THE PRINCE OF WALES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17944, 25 May 1920, Page 5

THE PRINCE OF WALES

MESSAGE FROM THE KING. (From Oob Own Cohbesfondent.) WELLINGTON, May 20. ilie following telegraphic message from his Majesty tho King was received to-day: Please thank the people of New. Zealand for the warm-hearted, enthusiastic reception given by them to my eldest son throughout his visit to their beautiful islands, accounts of which have touched and gratified the Queen and me. But' wo are not surprised, for we preserve in our hearts imperishable memories of the loyal and affectionate welcome accorded to us in New Zealand 19 years ago. I know with what pride my 'son has met again the men of New Zealand's army, whose gallant deeds in the Great War will live for ever in the history of the Empire." "(Signed) George R. and I." His Excellency tho Governor-General (Lord Liverpool) has despatched the following reply to his Majesty on behalf of the people of this dominion:— I desire respectfully to thank your Majesty for your gracious message, i can ausuro your Majesty that the spontaneous welcome which his Royal Highness everywhere received throughout theso islands is symbolical of tho intense loyaltv which New Zealanders cherish for Throne and Empire. His conjrades who served in the New Zealand Division have been proud to renew their acquaintance with the Prince of Wales, and furthermore the children who compose the rising generation never forget the manner in whioh his Royal Highness took every opportunity to meet them in order that they plight share in the universal rejoicings." "(Signed) Liverpool." VISITING PRESSMEN GRATEFUL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) WELLINGTON,' May 24. Throe of tho British pressmen on the Renown (Mr Everard Cotes, Mr Keith Murdoch, and Mr John Sandes) have written to the Prime Minister expressing their most grateful thanks for the kindness ,and consideration shown them by the Government during the tour of the Prince of Wales in New Zealand They refer in towns of high praise to the excellent organisation " that marked the tour from-the one end of New Zealand to the other. The letter concludes: "To some of us British pressmen this wonderful lan<| of Now- Zealand is an entirely new world. To all of us the opportunity to study its marvellous resources and potentialities, and to become acquainted with some of its splendid people in connection with which we are. so largely indebted to yourself, sir, and the other able men we have named, has been a high honour and a great privilege. We carry away with us memories we shall always prize, also information and impressions we shall do our utmost to utilise to "the advantage of this great dominion." RENOWN IN A GALE. THE PRINCE VERY "FIT." Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, May 2*. A wireless message from H.M.S. Renown states that the ship is plunging ahead towards Australia through heavy seas against a strong westerly. It is the worst weather experienced since tho Renown started her vojage. t The vessel picked up wireless messages from the Peimant Hills station conveying welcomes from the Governor-General and a number of public bodies. A later wireleßS message from H.M.S. Renown, dated Monday morning, states that tho weather has moderated, but is still squallyj that all on board are well; and that the Prince is very fit ; taking lots of exercise to keep himself in tho pink of oondition for his Australian tour. SYDNEY, May 24. (Received May 24, at 9.50 p.m.) An incident of the Prince's visit will bo the release of 5000 pigeons from Fort Denison at the moment of his landing. KAIKORAI PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Tho Kaikorai Presbyterian Churoh, having celebrated its jubilee as one of the first of the suburban churches, recently issued an illustrated souvenir booklet, and forwarded a copy to the Prince of Wales. The following reply has been received: —"I am desired by the Prince of Wales to thank you for your letter of the 17th inst.,- and for the copy of the jubilee record of tho Kaikorai Presbyterian Church, which his Royal Highness has been pleased to accept. The Prince would take this opportunity of congratulating tho members of the church on their war services and expressing his deep sympathy to vthe relatives of the '22 men whoso names Form your honour roll.— (Signed) Godfrey Thomas, Private Secretary." This communication was read to-the congregation by the Rev. W. R. Hutchison at last Sunday's service. MELBOURNE'S PREPARATIONS. THE ITNAL TOUCHES. i MELBOURNE. May 24. (Received May 24. at 7.45 p.m.) Tho city is putting the final touches on the preparations to welcome tho Prince, and the most extensive and varied programme will fully fill tho Prince's time" till he departs for New South Wales. The Renown, which is timed to enter Port Phillips at 7.30 on Wednesday morning, will bo met outside bv destroyers and aeroplanes. The Prince is to land at St. Kilda i afc 2.30. _ Tho landing will be followed bv a procession through tho prinoipal streets to the Federal _ Government House, various functions taking place en route. The fleet and city will bo illuminated at night. A conflict of opinion has occurred between the Federal Houses as to which should tak/> precedence in" presenting the addresses of welcome. The Hwiso of Representatives hnis adopted_ tho address, but the Senate adjourned without taking any- action. Mass Gladvs Turnbull of Caversham. who presented the Prince with a boumiet of flowers At Cor>?brook last Wednesday has received +ho following letter from his secretary:—"Tho private (jpcrptarv to tho Prince of Wales preserp-rs his compliments to Miss Gladvs Turnbull, and is desired by his Roval Highness to express his sincoro thanks for tho flowers which she kindly presented to him." A farewell message from Roar-admiral Halsey to Colonel M'Pnnnld. the officer commanding the Otatro district, savs, inter alia: "Am very gr.tteful for nil" nrrnpcrpmenfc nvide'hv von. Organisation could not have bopn hotter."