ARRIVAL OF Ship Berar from London.

Auckland Star, Volume IV, Issue 1127, 3 September 1873, Page 2

ARRIVAL OF Ship Berar from London.

[300 IMMIGRANTS

PARTICULARS OF THE VOYAGE,

The fine powerful ship Berar, in command of Captain James Heigho, dropped anchor off the wharf at three o'clock this afternoon. She was boarded off the North Head by Dr. Philson, Health Officer, Captain Greon, Immigration Agent, and Captain Burgess, who inspected the ship, and reported her to be in a very cleanly condition, and the immigrants in first-rate health. The Berar sailed from London on the 22nd of May last with 301 emigrants on board, including 49 married couples, 51 single men, 54 single women, and 108 children. The ship took her final departure from Land's End on the 29th of May, crossed the equator on the 25 bh June, passed the meridian of the Cape of Good Hope on the 23rd July, was abreest of tho'Lowin on the 17th August; sighted the Three Kings at bix a.m. on the Slat, and finally dropped anchor as above. Her run has not only been a quick, but a modt pleasant and calm one, with very trifling del cation from head winds when oil" the Cape of Good Hope. The immigrants appear to be of a superior class, and have conducted themselves upon the whole very properly. Their health, especially amongst the adults has been unusually satisfactory. Three infants only have died since leaving land. One has been born during the passage out. The captain and doctor have both exerted themselves to the uttermost to secure health, comfort, and rational amusement for2all on board, whilst the monotony of a sea {passage has occasionally been enlivened by amateur theatricals (characters capitally sustained), readings, lectures, &c, to such an extent as to secure for the officers of the ship, one and all, the heartiest good will and congratulations of those on board. Prior to the ship's arrival the passengers erected a neat platform, decorated it with flags, and calling Captain J. Heigho and Dr C. L. Cunningham to the main-deck presented them both with gratifying and highly eulogistic testimonials, copies of which will be found below. The matron, Mrs Hawkins, reeoived a similar favour. Wo must not omit to mention that an extremely well appointed volunteer corps has been brought together on board, called " The Berar Hangers," composed of officer and men from other corps in the Mother Country. They have been daily drilled by Sergeant Nash, formerly of the 85th Regiment, and late Instructor of the 13th Middlesex V.R. Nash has a twenty-one-years' good-service-pension. Captain J. Heigho was elected Honouary Captain, Dr C. L. Cunningham late R.N., Lieutenant and Commanding officer. Mr J. Nisbet and Mr Nash, Corporals. Sporting gentlemen, and lovers of the cauine species, should pay the Berar a visit, and see the doctor's pack of beagles. The parents, Fuddler and Cloudy were selected from one of tho most noted paoks in the South o England, duly entered we presumed on tho passenger list. They started for a trip to the antipodes about a month after leaving. Cloudy gave birth to ten puppies, ono gand'all of whom under the considerate care and nursing bestowed ou them by the worthy men in the forecastle, may now be seen alive and hearty, and will in a short time be ready with their parents to afford us a good day's sport. The sailors were not even forgotten by the passengers. On Saturday the married ladies gave Jack a treat —a regular tea-light for the sailors. The tables literally groaned under the weight of plumcake and tarts that these worthy hostesses had provided for the occasion. Jack felt supremely happy under tho circumstances, and in more ways than one testified his happiness by being for the time aatiified with himself in particular and everybody else in general. The health of the captain and doctor and officers was drunk in that cup that cheers but does not inebriate, and so passed off one of the best and, j oiliest cookie shines on record. The Barar brings no saloon passengers. She is a fine iron ship of nearly 1000 tons register, and is about ten years off the stocks. She has come into port in fine condition, reflecting the highest credit on those in command.

The following is a copy of the testimonials referred to in the above report:— "To Captain James Heigho, and officers of the ship Berar.

