The Nome nugget., 1922-07-01
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 SHIP MAUD LEAVE NOME
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speed. Captain Thomas A. Ross signalled the Bear Maud under way. all is well" and with the Stars and Stripes flying from the bow and the Norwegian nag from the stern the Maud slowly gained speed on her trip. Captain Amundsen took the wheel but in a few minutes reiin- Quished command to captain Ross who piloted her up the coast for distance of about ten miles when the engines were stopped and Capt. Ross and his crew disembarked into the Life Saving launch and came ashore at the Snake River Harhor. The order of procession contem- plated was for the Cutter Bear to lead and the Maud to follow, after which was to come the various small craft. completing the procession. Due to the delay on board the Maud the order was reversed, the Maud took the lead followed by the Bear for a short distance; the Bear re- turned to the roadstead while the Maud continued on her journey, fol- lowed by the Coast Guard launch and the Tug Genevieve crowded with enthusiastic men and women. The two boats accompanied the Maud until she dropped her pilot and Captain Ross entered the Coast Guard launch, and the Genevieve returned to the Bear.
 As soon as the Genevieve return ed to the Bear the visitors were | placed aboard the barge and lowed to the Nome Lighterage dock and the days celebration was concluded. Great Credit Due All
 Great credit is due all who made this day of days complete success. our civic bodies. the Nome Common Council and Northwestern Alaska Chamber of Commerce were in charge of the land program and Lieut. Commander c. S. Cochran of the Bear with Captain Thomas A. Ross of the Coast Guard were the masters of the water program Commander Cochran was most royal host on the Bear where his guests remained for several hours awaiting the departure of the Maud. Captain Thomas A. Ross, aboard the l Maud took charge of the boat until 1 she dropped her pilot.
 Nome in Holiday Attire.
 Turnout the city flags were flying and a gala appearance was every where evident. Mayor Geo. s. Maynard had declared a half holi- day and all business houses closed for the afternoon and took part in the farewell celebration.
 Tn honor of our distinguished visitor the Coast Guard Station swung it's flags in what is known as Dress Ship" consisting of three strings of service flags, forming the | outlines of two sides or uidhsie with a perpendicular.
 1 Launches from the Bear and the | Coast Guard Launch were in con- stant patrol about the Bear. the Maud and the lighter conveying the guests o-and from both vessels. This was wise precaution taken ! to protect the lives of the men. wo- men and children aboard.
 The success of this farewell cele- bration to the distinguished explor- CT who has left our shores for the perilous trip of five or more years in the frozen north is due to the con- certed action of the Nome Chamber of Commerce. the Nome Common Council. Commander Cochran and Captain Ross. Last Sunday after noon a joint meeting was held and Capt. Ross telegraphed the Bear in viting her participation in this event Commander Cochran responded by at once sailing for Nome arriving from St. Lawrence Bay Tuesday.
 Land Procession.
 Following is a schedule of the committees and cars with passen- gers who took part in the land pro cession and water program:
 Executive Committec
 Ra1nh Lomen. A. POlet. R. B. | Julian. W. H. Webb. John Hegness. W. c. Mcclure. Dan Crowley. Bud Lehman, Thomas A. Ross. o. s. Weaver. Henry Burgh. Al Winkler.
 Committee in Charge.
 o. S.. Weaver, Ralph Lomen Capt Thos. A. Ross.