OUR VISITORS

Evening Star, Issue 19021, 17 August 1925, Page 6

OUR VISITORS

SEARCHLIGHT DISPLAY to-might • ■ GUESTS 111 PRIVATE HOMES CONDUCT OF SAILORS EXEMPLARY The American Jackie’s conduct on shore leave in Dunedin has stamped him—a gentleman. All have been hospitably entertained by Dunedin and Otago people, and have left a record of which their officers may "well be proud. On all sides one hears enconiums of their general bearing and behaviour. Dunedin's weather of yesterday and today has been of the best, with bright sunshine and clear atmosphere, and the vessels berthed at the wharves —the tender Melville, with her wonderful facilities for “ mothering ” the smaller craft, and the sleek and trim destroyers, with their fine linos suggestive' of speed, and their up-to-date armament—have made a. bright picture. Largo crowds visited the boats all day yesterday, and again this morning there wore many ' visitors, including numbers from the country districts. MELVILLE CAPTURED EAGER SIGHTSEERS’ INVASION. ’Twas a. bloodless victory, though throe or four women fainted. These were the circumstances of the capture of the big repair ship Melville yesterday afternoon bv a big Dunedin crowd. Early in the afternoon the invasion commenced, and reinforcements arrived every few minutes. There was a terrible crush on the wharf and on the gangways, and, despite the efforts of the ships’ officers on duty and the local police, there was a good deal of confusion. Those who did get aboard in safety wore allowed the freedom of the vessel, and spent a, long time in inspecting the various departments of this wonderful ship, with its facilities for repairing almost anything from a small screw to a big shaft. It is estimated that several thousand people more aboard the, ship yesterday niternoon. and that several thousand others were unable to get on. IK THE HOMES

Over the week-end hundreds of American sailors' wore guests in private homes, and both the hosts and the ..visitors had enjoyable times. Of homo life the visitors seem very fond. On Saturday night there were many happy parties, with dancing, games, and music.

“I’m bringing up a couple of American boys for tea,” said father. Mother was pleased, and even the fact that dad arrived home with a. party of live did not disconcert her, despite that it meant much work in preparing a. meal. 'With zest she entered into the spirit of things, and soon everyone was “at home.”’ Then other guests arrived, and after music and song a dance was held on the best carpet. Till the woe sina’ hours the fun went on, and_ American and New Zealander joined in singing ‘ Anld Lang Syne. ’ before parting. This was typical of hundreds of Dnncdi.n,homes on Saturday night. Banjos, ukeleles, and other musical instruments were brought ashore by many of the visitor?, who proved excellent entertainers and aliogether “ jolly good fellows.” In one instance two sailors took the. trouble of carrying a, gramophone and a big box ol records from their ship to a home in one of tho hill suburbs. CARS WAHTEI)

Motorists are being asked to assist in making the last two days of the. American Heel’s visit an enjoyable one for tho men by taking them in their cars to Eorbiiry Bark on Tuesday arid Wednesday. Motorists who can assist, are asked to call at the wharf at ,10 a.m. cadi day, even if they have only room for one or two men, and as some, forty officers and 3UU men have signified their intention of going to the trots it can easily be seen bow many ears: are required. As the meeting has been put on solely ior the visitors’ entertainment, it is hoped that the local “sports” will co-operate. THE AURORA ARTIFICIAL

It woks a, memorable spectacle made by the thirty powerful searchlights ol the vessels between 8 and 8.30 on Saturday night, a spectacle that will bo_ repeated at the same time this evening. People gathered on the hills and saw the vision in its real splendor. But even those on the Hat for miles around were able to admire the wonderful sight as great beams: skipping across the sky chased each other, crossed, rose, and fell. Sometimes one would shoot right into the sky, and Ilia bright globe at the end of the silver shall, .seemed to bo touching the stars. Then it would sweep down to the lino of housetops, and miles of night grew bright as dav. At times the operators combined in a special display 7, working out skilful designs. Groat streaks, standing forth, like the heft ms of a gigantic sun, seemed almost to rival tlnu. magnificent and rare spectacle of southern skies, the Aurora Australis, it was a sight that Dunedin bad not witnessed before, lor never had so many searchlights been at work in its harbor. Tito display was one of the unique features of a unique event, and there, will bo increased interest among the spectators of to-night’s weird game of hide-and-seek among heavenly bodies.

