H.M.S. NEW ZEALAND.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 24, 2 June 1913, Page 8

H.M.S. NEW ZEALAND.

THE DUNEDIN VISIT. [Pee Press Association.] ~ , . Dunedin, Saturday. The battleship New Zealand, after spending the night at sea, came in from the east this morning soon after day-light, and anchored a mile and a half from Taiaroa Heads. The weather was fine and sunny, and there was littlo sea running. At ten o'clock an official party welcomed Captain Halsey to Otago. A large number of school children, many of whom were from Central Qfcago, made a trip outside" the Heads in steamers during the day, but none of them were taken on board.

At 3 p.m. Captain HaJsey and several officers came ashore. They were welcomed at Port Chalmers, where a party of Maoris also met' them and gave them a cordial greeting, besides presenting Captain Halsey with an address of welcome. The visit of the school children to the warship was carried out most successfully. Captain Halsey and the officers of H.M.S. New Zealand were accorded a civic reception in the Early Settlers' Hall at 4.30 p.m., the building being crowded to the doors. The Mayor (Mr ])ownie Stewart) presided, and extended a cordial welcome to Captain Halsey and his officers.

Captain Halsey, in replying, expressed regret that the climatic conditions which/ prevailed off Timaru and Oamaru prevented him from anchoring at these places. At the former place he had 200 men ready to land, but a gale sprang up and prevented them from landing. He was cheered at the finish, and the crowd rose and sang the National Anthem.

UNVEILING A SCOTT MEMORIAL. Oamaru, June 2. Captain Halsey motored from Dunedin'yesterday to unveil the memorial tablet to Captain Scott and the other Antarctic heroes at the Waitaki Boys' High School. The tablet is of white carra marble 4ft by sft. Framed in English oak on it is inscribed Scott's last message. Captain Halsey made an impressive speech, commending the splendid example of fortitude and self-control. After the unveiling he delivered an address to the assembled boys and girls, taking for his subject "Patriotism."