LINKED IN ADVERSITY.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 January 1923, Page 5

LINKED IN ADVERSITY.

NEW ZEALAND AND FRANCE FRENCH TRIBUTE TO ANZACS. By Telegraph.—Press Association Auckland, Last Night. A civic reception was accorded Admiral Gilly, his officers and members of the French Mission. The Hon. C. J. Parr represented the Government, dwelling in an interesting manner on the important part the French played in the early life of New Zealand. In responding, Admiral Gilly spoke of the pleasure in visiting the Dominion. “France will ever revere the memory of the Anzacs and the gallant deds of those of your dead who lay at rest beneath our soil,” he said. “It is a friendship forged in the fires of adversity and sealed with the blood of the dead. I am very glad to have the opportunity of visiting you and am proud to be charged with bringing you the greetings of all the people of France.” He trusted the mission would draw closer the bonds of trade relationship and cement the friendly bonds already established. In the evening a citizens’ “at home” was held in honor of the visitors. One of the most attractive features about the Jules Michelet denotes the purpose of its cruise in the South Pacific. This is a fine photographic exhibit of many of the most beautiful manufactures of France. It is contained in a panelled showcase and comprises about 300 colored photographs illustrative of the very comprehensive range of French goods, including exquisite lace, tapestry, jewellery, lingerie and dainty fabrications de francaise. This salon has commanded admiration at exhibitions in Paris, New York, Chicago and Philadlphia.