THE ROYAL TOUR

Southland Times, Issue 20080, 18 January 1927, Page 5

THE ROYAL TOUR

WEATHER NOW FINE THEIR HIGHNESSES PERSONALLY POPULAR DUCHESS ATTENDS HISTORIC DINNER (By Telegraph—Press Assn. —Copyright.) (Rec 9,30 p.m. H.M.S. Renown, Jan. 17. Their Highnesses and staff were the guests at an historic dinner in the wardroom last night. This is probably the only instance of a Royal lady dining in a warship’s wardroom. Their Highnesses afterwards attended an officers’ entertainment, at which the Duchess and Countess Cavan, with Mrs. Gilmour, adj udi acted on the Charleston competition. The Renown has now entered the tropical zone, and their Highnesses are interested in the occasional flying fish shoals, of which many are likely soon to be encountered. The weather is now more pleasant, the wind having swung to the south, and freshening after four breathless days, in consequence of the following breeze. The decks are now dry excepting for an occasional rain squall, one of which early this morning caught the Duke’s staff sleeping out on deck, compelling a hurried retreat. Their Highnesses are regular attendants at the five ten court, playing together lengthily. The Duke accompanied Captain Sullivan on an inspection of the ship. The Duke and Duchess of York by the charm of their personality and graciousness have captivated the whole ship’s company.—A. and N.Z.