OUR DREADNOUGHT.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 220, 5 February 1913, Page 5

OUR DREADNOUGHT.

AX INTERESTING CEREMONY. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. London, February 3. Three hundred New Zcalanders inspected the battle-hip New Zealand. Sir George Reid was absent, through influenza. llr. tathcart Wasun. M.P., and Admiral Fawkes were present. .Miss Mackenzie unveiled tin' coat of arms, which was supported on a tablet inscribed Tasman 1(142, Cook 170!). The ffoil. T. Mackenzie ■aid lie was proud that New Zealand had led the way. He referred to Australian and Canadian assistance to the Empire, and said he hoped South Africa would soon follow. New Zealand was anxious that the Empire's navy should lie equal to any challenge, and wanted Britain to feel she was with her. Captain llalsev. in accepting the gift, congratulated New Zealand on the first to give the Empire a ship. He tilisted that if ever they were called on lo perform the duty for which the vessel was built the crew would maintain the honor placed in their hands. Mr. dames Allen said New Zealand would cheerfully give further help, and mi ant to see the Pacific safe. He hoped other countries there would combine to make it so. New Zealand would not be satistied until she was able to provide men as well as money and ships. ►Sir R. Solomon, High Commissioner for South Africa, congratulated NewZealand on its practical loyalty. The visit of the vessel to Table Bay would help the growing feeling of South Africans towards co-operation. A silver cup for boat crew competitions and a portrait of Mr. Seddon were presented on behalf of Mrs. Seddon.

ITS COST PER HEAD. Received 5. 12.45 a.m. London, February 4. The Telegraph says that the New Zealand represents a cash contribution of 4<ts a head for every New Zvalander. In fact, it is an example and ail inspiration to tlie people of every nation under the flag.