Presentation to the Duchess.
A deputation consisting of Mesdames J. Culpan, Ijawry, Calder and W. Rattray were received in the draw-ing-room at Government House yesterday (after the ceremony of the presentation of addresses to His Royal Highness) by the Duchess of Corn wnll and York, nnd Lady Ranfurly. The Indies of H.R.H’s suite were also
pre eut. and Mr*. Cui pun. on behalf at the ladies of Auckland, presented to the D.teaess the beautiful gold and g-eenstoue casket (previously described). Mrs. La wry asked Her Royal Highness to accept the same as ( small token of the loyalty of the women of Auckland province. Her Royal Highness accepted the ev.sket, which was greatly admired. She asked the deputation to convey her thanks to the other ladies associated with the gift. She would always value it as a souvenir of her visit to New Zealand. Her Royal Highness sliordt hands with the ladies of the deputation before they retired.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVI, Issue XXIV, 15 June 1901, Page III (Supplement)
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157Presentation to the Duchess. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVI, Issue XXIV, 15 June 1901, Page III (Supplement)
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