe, most represciil alive. ami sympathetic meetinp of Wellington citizens pathered at the Town Hall tonight to hid farewell. Hod speed and all Ini are prosperity and happiness to Their Excellencies. land and Lady .lellicoe and family. The mayor presided, and read an eloquent farewell message from the Prime Minister, lie also expressed the great sorrow of Wellington citizens at Their Excellen-

ci(»s’ departure. Sir Krancis Hell, Mr Milford and Mr 11. E. Holland spoke Icelinply on lndialf of the Government, the Opposition and the. Labour Party rospoer tivelv, and Councilor Luekie voiced the regrets and good wishes of the City Council, The Mayoress, on behalf the citizens generally, made a presentation to the Governor-General. Tfis Exceleiiey suital.ly, humonrsly. and feelingly Vesponded. Hearty cheers were given, and “ Anhl Lang Syne.” and “Hod Save the King, closed the proceedings.