ARRIVAL OF THE SQUADRON.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume XXIV, Issue 2127, 12 February 1897, Page 2

ARRIVAL OF THE SQUADRON.

The sqnadron arrived on Tueeday rooming, the Katooneba being the firet to drop anchor. The following is a list ot the ships and officers :— OktiANDO, 12. Twin screw cruiser, let class. Armwired. 5600 tons. I.H.P. 5500 N.D. (8500 F.D.) Flag Ship. Officers—Rear Admiral, Cyprina A. G. Bridge; Flag Lieutenant, Arthar A. M. Dnff; Secretary, David D. L. Hopkins ; Assistant Fey masters, Harry FodpH and Philip ■W. Roome ; Clerk, Edward F. Murray; Captain, Fred. W. Fisher; Commander, Arthar W. Carter ; Navigating Commander, Chas. C. Aneon ; Senior. Lieutenant, Edmund P. Q. Jervoisi ; Gunnery Lieutenant, Brian B. F. Barttelot; Torpedo Lieutenant, Cleaaent Greatortx ; Lieutenant?, Mentagn L< Hulsod, Archibald Deae; Rear Lieutenant Colonel, R. M.L.1., Parkins Hearle; Chaplain, Fraser O. Hartley; Fleet Surgeon, Geratd J. Irvine ; Fleet Paymaster, Arthur 6. C. Clarke; Fleet Engineer, Wm. C, Fincham ; Bub-Lieutenante, Cathcart ft. Wason and D. M. Hamilton; Sargeon, Wm. "W. Pryn ; Assistant Paymaster, Leonard Harris ; Engineer, Albert E. Cox; Acting Engineer, Henry W. Heyes ; Aesistant Engineer, John Marphy; Temporary Engineer, Wm. S. C. Sprtf die ; Torpedo Gunner, Georse J. Flax; Gdnner, Benjen.in Titherilge; Boateiraiae, John V. Vinicotnbe and Samuel H aujren ; Carpenter, Henry J. Lilley; Midehit men, Arthur J. Defies, Gerald c »irerby, John D. Nares, Leslie J. L. Hammond, Frrts A. Glntterbwck, Hon. Sereld M. A. J. Hay, Robert H. R. Mapkay, Chae. L. L. Yo«np, Roger L. CM.. Rede; Clerk Ernest Gi Lhamberlain.

WacxiAßoq, 8 •Twin screw craiaer, 3rd class, for the protection of floating trade in Australasian waters. 2975 toes. 1.H.P.4000 N.D. '7500 F.D.) Officers—Captain, Walter H, D. Graham; Senior Lieutenant Henry W. Tbiecins; Navigating Li utenant, Henry F. Olirer; Lieutenant, Archibald i>. W. Higginson; Lieutenant R.M.L.I, Robert 0. Oolquhonn ; Staff Paymaster, William D. Dodtidge ; Staff Engineer, J. S. Watch ; Surgeon, Edward H. MoSherry, M.D.; Assistant Paymaster, Edgar B. Swan ; AEsistant Engineer, John 8. Hare; (tanner, Altred W * Figg f Boßtewain, bamael R, Maftett; Carpenter, Michael Green.

Katoomba, 8. Twin screwwruiser, 3rd olaes, for protection of flouting trade in Australasian waters. 2575 tons. LH.P. 4000 N.D, (5500 F.D.) Officers—Captain, John E. Meryon; Senior Lieutenant, George Coo; or; Navigating Lieat , Stewart E. Forster ; Lieutenant, John 1). Kelly, Btaff Sargeon, Frederick J. Lilly; Staff Paymaster, Bourehier B. Sarille j Fleet Emineer, William E. Beal; Engineer, Frederick J. Page; Clerk, Arthur Dnn<bury; Genner, Prancie H. Teagee; Boatswain, Charles Cathberfcj Oarpe«. ter, James ES. Pengell/.

PIMfIAEOOMA, 8. Twin screw cruiser, 3rd claepj, for the protection of floating trade iff Aestralasian waters. 2575 tons. 1H.P.4Q00 N.D. (7500 F.D.j Officere—C»ptai«, William L. H Brown ; Senior Lieutenant, Hush T. Hibbert; Navigation Lieutenant, Charlee Jt. Masters ; Lientenant, John F. Grant-Dalton ? Staff Surgeon, Bassett C, E. F. Gunn ; Paymaster, Charles S. Moore; Fleet Kngineer, Thomas G. Coomber; Engineer, Thomas C v Morris; Gnnaer, Solomon Ayree ; Boatswain, John H* Thompson ; Clerk, Wm. H, Fves; Carpenter, Geotge H. JenkinsThe first of the squadron arrived early on Tuesday, and before noon Akaroa presented the Unusual eight of four great vessels of war lying in the offing. The Chairman of the County Council {Mr Anson) and His Worship the Mayor of Akaroa duly visited the ships, and (he usual interchange of friendly sentiments took place- It was decided that a cricket match should take place on Wednesday last, that the Orlando's magnificent band should play ashore on Wednesday afternoon, and that a general sports day, including running, jumping, et/\, should take place on the 20th of the month at the Recreation Ground, on the retorn of the fleet. An entertainment was-also mooted, but of that more hereafter.

