H.M.S. RENOWN.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18412, 19 May 1920, Page 6

H.M.S. RENOWN.

BLUEJACKETS' OUTING. MOTOR RUN TO MOTUKARARA. ( Three hundred petty officers and men from H.M.S. Renown had a motor run to Motukarara yesterday as guests of the Canterbury Automobile Association. Under Commissioned-Gunner D. P. J. Enright , D.S.O. tho men marched into Cathedral Square at about 10.10 a.m., and receiving the order to " break out and get into the cars," they were soon comfortably set and ready for the journey. From two to six men were carried in each car. _ The marshalling was done by the president (Mr J. S- Hawkes), the secretary (Mr C W. Hervey), and members of the Automobile Council. A feature of th«i departure was the orderly succession of the cars as they drove out of Worcester Street with Mr J. S. Hawkes at the head of the procession. There were exactly fifty cars and twenty-three motorcycles and side-chairs. The route taken was via Riccarion, Prebbleton and Tai Tapu, and owing to tho small amount of dust on the road the trip was most enjoyable. The passing of tho long procession brought the inmates of the houses on the road to tho gates, where they heartily cheered, and were cheered by, the bluejackets. Motuarara was reached in good time for lunch, and an excellent one, botli in quantity and quality, was provided by tho Automobile Association, after-dinner cigarettes also being handed round. During tho afternoon a lengthy sports programme was carried out, in wliich the guests enjoyed themselves to the full, the motor-cycle races being rather a novelty, especially to those who took part as passengers. Tea was available during the major portion of the afternoon, and the sports were concluded at 4.30 o'clock. After hearty cheers had been given for the entertainers, a start Was made on the return journey, which was without incident except for groups of cheering children by the wayside, and the bluejackets reached Christchurch aovd the end of a perfect outing at six o'clock.

The officials for ti« sports wero as follow:—Judge, Mr N. M. OTbell; handicapper, Mr W. L. MinsSn; starter, Mr "W. G. Tonks; timekeepers, Messrs K. Wallace and E. Allen; steward; Mr F. E. Jones; clerk of course, Mr W. H. Benson; secretary, Mr P. R. Harman, Following aro tho results of the events:—

Motor and Side-car Race, three miles and a quarter—First heat: H. M. 'Jardin and Able-seaman Gillett (30sec), 7 h.p. HarleyDavidson, 1 ; J. Foothead and Gunner Comer (35sec), 7 h.p. Harley-Davidson, 2; G. Lambert and Stoker Carter (45sec), 7 h.p. Indian, 3> Time—omin 32seo. Second heat: W. J. Dalley and Stoker Kilner (Iosco), 7 h.p. Indian, 1; A. Skinner and Able-seaman Rose (30 seo), 7 h.p. Excelsior, 2; W. H. Joneß and Able-seaman Bishop (45sec), 7 h.p. Harley-Davidson, 3. Time—smin 14sec. Final heat: W. H. Jones and Able-seaman Bishop, 1; G, Lambert and Stoker Carter, 2; W., J. Dalley and Stoker Kilner, 3. Time—smin 19 3-ssec. _ _ ~ , Sk Mite and a-Qnarter Race—H. M. Jardin and Private Robinßon (lOseo), 1; W. J. Dalloy and Able-seaman KiineT (6sec), 2; J. Foothead and Stoker Scott (12s«c), 3. Tim*. —Bmin 33sec. Tilfine the motor and side-oar— W. J Dalley and Able-seaman Kilner, 1; L. F. Poore and Able-seaman Spearing, 2. Potato Dropping Rnce, into tin, from sirteear—E N. Gibnon and Able-seaman Meade* 1; G. H. Foothead and Gunner Corner, 2; C. Bell and Petty Officer Kendall, 8. Serpentine Race, in side-car—L. F. Fo°™ and Able-seaman Swearing, 1; A. Smith and Ordinary-seaman Hrvrdacre, 2; R. H. Parker and Able-*oaman Holland, S. Tu^-of-War—Final: Seamen beat Petty Officers; Civilians beat Seamen. The prize of tl 10n was handed to the captain of trie Seamen's team for distribution. Sack Tournament—Able-seaman «eu, l, Able-seaman Btall, 2; Able-seamw Fulsnam 3.

SHIP'S BAND TO PLAY TO-DAY. • The band of H.M.S. Renown will play at 2.30 p.m. to-day in Latimer Square. The full band of thirty-seven will be present, arriving from Lyttelton at 2.20 p.m. After the band concert the bandsmen will have afternoon tea as guests of the Mayor and Mayoress at their residence.

A VISIT TO TTMARU. [Pek Press Association.] • TIMARU, May 18. - A large party of Renown men and tho band visited Timaru to-day by special train. After _ luncheon tlio majority accepted an invitation, to a run in the countrv and a procession of about fifty cars had a good run through downs, farms and across the Pareora. A drawback was that the roads were very dusty. A holiday was observed in town and a large crowd welcomed tho visitors and listened to the band.

Children from town and country schools will visit H.M.S. Renown today, commencing at 9 a.m. It is expected that many thousands will go on board the ship. » Tho Mayor of Lyttelton (Mr W. I. Lester) requests owners of motor-boats and boats to take part in escorting H.M.S. Renown down tho harbour on the occasion of the departure of the "battle-cruiser from Lyttelton on Saturday morning. The entertainers to the men on leave from H.M.S. Renown last night were the Red Cross Society and the Women s National Reserve. High tea was provided in King Edward "Barracks, Mrs H. Smith and Miss Cocks acting as hostesses. Later in the evening a dance wa9 arranged, about 800 couples taking Dart. The decoratiofflp were those used during the Royal ball. After the dance, which was concluded about eleven o'clock, an excellent supper was served. Members of the Citizens nefenco Corps _ acted as doorkeepers during the evening. . Tho band of H.M.S. Renown, which visited Tumaru yesterday, were unfortunately twelve musicians short, as that number had to remain-in Christchurch to act as orchestra to last evening's concert, and Engineer-Lieutenant Pratt, general, manager of the concert nartv, wishes to express his regret at Ids inability to send the full band to Timaru.

A welcome to the men of the Renown will bo held in the King Edward Barracks this evening. The Lean Year Ball will be repeated in St Paul's Schoolroom, Papanui, tomorrow evening. The Canterbury ' Automobile Association is aiTanging to take the men of H.M.S Renown for a motor run to Little River to-morrow. As the Association rouires more cars to convey the men, Mr C. W. Harvey (secretary) would be glad to receive the names of any who are willing to assist. Cars will leave the Square at 10 a.m.