BATTLESHIP ILLUMINATED.
WELLINGTON" CELEBRATIONS. . (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, this day. H.M.S. New Zealand last evening pre- 1 sented a fine spectacle, the hull, masts, etc., being effectively outlined with electric lights, which,' reflected on the still surface of the water, made up a pretty picture that; attracted ' much attention from the shore. During the afternoon the warship was visited by large numbers of people. In the evening the officers were entertained at a citizens' ball in the Town Hall, which was lavishly decorated for • the occasion, and the function was one of the most brilliant held in Wellington. Four hundred men from H.M.s. New Zealand were entertained at luncheon in the Town Hall to-day. The function was most successful, and there was much enthusiasm and cheering and singing of ■patriotic songs following the speeches. The men afterwards; marched to Newtown Park, where sports are being held this afternoon. ■ ■>■■■ ■'•'.-.
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Auckland Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 90, 16 April 1913, Page 5
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