GOVERNOR-GENERAL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18079, 2 May 1922, Page 8

GOVERNOR-GENERAL.

A VISIT TO CAMBRIDGE.

ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME. [BT TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] CAMBRIDGE, Monday. Cambridge was en fete to-day, the occasion being the first official visit of the Governor-General and Lady Jellicoe. The morning broke gloriously fine, though tho wind was rather keen Town and country residents were present in large numbers, and tho whole • proceedings were characterised by great enthusiasm. The Vics-Rcaal party motored over from Mornnsville, and were met at the Domain gates by the Mayor, Mr. S. Lewis, the Mayoress, and the chairman of the Domain Board. Mr. J. Ferguson. Tho formal welcome took place in the band rotunda in the Domain, where the crowd had assembled. The Mayor extended a warm welcome to the visitors. Mr. Ferguson referred With pardonable pride to the Cambridge Domain, and also welcomed the Vice-Regal party. Lord Jellicoe, in reply, expressed bis delight at tho beauties 'of Cambridge, which exceeded the glowing reports ae had heard. He hop«d to return here many times and spend more time in such beautiful surroundings. He also spoke specially to about 500 school children, reminded them of the sacrifices of the war. and asked thorn to make their part in life worthy of their fathers and brothers. The boy scouts also received a special word from Lord Jellicoe. Afterwards the visitors were entertained to morning tea in the Town Hall, which was very beautifully decorated. Prior to leaving Cambridge they were driven to see a few of the beauty spots. They then motored to Hamilton. Lord Jeilicoo goes on to Lake Taupo, via Waimarino, ar : H Lady Jellicoe goes back to Morrinsville to-night. She will return to-morrow and spend two or three day?, in Cambridge, where she will engage in hunting.

MORRINSVTLLE MEMORIAL.

THE UNVEILING CEREMONY.

[BY telegraph.—own correspondent.] MORRINSVILLE. Monday. Mcrrinsville'B memorial to the men from the district who died in the war was unveiled yesterday afternoon by the Gover-nor-General in the presence of a large gathering. Many returned soldiers paraded. The memorial takes the form of an obelisk and is 30ft. high. It stands in a park of four acres given by Mr. G. Howie, and is in. a commanding position overlooking the town. The Mayor, Mr. F. J. Marshall, welcomed His Excellency, who was accompanied by Lady Jellicoe. Lieutenant-Colonel R. 0. Allen, D.5.0., expressed delight that he had been of some service in bringing about the erection of the monument. The occasion was one for extending sympathy to those who had lost sons or brothers at the war. At the s ame time one could riot help regarding the death of men killed in the war with a feeling of gladness, for what better death could any man suffer than to lose his life in the war? Personally he could not help feeling a sense of restrained happiness when he heard of a gallant death. Who could not help feeling that way when thev heard of the, death of Mr. Moore-Jones in the Hamilton fire. He went out in good shape, giving his life for those about him.

Lord Jellicoe paid a tribute to the patriotism and generosity of Mr. G. Howie in giving the land for the park and site for the memorial. His Excellency said he was one of those who saw a great value in war memorials since they not only, reminded the people of the sacrifice made by the men at the front, but served to remind people of the great debt they owed those soldiers and their comrades that teturned. Memorials were a sign of unity of the Empire. He hoped memorials would not be needed to remind the people of the future of the work done by the soldiers in the war, but they could not close their eyes to the fact Chai there were influences at work that tended to disrupt the Empire. Morrinuville had made a great effort in the wsr, and some of New Zealand's best soldieis had come from Morrinsville. If the cpmiadeship and fellowship experienced in the trenches could be introduced into the life of the people at peace life would be very much happier. ~ , ... Many beautiful floral tributes were laid at the foot of the memorial. The " Last Post " was sounded, after which Their Excellencies met m&ny bereaved parents.