THE CHATHAMS.
VICE REGAL VISIT. xry Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington. June 24. The Governor-General and Lady Jellicoe returned to Wellington yesterday from a visit to the Chatham Islands. The voyage was made on H.M.S. Chatham. The ship arrived at 9.45 on Wednesday morning. After the local stipendiary magistrate, Dr. Clayton, had made an official call on the Governor-General on board their Excellencies landed and received a hearty welcome. An address of welcome was presented by Dr. Clayton, and Lord Jellicoe replied expressing satisfaction at having the opportunity to visit the islands and to get to know the people there. He read a message to the people from Mr. Massey.
The party visited different parts of the island. Lady Jellicoe presented the school children with toys which she had brought from Wellington for the purpose. A number of gifts were made to their Excellencies. The Chatham was thrown open for inspection by the inhabitants. Their Excellencies, about 4.30, returned to the ship and left for Wellington.
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Taranaki Daily News, 26 June 1922, Page 5
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164THE CHATHAMS. Taranaki Daily News, 26 June 1922, Page 5
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