GOVERNOR-GENERAL
AN ENTHUSIATIC FAREWELL. REMARKABLE SCENES. , Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, March 15. Although the departure of Lord and the Lady Bledisloe for England coincided with the first rush of morning work in the city, their route to the wharf was well-lined with people eager to give a last farewell. Hundreds were present at the ship’s side. Cheers from the kerb, a wave from Lord Bledis'oe, and a charming smile from the Lady Bledisloe were exchanged from point to point. Thousands of people were gathered at the Glasgow wharf and m the vicinity, a.nd remarkable scenes were witnessed as Their Excellencies made their last farewells. All sections of the community were represented and personal farewells were taken of numerous official military, naval, and other people, besides friends and well-wishers. Prolonged cheering greeted Their Excellencies from time to time, and as they inspected the guard of honour and went aboard. A salute of nineteen guns from Point Jerningham commenced as they went up the gangway and there were affecting scenes as the boat moved out to the singing of “Aula Lang Syne” and the National Anthem. From the bridge Their Excellencies waved a last farewell. Naval and military guards gave the Royal Salute as the' vessel left the wharf.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 91, 15 March 1935, Page 6
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207GOVERNOR-GENERAL Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 91, 15 March 1935, Page 6
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