WELCOME TO CAPTAIN WEAVER

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11275, 19 January 1900, Page 3

WELCOME TO CAPTAIN WEAVER

i An official welcome was given yesterday bj, the Auckland Yacht Club to Captain N. J. I \\ caver, oi the American yacht Noma, who i is now on a visit to this port, when he was ! entertained to luncheon in the s.s. Admiral, ' Mr. P. Dillingham, United States Consul; Commander Tilley, ot the United Statee , transport Abarenda; and Mr. Patorson, of : the Noma, also being invited guests. These I gentlemen were received by Messrs. John j Wiseman (commodore of the club), C, P. ■ Murdoch (vice-commodore), E, H, Bellamy i (secretary), and R. S. Reynolds (treasurer), j Amongst those present were: Messrs. J. H. . Witlusford, Dr. Haines, T. T. Mnsefield, M. riiccol, J. A. Pond, T. Wilson, R. Logan, j J. Alexander, Gco. Ooldsbro', Captain : Butler. W. R. Blnomfield, G. V. Edgeoumbe, ' J, Ansenne, S. Hanna, \V. Thailand, Car- ; law, l>. H. Battley, J. llardie, J. Lennox, ; Whitsun, and Cooinoes. i After leaving tne tee a course was shaped . towards Pine Island and the guests sat down to a sumptuous repast. Mr. Wiseman presided, and seated on either side of him were Captain Weaver and Commander Tilley. The following toasts were drunk with enthusiasm : "The Queen," proposed by the Commodore. " The President of the United States." proposed by Mr. C. P. Murdoch. Mr. P. Ditimgham responded to the latter toast, and aft-r returning thanks to those gentlemen present, for the courtesy accorded him and his fellow guests, said that President McKinley had a strong personal good feeling towards the British nation, and this had been strengthened since his country had been at war with Spain, and a stiongei feding of friendship now existed between the ' i two nations. He again wished to return his sincere thanks for the courtesy to Commander Tilley and Captain Weaver, since they had been here, and to himself. (Applause.) The health of Captain Weaver was then proposed by the Commodore, who expressed ■ his regret that their guest's stay in Autk--1 land was to be such a short one, and hoped ' to see him back again at a future date. 1 The toast was then drunk, the guests sirg- .' ing " For He's a Jolly Good Fellow," with J much feeling. Captain Weaver responded, and said he was not much of a. hand at making a speech, . and would have asked Mr, Dillingham lo ■ reply, but he had already done so. He i thanked the club for their kind reception, ■ and heartily reciprocated their good wishes, 1 and said the gangway of his yacht was al- ■ wnvs down to yachtsmen, and be would bo glad to receive them at any time. In coil--1 elusion he asked all present to drink again ( to " The Queen," " President of the United , States," and particularly to " the Auckland , Yacht Club." which was done, i Mr. F. Dillingham, in reply to a toast , proposed by Mr. J. A. Pond, said that during the two and α-half years he had resided in the City of Auckland he had received lioth--1 ing but friendship, and no words could adeJ Quatcly express his feelings of gratitude to the citizens. His grandfather had fought as ; a British soldier, and died as such, and he would always have a good feeling for the I British people. The trade relations between j the two countries had largely increased dur- ,- ing the past 10 years, and lie believed had • more than doubled, and this was evidence of » good feeling between the two nations. If • he, during his remaining term of office, could ' be of any service to the club ho would bo ! most happy to serve them. ■ The Vice-Commodore (Mr. ('. P. said that it gave him extreme pleasure to tx press the good feeling, on behalt of the clubj which existed all round towards Captain . Weaver and Commander Tilley, and to see x the flag of the United States ilying' on r three vessels in our harbour at the same time, , viz., the Noma, the mail steamer, and the • U.S.s. Abarcndn. He felt that somef j thing ought to be done to recognise Captain ■ I Weaver personally amongst, them, and re- - 51 grafted he was leaving so soon. " Mr. Reynolds announced that Captain Weaver had been elected a member of the ' Auckland Yacht Club. 3 Commander T'illev also responded in ' felicitous terms to a toast of his health, proy posed by Mr. T. T. Masefield. After luncheon the vessel called at tho wharf to land some, who, owing to business engagements, could not stay, and three hoartv cheers were L'iven for the "' Union Jack." proposed bv Commander Ti'.lcy, nml 1 the "Stars and Strines." after which tiio 3 Admiral again left about three p.m. for a f cruise round Motutapu. Motuihi. and Robinr son Crusoe Tdnnd, and other plaeis of infc terest, returning to town about five o'clock, after a most enjoyable trip.