LANDING OF THE ADMIRAL.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 11351, 10 August 1908, Page 6

LANDING OF THE ADMIRAL.

ANOTHER ACCOUNT

IMMENSE ENTHUSIASM

(Per Press Association.)

AUCKLAND, this day. . The landing of the Admiral and officers of the fleet and reception by the Premier and citizens, was favored with fine weather, though the sky was cloudy. The streets were densely packed for half a mile, roofs and verandahs containing a living mass of spectators. There was a scene of immense enthusiasm: . The Admiral and officers were received under a beautifully decorated canopy and conducted thence to the dais, where they were received by the Premier and members of the Ministry. When Admiral Sperry and four other i-<h;i »als mounted the dais the Premier read the address to President Roosevelt and presented a handsome casket. The casket consisted of gold, silver and wood from New Zealand mines. It^was costly, artistic, and splendid^" designed, as reminiscent of the fleet's visit.Admiral Sperry said no greeting could appeal more strongly to President Roosevelt. The beautiful present typified everything good in national life. The address to Admiral Sperry alluded to the solid friendship between Amejrica and the British Empire. Sir Joseph Ward presented Admiral Sperry with a handsome trophy of New Zealand workmanship.

After lusty cheers for Admiral Sperry the Chairman of the Harbor Board' (Mr Mitchelson) presented an address of welcome and a silver casket to Admiral Sperry, and the Admiral replied. Tlie bands played the British and American nationai anthems, and • the official party left the wharf for. the civic reception, passing through densely crowded streets. There was enthusiastic cheering all along the route.