THE GOVERNOR – GENERAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19301, 13 October 1924, Page 8

THE GOVERNOR - GENERAL.

LORD JELLICOE’S FAREWELL VISIT.

NEW DENTAL SCHOOL. LAYING OF FOUNDATION STONE. LORD JELLICOE’S HAPPY SPEECH. Lord Jellicoe’s first official act on this his farewell visit to Dunedin in his _ capacity of Gov omor-G eneral was performed on Saturday morning, when ho laid tho foundation stone of the new Dental School in King street. The hour selected was not tho most suitable for many people, but nevertheless there was a large assemblage. A dais had been erected, and on it were seated members of the Otago University Council, members of the professorial staff of the University, and other prominent officials connected with that institution, representatives of various public bodies, and others. Punctually on time the GovernorGeneral and Viscountess Jellicoe, accompanied by the former’s private secretary and aide-de-camp, the Mayor (Mr H. L. Tapley), the Rev. Dr Cameron (Chancellor of the Otago University), Dr Pickcrill (Dean of the Dental Faculty), Mr D. Larnach (chairman of the Otago Harbour Board), and others arrived. Viscount Jellicoe, attired in the uniform of an Admiral of the Fleet, proceeded to inspect the Boy Scouts, who formed a guard of honour, at tho conclusion of which he thanked them briefly for turning out, and complimented them on their smart appearance. Hie students, principally medical and dental, were present in strong force, and enlivened the proceedings with interjections which provoked hearty laughter and kept everyone in good humour. Miss Katherine Pickerill presented Lady Jellicoe with a handsome bouquet. THE CHANCELLOR’S REMARKS. The Rev. Dr Cameron welcomed Lord and Lady Jellicoe, but before doing so announced a number of apologies. He said it gave them very great pleasure to welcome Lord and Lady Jellicoe, who were present to take part in the laying of the foundation stone of the new Dental School in connection with the University of Otago. They were sorry that Mr T. K. Sidey was not able to be present because he had done more for the Dental School than anyone else.—(Cheers.) While in 1916 there were only five students, there were now 121. It was Mr Sidey who promoted a series of scholarships for the Dental School, and made a donation of £4OO for that purpose, and that was the foundation of the success of the school. Dentistry had come to be recognised as a most important part of medicine. It was not generally known that defective teeth were responsible for a great many troubles, including heart disease. While heart disease was almost (unknown among tho children of the dominion, it was found that 12.2 per cent, yof the. young men who offered themselves for service in the Great War had been affected with heart disease in some form or other. It was only right that only ' thoroughly qualified men should be allowed to practise dentistry. Ho disapproved of the backdoor methods attempted to be employed to gain registration for dentists. They regarded dentistry as one of the most important branches of medicine, especially as it- was a preventive 'medicine, a branch .which unfortunately had been neglected in the past. As a University they had been proud to have Viscount jellicoe as Governor-General during the past five years, and they were sorry to part with him. Every great man was not a gracious man, but his Excellency had shown that quality in such a measure as would cause him to be remembered for many years after he had gone. They counted it a great honour to have Viscount Jellicoe as their Governor General and to have bad Lady Jellicoe associated with him.