Monday, Nov. 03, 1924
Au Revoir
The account of the visit of Lord Renfrew to the U. S. and Canada is concluded:
P: He quit Canada for Manhattan, telegraphed to Governor General Lord Byng: "My journey across Canada and back has given me one more mark of affection for the Dominion. At every point in it I have been welcomed with true hospitality and made to feel that in Canada I am assured of a real holiday.
"I say good-bye with great regret and with the hope that it may soon be possible for me to return."
P: In New York harbor, the Olympic got ready to receive the Heir Apparent. An official of the White Star Line said:
"The table chosen by the Prince is a small one, seating two, and is in an inconspicuous corner formed by an alcove on the starboard side not far from the entrance. Adjacent tables have been taken for the Prince's party. The ship's jazz orchestra, which plays in the reception room outside the dining room, is posted on the same side of the ship and the space used for after-dinner dancing is also on that side. "The ship's gymnasium, swimming pool and squash racquets court will be available to the Prince at hours to suit his convenience. As he is an enthusiastic squash player, it is expected that he will use the court an hour or so each morning. He will find in William Bryant, the attendant in charge, an old acquaintance, with whom he played frequently some years ago, on the courts at the Bath Club in London."
P:On board the Olympic, the Baron stuck his nose into the royal apartment. Said he: "This is too pretty for me. I'll give this to Trotter [groom in waiting]."
P: In a farewell message he said: "My stay in the North American Continent has been a very interesting and happy one. I am very sorry it is over and look forward to returning."
P:Before the ship steamed away J. Butler Wright, Third Assistant Secretary of State, called upon Lord Renfrew on behalf of President Coolidge and wished him God Speed.
P: At 1 o'clock in the morning the Olympic churned American territorial waters with her propellers and slowly, silently, majestically, carried away Lord Renfrew to her own country where he will once more be Prince of Wales.