THE CARNEGIE.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 15453, 4 December 1915, Page 6

THE CARNEGIE.

| OFFICERS AND MEN ENTERTAINED. Captain J. P. Ault, the members of the scientific party, tho officers, and tlie crow of the yacht Carnegie, which is to sail from Lyttelton -within a few days in continuation of- her cruiso round the globe in southern latitudes, ■were entertained at tea last night by the King George V. Seamen's Institute.* Mr M. J. Miller, who presided over a largo attendance, said that ho was delighted to assist in entertaining the visitors. He hoped their stay, in tho port had been a pleasant one; it certainly had'been for the people of Lyttelton. Jt was unfortunate that tho vessel had to sail in continuation of Jior surveying work before the Christmas holidays, but r.o doubt their duties made it imperative that they shouia sail so soon. Daring the years that the Institute had been in existence it had fallen to their lot to meet some distinguished mariners, and he could assure the visitors that he appreciated the Itonour of entertaining such worthy representatives of the United States. He wished them a pleasant voyage, and hoped that when tliey returned to Lyttelton in from four to six montns' time, he would again bavo the honour, on behalf of the Institute, of shaking them Lv the hand. (Applause.) Captain J. A. H. Marciel spoke in similar strain.

In returning thanks, Captain J. P. Ault said that ho was f>ure every man in the Carnegie Appreciated tho kindnesses that had been shown thorn by the residents of Lyttelton and Christchurch. They had been received more cordially than at any other part of the world at the vessel had called. .Referring to tho Institute, Captain Anlt stated that th» extent of its work surprised him. The average sailor was a man -who roamed from post to pillar all over the world, and when he came into contact with such an institution it made a deep impression him. and was appreciated. Speaking of the Carnegie, he said that the vessel was working in connexion with the Carnegie Institute at Washington, whose work was international in character, and was accepted by every nation that printed nautical charts. Jn the Carnegie was a representative of nearly every nation, and although they were all supposed to be neutrals, it was a fact that every man could speak English. (Laughter and applause.)