OUR DREADNOUGHT.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 290, 30 April 1913, Page 5

OUR DREADNOUGHT.

ARRIVAL IN AUCKLAND. A WARM WELCOME. , Per Press Association. Gisborne, Tuesday. H.M.S. sew Zealand departed at 4 p.m. yesterday. Captain Halsey replied in very cordial terms to the Maori addresses of'welcome, stating that the great treaty which joins the Maori race to the British stands as a great asset to the Empire. The Maoris danced three hakas, the first of defiance, the second welcoming the New Zealand to„her own waters, third a haka of victory. Two young Maori girls laid at Captain Halscy's feet beautiful kiwi and keperu mats and an ancient mere, which had been through many Maori battles. An adjournment was made to the Captain's cabin where a presentation of a Maori mat was made to Prince George of Battenburg. The Prir.ce replied stating that it Would please his friends at Home that lie had been thus honored by the natives of New .Zealand... .'.. ~ An address from the Overseas Club was later; presented to Captain Halsey, who in responding remarked that the club was doing a great Imperial work. He always made a point of keeping in touch with members whercever lie was. A "BRILLIANT SPECTACLE. , Auckland, Last Night. The New Zealand arrived at 1.45 p.m. to-day and met with an enthusiastic reception. The weather was beautifully ■ line and the harbor presented a gay spectacle. A large number of launches, yachts, and other small craft turned out to meet the battleship. The town was crowded with people and a general halfholiday was observed. When the ship came to an achor, it was boarded by a number of naval veterans, who were the ' first to be received on board. The captain and other officers landed and were , tendered a reception at the wharf by the port authorities. .Subsequently they drove to the Town Hall, where they were officially received by the Mayor and Councillors. The Prime Minister (Mr. Massey) and the Hon. H. D. Bell were also present. The town was gaily decorated with flags and bunting and many public buildings and the harbor foreshore, were brilliantly jjllnminatcd to-night, the effect being beautiful.