ASHORE AND AFLOAT ViGHETTES OF THE WEEK-END Jackie expects that his .second week in Dunedin will bo something to remember. The people have opened their hearts, and the atmosphere has warmed some. “ I guessed I figgored wrong when 1 told you these folk were dead,” said one of the gobs, who told a reporter last week that the sailors felt rather hurt at the reserve Dunedin people showed in the early stages. “ We’ve gotten to like this place, and the parting will be hard, I hope to tell you.” Ho notices that the people are freer when they meet the sailors in the street. But he doesn’t know what to make of the girls. “ They sure are a fine bunch when yen meet them at a dance.” be observed; ‘‘but if any run across you in the street—gee, it's wuss than an Arctic blizzard!”

“ I know why,” interjected his pal. “ Ono kid told me t hat if a gal was Been speaking tn a gob in Princes street she would be ruined. -But wo aint’t sheiks!”

Piety is not the typical virtue of any navy, but pews in the city churches yesterday bore evidence that the fleet lias its proportion of godly thinkers. A staff officer told a reporter that it was almst a principle of the TJ.S.N. to avoid any suggestion of compulsion in matters of religion. So clmrcli parades were seldom hold, and, though representatives of some of tho churches had put forward the proposal last week, it was left to the men to decide, for themselves whether they went to church or not. A good many evidently decided to go. A special service at ITirst Church, conducted by the Rev. Dr E. A. Herrington, was attended by Rear-Admiral Marvell. All the other churches had. their share of devotees, and some services in the city were conducted by men irom the licet.

The little green light of the silent policeman dickered merrily, and showed the white outline of the wooden support. “Look, ho!” ejaculated a Jackie shipward bound. “ What’s that outfit in the'centre of the road?” “Gee, don’t ya know, kid?” said the other gob. “That’s one of them war memorials!”

How many Dunedin residents appreciate the beauty of the walk around the,Ross Creek Reservoir? . The grandeur of the bush glade, with its pretty stream that lends to the catchment areas, was not lost on the sailors who went there yesterday. “ It's the prettiest place around this town, and that’s saying something,” said one. Their enthusiasm may have been enhanced by the spirit of the occasion. It was a rather unique experience to he picnicking in winter time—and whoever conceived the idea of treating tho sailors to this outing, which the bright sunshine made thoroughly enjoyable, provided a telling advertisement for the climate of Dunedin and the pleasing variety of its scenery. * * * » The few who may imagine that perhaps tlie Yanks are not wholly sincere in their warm appreciation of New Zealand and Australia can got all the confirmation they -want in the ward room of the foc’slc. The visitors show a remarkably keen interest in more than the scenery of the places that they visit. Almost any conversation bends the Yank inquiring about the resources and extent of the country, the character of its industries, and the pay workers get. It was certainly not President Ooolidgo’s object to subsidise those lands with American immigrants, but there is not much doubt hut that many will return cither to blew Zealand or Australia.

I “ A guy offered me a job on a ranch 'when I was over in Australia, and told I me to keep in touch with him,” said ' one. “ I’vo only fourteen months to go before I finish ur>. and yon bet I’m goin’ back to that lit’ 010 ranch!’’ | Scores have made similar decisions. A negro cook whoso rissoles would make an hotel chef’s month water wanted to know how the restaurant business progressed. “And would a chef,” be asked. “ get more than six dollars a week?”

THE RAREST FLOW EH DARIHB DEATH FOR THE SILVER SWORD Hi glib in Du net! in just now is tho world's rarest (lower, the only, one of its kind outside Hawaii. Bctty-ofticer J. M. Janie,vson, of I!ig flagship Melville, who clinched with death in the seven hours’ search for the silver sword, just laughs when you view his great prize and gasp at Pne perils lie underwent. “When you’ve got something that no one else in the world possesses,” lie says casually, “you’re sort of j pleased with yourself!” I Maui, one of the isles of beautiful 1 Hawaii, was the Colchis whore the modern Jason pursued his ndventure. There in tho crater of Haleakola, nestling in precipitous rocks and drawing nourishment from age-old volcanic ash, grows the rare- and beautiful silver sword. Tho natives know something about it, the botanist practically nothing. It is so rare that the Government of tho United States lias protected it, but as the majority of people are not likely to take the risks that Mr Jameyson incurred, tho law of protection must bo largely a matter of form. He spent a week around tho crater, and to get at tho llower had to descend a rock face that was practically a, sheer drop. Then there was the arduous ascent of a clumsy, us promintory —a. climb in all of o’vcr 1,500 ft. .Accompanied by a ship’s surgeon, . Lieutenant Emerson, Mr Jamoyson decided that tho rarity of (lie llower was worth Hip risk. It took seven hours to get at one of the spots where tho flower - .had its ?onoly abode, and then, to reach it, Air Jainoyson had to hang over a rock with the doctor holding his ankles.

