LOYAL ADDRESS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18583, 18 December 1934, Page 5

LOYAL ADDRESS

POVERTY BAY’S FEALTY A HANDSOME MEMENTO THE ILLUMINATED SCROLL Among the mementoes of His Royal Highness’ tour of New Zealand, that prepared for presentation to the Duke of Gloucester on the occasion of his visit to Gisborne should rank high in its artistic features, while conveying to the Royal visitor sentiments of loyalty unsurpassed in any part of the Dominion. The memento represents the work of several Gisborne craftsmen, and the text of the address is as follows: —■ “HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER, K.G., P.C.,. K.T., G.C.V.O. “MAY IT PLEASE YOUR ROYAL HIGHNESS. “On behalf of tho residents of Gisborne and the surrounding districts we extend to you a most hearty welcome on this, your first visit to Gisborne, and desire to express to you our continued devotion and loyalty to His Most Gracious Majesty the King. “On this the first occasion of a visit to our district by any- member of your Royal house, we trust that you will be favorably impressed with its beauty, fertility and resources, and may we direct Your Royal Highness' attention to the historic 'interest attached to our port as being the first landing place ink New' Zealand of the intrepid discoverer and navigator, Captain Cook. “Your observations of the country will emphasise the inappropriate nature of the name of “Poverty Bay” bestowed by the great navigator, owing to the hostile reception, accorded him by the natives who opposed his landing. “We venture to hope that your present tour may bring you gratification, that-you will enjoy the climate, scenery and natural wonders, and that you will gain such a personal knowledge of the conditions and aspirations of our people as will enable you to retain very happy memories of this distant outpost of the Empire. • “In again expressing the residents’ heartfelt and cordial appreciation of your visit and our most sincere good wishes, may we hope that your return home to the land of our fathers will be attended with peace and safety while praying that the blessing and guidance of Almighty God may rest upon you. “On behalf of the residents of Poverty Bay, Your Royal Highness' most "devoted servants, (Signed) John Jackson, Mayor of Gisborne; Charles Matthews, chairman Cook County Council; ,A. A. Eraser, chairman, Waikohu County Council; J. McNeil, chairman, Uawa County Councilf I). W. Williams, chairman, Waiapu County Council; A. E. Kemp, chairman Matakaoa County Council.” .The address is. prepared on a scroll enclosed in a kauri cylinder, handsomely lacquered .in an antique design, and carrying a silver embossed shield with a suitable dedication to the Royal _ visitor. The construction of the cylinder was carried out by Mr. J. T._ Hill, the lacquering by Messrs. Johns Signs, Ltd., and t,he illumination of the presentation scroll by Mr. Eric Gully. An opportunity is to be given to the public to inspect the memorial prior to its presentation to the Duke of Gloucester on Thursday.

THE DUCAL CHAMBER QUIET GOOD TASTE A CHARMING BEDROOM Quiet .go.od taste and a studied avoidance of anything ornate form the keynote of the furnishings chosen for the suite to be used by the Duke of Gloucester during his stay at the Masonic Hotel, Gisborne. The Duke will occupy a charmingly-situated bedroom ,on the first floor, looking out on to Lowe street, so that he will suffer no discomfort from the heat of tho afternoon sun, and will not lie disturbed by the noise of traffic from Gladstone road. *

The ducal bedchamber is simply and’ pleasingly appointed. Light oak furniture has been chosen, and the coverlet of the bed is of gold satin, which tones charmingly with the wallpaper, curtains, carpet, and lampshades. A washbasin with hot and cold water is, of course, provided, and the room is amply ventilated and furnished with deep armchairs for the comfort of the Duke.

Almost directly opposite the bedroom a new bathroom lias been constructed for the use of His Royal Highness. Here, in addition to a handsome porcelain bath, hot and cold showers and a needle hath have been constructed, with back and sides of grey marble.

Dinner and breakfast for Prince Henry will be prepared by the liote) chef, but two waiters who are accompanying the Royal party on the tour of New Zealand will attend to the Duke’s wants at table. His Royal Highness will dine at eight, at a table arranged for himself and the principal members of the Royal party. The present writing-ro.om has been rearranged, and will ho used as a sittingroom by the Duke, this room opening off the first-floor corridor almost directly opposite his bedroom. Altogether 47 bedrooms have been engaged for the members of the Royal party and the official party. The seven bedrooms on the first-floor corridor will bo occupied by the Duke and the principal members of the Royal party. Those who will be accompanied on the first floor will bo His Royal Highness, the Chief of Staff, Major-General R. i(J. H. Howard-Vyse„ Captain Arthur Curtis, Private Secretary, Captain Kerr, Captain Twpedio, and Lieut. Shrei’ber, equerries, the Duke’s valet and five other valets, .a detective, a clerk, the English press representative, and a photographer. Members of the official party to be accommodated on the first floor will be the Commissioner of Police, Mr W. G. Wohltnann Inspector Lander, and Inspector Cummings. The lion. J. A. Young ,and the remaining members of the official party will be accommodated on the second floor.