THE BROOKLYN.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 128, 31 May 1901, Page 2

THE BROOKLYN.

ENTERTAINING THE OFFICERS

The visit to Wellington Park arranged yesterday afternoon by Mr Alfred Kidd (Chairman of the Harbour Board), with the object of enabling Rear-Admiral Remey and the officers of the U.S. Flagship Brooklyn to see one of the principal stud establishments of Auckland, was a very enjoyable affair, and one that was manifestly thoroughly appreciated by the visitors. Punctually at 1.30 o'clock Rear-Admiral Remey arrived at the wharf, accompanied by Captain Dickson, Pay-Inspector Harris, Major Spicer, Lieut*. Shipley, Belkuap, Jones, and Ensign Yarnell. The visitors were met at the landing by Mr Kidd, Dr. J. L. Campbell (Mayor), Mr George Dunnett (French Consul), Messrs J. H. Upton, H. Gorrie. 11. O. Nolan, and the Town Clerk (Mr Wilson). The party was then driven in a brake and waggonette up Queen-street, being there joined by Mr DilJingham (U.S. Consul), Mrs and Miss Dillingham, and Mrs David Goldie. In order to enable the visitors to get a panoramic view of Auckland and suburbs they were driven to the top of Mt. Eden, and many were the eulogistic remarks made anent the beautiful view as the vehicles circled round the mountain, thus enabling fresh splendid stretches of landscape to bo seen from various points. As the party neared the summit a Mt. Eden resident gracefully ram up the Stars and Stripes on his flagstaff, a compliment that was recognised by the officers waving their hats in response. Half an hour was spent, pleasantly on the top of the Mount, Dr. Campbell giving some interesting reminiscences of Auckland as he first saw it compared with the wide spread city at which the visitors were then gazing with evident, admiration.

A pleasant drive round Remuera and past St. John's Lake, Tamaki, brought the party to the beautifully situated residence of Mr and Mrs T. Morrin, Wellington Park. Here there was a surprise in store, for quite a number of ladies and gentlemen were waiting to do honour to the guests, who were received and warmly welcomed by Mr and Mrs Morrin. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs R. A. Carr, Mr and Mrs Thos. Hutchison, Dr. and Mrs Stuart: Reid, Mr and Mrs Thos. Cotter, Mr and Mrs S. Jackson, Dr. and Mrs T. H. Lewis, Mr and Mrs D. W. Duthie, Mr Stott, Mrs S. Thorne George and Miss George, Mrs C. Rarison, and Mrs Bodle.

As the day was drawing to a close. Mr Morrin promptly led the way to the stables, where St. Leger was first brought out and introduced to the visitors. Next came the newly imported stallion Phoebus Apollo, who is already showing great improvement as, a result of his stay at Wellington Park. Last, but not least, in more senses than one, Hotchkiss was put through his paces, his owner, with evident pride, remarking: "The others were imported, but that gentleman is a New Zealand bred horse." A visit was next paid to the adjacent paddock, in which the blood mares were disporting themselves, and crowding up to the gateway as if to say, "Ladies first, gentlemen." Mr Morrin next led the way to what may be termed the nursery of his fine establishment, where the visitors inspected the yearlings, about 30 .a number. Unfortunately the waning light of a short winter day did not enable the youngsters to be seen to their best advantage. The party then returned to the house, where all were hospitably entertained by the host and hof»tess, who were heartily thanked for their hospitality by the officers upon leaving.

Mr Kidd arrang-cd fch<" return journey rotmd Panmure Road, pr.st Kllerslie, and thence by Manukau Road, through Pajnell, back to the whnrf, which was reached by G o'clock.

Before embarking Hear-Admiral Remey warmly thanked Mr Kidd for the very pleasant afternoon he had enabled the officers and himself to spend in viewing- the beautiftd surroundings of Auckland.