—(Loud and prolonged applause.) The Yen. Archdeacon Woodthorpe then offered up a prayer. RECORDS DEPOSITED. .Erofessor Jack then placed a casket under tbe place set apart for the foundation stone. Xfie casket. Dr Jack explained, contained among other things, a copy of the “History *:? e University.” an Otago University Calendar for 1924, a record of the work don® by the Dental School, a syllabus of the Dental School course, the signatures . Present day professors and students a oom of the realm, and copies of the current issues of the Otago Daily Times and Evenlog otar. the STONE LAID. His Excellency then stepped forward and was presented with a beautiful gold trowel by the architect (Mr E. Anscombe), He proceeded to lay thp foundation stone which he subsequently declared to bo “well and truly laid. ’ This announcement was JOacie amidst cheers. Addressing the assemblage, h© said it gave him great pleasure to take part in the ceremony. He appreciated very highly indeed havm ? his name associated With the University of Otago, and taking part in a ceremony so closely identified with the progress .of that great institution that was of such immense benefit to the pooole of Otago. It would not only bo of benefit to the people of Otago, but to the people of the dominion as a whole and also to the people of the future. The Chancellor IDr Cameron) had told them of the troubles that might be attributed to defective teeth and he had decided that the next time he massed his drive at golf or went out tor a duck’’ at cricket, he would have his teeth X-rayed.—(Laughter.) He had been a sufferer through tho belief that ©very trouble was traceable to the teeth During the war the naval dentists had taken out five of tho best of his teeth at Kcapa Flow, declaring them to bo affected with pyorrhea. He subsequently discovered that these teeth were sound and might well have gone into the casket with the other records.—(Loud laughter.) Ho felt sure that the new Dental School would be of great benefit to the community. It was only last year that he had read Colonel T. A. Hunter’s (Director of Dental Services) report for the year, and the disturbing statistics prepared by him regarding the teeth of New Zealanders. Only last week he visited the dental clinic in Wellington under the guidance of Dr Hunter, and ho greatly enjoyed the visit until he was asked to make a speech.—(Laughter.) He hoped that the teeth of tho children of New Zealand in the future would be perfect. If the efforts being made to achieve this object were as successful as they deserved to be there would bo no more trouble in the country—no heart disease, and the All Blacks would win their matches by “50 to love.”—(Loud laughter.) Indeed, New Zealand would have a very bright future. His Excellency concluded his remarks by exnrcssing gratification that his last visit to Dunedin should be associated with such an important function as that in which he had just taken part. —(loud and prolonged cheers.) DR PICKERILL’S REMARKS. Dr Pickerill (Dean of tho Dental Faculty) expressed thanks on behalf of the faculty for the honour which Viscount Jellicoe had don© it in laying the foundation stone of the new building. His Excellency had declared the stone “well and truly laid,” and probably there was no person in New Zealand more qualified to express such an opinion. For years past they had had visions of the laying of the foundation stone, but at times it seemed so ephemeral that " they had thought there might be a. danger of not getting the new school. They were now reasonably certain that they would have a new school, which it was hoped would be a centre of dental science for this part of the world. “Any school,'’ continued Dr Pickerill, “must, if it 'is to reach its fullest usefulness and success have both traditions and ideals.

