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Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10230, 8 January 1927, Page 7

begun, the Duke and Duchess passing round a semi-circle of friends handshaking. The Duchess presented a wistful girlish figure. Her friends held her hand, each uttering a warm farewell. Once when her hand was free it was seen to be holding a tiny handkerchief which found its way to her cheeks as if to chase away a vagrant speck of dust, ahd then was furtively brushed across her eyes. The'company saw and understood. "

Then came a quiet and impressive parting with Their Majesties and the Earl of Strathmore. The Duke of York had a few minutes’ conversation with Sir Joseph Cook and Sir James Parr, and told each how eagerly he was looking forward to the visits. He said he also hoped that Lady Parr would soon be convalescent.

MOST POPULAR FAREWELL PHOTOGRAPH

(Received Jan. 7, 8.35 p.m.) LONDON, Jan. 7. The most reproduced photograph ol the departure of the Duke and Duchess shows the Prince of Wales on the deck of the Renown kissing the Duchess.—A.N.Z.C.A. ,

ITINERARY OF TOUR, The complete itinerary of the Duke and Duchess of York on their forthcoming Dominions tour is issued by the Admiralty as follows : Leave Portsmouth, January 6. Las Palma's (Canary Is.), January 10 and 11. Kingston (Jamaica), January 20 to 23”. • Panama Canal, January 20. Nukiliiva (Marquesas), February o and 9. Suva, February 17 to 19. Auckland, (February 22 and 23. Russell (Bay of Islands), February 24 and 25. ' Auckland, February 26 to March 3. Wellington, March 5 to 9. Picton, March 9. to 19 (rest and fishing). Stewart Island, March 21 and 22. Sydney,.March 20. Hobart, April 16. Melbourne, April 21. Adelaide. Anril 29 or 30. Fremantle, Mav 18. Leave Fremantle. May 23. Mauritius, June 1. Portsmouth, end of June.