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

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mammoth ship of war bearing down
upon the port, firing of cannon back
end forth until the hills re-echoed the
intonations, the dipping Of flags OF
two nations--and Honolulu became the
host Of the officers anG men of the
New Zealand, which will remain here
until Friday. i
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 4 o'clock Saturday after
noon. And while the vessel Is here,
a merry round of social functions will
be given, the first of which will be
the reception this afternoon when
Mrs. F. NJ. 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 Sew 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-leaye
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 r. Down.
On reaching the cathedfxl the rfer
We're received by ushers, and without
the least confusion or noise, they
were 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 were present
and listened to the sermon preached
by Rev. Mr.. Houseman, who is visit
ing here en- route on tour of 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 shore-leave 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 ofswhich the vessel
is docked. The officers had been in
vited to be the guests of the club in s
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
Father Neptune at the Line.
Not mishap occurred to mar the
trip, they said. Across smooth seas
they sailed, often exceeding their
speed limit Of 81 knots. With many a
laugh they recounted the ceremony
crossing the line on her maiden yoy
age, Feb. Is, when bearded Neptune
clearing his throat of hair" boarded
His Britannia Majesty's battle-cruisel
as it touched the Equator.
Together with his court, Father
Neptune came up over. the bows OF
the ship, and with poetic salutations
gave his permission to Captain Halsey
to cross the line, and the ducking
which followed to the uninitiated, that
is those who had never crossed the
line beforehand there we're 900
must have been rather severe, anC
even Commander Grace did not es
cape. Neptune himself cautioned the
high officer with -. o.. :. - H
What Ho, Captain Grace l see by
your face that an order yol
envy it's true. .-...
l"WeIl, pardon a laugh, but The Ordel
of Path you will get in {
moment or two"
| And Commander Grace got his bath
The coaling of the New ZealanC
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 o
Tuesday. ...... ~:.:.-.E.
Reception for Officers.
| Captain Halsey, however, left tn,
ship this morning TO pay his respect
/ to Rear Admiral Moore, L. S. n, il
tcommand of the Honolulu and Pear
Harbor naval stations. After the visi
he returned to the ship, receiving thr
salute of his rank Tomorrow man.
| calls will be made by officials, CONSUL
of various countries, Governor Frear
officers of the army and navy. AM
Mayor Fern. and salutes will be givel
them as they leave the ship, accord
/ ing. to rank.
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