DEMONSTRATIONS OF AFFECTION AND ESTEEM.

His Excellency, the Governor-General, has spent a busy, if an agreeable time since he came to Dunedin on Friday evening, and has still a full day’s engagements before him. By all sections of tho community opportunity is being taken to assure His Excellency of tho warm place he has won in the affections of the people and to express to him keen regret that the time has come for him to leave New Zealand.

On Saturday morning His Excellency laid the foundation stone of tho new Dental School and attended the races in the afternoon, dining at Femhill Club afterwards. In the evening he was present at a social tendered by yachtsmen and the Orphans’ Club, and left it about 10 o’clock in order to attend a Masonic meeting. Yesterday ho attended divine service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in the morning, and at the close of the service inspected the Boy Scouts. In the afternoon he visited Archerfield College, where he was entertained.

Wo are young yet to have traditions, but during the past few years the dental faculty has been laying down, I think, satisfactory traditions which will become more fixed and venerated with tho passing years. We have three ideals of service. The first and most obvious is: we wish to serve New Zealand by providing courses and training for students which they in after years can look back upon and say ‘lt was second to none.’ Secondly, we wish to serve Dunedin by providing a dental service within the reach of the poorest, and our ambition is to make Dunedin tho most dentally fit city in the dominion, and, if there is anything at all in modern investigations, this should bq well worth while, both from the health and economic points of view. Our third ideal is to carry on. extend, and develop the research work we hove already done in the old building. There is an extraordinary coincidence between,the plans of this building and those of the School of Bio-chem-istry just opened in Cambridge University. The shape, tho size, and the general dispositions of the two buildings are almost identical. The positions, even of the doors, windows, and corridors, are so similar as to suggest that someone has been cribbing !_ Well, I can assure his Excellency that it is not we. Tho Earl of Balfour, in opening tho School of Bio-chemistry, asked a most pertinent question, which I may be pardoned for reading. It was: ‘How many, are there who realise that tho best way to serve mankind is so to master the secrets of Nature that Nature turns her forces to onr benefit instead of, as too often _ happens, turning them to our destruction?’ It is along such lines as these that we hope to develop the school and make it. worthy of our University and worthy of Now Zealand.”—(Applause.) After the singing of a verse of the National Anthem three hearty cheers were given for Viscount and Viscountess Jellicoe, and the nroceedings treminated. the Boy Scouts giving a haka as their Excellencies were about to leave in their motor car. DINNER AT FERNHILL. His Excellency dined at the Femhill dub on Saturday night, some 65 members and guests being present, including the Hon. W. Downie Stewart. The president (Mr G. R. Ritchie) proposed the usual loyal toast, which was responded to by Lord Jellicoe in one of his most happy speeches. AMONG THE YACHTSMEN. A FRATERNAL FAREWELL. LORD JELLICOE’S TACTFUL WARNING. In tho early part of the evening tho Otago Yacht and Motor Boat Association, associated with the Dunedin Orphans’ Club, tendered a very hearty farewell to the Gov-ernor-General in the Somerset Lounge. Tile President of the association, Mr W. E. Waters, presided, and among those present wore Messrs D. Lamach (chairman of the Otago Harbour Board), W. Gow (representing the Merchants’ Association), O. Sundstnim (commodore Otago Yacht Club), H. E. Moller (commodore Ravensbourne Yacht Club), A. Wiseman (commodore Port Chalmers Sailing Club), E. A. Daveys (Broad Bay Boating Club), B. S. Irwin (port captain Dunedin branch Royal Yacht Club), and Cr Douglas. Mr Moffett, commodore of the Southland Motor