" We, the undersigned, passengers of the good ship Berar, being kindly assisted from England to Auckland by our beloved Queen and the New Zealand Government (for whom we 'shall always pray that God will bless in prosperity and peace), do tender our most sincere and warmest-thanks for the kindness akd courtesy you have shown us during the passage. Yon have not only conveyed us here in a most able and efficient manner,' but have, in con juction with your kind and worthy officers, allowed amusements and entertain* ments for our gratification and enjoyment; We most respectfully beg to say that at all times we have noticed, with admiration, the order and regularity of every one you had to command. We have found in you not only a most able seaman, perfect gentleman, but a most kind sympathising friend. We regret we are not in a position to^preßeht you with something more substantial that would express in some degree the great respect aud esteem, we entertain for " you, but be assured gentlemen that our sincere and earnest wishes will be your health, happiness, and prosperity."—(Signed by all tho adult passengers.)

"To 0. L. Cunningham, Esq.—We, the untlbraignad passengers of the good ship Uorftr, hiring'kindly assisted from England to An olt land by our bolovod Queen and the New Zealand Oovavniaont (for whom we shall Always pray fchttt God will blesa in prosperity and vwaoo), tU> luwby take this opportunity of i oi.uriuny to you om% mast aincoroand heartfelt; tlu'uik« t\)V Mio grant kindness you have lllOWn u» In wtviahiua W***1 °v»r health and eonifftrtS, imvilty tulum ijiwt.iutimwt ingivinS tin honlMtl'iil lumimmwmii for t)n< mind an woli m tttt-oH»Hi>j| to our bodily \\vd\fo> >Yo beg

