HAPPY SOJOURN.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 230, 29 September 1933, Page 2

HAPPY SOJOURN.

AUSTRALIAN NAVY.

MESSAGES OF FAREWELL.

SPONTANEOUS HOSPITALITY.

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

WELLINGTON, Thursday,

In reply to a telegram sent by the Governor-General, Lord Bledisloe, to Rear-Admiral Dalglish, on the departure of the Australian naval squadron from New Zealand waters, his Excellency has received the following wireless message: —

"I, and the squadron under my command, are deeply grateful for your Excellency's gracious message. The kindess, hospitality and friendship with which we have been welcomed during our visit to New Zealand will always be to us a very happy and lasting memory.—Robin Dalglish, Rear-Admiral commanding the Australian Squadron."

The Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. O. W. Forbes, has sent the following telegram to Rear-Admiral Dalglish: — "On the eve of your departure from New Zealand shores, I desire, on behalf of the Government, to express again the very great pleasure the visit of the Australian Squadron has given to the people of New Zealand. We trust that vour sojourn among us has been interesting and enjoyable. Such visits undoubtedly serve to strengthen still further the friendly relationships between the Commonwealth and this Dominion."

Bear-Admiral Dalglish has replied: — "I thank you for your kind message, which I shall have great pleasure in conveying to the Commonwealth Government. His Majesty's Australian Squadron has thoroughly enjoyed its visit to New Zealand, and all the officers and men are most grateful of the opportunities which your Government lias so kindly given them to see as much of the country as was possible during their stay. The rare friendliness and spontaneous hospitality extended wherever we have been fortunate enough to visit have made evident to us the deep regard and warmth of heart that New Zealand has for the Commonwealth."