SIR HENRY SEGRAVE

Gisborne Times, Volume LXIX, Issue 10871, 15 April 1929, Page 5

SIR HENRY SEGRAVE

BUI TA IX ’S SP E FOSTER I.J ONOREI) BA' KING

ATLANTIC FOG UPSETS RECEITH IN AR R A j\GEM ENTS.

(British Official. Wireless.) 'RUGBY, April 12. The King has approved that the honor oi liingtuhood be conferred upon Major Henry Segrave, who made the world land speed record of 231 miles an hour on Daytona Beach, and also won the motor boat speed championship at Miami. Some variation lues been ioi ml necessary m the programme for the reception of Sir H. Segrave when he reaches Southampton to-day from America. The liner Olympic, in which ho is travelling has c; countered a thick fog, and only reached Cherbourg this afternoon. She was due at Southampton this afternoon, but cannot arrive there before 8.% p.m. It may be too late for Sir H. Segrave to dine with his friends at the South Western Hotel, as arranged, but be will join them afterwards.

GREAT RECEPTION AT HOME

SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM KING

United Press Assn, by El. Tel. Copyright (Australian Press Association./ (Received April 13, 3.33■ p.m.) LONDON. April 13. The first greeting Si)- H. Segis-.-<-had on arrival by the Olympic at Southampton wua> a message from the King sent from Craigvvcll House and conveying hearty congratulations of his splendid achievement. As soon as the Olympic reached her moorings she gave four long blasts of her siren. This was the signal foi a blare of greetings from every ship in Southampton waters. Sir H. .Segrave was taken by surprise l»v this reception, the jdans having ljeen kept secret from him. He looked bewildered as the mayor and distinguished people grasped his liand and he beheld the crowd waiting to escort him to the hotel. Later Sir H. Segrave broadcast throughout the country from Southampton an account of his experience. He arrives at Waterloo Station at 2.-TI this afternoon. when London will give the heartiest of greetings.

ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION IN LONDON. GOVERNMENT WELCO.ME. TRIBUTE TO BRITISH WORKMANSHIP.

United Press Assn, by El. Tel. Copyright (Australian Press Association.) (Received April 14. 0.0 p.m.) LONDON. April 13.

Si<- H. Segrave had a great welcome in London. He was met by the Lord Mayor. Sir G. Wakefield, and Sender.- of the motor industry. There was a long motor procession tine ugh the vast cheering crowd to the Palace Yard outside Parliament, where

Capt. Hacking welcomed him on behalf of the Government. He emphasised that 29 manufacturer* had bad a share in ilie making of the Golden Arrow. The least flaw in design, material or workmanship would have led to di-aster. The British product, as usual, stood the test.

The Golden Arrow could not he disembarked in time to take part in tile procession, but is now being exhibited in a large store. Jt is going to the British pavilion at Milan exhibition.

LESSON TO DOMINIONS

SHOULD PE REACTION IN' FAVOR OF BRITISH CARS.

United Press Assn, by El. Tel. Copyright (Australian Press Association-! (Received April 11. 5.5 p.m.) LONDON. April 12. Kir 11. Se,crave in an interview -aid :

“I feci sure there "ill he a reaction in favor of British ears, especially in the Dominions. The ordinary purchaser now knows that Britain can produce a ear 1o beat the world on equal terms.”