For hot!), especially to Jamieson, the chances were, a hundred to one against, getting back to safety. But. both lie and Emerson readied their ship again, and with them was tho world’s rarest lioWCi*. To-day Mr Jameyson showed his treasure to a reporter, it is a. hull), raped like a chrysanthemum and a loot, in width. The hlnde-likc shape of its silver leaves, which teed like satin and are colored with a silver line that no ariist could faithfully reproduce, shows that, tho flower has been well named. The intrepid owner has shown it to a few visitors to tho ship, and to give Dunedin residents nu opportunity of seeing it before tho Melville sails it is to ho exhibited in tho show windows of Brown. Ewing, and Co. _ “What are you going to do with it?” tho reporter asked Mr Jameyson. Mon have made fortunes with orchids. “ .1 am going to give, it to a, museum in tho United States,” replied the altruistic sailor. So_ that at least one flower from mystic Kallakala, will not waste its sweetness in tho crater air. Its wonderful sheen, Mr Jameyson expects, will he a bright as ever seven years from now. Whether tho fading process will find him ready to face death on the perilous crater again is a story for time to toll. But such risks to the average mind are nothing of more tangible recognition than honorable mention in tho donors’ list, of a museum.

ADMIRAL MARVELL VISITS PORT CHALMERS ENTERTAINED BY THE MAYOR. Admiral Marvell and his staff motored to Port Chalmers this morning by way of Mount Cargill, Mihiwaka, and Cold Water Crook. Jt was a pleasant outing. Tho bright sunshine had thinned the morning mists. The panorama of hill and valley ami seascape impressed tho visitors very favorably. A young officer said it was gorgeous, and altogether unexpected. Tho visitors were accompanied by Mr T. Anderson (Mayor of Port Chalmers). Mr J. London (chairman of the Harbor Board), with Captain MacLcan and Air J. M. Wilkie also joined the party, and accompanied them round the docks, engineering shops, and marine repair works at Port Chalmers. Tho councillors joined with tho mayor in extending a welcome to tho visitors, and Mr A. Cable, local member of the Harbor Board, also expressed the friendly sentiments of the seaport town. The Admiral, in responding mentioned the fact that as. a hoy lie had often been aboard the New Bedford whalers, ami had heard the old sails tell stories of whaling in New Zealand waters. Therefore he did not feel himself quite a stranger in these parts, and, regarding the very friendly attitude of the people here—“ Well, yon have received ns as one of yourselves, and that is all there is to it.”

The programme fixed for the day did not permit of a, prolonged stay at Port Chalmers ,but the visit, though brief, teas very pleasant.. AH IHPGGTAHT BAY SADIE Alia EIVAH SEE TEE FLEET Evrmi patted Ins sleek thatch, surveyed as much of Ids Sunday garb as the little boarding-house mirror eon hi reflect, and smiled with the complacency of an altruist as lie turned to the narrow vista of sunlit roots. Then on the chaste ears of the strict Sabbatarians dozing in Mrs Hash’s parlor fell the

