BUST OF NELSON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVII, Issue 22, 1 December 1906, Page 15

BUST OF NELSON.

made from copper from the famous flagships Nelson and Foudroyant, presented to the city of Auckland by the Rev. R. E. Matthews, representative of the British and Foreign Sailors’ Society, who came to New Zealand at the invitation of the late Mr Seddon. to arrange the Victory stall at the New Zealand Exhibition. The bust is mounted on a pedestal of polished oak from the Victory, and tne whole stands about 12Jin high. L pon the pedestal, on a brass plate, is the following inscription: —“‘England expects every man to do his duty.’ October 21. 1805. October 21, 1905. This bust of Nelson, standing on Victory oak. and containing copper taken from his historic ship, is presented to the British and Foreign Sailors’ Society. Patron. Vice-Admiral H.R.H. Prince of Wales. K.G., to the corporation of Auckland, and is associated with the New Zealand International Exhibition. 1906 7, and the 101st anniversary of the death of Nelson. ‘Thank God, 1 bar e done my duty.’ E.R. 1 H.”

FRANCISCO, who, together with Abe Rueff, the notorious “boss,” has been indicted on charges of extortion by threatening to withdraw saloon keepers’ licenses.