JAPANESE THANKS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 207, 1 September 1932, Page 5

JAPANESE THANKS.

WELLINGTON NAVAL VISIT.

LETTER TO ROTARIANS,

Admiral Togo, who commanded the Japanese Fleet at the battle of Tsushima, has written to the Wellington Rotary Club, expressing his acknowledgment of the courtesy extended to the° officers and men of the training squadron during their recent visit to Wellington. Admiral Togo'e letter is as follows:—

"Dear Fellow Rotariane,—When 1 learned that.our naval training squadron, under Admiral Imamura, was to visit your port, I took the liberty of writing a letter of introduction asking you to extend your Rotarian courtesy to our naval officers. In this connection I beg to acknowledge with sincere thanks receipt of your kind letters of 15th and 27th March. They have returned imbued with Rotary enthusiasm, and have much to tell us about the wonderful hospitality which was showered upon them in your city. One thing which made the greatest impression upon them, and which they can never forget, was the entertainment given them at your club meeting, andthe kindness shown by the Rotariane. They have especially' requested me to ask you to tell all your people- how much they enjoyed their visit to your port, and to express their deep appreciation for what you all did for jthem. You have truly planted in them the Rotary spirit, which will surely help in the advancement of the Sixth Object. I do hope that we may have the opportunity in the near future of reciprocating all your kindness shown to oiv men. With best regards to yourself and to all members of your club.—Rotarily yours, " Y. TOGO."