THE NIMROD.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LV, Issue 13921, 26 March 1909, Page 5

THE NIMROD.

EXPLORERS WELCOMED AT LYTTELTON. CHRISTCHURCH, March 25. The Nimrod was delayed by a contrary wind, and was not signalled j\t Lyttelton until 3.45. A considerable number of people went down by train, and tho Harbour Boajpd members and officials with the intention of giving a formal welcome to tho gallant explorers. On the tua were M.P.'s, the civic authorities, Bishop Julius, at least twenty members of tho press, many friends (both sexes) of th<* Nimrod people, and Dr. Upham, whowns to formally gire her a clean bill of health. One othor small steamer olso went out full of people. Tho Nimiod was mot at tho Heads and greeted with cheers. Lieutenant Shnckloton, radiant with the success of his dash for the pole, which only failed by 97 inile^. was heartily greeted, and with hi.i jmon, cheered in return. i There were loud calls for Profes-or David, who was described ..'is "belmv at his toilet," but presently he_ appeared and received a warm croctiup;. Tho Nimrod looked in excellent order and showed r,o sign of hard usa»e. The tug drew near, and evcrvono who eouM scrambled on l ; .OeT'<l, vnt wailr-.' for Villa t vas understood would mevolv ' be ?->orfuuctory, the pa^inp; by tho health officer, who was overborne by

Jthe rush. The ship was boon swarnpei with cheery talkative visitors, win were shujs-mw evvr\ uou.v , ri j ''"' li ' l ' l l ' Lieutenant Shackletou, by tlie hand. All attempt at the formal ceremon: originally designed went by the boa-rd and just about dusk the Antarctic > ship was quickly berthed at ~a wharf crowded by people. On the way th< Mahcno passed Her and hred a bomb the signal for more cheering. ln< roturu of the explorers was a scene of ciuiel and pleasurable heartiness without hysteria. Everyone on boarc set-nifd in .splendid condition and the nest of spirits, all pleased and proud t i..-t there had not been a sinde casualty, except that Sir Philip Jrockleluirst mourns the loss of a big toe trom 1 Professor David left for Sydney by the M:iheno.

AN APPRECIATIVE ARTICLE.

By Electric Telegraph.— Copyright. (Received March 26, 10.50- a.m.) X SYDNEY, Mareb,;26 : , The Telegraph, in an appreciative article, relers to the splendid results of Lieutenant Shackleton's expedition.