AN HISTORIC OCCASION.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17726, 10 September 1919, Page 6

AN HISTORIC OCCASION.

The sun ehca* forth brightly yesterday morning on a city ■which was gaily bedecked with flags in honour of the visit of Lord jelliooe, Admiral of the Fleet .From every publio and commercial building, and from the- flagpole in the Triangle, banners and national emblems floated out their welcome on the breeze, convoying feeling of loyal affection to the illustrious sailor himself and signifying admiration for the arm of the service to which, he belongs. Lord Jellicoe's visit to this city is undoubtedly an event of great historio significance, and it is safe to say that it •will constitute a vivid recollection in the minds of the young folk for many years to come. "In the morning the Admiral had no Official business to engage his attention. Along with his party he lunched with Dr and Mrs H. Lindo Ferguson, and at 3 . o'clock he attended the civic reception ■which was hold in his honour in the Kensington Drill Hall. An hour later he favoured the junior members of the Navy League with an address in His Majesty's Theatre, and no doubt his visit to this city will form the topio of innumerable historical lectures and essays. At the conclusion of toia : function the Admiral and his party were the guests of Lady Allen at tea at her residence, and, after dining at Fernhill Club, they attended the boxing tournament on His Majesty's Theatre. The handling of the large crowd and the ushering of the : ladies tojseats "where they would be sure , to see the Admiral" was capably carried out by several members of the Peace Celebrations Committee.

ADDRESSES BY THE ADMIRAL. NEEDS OF THE NAVY. HIS MISSION TO NEW ZEALAND.