H.M.S. NEW ZEALAND.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 31, 11 June 1913, Page 5

H.M.S. NEW ZEALAND.

BKAUTUI FUL WEATHER FOR THE PICTON VISIT. HARBOR HIGHLY PRAISED. [Per Press Association.] .Picton, Jane 10. The New Zealand arrived from Nelson at B.JO this morning. It is beautiful weather for the celebrations. Captain Halsey was presented with an Enlarged framed- photograph of the Cook Memorial. He classed Picton Harbor as the best in New Zealand. A ball is being held to-night. The Governor and the Hon. Mr Fisher will be present. j On the occasion of the return ol lie official call paid by Captain Halsey, several speakers shaped their speeches in the direction of drawing m expression of opinion from Captain Halsey re the advantages that Picton harbijr has as a naval base. Captain Halsey replied, expressing his own views, not representing the Admiralty, from the naval officer’s standpoint, \nd said it wasweally the finest harbor in New Zealand. Qneen Charlotte Sound had some peculiar advantages, it being a landlocked place, wherein at any time of the year ships -onld lie with safety. Ho was entirely in favor of Picton as a naval base, md it was also the most suitable olace from a strategic point of view for a naval harbor. The entrance V vas sr easily defended, and he concluded that in years to come he hoped bo see the harbor at Picton a naval base. Captain Halsey reiterated his statements when acknowledging a presentation by the Cook Memorial Committee.

A WESTPORT COMPLAINT. Westport, Juno 10. At a meeting of the Reception Committee in connection with the visit of H.M.S. New Zealand strong disapproval was expressed of the action of whoever was responsible for the delation of the Tutanekai at Greymouth last Saturday to the detriment of the people of Westport. A sub-commit-tee was sot up to write to the Minister of Marine on the question. VISIT OF SCHOOL CHILDREN. A RRANOEMENTS COMPLETED.

All school children visiting New Plymouth, except those who will stay over the Monday night, will travel hy the following trains on Tuesday: — Depart. Arrive Return Moturoa home

On arrival at New Plymouth the children will bo marched (o the drillshed, where the Committee will take charge of them. School cb’Tdi en arriving on Tuesday by the excursion trains are required to bring their lunches. Hot water, milk, sugar and tea will be provided free at the Breakwater. These will also be available to all adults. The Tutanekai will convey the children. teachers and committeemen, free of charge, to the battleship. Parents will not lie allowed on this vessel. They must use other boats.

Children accompanying their parents on boats other than the Tutanekai will require to pay half-fare. Adults will be charged Is 6d. Tickets to the boats trill be vailable on the excursion, trains.

a.m. a.m. p.m. To Roti 7.0 10.12 3.35 Eltham 7.35 10.12 3.35

.Vgaere ... ... 7.40 10.12 3.3' Stratford ... 7.35 9.42 3.K

Pohokura 5.50 10.42 4.10 I'e Wera ... 6.40 .10.42 4.10

Kiore . 6.40 : r .42 4.10 Hu iron ... . J.4'0 10.42 4.1(1 Douglas ... . ' 7.25 10.42 4.10 Toko ...7.55 10.42 4.10 Midhirst * .. . 7.54 0.42 3.10 Tariki 8.15 0.42 3.10

Norfolk Road ... 8.18 9.42 3.10