With regard to. the movements of the vessels, the Orlando went to Lytteltou yesterday to coal, and returns to Akaroa en the 19th iost. The Admiral went to Poit Chalmers in the Wallaroo yesterday morning. He visits Milford and (he other celebrated Sounds, and returns on the 20th or 21et At Akaroa the Admiral rejoins the Orlando on her return, The ttingarooma left for Sydney direcr, where- ehe pays off on March 3lsf, and goes into reserve, the TaurantTa Uniting- her commission at sea. The Katoomha remains in "tkaroa till Tuesdaj next, 16th iust., when slid leaves

■for Auckland, which port she leaves on. March 2nd for Syduey, where she is due on March 7th or Bth, and pays off on tlie :30th April. The Mildnra tftkea her 1 place, the Katoomba becoming the eruard *ship at Sydney. Thf Royalist will take the place of the Wallaroo in thetve waters., -"the"Wallaroo going to Sydney to pay off on April 30tb. The relief crews for theRingaroomft and K»rrakatt» will arrive in the Flora nt the end rtf March, and -those for the Kstoorrfba an-1 Wallaroo in the Royal Arthur at the end of April, together with ratines tor stations. The Royalist and Goldfinch will relieve the Wallaroo and Lizard in New -Zealand - ; waters, and the Ringdove leaves for,' -Kngland, the Torch replacing 'her. There were a great many people on the Recreation ground oti Wednesday afternoon. As a matter of course, tbe cricket match was the centre of attraction, great' iinUrest being manifested b.Jth by our nautical visitors and the residents. The' squadron te*m is a very good oneindeed,; including some excellent bats, amongst" •which Meases Cox, Swan, and 'Ijiea-j tenant Greatorex .may be specially -mentioned. Mr Swan's performance of, ♦69 net out was excellent, and ''the 39 of Lieuteuant Greatorex a fine display.; Ihe-fielding was excellent, particularly when we coosider bowmucb of their time is spent at sea. Lieutenant Higgineon watevery euceessful with the belli Onr •own team were necessarily got together very hurriedly, and'by no means represented our foil strength. Aβ usual, 'Harrison made a determined stand, and put a careful and useful 20 together. W. Shadbolt's 26 was an excellent performance, whilst Teylore 12 not out was most useful and certainly saved bis siele from a follow-on. The bowling and fielding of the home team *?an only! be characterised as extremely moderate. Appended are the seem:-—

Squadron. Cox, o Helbert, b Penlinglen ... . . 6 "Swan, not out .... ... 69 'Lieut. Greefcorex. Eelbert b Tnylor ... 39 Liaor. Bisrgioeon, c ; Bani> t on. b Oliaplin 4 Lieofe' Hihbert, c Harmon, b Cbeptin 0 ifinohAßj, b Penlineton ... ... 9 Sub-Lieut. Humiitoo, b Peuliogton ... 1. Bay, b Sbedbolt 0 Roome, b'Peniington 0 Lieut. Kelly, ion out • 0 Sjieut. Colquobon, b Shedbolt «. ... 1 Extras ~. -• ••• '7 Total ... 136 AXAUOA. !H*uieon, b LifrOt Higgeneon ...20 Tripe, b Lieor. Higgeneen ... ... 0 Chaplin, o Greetorex. b Lieut. Higgensod ... ... •«. '•• •« "0 >Barwidk, b liieot. Hifgeneon... .. 4 ■He'berJ, o Li-D*. Hibbert, b Lieut. Higgene&n ... .. ... ... '0 W. Sbadbolt, c Goxt b Hflmi'.t in ... 26 Monro, run on* ... *... •-. 1 HI Slidboll. v itid bSaofne ... 2 Tay'or. noi <;i't ... ... ••» 12 JPenl ligton, b Swan ... ... ... 5 ;fi. LeHevre, b Swe* , 2 f Extras ... ... 5 Tdfttl .i. ... 7T

ft is intended to bare a return match ■when; the kqn&fyeft Mβ e*?fc'hi here, ftbont 4hu 19 h or 220el f wbtfli a gmi team, representing the whole Peninsula, win >try roßclapienß with the squadron in a ifall day's match. The play on Wednesday was not commenced till the afternoon, and stumps being drawn at six ■o'clock, the Akaroa men would hare -secured a draw had tshfy innnaged to ikeep up their wickets for a few minutes more. During t>he afternoon the ladies -of the Tennis Club gave afternoon tea to >the competing teams, -numerous risitors ifrom the ships, and friends on the ground, and we'bear it ie by far the largest num-. ber of guests they have yet entertained. The efforts of the ladies appeared to be >mest highly appreciated—from the Admiral to tha band. Wβ may here mention that the fine band of the flag ship, ■Orlando, played an excellent selection during the afternoon on the Ground, to the great delight of all residents and , visitors. The Admiral, the captains of all the ships and nearly all the officers were present during the afternoon, and took much interest in the lawn tenuis ••matches that were (being played as well ■88 in the cricket. There were also a ;great number of liberty men on shore.