THE AMERICAN FLEET

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 34, 8 August 1925, Page 22

THE AMERICAN FLEET

WELLINGTON'S WELCOME

OFFICIAL PROGRAMME FOR

FIRST WEEK

PREPARATIONS WELL FORWARD,

Preparations for the reception of the American Fleet, which' left Australia yesterday and is due to arrive in New Zealand next Tuesday,, are well advanced. The flagship Seattle, with the Cohimander : in-Chi<!f, Admiral Coontz, aboard, will berth, all being well, at the Fipitea Wharf about 1 p.m., whila the remaining vessels—the Pennsylvania, Richmond, and Relief, the last at Clyde quay—will follow. It is suggested that 'business people allow their employee* an extended lunch hour at this time to allow them, to witness the spectacle of the fleet's arrival. The matter is at present under consideration. Public buildings will be festooned with flags and electrically illuminated at night. The scheme for the Town Hall is specially fine, designed on comprehensive lines by the City Electrical Department. OFFICIAL PROGRAMME The official programme for the- entertainment of the American Fleet in Wellington was released on Thursday by tlm Minister of Internal Affairs, the Hon. R. F. Bollard. The whole of the programme has received the approval of Admiral Coontz. The first week's programme is as follows —: TUESDAY, 11th AUGUST. 2 p.m.—Seattle berths. Official Ca115.—2.15 p.m., Commodore calls on Admiral; 2.45 p.m., Admiral calls on Governor-General-; 3.5 p.m., Admiral calls on Prime Minister and Ministers; 3.25 p.m., chairman Harbour Board calls on Admiral; 3.30 p.m., Mayor calls on Admiral; 3.35 p.m., General Officer Commanding New Zealand Military Forces calls on Admiral; 4-p.m.; Governor-Gen-eral returns Admiral's call; 4.15 p.m.,. Prime Minister and Ministers return Admiral's call; 4.30 p.m., Admiral returns call of chairman Harbour Board; 4.45 p.m., Admiral returns Mayor's call in JViayor's rooms, Town Hall. 5 p.m.—Civic reception to Commander-in-Chief, Town Hall. 7 p.m. —Government House dinner to Admiral Coontz and principal officers. 8 p.m.—lndependent Order of Oddfellows : Lodge welcome to American Lodge, Concert Chamber, Town Hall. 8 p.m.—Private dance, Mrs. E. S. Innes, Lower Hutt, to 20 officers. WEDNESDAY, 12th AUGUST. 10 a.m.—Ceremonial march through city. 12.45 p.m. for 1 p.m.—Government luncheon to Admiral Coontz and prin-

cipal officers, Town Hall. 3 p.m; to 5 p.m. —Reception to matron and nurses of fleet uy Trained

Nurses' Association, at club, Ken-

sington street. 7 p.m.—Clubroom and dance for men,

Town Hall. 8 p.m. —Evans Bay Yacht Club dance for 50 men in clubhouse, Evans Bay

rond. 8.30 p.m. —American Consul-General's reception to Admiral Coontz and principal officers at the Ambassador, Willis street. Ball to 25 officers by Mayor, councillors, and citizens, Lower Hutt. Private dance to 25, officers, Savoy Cabaret, Exchange Buildings, Dominion avenue.

THURSDAY, 13th AUGUST. 8.55 a.m. train.—2so men to visit Mas'

terton; arrive noon, depart 5.35

p.m. ; Wellington arrive 9.2 p.m. 9.35 a.m. train (Napier express):—Fifty officers leave for Napier; arrive 5.1 p.m.; return Saturday, 15th August; Napier depart 8.30 a.m., Wellington

arrive 4.16 p.m. " 10 a.m. —Municipal observation cars for

500 men to view city and environs,

Lambton railway station. 10 a.m.—Clubroom for men, Town Hall. 12.45 p.m.—Rotary Club's luncheon to

Admiral Coontz and 25 officers,

Kirkcaklie and i;ains. 12.45 p.m. train.—Fifteen officers leave

for Rotorua (Thermal Regions). 7 p.m.—Clubroom and dance for men, Town Hall. 7.15 p.m. train (Limited express).—Fifteen officers leave for Rotorua. 9 p.m.—Government House ball to officers of the fleet.

FRIDAY, 14th AUGUST. 7.53 a.m. train.—Twenty officers and 250 men to visit Palmerston North.

One-day trip. Palmemon North arrive 10.55 a.m., Palmeraton North depart 6 p.m., Wellington arrive 8.45 p.m. 10 a.m.—Municipal observation cars for 250 men to view city and environs, Lambton railway station. 1 p.m.—New Zealand Club luncheon to Admiral Coontz and 12 officers, in Gamble and Creed's, Lambton quay. 3 p.m.—English-speaking Union's reception to Admiral Coontz and 50 officers, Dominion Farmers' Institute. 9 p.m.—Citizens' ball, Town Hall, to Admiral Coontz and 50 officers. SATURDAY,. 15th AUGUST. 12.45 p.m. train—Fifteen officers to leave for Rbtorua. . j 1.15 p.m.—Baseball, ship v. ship, at Petone. Teams to be entertained after match, and invitation extended to ship's band. Train leaves Lambton Station 12 noon. 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.—Children's party, Town Hall, to Admiral" Coontz and ( principal officers and ensigns. (Twenty-seven officers). 3 p.m.—Rugby senior match, Athletic * Park, to which officers and men are ' invited.' j 7 p.m.—Dance and clubroom for men, Concert Chamber, Town Hall. 7.30 p.m.—Commodore N.Z-. Navy: Dinner on H.M.S. Dunedin to Admiral Coontz and admirals. 8 p.m.—Commercial Travellers' choir concert at Town Hall. Invitation extended to Admiral, officers, and men. Orphans' Club korero, Masonic -Hall, Boulcott street. Invitation extended to Admiral Coontz and 30 officers. 8 p.m.—Private dance, Mrs. Bates and Miss Phyllis Bates, at studio, 68, . Willis street, to 50 officers. 12.45 p.m* train—Manawatu Savage . Club,, Palmerston North. Invitation to 12 officers to visit Palmerston North, provide part programme Savage Club korero in evening, and be the guests, of the citizens for the week-end. ' Palmerston North arrive 3.44 p.m., return Monday', 17th August; Palmerston North depart 10.23 a.m., Wellington, avrive 1.50 p.m.

SUNDAY, 16th AUGUST. 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.—Clubroom for men, Town Hall. 2 p.m.—Concerts for men, Concert Chamber, Town Hall. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.—Concerts for men, Concert Chamber, Town Hall. 7.15 p.m. (Limited express).—Admiral Coontz and 15 officers to leave for Rotorua.