Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-07-14
TERRITORIAL
AND COUNTY
OFFICIALS TO
" VISIT BRITISH
BATTLESHIP


host of the officers anG men of the
New Zealand, which win remain here
until Friday.
For the first time in its long cruise,
the new battle-cruiser rests in an
American port. She was made fast
at The Alakea street wharf few min,
utes before o'clock Saturday after
noon. And while the vessel Is here,
merry round of social functions will
be given, the first of which will be
the reception this afternoon when
Mrs. F. M. SwanZy will be host at her
Manoa valley residence to the officers
of the New Zealand.
Other functions will follow rapidly.
Beginning this afternoon and contin-
uing until Thursday night, the officers
and crew of the gift battle-cruiser will
find themselves the guests Of honor at
many affairs. Little private parties
have already been given the officers
since their arrival here Saturday after
noon. Commander Grace was enter
tanned at the Elks' Club Saturday
evening, and Prince George of Batten
burg spent few delightful hours at
the Alexander Young hotel the same
evening with number of friends.
Jack Tar at Divine Service.
Many of the crew and the majority
of the officers were given shore-leave
Sunday. A few minutes before II
o'clock, almost four hundred men OF
| the crew fell in line, accompanied by
their officers, and marched up Ala,
kea street, saluting and cheered as
they passed the quarters of the vet
Grams of the Spanish-American war,
on to the ST. Andrews cathedral. The
sailors, marines and musicians wore
white uniforms They were command
ed by Lieut.. Richard T. Down.
On reaching the ea&hedral the men
were received by ushers, and Without
the least confusion or noise. they
we're seated
Seats had been especially reserved
for the men. In addition to the mem
bers of the crew and officers, many
members of the church we're present
and listened to the sermon preached
by Rev. Mr.. Houseman, who is visit
| ing here en- route on a tour or the
world. When the choir entered sing
ing Holy, Holy, Lord of Sabbath,
| the sailors of the New Zealand joined
in the song. When the services were
over the men marched back to the
ship.
Later in the day many of them were
given shoreleave and were to be seen
in all parts of town, often accompanied
by an American soldier or sailor. In
| the meantime, a score Of machines
were gathering at the Commercial
! club, and by two o'clock they had
| made their way to. the Alakea dock
on the Eva side of which the vessel
| is docked. The officers had been In
vited to be the guests of the club in
tour of the city and many Of them
took advantage of the opportunity
Following the ride, they were taken to
| the club, where tea was served, and
stories told of the voyage from Auck-
land IL -.
Father Neptune at the Line.
Not a mishap occurred to mar the
| trip, they said. Across smooth seas
they sailed, often exceeding their
speed limit of 27 knots. With many a
laugh they recounted the ceremony
crossing the line on her maiden voy-
age, Feb. Is, when bearded Neptune,
| clearing his throat of hair" boarded
| His Britannia Majesty's battle-cruiser
as it touched the Equator.
Together with his court, Father
Neptune came up over the bows OF
the ship, and with Ipoetic salutations
gave his permission to Captain Halsey
to cross the line, and the ducking
which followed to the uninitiateo. that
is those who had never crossed the
| line Beforehand there were 500
! must have been rather severe, and
] even Commander Grace did not es-
cape. Neptune himself cautioned the
high officer with -. >..~..
What Ho! Captain Grace see by
! 49," your face that an order you
| envy it's true. III.
well, pardon laugh, but The Order
| of Bath you will get in a
| moment or two"
And Commander Grace got his bath.
i The coaling of the New Zealand
began this morning The British col
lier Glenartney, which is following
the vessel on its cruise, laid alongside
Saturday evening and this morning
the strenuous work of coaling began,
which may not end until the middle of
Tuesday. -. -. r.. ..
Reception for Officers. .- -.~.
Captain HaIsey, however, left the
lship this morning to pay his respects
to Rear Admiral Moore, L. S. N, in
command of the Honolulu and Pearl
Harbor naval stations. After the visit
he returned to the ship, receiving the
salute of. his rank. Tomorrow many
calls will be made by officials, consuls
Of various countries, Governor Frear
officers of the army and navy, and
Mayor Fern, and salutes will be given
them as they leave the ship, accord
ing to rank. ...: - II. ri. .@.@..