THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume 15, Issue 2013, 13 December 1870, Page 2

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH.

THE GALATEA LEAVES SYDNET FOE AUCKLAND. The Sydney Morning Herald of the 16th says:—" The third and, in all probability, the last visit which H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, and his fine frigate, will pay to Port Jackson terminated ou November 16. During his stay the ship has undergone extensive repairs at the hands of Mr. Cuthberfc, and has left on what may be termed -her homeward cruise as taut and trim as the day she was commissioned. One p.m. was the hour fixed for sailing, and at noon she was ' riding to a single anchor, ready for the signal to get under weigh. A large number of spectators had by this time assembled. After backing forafewhundred yards, she steamed slowly ahead, passing close to the flagship, while the well-known airs "Homewardbound" and " Auld Lang Syne," performed by the Prince's band, indicated that the voyage had commenced. The Commodore left the ship shortly after she passed Garden Island. At 2 o'clock, the Galatea being clear of the Heads, discharged her pilots and, after a brief delay to lift the screw, she was speedily under a cloud of canvas with a strong southerly breeze, which carried her out of sight in about an hour. The Galatea's visit to Noumea will be very short, as it is intended that she will be at Auckland, en route for England, on the 7th proximo. During their visits to Australia the officers of the Galatea have secured a large circle of friends, many of whom visited the ship on Wednesday to say good-bye, and numerous bouquets of the choicest flowers were presented aa parting mementoes." ■ -■ ": ..•■!, . -■-