Boat Association telegraphed sincere regret at his inability to bo present, and best wishes for a “noble” evening. The proceedings opened with the honouring of the loyal toast. Mr H. Noes proposed the toast of the Harbour Board, who, ho said, were in a sense their landlords. In a complimentary speech ho referred to the pleasant relations existing between tho association and the board 1 . The toast was coupled with the names of Messrs D. Lamach (chairman of the Harbour Board), and H. E. Moller. Mr D. Larnach, in replying to the toast of the Harbour Board, endorsed the statement that the board had been a good friend of yachtsmen. He was not a yachting man, but he would assure them that hie assistance could be depended on at all times. The board had always been sympathetic towards yachtsmen, and had done much for them in the past. The board deserved credit for providing .yachtsmen with a boat harbour and other improvements in the harbour for the use of the boating community. Mr 11, E, Moller also acknowledged the toast, and said that the Harbour Board would always do all it could to make tho harbour more attractive for yachtsmen. It was ony right that the board should look after the interests of the boys who, in a few years, would bo the budding yachtsmen of Otago. Shortly before 9 o’clock the GovernorGeneral, accompanied by the Hon. W. Downie Stewart, the Mayor (Mr H. L Tapley), and members of his' suite, attended the gathering and was accorded a rousing reception. Mr A. C. Hanlon, to whom was entrusted the toast of Lord Jellicoe, said he felt it a great honour to have the privilege of proposing the principal toast of the evening. Every yachtsman had feelings of gratitude towards his Excellency. The British nation, owed much to Lord Jellicoe. One had only to hark back to the dark and troublesome years from 1914 to 1918 when their guest, as commander of the greatest fleet that ever sailed tho seas, fought back tho enemy and left tho nation an unfettered people. One mistake on the part of the Admiral at that critical time would have spelt disaster for the British nation, but the sagacity of Lord Jellicoe made tho position secure. When they read at the close of the war that his Excellency was coming out to New Zealand as their Gov-ernor-General, the blood coursed faster through the veins of tho people of tho dominion. They welcomed him with open arms. His stay had been all too short, and now, unfortunately, he was about to leave them. It was with the deepest and sincerest regret that they had to now say good-bye to the greatest friend Now Zealand yachtsmen ever had. After Lord Jollicoe’a arrival in the dominion it was found that ho was a keen yachtsman. Most of those present had seen his Excellency sail his little 14-footer, the Iron Duke, and all had been delighted to see him step from his high office and take part in tho sport which was dearest to their hearts. Yachtsmen appreciated the interest taken by Lord Jellicoe throughout New Zealand. Most of his Excellency’s time was occupied with the tasks of his office, yet ho had found time to come and talk with them. Tliat kindly action would never ho forgotten. They also felt that, her Excellency was a true friend of yachtsmen, as she had always taken a keen interest in the sport. Her Excellency had followed the Sanders Cup contests very keenly in Dunedin in 1922. In conclusion Mr Hanlon extended the kindliest feeling of the yachtsmen of Otago to Lord and Lady Jolliooo. It was with the deepest regret that they said good-bye to thorn, but they all trusted their Excellencies would bave a pleasant voyage to the Homeland. They would carry with them every good wish for their future happiness and also for the family concerned. —(Loud applause.) The Chairman then proceeded to make the presentation on hchalf of Otago yachtsmen. He asked the Governor-General to accept this small token of the love and esteem in which he is held by one and all. Words could not express their regret at the parting. The amount of time he had given to yachting had been wonderful. These pictures were from the whole of