to state that <rar unusual good state of health is under a kind providence owing to your vigilance and untiring zeal in the execution of your onerous duties as medical officer of this ship, and as such we think yotir qualifications cannot he excelled. We regret we are not now in a position to present you with something more substantial, that wouM express, in some degree, the great respect and esteem we entertain for you But be assured, sir, that our sincere and earnest wishes will be for your health, happiness, and prosperity." (Signed by all the passengers.) The passengers will probably be landed to-morrow. Tlio following is a complete list of the emigrants on board:-Families: Barber: WilUam 20. Anne 29, Lney 6: HuglicsT James 88, Jane 33, Alire 8 Fllen 0 James 4, Frederick 1: Bailey: Edward C?eoVgina 3C WiUiam 1: Paterson: Robert 80, Helen 27 Manon 3, Agnes 1: Butler: Frederick SO, Emma 23 Frederick C, William 2; Potterlou: Charles 29, Sarah 31 Charles 6, Mary 4: Smith: Thomas 30, Ohva 29 William 8, Ernest fl, Caroline 3 Walter 1; Bravnbly: AVilliam 82, Sarah 22, Martha 8 William 0 .Tames i : Price: William Charles SO. Janet 30: *orth: Nathan 43, Jane 33, Kowland 9, Joseph 0, Ellen 2; Skndder: Charles 38. Harriet 40, Charles 5; Mills: Joseph 32. Sarah 32, Joseph 4, Mary 2: Walding: John 40 Muia 33; Williams: William 52, Temperance 62; Wright: Thomas 29, Elizabeth 34, Esther 2, Charles 1; Whitford: John 23, Mary Ann 23: Sergeant: Henry_3B, Janot 35, Edmund 11, Janet 9, Eliza 7, Alfred 4, Herbert 2, Caroline 1; Crook: George 31 A ice 24 George C Alice f., Jamos 2, Ada 3: Stanford: William 30, Emma 28, Charloa 0, Annie 7: Brocklebank: George S3, Mary SO, Georgo 8, William 1; Cox: James 25, Maria 23, James t, George 1; Blestowo: William 31, Jano 20, A. W ra . 3, Win. O. 1; Collins: Will.am4o, Eliza 30 Mary Anne a. William 4, Charles 1: Strahan: George 40, Julia 30, Margaret 11, Alice 9; kirwin: James 37. Mary 30, Thomas 3, Catherine 1; Preston: George 20, Annie 30; Shepherd: Henry W Susanan S2, Henry 7: Hyde: Henry 28, Sarah 23, Esther 1, Harry 1: Smith: John 27, Eebecca 22, Margaret 1; Moore: Patrick 30, Ellen 28, Mary 3, Julia 2; I>eets; W. George 24, Clara 22, Henry 3, Emily Alice. 1; Wilson: Nicholas 25. Helen 20: Mills: John 40, Km ma 37, Edgar 10, Thomas 8, George C, Isaac 4, Harriett 2, Elizabeth 1 ; Willoughby: Henry 48 Jane 42, Sxissan 1 Henry 9, Mary 1; Willoughby: William 18, Elizabeth 18: Mills: Henry 38, Betsey 30 ; Lock: William 32, Jane 34; Lowe: William 30, Ellen 40, Elizabeth 10, Thomas 8, Mary 5, Mary 3, Joseph 1; Mitchell: Eichard 2.1, Sarah 27, William 2 Sarah 1, John Thomas 1: Morrisby: Michael 39, Anne 34, John 10. Martin 7: Bowles: Thomas 44, Catherine 40, Anne 9, George 11; Page: William 31 Mary 20 Rebecca 0; Prince: Albert 35, Anne 23; Williams: John 80 Nanny SO, Win. P. 9, Ellen 7. Harry C, Hannah 4, John 1: May: George 28, Ann 28; Cox: George 26. Sarah 23 George 1; Barry: David 50, Julia 37, Patrick 10, John T; Andrews: Richard 42, Mary 38, La vena 9, Katie 7, Louisa 5 Georgina 3, Eliza 2. Richard 1; Verrau: James 10 Emily 9, Elizabeth 1, Thomas 6, John 5, William 3.—Single Men: Walding: John 18, George 17; AVilliams: William 20, Austin 16; Serjeant: Henry C. D". 10, Frederick 14: Moore: Wm. 13, Patrick 12: Mills: John Hy. 17, James 14; Willoushby, John 13; Lowe, Abraham 12: Bole.s: James 21, Thos. 13; Page, Ja>. 10; Beggs, George 24; Harvey, George 30; Davie Wm. Edward 24; Barrow, William 32; Smith, Charles Henry 21; James, Bazley 19: Gay, Goorgo 20: Nash: James 45, Richard 20, Charles 14, Albert 10; Cunningham, Lawrence 23; Rice: Peter 22, Edward 20; Fitzpatrlck, Patrick 21: Ryan, Thomas 21; Vosyer, Augustas 19; Molloy, Charles John 21: Wright, Charles 24; Xisbet, Thomas C. 21; Howes William 21; Johns, Thomas A. 21; Patient, Henrr W.«. 20; Walker, Ernest M. 20; Faull, AVilliam John 22: Markwell, Samuel 27; Clarke: AVilliam 10, Jarne* 11- Chapman, Charles 22: Matthews, John 15; Barry AVilliam 15, Michael IS; Bearsley, AVilliam 21; Leyder, Edward 17; Casey, John 18; Elwin: Enoch 21 AVilliam 19; Thompson, AVilliam 18.—Single Women: Firth, Eliza 14; AValding, Eliza 10: AVilliams, Mary 14- Shepherd: Annie 13, Sarah 12; Mills: Emily 10 Sarah 12; Willonghby, Sarah 15: Mills, Fanny 17; Lowa Alice 14, Boles: Charlotte 23, Eliza 18, Sarah 14- Crart, Margaret 20: May, Eliza 18; Rogers, Sarah 22: Giles, Emily 20; Burniston, Martha 19- Stanford, Louisa 21; Jones, Mary 23; Mitcheson, Elizabeth 22; McCarthy, Mary 24; Murphy, Elizabeth 20; Cripps, Fanny 23; Clarke: Margaret 36, Mary 14, Jane 5; Fanning, Margaret 10, Harton, Mary 22; Spaight, Charlotte 17: Ree3, Emma 20- Taylor, Ann 29; Doherty, Margaret 24: Inohy: Mary 20: Maxwell, Catherine 19; Mitchell, Mary 22; NUbet, Catherine ID; Patient, Alice 19; Kavanagh, Bridget—: Kearns, Ann 35; Matthews: Grace 85, Mary 19, Ellen 17: Faull, Elizabeth 24; Hawkins, Mrs. 60- Monrath: Julio 54, Clementine 23, Odena 3, Carl 1; Gow, Isabella, 24: Hardinv: Elizabeth 27, Martin George's; Cronin, Mary IS: Herbert: Jano 38, Sydney 1; Donnelly, Mary 27: Andrews: Elizabeth 14, Mary 13; Montagu. Catherine 18.