U.S.A. FLEET.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 July 1925, Page 2

U.S.A. FLEET.

[Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.]

SYDNEY’S WELCOME. SYDNEY, July 22. Tim Reception Committees and the business Louses along the jlines of march, lcotli in Sydney and Melbourne, are extremely- busy to-dav putting the final touches to tho preparations to welcome their separate Fleet sections to-morrow. The weather is bright and

fine, but it is bitterly cold. On the whole, the decorations are - much less extensive and elaborate than previous dressings provided, --^lpmpur of royalty, at least a.s far as Sydney is concerned.

There is to be a route march of t"'° thousand men of the Fleet from "W oolloomoolm Bay thrugh the heart of the city. Along this route many buildings have had their faces washed, and have received a new coat of paint. The „] u) U. line is already gaily fluttering with bunt-tug, coM-'|deu.ous amongst whit h are the stars ami stripes. The public and other buildings outside the* route are not making much display. Among the features of the tions here will he fireworks displays on the harbour. The social entertainments provided are most embraeive. If the men of the Fleet survive all the functions that are outlined for them during their stay, they will certainly require several days alter departing to regain their proper sea. legs. The fact that the Fleet on the „f their arrival will he paid in English* money is rejoicing the hearts of the ,-itv business people. They are looking forward to reaping a rich harvest, without having to trouble wrestling with the coinage and exchange question mi the dollar basis. SYDNEY. .Vuly 22.

The weather so far is fine, hut bitterly wild. There has been a big influx of visitors from the country in view of the Fleet's arrival to-morrow, and the American sailors aro assured

of a rousing welcome. The fleet was sighted off Eden to ,lay. but the weather there is bad. A warning has been issued to shipping that gales and heavy seas maylie expected to-morrow.