“COBBER” KAIN’S MOTHER

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 76, 25 October 1941, Page 6

“COBBER” KAIN’S MOTHER

RETURN FROM ENGLAND CIVIC RECEPTION AT AUCKLAND Auckland, Oct. 24. The pride of New Zealanders in the exploits of the late Flying Officer Edgar Kain, D.F.C.. was evident to his parcats. Mr and Mrs R. G. Kain. this afternoon, when a warm welcome was extended to Mrs Kain on her arrival at Auckland by the Pacific Clipper from San Francisco. Mr Kain travelled from Wellington with his married daughter to meet Mrs Kain, and when the Clipper arrived she was greeted also by the Mayor of Auckland. Mr All urn." The civic reception was later given by the Mayor and Mayoress. In welcoming Mrs Kain back to New Zealand on behalf of the citizens of Auckland. Mr Allum said he would like to pay tribute to her gallant son. Though pride in his courage was tinged with sadness. Mr and Mrs Kain would realise that his exploits were an : inspiration to others. While in England Mrs Kain. who arrived there after the death of her son, received privately from the King at Buckingham Palace the Distinguished Flying Cross which was awarded t'. him. Miss Judith Kain. her daughter. has joined the Womens Auxiliary Air Force.—P.A.