SAMOAN WELCOME
DIOMEDE AT APIA A PICTURESQUE SPECTACLE (Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) (Received April 20, 3 p.m.) (Special to Press Association; (By Radio) H.M.S. DIOMEDE, APIA, April 19. An inspiring reception awaited Their Excellencies at Apia, where the Diomede arrived at 9.50 a.m. to-day.
The warship was escorted by a flotilla of decorated native craft, each rowed by 30 men. These circled the Diomede after she anchored, and later escorted Lord and Lady Bledisloe’s launch to the landing wharf, making a picturesque spectacle. Their Excellencies were received by the Administrator and other officials. The shore was lined with thousands ot spectators. Returned soldiers had the honor of first receiving Their Excellencies, who then proceeded through double lines of school children.
The reception was most cordial, only showery weather interfering with the complete spectacular success. Their Excellencies proceeded to Malinau for the King’s kava ceremony.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18068, 20 April 1933, Page 11
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145SAMOAN WELCOME Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18068, 20 April 1933, Page 11
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