SEA CADETS HONOURED

Evening Star, Issue 23726, 6 November 1940, Page 2

SEA CADETS HONOURED

INSPECTION BY GOVERNORGENERAL NEW HEADQUARTERS VISITED Three officers and 42 ratings of the Dunedin branch of the Navy League Sea Cadets formed a guard of honour for the Governor-General (Viscount Galway) when he paid a visit to the new headquarters in the Garrison Hail last evening. Assembled in Dowling street in full dress uniform, the officers and ratings wore inspected by his Excellency, who paid a tribute to their smart appearance and bearing. Met by the commander (Mr J. Sutherland Ross), Lord Galway was conducted on a tour of inspection of the Sea Cadet headquarters, during which he remarked on the excellent facilities available for training. Ho then addressed briefly tho Guard of Honour, drawn up to the left of the parade; area, and the non-uniformed cadets to the right. “ This is a most important work you are doing,” Lord Galway said. “It is also an important branch of training.. It is splendid to hear of the excellent work you are doing, and I am delighted with your showing.” Lord Galway paid tribute to the enthusiasm shown by all ranks,, and eulogised the efficiency of the officers in instructing the cadet corns. Finally, he wished them luck in future training. Although tho Sea Cadets were doing a national work they had not been recognised by the Government, said Mr Ross in renly to the good wishes of the Governor-General. Already some of the ratings had gone into service with the Navy, he added. If the corps covdd have official recognition, its work would go ahead by leaps and bounds. In conclusion, lie thanked Lord Galway for making the inspection.