SCENES ON THE WHARVES.

Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 188, 11 August 1925, Page 13

SCENES ON THE WHARVES.

GREAT EXCITEMENT PREVAILS. Shortly after 11 o'clock crowds began to find their way to the wharves, and by mid-day each wharf was packed with people. The young men were much in evidence, as were the girls, and it was a restless, moving throng that awaited to catch the first "glimpse of the American Fleet. The many vessels at the wharves were also crowded, and every vantage point was occupied. Gaily bedecked in bunting, the wharves, and ships fluttered out their welcome, and the chattering people passed the time in watching the American seaplanes that for an hour or more flew over the city and harbour. Then, at 12.5.5 p.m. the stately bow of the California came into view, and a burst of cheering greeted the long-looked-for arrival of the American Fleet. Little comment was noticeable as, one after the other, the battleships rounded North Head sind followed the flagship up the harbour. But it was a different matter when the vessels were within hearing of the wharves. It was then that the excited throntes gave vent to their excitement, and cheering and flag waving was the order-of the day, and should have lett no ddubt in the minds of the visitors as to the welcome they would receive.