EMDEN IN DOCK

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 699, 26 June 1929, Page 1

EMDEN IN DOCK

CLEANING AND MINOR REPAIRS PUBLIC INSPECTION LATER British bluejackets and German sailors are working side by side at the naval dockyard today. Courtesy calls concluded, the German cruiser Emden went into dock yesterday for the purpose of cleaning down and effecting repairs. of the water has been pumped out of the dock and members of the crew were busy this morning removing from the sides the accumulation of a long deep-sea cruise. At the stern the flag of the German Republic flies in the breeze a few yards from the white ensign of Great Britain at the stern of the Philomel. German signallers were practising in a small field nearby and a few yards away British naval trainees were also busy at the same occupation, words of command in the different languages floating down together on the breeze. The repairs to be effected are only of a very minor nature and it is expected that the Emden will come out of dock and berth at Queen’s Wharf on Friday afternoon. The cleaning process is at present keeping officers and men fairly busy, but when the vessel comes out of dock more time will be available for them to look around the city. About 250 men are given leave each afternoon and yesterday evening a number of them made their way into the city where they spent the time at various entertainments. “ILLUSTRATED ENGLISH" General instructions have been issued to the men regarding their conduct, and many have also equipped themselves with dictionaries and handbooks to enable them to make themselves understood. One such handbook is entitled “A Thousand Words of English.” Everyday shopping Incidents and articles that might be required are depicted in illustrations and requests are printed below in English. “Draught beer” is one request that has been quickly picked up. Although tea and coffee are the beverages supplied by the German Navy, there is a canteen on board the vessel where beer can be purchased by the men. Purchasing on board is carried out by means of counters which are issued by the paymaster. An invitation to visit Rotorua has been extended by the Government to the officers and cadets, and a party will leave on Saturday morning, returning late Monday evening. It is expected that about twenty officers and a large number of cadets will make the trip. Many of them are looking forward to it with keen anticipation. PUBLIC INSPECTION Last evening Captain Von Arnauld, five of his officers, the German Consul, Mr. Penseler, the Mayor, Mr. G. Baildon, the chairman of the Auckland Harbour Board. Mr. M. H. Wynyard, and several citizens were the guests of the Government, represented by the Hon. P. A. de la Perrelle, at an informal dinner at the Grand Hotel. The latest information regarding the Emden’s movements is that she will sail for Wellington on July 5, remaining there until July 22, when she will resume her world tour via Suva. For a day or two prior to her departure from Auckland the vessel will be thrown open for public inspection. LUNCHEON TO OFFICERS ARRANGEMENTS AT WELLINGTON Press Association WELLINGTON, Today. A luncheon will be given by the Prime Minister to the officers of the cruiser Emden at Parliament House on July S.