COUNTRY'S LOSS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 140, 16 June 1930, Page 7

COUNTRY'S LOSS.

KING'S DEEP SORROW.

Striking Tributes to the Late Sir H. Segrave.

ALL THE WORLD MOURNS

(British Official Wireless.)

(Received 11.30 a.m.)

RUGBY, June 15

Sir Henry Segraye's death in the disaster on Lake Windermere after he had achieved a Avorld's water speed record, has deeply shocked the country, and the world's most famous drivers on land and water pay eloquent tributes to his skill and courage, which were combined with an engaging modesty which made him one of the most popular sportsmen in England.

The ''Times" says: "By his courage, his determination, his vitality, his devotion to an end, Sir Henry Segrave set an example to all men of genius in his own fields. He must be counted among those who have deserved well of their King, and his name will be remembered in honour."

The ''Manchester Guardian"' says: "Tie is lost in the undying attempt to discipline the forces of Nature to man's purposes, like the men who have died to make flight safer and quicker for the bulk of us. Segrave was setting, experimentally, a pace that may be normal to our grandsons.

"The speed boat will no doubt be the parent of faster and yet' more reliable motorcraft than any we yet know, and Segrave's brave grasp at the unattempted. will assuredly rank as a heroic enterprise."

Messages of condolence have been received by Lady Segrave from all parts of the world. The King and Queen expressed their sympathy in the following message:—"lt is with much regret that the King and Queen have learned of the tragic death of Sir Henry Segrave, and I am commanded to convey to you the expression of Their Majesties' heartfelt sympathy in your irreparable loss. The King recalls with pleasure the occasion at Bognor Regis, when he conferred the knighthood upon Sir Henry, and His Majesty mourns the death of one whose intrepid adventures on land and water were the admiration of the whole world." The Prince of Wales also sent a message saying: "Please accept my deepest sympathy in your and this country's great'loss." The watch used for timing the Miss England has been presented to Sir Henry Segrave's father.