H.M.S. DUNEDIN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18946, 18 February 1925, Page 8

H.M.S. DUNEDIN.

VISIT TO TAURANGA. RECEPTION OF OFFICERS. 3 [bt telegraph.—own' cobmcspokdbst:] TAURANGA, Tuesday. H.M.S. Dunedin reached the Beads yesterday afc 4.15 p.m., making the journey from Port Fitzroy in 10 hoars. Gapuin the Hon. Gay Stopford, H.N., who is in command of the slap, and Lieutenant - Commander Penrose L. Barcrolt visited Tauranga at noon to-day and were welcomed by the Mayor, Mr. B. Dive, Mr. C. E. MacMillan, M.P., Messrs. B. King and J. Darr&gh, chairman and members respectively of the Tauranga County Council, and Mr. A. Montgomery, representing the Tauranga Harbour Board. The p&rty dined: at the Commercial Hotel and later the officers were motored to places of interest in the neighbourhoods Tennis matches are to be arranged between members of the ship's company and local players, and m other ways efforts will be made to provide for the entertainment of the visitors. A searchlight display will be given by the ship to-morrow evening. It should be visible from as far away as the Makctn and Te Puke districts. Arrangements arff being made for residents to visit the ship- ; No children under 16 years, however, will be able to take advantage of her presenc® hero. The Danedm will leave fear Opotpd ®4 , nine o'clock oa Thursday -mottling., g