unseasonable strains of ‘ Dood!o-cle-doo. ; , It would not have unnerved them back thev seen Ewan’s smile. But thei hadn’t—though they certainly heard) j Ids noisy descent and his streetward | clatter along the passage. That quiet | little Mr M'Tavish has something in t the wind!” confided the landlady, and the strict Sabbatarians agreed. Simpson, the plumber chap, whose room was near’ the conhimed, Mrs Hash's deduction. M'Tayish, he announced, had stayed out till nearly 11 on Saturday, ami his belated demand for admission disturbed Simpson from an ecstatic dream of a cushy live years’ contract. But neither tha landlady or Simpson know of those rapturous moments at the cutting, when .Ewan and Sadie watched the search- • lights chasing each other from lorto--hollo to Okarito. ■ “ Don’t forget to-morrow!” both said in parting. ’ , Sadio kept her appointment. Rat* tray street was crowded with sightseers. Where they all came from Ewai* could not think—he did not' realise before then that Dunedin had) such an enormous population Hqstd h of flappers in fur coats and dazzling-' millinery, invalids in push chairs, city, chairs with reeking Piedmonts in 12iiv; holders, talkative children who waved, star-spangled banners, and even frockcoated men with tall hats—it was all f bewildering to a follow whosc_ main < - excitement bad boon the annual hall at Lone Gulf. Ewan felt quite lost in that place of grey masts and jolting crowds. Then he was conscious of a gentle nudge. Under the identical telegraph post was—Sadie! Ewan nearly lost her on the _ destroyer’s gangway. Even the stiff fight through that seething mass did not stay his fit of abstraction. lie could think only of the slender grey forms in their endless rows, nestling behind the tall mother ship, and all aljyo with the thousand after thousand besiegers whom the glorious sun,shine had drawn to the wharves. A dungaree-clad figure under the white.hat of the American seamen recalled Ewan from the skies. “ Say, bo!” ho shouted, “this is an uncommon fine gal of yours; but I guess you’ll lose her if you ain’t keerful! Como right along, and I’ll show you our ship 1” Ewan felt it was a distinct mark of favor. Other sailors were piloting guests about tho decks—guests who seemed to be in family parties. Ha thought they were people who had been kind to the demonstrators, as ho would have been if his homo hod been nearer than Lone Gulf. Of course* many of tho groups were not family parties. They were girls whoin, Ewan concluded, sailors had danced with in the Q shed or up town. It was something now to find such hospitality extended to a bloke who was just giving his girl a dav out.

Tho sailor disillusioned him. “ You folk have ’ given us a swell iimo ashore,” ho said. “This is our home, and wo wanna make you feol like part of tho family just as you folk do in ycur 111’ ole town.” Ewan thought it was a neat speech, and wished-lie could make free with strangers like that—without being introduced, tool—and still he pleasant. The sailor proved as good ns his word. He showed tho 4in guns to Sadie and Ewbn.' He told thorn that they corresponded to the 3.7 gnus on tho British boats. He opened tho breech and Ewan looked along the steel ribbed tube of death. Then ho explained the duties of the “ pointers ” —• mi’ii who sat, one each, side, on tho steel seats that reminded Ewan so forcibly of tho scats on horse ploughs at homo. Ouo pointer, the sailor said, found the range, and the other trained Hie gun. The sailor explained tho electrical firing, which, lie said, the Americans and the British had copied from the Germans —an intricate system that, operated from the bridge, discharged all the guns simultaneously. The torpedo tubes were standing in rows on cadi side of the rear deck, and the sailor, when lie opened the hade and disclosed the fearsome torpedoes themselves, with the two propellers that travel in opposite directions, explained that (die discharge of tho torpedoes was tho main business of (bo destroyer. The greater part nf Urn ship was a mass of machinery, and the hull scarcely as thick as a thin plate—-all because speed was the great essential. Those engines that could _davdnp mors power than a, battleship's were built so that tho destroyer could shoot in amongst the enemy and fly back to the base. If a destroyer could not complete its deadly business in three minutes it- stood no chance, the sailor said. And when he added that tho official calculations wore made on Hie basis that just 20 per cent, of the destroyers would escape the enemy. Radio gasped, and Ewan, beneath' hiS mask of indifference, reflected that a- £3 job had some compensation after all.

Their visit to tho engine room convinced him, in fact. Sadie and he had to go down a narrow hatch, and a deep

steel ladder brought them to a vibrating inferno. If that thin ship were rammed, they thought, what chance would the liromen and engineers have? Tho boat would bo on the bed of the sea before the trapped victims could reach that ladder. . . . Yet where tho mass of machinery left room, for living quarters everything was blight and cheerful. The officers* quarters were, compact, if they were confined. And, though they had to oat it where they slept, the crew had ovh dually dined on chicken— some _ wers just finishing the meal—chicken, molasses, and ice cream! To Sadie the galley _was the really thrilling part of the ship. There wore the chef and his staff performing the mysterious rites connected with tho creation of rissoles, fried onions, and roast chicken. Ami the stove was a roaring furnace that was fed on oil— Sadie had never seen u “range” like that. An obliging steward took them to the pantry, and made delicious coffee for Ewan and Sadie. He told them about his experiences in battleships anil submarines—how Uncle isam bet every man in a “sub” a dollar a dive that lie wouldn’t come to the surface agu m.

