THE PRINCE.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 March 1920, Page 5

THE PRINCE.

TOUR POSTPONED A WEEK. ARRIVES AUCKLAND APRIL 24. PROGRAMME NOT CURTAILED. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. The Government have received advica that the departure of H.M.S. Renown has been unavoidably postponed for a week, and in consequence will not arrive at Auckland until Saturday, April 24th. The original programme of the tour in New Zealand, as already announced, will therefore be one week later in the matter of dates, but the visit of His Royal Highness, and the functions in his honor, will be held on the same days of the week as already arranged foi. While a further postponement in the miling date may take place, it is hoped it will not eventuate, but should it be necessary, the Government intend to carry out the programme at each place on the same day of the week as already allotted.

INFLUENZA ON THE RENOWN, Br TclGsrnpti.—Press Ajsd - Copyright. Received Mardi 8, 2.45 p.m. London, March 0. H.M.S; Renown in under observation in Portsmouth harbor as there are some eases of influenza outboard. It is stated a decision whether the ship sails on Tuesday depends on the report of the medical officers, which Will be submitted to the Prince.—lmperial Service.

THE PRINCE AND COLONIALS. HIS INTEREST IN THE TOUR. Received March S, 7.45 p.m. London, March 2. Colonel L. C. Amery (Under-Secretary for the Colonies) gave a luncheon to Mr. Andrew Fisher, Sir Tlios. Mackenzie, the Agents-General, and their wives to meet the Prince of Wales. The function was private, and there were no Sipeechp*. The Prince, in conversation with the guests, evidenced an enthusiastic interest in his tour.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.