ON THE RENOWN

Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10301, 10 January 1927, Page 5

ON THE RENOWN

BETTER WEATHER FOLLOWING SEA AND BRIGHT SUN. DUKE AND DUCHESS PROMEN ADE DECK. (United Press Assn.—Copyright.) A. & N.Z.C.A. Special Correspondent (Received Jan. 9, 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Jan. 8. A wireless from the Renown received this morning states:— • We ran out of the gale during Friday night with a few minor casualties, such as lashings fetching adrift and some damage to the starboard cutler and sounding boom. Saturday dawned fair, with a fol • lowing sea and a bright sun. Work* parties were early' on the jobs preparing the decks for fairer weather. The Duke and Duchess promenaded throughout the morning, first on their own deck and later on the quarterdeck, where they’ met and chatted with members of the staff and officers of the ship. The Duke spent some time talking with Earl Cavan, who was on deck for the first time since embarking. The Duchess and Lady Cavan meanwhile found plenty to interest them in quarterdeck activities. The remainder of the Royal staff are all enjoying tlie weather improvement, and it is safe to prophesy that by the time of leaving Las Palmas all customary shipboard amenities will bo in full swing, including the squash racket court, deck games, and concerts. The course unfortun- j ately lies well off the Portuguese Coast, preventing the sight of attrac- j tive coastal towns and cliffs.— U P.A,

DUKE DEEPLY TOUCHED BY FAREWELL SCENES.

COMFORT ON THE BATTLE

CRUISER

H.M.S. RENOWN (at sea), Jan. 8. Tbe Duke of York, in a statement, said he had been deeply touched by the warmth and spontaneity of the farewells at London and Portsmouth, as well as in the course of the railway journey, and regarded the demonstrations of friendship as the happiest auguries for the success of bis visit to Australia and New Zealand, to which- lie was looking forward with most pleasurable anticipation. SYDNEY, Jan. 8.

A message from the Renown states that their Royal Highnesses were shown over the ship. A fine model of the Renown in tbe wardroom was an object' of special attention. Both were obviously at home afloat. The extreme comfort of the great battle cruiser was not affected by the cboppv sea,—U.P,A.

WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA

MR BRUCE’S MESSAGE

(Received Jan. 9, 5.5 p.m.) OTTAWA, Jan. 8

Mr Bruce sent the following message to the Duke and Duchess of York: “I desire ou the occasion of your departure. for Australia to convey to your Royal Highnesses on behalf of my country and myself our best wishes fur an enjoyable cruise. My people await your coming with keen pleasurable anticipation, and in the enthusiasm of their greeting you' Highnesses will find the expression ol their high personal regard for you both, and their loyalty to Throne and Em pir e. ”A. N. Z. C. A.