“Von !.c p your husband ashore,” To said to Sadie, “it’s tho best place! ” “ Ho isn’t my husband,” replied poor Sadie. “I only met him last Wednesuav ! ”

.Hut the bluff steward only laughed. “ Tv'al,” lie said, “ I figgcr ho will he before long—guess he don’t need a uVicrolo io pipe the word 1 ” Ti tiio struggle to get aboard llio Molvillo was hard, it was worth while. Tiio decks were packed, the companionways blocked, and progress funereal. But the sailors were as patient and affable as the men on the destroyers. One seemed to conic from nowhere. Pie had been on the Mexican border, and iia.d seen from the other side of flic river fierce and rowdy revolutions, that raged for days at a sirmch without anyone being killed. He showed Kivim and his girl the wonderful workshops of the, Melville, which could build a destroyer on board if President Coolide wanted it to, and look them to the vast store rooms. He told them that it was the mother of the fourteen destroyer's. Their job was to fire torpedoes and raise smoke-screens for rim battleships. Hers was to feed the men who lived aboard them, and mend tha slugs when tkev struck trouble.

Ewan and Sadie came, to the conclusion that the Yanks were decent chaps —and though women fainted and men suffered agony in their pet corns, there were thousands of others who came to the same conclusion. Tho Yank went up high in the estimation of lus Dunedin hosts yesterday. “ I think they’re corkers,” observed Ewan. “And d-d-don’t you think that steward chap was right about " “About needing a decade?” said Sadie, just a little confused. “Yes, .vlmt—what I like about the Americans | is that they’re straight to the point! ” ;

mm\m saws death PURE ACCIDENT STORY OF BRAWL CONTRADICTED. [SPECIAL TO THE ‘STAR.’] WELLINGTON, August 17. It was announced on Saturday that a member of the crew of tiro Seattle died on Friday on the hospital ship Relief from injuries to the head, received in a clash with tho shore patrol on Thursday night. It appears that during a brawl a patrol man was forced to protect himself, and used his baton in order to prevent being assaulted. Another man was removed to tho hospital ship with concussion through falling during the fight.' These sensational statements regarding the cause of death of an American sailor are repeated to-day in one morning paper. A ‘ Times ’ reporter, detailed to make inquiries into tho unfortunate happening, gathered from one who was near by at tho time that lato on Thursday night some of tho American sailors became involved in an argument with a number of civilians on Jmmbton quay, and when the difference between tho two factions spread to open hostility a patrolman who was near by intervened, and remonstrated rather severely with his baton on one of tho most troublesome of tho sailors. As a result of tho blow tho man’s skull was fractured, and ho expired on Saturday.

The story of the patrolman is that ho was becoming involved in a tight corner among the brawling crowd, and was forced to use his weapon in selfdefence.

xVn absolutely contrary account of the sailor’s death is given by Commander Adams, of the Pennsylvania, who declared it was duo to deceased, who had never given any trouble, that the facts bo made public. Ho was a lino, honest, straightforward _ young man, full of life and promise. Ho was granted Tuesday and Wednesday, and wont ashore. People who were with him stated at tho inquest aboard the ship yesterday that ho had not boon in any fracas. While working on tho deck on Thursday afternoon Dale suddenly collapsed and fell. Assistance was'immediately rendered, and ho was taken below. Asked did ho have any pain, deceased said no. His nose, was skinned, and an officer questioned him as to whether ho had got into any. trouble ashore. Again he replied in tho negative. He denied that at any time since arrival he had been in an argument. Some friends among deceased’s messmates were railed and questioned by the officer regarding Dale’s activities when on leave. The men stated that his conduct, had been most exemplary. While on' tho hospital ship Belief ho stated that he had fallen over a gravel pile near Pipitca wharf. Tho spot was very dark at night, and returning to ship lie had accidentally tripped. As ho felt no ill effects _at tho time lie did not think anything more of tho matter, and went about las duties in the usual way. “There is no truth in tho statement that is being circulated to the effect that Dale was arrested by the patrol,” said Commander Adams. “Although I am not yet free to give tho evidence of the inquest away, I can assure yon that ho never came under any breach of our laws. I sincerely regret his death. It is one of those unfortunate things that are liable to happen at any time. However, for tho sake of tho lad’s good name I would like tho rumor refuted. Ho was a good hoy, and never gave ns any trouble. How such gossip came to bo circulated I do not know.”