Otago of places the Governor-General had visited and might look back to with feelings of pleasure. They did not like to think that he was going to remain away, and they were looking forward to the pleasure of having him back again with them. He asked Lord Jellicoe to accept the volume from the yachtsmen of Otago with their best wishes.

The presentation took the form of a handsomely bound album containing alio it 20 views of scenery in the Otago Province and Stewart Island. The views are sepiatoned, and have been produced in a most creditable manner. The album, which is hound in blue morocco, and enclosed in a blue-tinted lambskin case, bears the following inscription on the inside cover:— “Presented to His Excellency the Right Honourable John Rushworth Viscount Jellicoe, Admiral of the Fleet, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, member of the Order of Merit, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Governor-General and Commander-In-Chief in and over His Majesty’s Uominion of Now Zealand and its Dependencies, by the yachtsmen of Otago.” His Excellency, in acknowledging the presentation, said he must express his deep appreciation of the exceedingly kind thought that had prompted the yachtsmen of Otago to make that very beautiful presentation to him and his sincere gratitude for what they had done. Ho needed no reminder to bring back to memory the very happy days he had spent in Otago, but should he ever run the risk of forgetting he had only to turn the pages of that album to be reminded of what he had lost in leaving New Zealand. It was a very great pleasure to have that opportunity of meeting his brother yachtsmen of Otago—a pleasure to which lie had looked forward for four years. The pleasure of meeting them on the water had unfortunately been deferred from year to year largely owing to the machinations of their representatives in Parliament.—(Daughter.) He did hope to have come down in 1922, but it was not to be, and again it was the fault of their representatives in Parliament, of whom he supposed Mr Downie Stewart was the chief culprit.—(Laughter.) All his experience of sailing in Otago Harbour had been confined to one trip which he had had the pleasure of taking under the captainship of Mr Kellctt, who was unfortunately not there that evening. He had sailed against at any rate two of those present, Mr M’Culloch and Mr Wiseman, on the waters of the Waitemata. He thought the brotherhood was just as strong among yachtsmen as it was among those who went into deep waters. He had found since he came to New Zealand that there was more pleasure to be got out of sailing a fourteen-footer than almost anything else he had undertaken —(applause)—especially when the fourteen-footer was racing. He confessed he was not very fond of cruising. The whole of his inclinations were in the direction of racing, because in racing you were straining every nerve all the time to beat the other fellow. He had admired very much indeed the spirit of sportsmanship among the yachtsmen of New Zealand. There was only one word of warning he would like to add: that was that the yachtsmen of New Zealand should never forget that it was but a sport, and not go and crib, cabin, and confine the whole sport by making too many rules and regulations,—(Applause.) Once they got into too close regulations the thing had a rather professional tone about it, and disputes arose and the spirit of sportsmanship was apt to become lessened. He did hope there was no tendency to spoil the splendid sport of yacht racing in any way by making too many regulations.—(Hear, hear.) One could always trust yachtsmen as well as other sportsmen to show true sportsmanship, and too many regulations destroyed that spirit. Mr Hanlon had been kind enough to mention Her Excellency and express appreciation of what she had done for yachting. He might not have known that Her Excellency had made him a present of the Iron Duke, so that as far as yachting was concerned his career out hero had been entirely due to her gift.—(Applause.) The Mayor of Auckland had honoured him by asking that the Iron. Duke should bo put in the War Memorial Museum. Naturally he felt greatly honoured that it should find a fiome in that museum, but ho hoped it would bo some time before the museum was built, for he wanted the Iron Duke to race longer yet in the waters of the Waitemata. If ever the Heather went up there again, he hoped the Iron Duko would beat her.—(Laughter.) He would miss the sport of yachting exceedingly when he got Home, for it was not quite so easily got there as it was out here. He would never forget tho pleasant hours he had spent among his yachting friends, and they would remain in his memory as long as he lived. —(Applause.) He wished tho yachtsmen of Otago the best of good luck in the future. As he was away from Auckland, he thought he was safe in expressing tho hop© tliat tho Sanders Cup might find its way down here, so that when' the competition took place in 1926 in tho period of the Exhibition it would be held in tho waters of Otago.—(Applause.) Ho wished the new president the greatest possible success in his office. Might the sport flourish exceedingly under his leadership as it had under tho leadership of his predecessors. He had been toid that there was an inclination at any rate to build more 14-footers hero as soon as certain interpretation of rules—(laughter) —had been decided on. He knew from what he had soon of the spirit of Otago yachtsmen that they would not rest satisfied till they had got that oup down here. —(Hear, hear, and applause.) Knowing their true sporting spirit and their keenness, he expected he was only echoing the wishes of Auckland yachtsmen when he said he hoped the day would not be long before the oup came to Otago.—(Applause.) Might they enjoy many days of yachtsailing and racing as he had enjoyed them during his stay in Now Zealand. Tho speech was received with great applause and tho singing of “For He’s a Jelly Good Fellow.”

Before retiring, his Excellency, with that frank friendliness that has so won tho hearts of the people of the dominion, spent quit© half an hour in friendly informal tliat. with everyone in the room, and shook hands with each one. When the time came for him to go, those present rose and sang “Rule Britannia” and cheered him to tho echo. “For He's a Jolly Good Fellow” next burst forth, and finally the GovernorGeneral took his departure with the strains of “Will ye no come back again?” ringing in his ears.

