NEARING JAMAICA
PREPARATIONS ON RENOWN HEAVY PROGRAMME BEFORE ROYAL TOURISTS GREAT WELCOME ARRANGED :1 y Telegraph.— Press Assn.— Copyright Sydney "Sun” Cable. (Received January 20, 10.40 p.iu.) yi.AI.S. itlOO WN, January 20. Wo are gazing along the Caribbean which is providing the welcome sight ot land, though it is too far distant for topographical study. Presently we shall k« passing Hayti. There is great activity on the lieliown in preparation lor arriyal at Jamaica where a great welcome has lieen arranged including dressed and manned warships. Their Highnesses will have a busy time With tours, lunches, dinners, garden parties and receptions. . The passage of the Panama Canal will also be an occasion fqr ceremonial calls, functions and demonstrations of American friendship. A fortnight’s contact with tl>e Duke and Duchess of York emphasises their exceeding charm. The Duke is an enthusiast at work or play. He begins the morning with strenuous exercise, participates in conferences and studiously reads. He always attends tbc ship's concerts and cinemas and enjoys file interludes of community singing ip which ho and the Duchess join heartily-
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New Zealand Times, Volume LIV, Issue 12660, 21 January 1927, Page 4
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180NEARING JAMAICA New Zealand Times, Volume LIV, Issue 12660, 21 January 1927, Page 4
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