Following tho usual custom carried .out by the United States navy, tlio body .of Dale will bo embalmed and taken baek and Immlod over to Ids relatives. BRILLIANT ILLUMINATIONS BATTLES!! IRS AIihAZR WITH LIGHT. [Pko. , U-MTKU Press Association.] 'WELLINGTON, August 17. Admiral Coontz and fifteen officers left tor 'Rotorua last night. The licet gave a great searchlight display on Saturday night. The Seattle and the Pennsylvania., at the wharf, Were illuminated from truck to water edge, and presented a splendid sight, tlio great lattice masts looking like pillars of fire. The rain has cleared off, and tho weather to-day is brilliant. DULL DAYS OVER MIXING WELL AT CHRISTCHURCH. GREAT MOTOR EXCURSION. [Special to the ‘Star.'] CHRISTCHURCH, August 17., Christchurch is being saved from disgrace. It seemed that tho city was likely to get a bad name because of tho rudeness of a few of its worst inhabitants, but tho feeling of disapprobation felt by the general body of citizens has been strong enough to spur those citizens already friendly to actions of real hospitality. Tho barrier of reserve or shyness between the citizens and tho sailors is being broken down. , In every town in New Zealand the sailors have confessed to feeling the day's dull. They have been polite about it, but still quite frank. Some of them should bo hoping now that the dull days in Christchurch are over, for during tho week-end the sailors were offered much more freely than ever before tho sort of hospitality they most enjoy. Scarcely a sailor was to. bo seen yesterday' who was not accompanied by friendly civilians, and many civilians, took tho sailors to their homes. Nearly every motor car seen in the city yesterday morning sotting out for tho country had sailors in the party of passengers. The big motor excursion arranged by tho Automobile Association took seventy-five officers and 600 of other ranks to Ashley Gorge, where they had a, picnic lunch in warm sunshine, yet with a near view of the glistening snow. It was a glorious outing, which everybody enjoyed, and most of the sailors were taken by their hosts to their homes for the evening meal. For this excursion 170' cars were offered, more than were necessary.

The rush to Lyttelton to _ see the ships yesterday caught the Railway Department only partly prepared. Some passengers could not he taken, because the trains could not bo run frequently enough to carry them. Most of thoso who did light their way into tho carriages travelled in extreme discomfort, every carriage being overcrowded. DELUGED WITH INVITATIONS [Special to the ‘Star.’] CHRISTCHURCH, August 17. An indication of tho beneficial effect on the general public of the publicity given to the attitude of the hoodlum element towards the American sailors was afforded on Saturday, when tho

Y.ji.C.A. was deluged with Invitations from private citizens to sailors to visit their homes. Mr Konner, secretary of the Y.M.C.A., said their telephones were going all day with people ringing and asking them to send sailors to stay j with thorn. They had invitations for hundreds of men. The publicity that had been given to Thursday night’s affair had done a lot of good, and the public wanted to clear tho name of tho city before the sailors departed. GETTING TOGETHER A WARM ATMOSPHERE. [Pku United Pjiess Association.] AUCKLAND, August 17. The American sailors and Auckland citizens have been getting together more during tho past two days. Undoubtedly the sporting atmosphere at Eilorslie and tho various football parks have contributed to this increase of goodfellowship. Another favoring factor has been tho bright weather. Most people found it impossible to be a “hail fellow well met” in tho wet davs that followed tho fleet’s arrival, but under the spring sun it has been quite another matter, and an acquaintance once made both visitors and hosts have found each other surprisingly good fellows, and they cannot understand how they have been so long in finding a friendly footing, with the relations so happily adjusted, the second week of tho fleet’s visit shoud be more auspicious than the first. BIG CONTINGENT AT ROTORUA

ROTORUA, August 17. Five hundred and fifty-six officers 1 and men from tho fleet had a great reception at the hands of tho Arawas on Saturday night at ,a typical Maori entertainment. Lord Stradbroke was i also present. Great cordiality was j shown to all the members of the visifcI ing party who were delighted, and | cheered the entertainers continuously, i Waaiti Tai Mitchell welcomed them lin a fine speech, stressing tho I solidarity of tho Anglo-Saxon race and I the loyalty of the Arawas. | Tho chief petty officer of tho Mississippi cordially thanked tho entertainers who had given them “ tho time of thenlives.” Lord Stradbroke also voiced keen appreciation. ! After" the entertainment the men ' were invited to a dance at Tamatckapua. Tho train left near midnight . amid stirring scenes.