Mr H. Wilson, in proposing the toast of ‘The Affiliated Clubs,” said that it had been said that there were far too many clubs in the harbour. He did not agree with this. Tho more clubs tho better, as it would be an incentive to the younger lads to become yachtsmen, and for everyone concerned to pull together. Mr C. W. Sundstnim, in replying to the toast, said that they should all pull together and strengthen the association. If they did that he did not think it would be long before tho Sanders Oup waa brought to Otago. Mr A. Wiseman also replied. He said there was a bettor feeling amongst yachlament in the harbour to-day. If they were all in unity, they would bo encouraging Mr H. B. Moller said that it was delightful to lie present at such a successful function and to see so many old yachtsmen present. Mr E. A. Davys said that ho hoped to see before long interprovincial racing between other boats besides tho 14-footers. Mr F. J. Gaiter also replied briefly on behalf of tho North-East Harbour Club. The toast of ‘The Visitors” was proposed by Mr H. E. Moller, and in doing so coupled the toast with tho names of Mr W. Gow, who had always been a most liberal supporter of the pastime. Mr Moller referred to the fact that when it came to collecting funds for any purpose connected with tho pastime tho association had to depend on the public, and ho was pleased to say that the public of Dunedin had always responded in a most liberal manner. Mr Gow, in reply, said that he had always been interested in yachting, as he had sailed small boats on tho harbour many years ago. The Harbour Board had been justified in providing a boat harbour, and he hoped that the sport would continue' to prosper in Otago. In wishing thorn all every success, he expressed the hope that the province would be successful irt bringing the coveted Sanders Cup back to Otago. Mr J. S. Douglas proposed tho toast of the president of the Otago Yacht and Motor Boat Association. He referred to the winning of tho Sanders Cup at Auckland by Mr M’Culloch with the 14-footer Heather, and expressed tho hope that the. cup would again be won by an Otago boat. Mr Waters briefly replied, and in doing so said he would do his best to conduct the affairs of the association as successfully as his predecessors. During the evening a greatly appreciated programme was contributed to by Messrs 11. Tonkin, A. Rawlinson, J. A. Haggitt (songs), H. Russell and Allan Young (recitations). Mr Haggitt also provided the accompaniments. Tho gathering was brought to a close with th*e singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and a verse of the National Anthem. MASONIC INSTALLATION. After tho function at the. Otago Yacht and Motor Boat Association Lord Jelliooo

went to a Masonic installation. The cere* mony was in connection with Lodge Otago, No. 7, N.Z.C., and Bro. George Gordon M'Kenzie was installed W.M., Bro. W. Lischnor, Prov. G.M. of Otago, being the installing officer. The hall was packed, and many were not able to gain admittance. His Excellency received an enthusiastic welcome.

On behalf of the lodges of Otago, R.W. Bro. W. Lischner welcomed Viscount Jellieoo, and expressed their groat pleasure at his presence. . Tho health of W.G.M. Lord Jollicoo was proposed by M.W. Bro. T. Boss, who spoke in glowing terms of tho magnificent service that Lord Jcliicoc had rendered to Freemasonry in Now Zealand. Ho pointed out that Lord Jellicoo was not content with being the formal head of tho fraternity but took a keen personal interest in all his lodges. By his enthusiasm and high ideals lie had done incalculable per;ice to Freemasonry in New Zealand. Representatives of the English, Irish, and Scotch constitutions tendered their greetings, and regrets at his departure.

W.G.M. Lord Jellicoo, who received a great ovation on rising, dealt at considerable length with tho work of Freemasonry and made many happy references to incidents which had occurred while he was in the position of Grand Master. Ho said that one of his greatest regrets on leaving New Zealand was that it meant his severing for at least a time his association with tho Freemasonry of New Zealand, and assured them that ho would always take a warm and keen interest in their welfare. He would bo glad to help them in any way he could. A musical programme interspersed tho speeches.

BOY SCOUT SERVICES AT ST. PAUL’S.

