LORD JELLICOE AS OARSMAN.

Patea Mail, Volume XLIV, 1 December 1920, Page 3

LORD JELLICOE AS OARSMAN.

PALMERSTON NOR 111. INOI DENT When at Palmerston last week, Lord and Lady Jcllicoc wer; motored oat to the Tiritea bush, viiovo Lie nugo dam in connection with the town water supply is situated. On arrival lord Jellicoe saw a small rowing boat, and sailor-like he at once made for it, Lady Jcllicoc following. The party entered the boat, Lady Jcllicoc taking the tiller and Lord Jellicoe the oars. Minus coat and hat, His Excellency rowed about on the dam, enjoying himself thoroughly.

On returning, the parly stopped at Mr. L. H. Collinson’s homestead,where a pleasant surprise was in store. Viscount and Lady Jellicoe wore asked to slop out on to the drive, where tv beautiful bay hunter was awaiting presentation to Her Excellency. A chance remark by Lady Jcllicoc that both she and her daughter were keen huntswomcn had come to Mr. L. H. Collinson’s knowledge, and he had determined to present her with his horse Punjaub, a full-brother to the well-known steeplechaser Gackwar. Lady Jcllicoc was perceptibly touched by this spoutancons act of generosity, and confessed that she was too overcome to fitly thank the donor of so handsome a gift. His Excellency entered the breach, though with hardly bettor effect. Ho. too, was deeply affected, and his usual ready speech deserted him for the moment. However, both A iscount and Lady Jcllicoc shook hands warmly with Mr. Collinson and cheers were given bv the assembly for both the donor and the recipient. The rider of the horse showed the animal’s easy paces along the drive, and Lady Jellicoe expressed herself as emphatically pleased with its action. Her one regret was that her costume prevented her from mounting that moment herself and cantering away for a spin.