ANTARCTIC EXPLORERS IN WELLINGTON
— «»■■■' .-— Commander Evaaft, R.N., of the Terra Nova, and Lieutenant Bruce, E.N.R., lirother-m-law of the late Captain Scott, are in Wellington to meet Lady Scott, Avho is duo by the Aorangi from San l?rancieco this evening. Lady Scott will return to England by the Medina, leaving Sydu«y on Wc'dneeday next, and •will be accompanied by her brother, Lieutenant Bruce. In the couree of an interview, Commander Evans expressed his gratitude, and that of every" member of tho illfated Scott Antarctic Expedition, fox 1 the great kindness they had received from the people of New Zealand. They hud made fri«nde among people in every walk of life. A3 for Scott, ho wa« a. great loader, and if he could not bring hifl party back safely no other man could have donft bo. Only those who had made an extensive sledge jour- ' jiey on the Barrier could realise the difficulties. With come diffidence, Coirimander Evans suggested that provision should first be made for tho dependents of those who had lost their livee, in accordance with Scott's last request, before any costly memorials were thought uf. Lady Scott will etay with friends in Wellington until tjjo Aoraiigi aailfl for BydfHty to-morrow.
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Evening Post, Volume LXXXV, Issue 49, 27 February 1913, Page 7
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201ANTARCTIC EXPLORERS IN WELLINGTON Evening Post, Volume LXXXV, Issue 49, 27 February 1913, Page 7
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