His Excellency, Viscount Jellicoe, yesterday morning attended divine service at til. Paul’s Oatnodral, which was crowded. Amongst those present was the Mayor of the city (Mr H. L. Tapley) and (ho Mayoress. The Boy Scouts wore in attendance to the number of 280, and were provided with seats at the back of tho congregation. The service was of tho usual character with the exception, that Canon Nevill addressed his remarks especially to the boys. The musical portion of the service nad to be sustained by the choir alone, under tho direction of Mr Hoywood, owing to some disarrangement of the organ. The lessons were road tiy Archdeacon Curzon-Siggers. The subject of Canon Nevill’s address was *• True Manliness,” and he first referred to the moulding and shaping of our lives. He dealt with the real meaning of the words true manliness, of which ho said there was sometimes a misunderstanding. True manliness was what you are and what you do. He stressed the necessity for attention to duty, and the cultivation of kindly thoughts and actions, and other qualifications essential to true manliness. At the conclusion of the service the Boy Scouts paraded on tho lawn, at the back of the Cathedral, and were addressed ,by his Excellency. Before, however, this took place a number of the members of the Rotary Club and others were presented to Viscount Jellicoe. ' His Excellency, speaking to the boys, said he was pleased to meet them in such great numbers. Me was one of those who thought there was a great deal of good to be got out of the Scout movement, because in tho first place it taught citizenship, and how to be good citizens, and because, through their training as Scouts, loyalty was impressed upon them, and also smartness, and a reverence for those ideals that went to mate good citizens. They should be good citizens because they belonged to a community. Tho Scout movement taught them obedience to others, and made them healthy citizens. It made them healthy because their training necessitated an open-air life. All those things went to make a, boy who would prove to be a man. To the scoutmasters and those training them the greatest possible thanks were due. io the members of committee thanks were also due because it was their encouragement that made a troop go ahead, and behind toe movement were the citizens, without whom the movement could not last. As Cniet Scoutmaster he desired to express his gratitude to those who were doing so much tor the movement. The Scouts were members of a great brotherhood, and at their head was his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and Sir R. Baden-Powell. Let them stick to their ideals, obey Scout law, and they would be very fine men.

VISIT TO ABCHmFTELI). His Excellency paid a visit to Archerfield College in the afternoon, and met tho members of the staff and scholars in the school hall. He was accompanied by Lady Jellicoo, the Mayor (Mr H. L. laplev)' and Mr J. Sutherland Ross. 'llls Excellency, having expressed his gratification at having received an invitation to visit the school, told tho girls that a great deal depended upon the womanhood of a nation; perhaps more than upon its manhood. Let them remember that, and those who came after them would bo fine men and women. He wished them all happiness in their lives. Ho and Lady Jellicoe were sorry that ’they wore saying good-bye to the City of Dunedin, of which they would always cherish tho happiest memories. Ihey wished them happy, successful, and healthy lives. As it was his first visit to the school ho would like to ask that tho children be be granted a holiday in honour of his Majesty the King, of whom he was tho humble representative. . Three cheers were given for Viscount Jellicoe, and three more for Lady Jellicoe. Mrs Nisbet, the lady principal of the school, briefly replied, and Lady Jellicoe was then presented by Miss Usherwood with a beautifully-worked basket. The singing of the National Anthem completed the founction in the school hall, and his Excellency and Ladv Jellicoe were then conducted through the college, and afterwards entertained at afternoon tea.

In the window of Mr Jacobs, tobacconist, is to be seen a drawing of the commemoration tablet to be sot in position at Logan Park on Monday by Ins Excellency the Governor-General, and also the memento to be presented to his Excellency by the architect. On this occasion a new idea has been decided upon. Instead of the customary trowel Mr Ansoombe instructed Messrs Mol lor and Son to select the finest piece of Now Zealand greenstone available, and make a paper weight. Inspection will show a very fine piece of work. The weight measures 3yin x sin x Jlvhi j the handle, which is a bar of greenstone,, is supported by two solid silver pillars, which arc stayed bv a mason’s mallet at one end and a trowel on the other. The embellishments are of solid silver, the plate carrying the inscription being plated with 18 caret gold, tho lettering being cut through into the silver, and making it clearly legible. TO-DAY’S ENGAGEMENTS. To-day his Excellency’s time will be occupied as follows : 2.30 p.m. —Laying tho foundation stone of the Exhibition. 3.30 p.m. —Attending a civio farewell at tho Octagon Hall. 4.30 p.m. —Attending an entertainment by the Overseas Club at tho Overseas Club rooms, and afterwards visiting tho Returned Soldiers’ Club to say good-bye to tho men. 7.30 p.m. —He will attend the citizens’ dinner at the Tudor Hall. Members of tho Otago Women’s Club are entertaining Viscountess Jollicoe at an “at homo” this evening. His Excellency will leave Dunedin for Christchurch to-merrow morning by the 11.15 train.