Lady Ranfurly's Departure.
A parting tribute was sent by telegraph to day to the Countess of Ranfurly by the members of the Veterans’ Association. The following is a copy of the message: “The Countess of Ran furly, Wellington,—The members of the Empire Veterans’ Association, old sailors of the Royal Navy, and aged soldiers residing in the Auckland district, unite in respectfully wishing your Ladyship and family a safe and pleasant voyage, a happy home-coming, aud every blessing which God can bestow. They also desire to express once more their deep appreciation and vivid remembrance ot your Ladyship's gracious kindness and courtesy, and also that of Lady Constance Knox, to them during your stay in Auckland. Our last thoughts of you are expressed in the familiar quotation: “What can we pay thee for this nobia usage But grateful praise! So Heaven itseif is paid." (Signed) Burton J. Daveney, Herbert G. Archer, Arthur Morrow, Thos. Thompson, Vice-Presidents Empire Veterans’ Association.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXI, Issue XX, 14 November 1903, Page 23
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158Lady Ranfurly's Departure. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXI, Issue XX, 14 November 1903, Page 23
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