R.M.S.S. GOTHIC.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 8728, 26 February 1894, Page 4

R.M.S.S. GOTHIC.

Captain Jennings, commander -of the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company's Gothio, held an "at home Y on board that ship *» Saturday afternoon. Invitations had "p9*n issued to nearly 1500 people, the "majority \ of whom war* present. A special tJ*»

IWttibt down the visitors from ChristC&arcb, arriving in Port about 3 p.m., and ■sailing up just after the last carriage had geared the tnnncl. This arrangement proved most convenient for the passengers, ;•- «adobviated the tedious journey along the Starves. The guests were received on board by the courteous and popular comBsander and his equally popular chief officer, Ifr Sowden, while Mrs P. Cunningham and ? Mrs Graves, wife of one of the directors of the White Star Company, who is on a visit to the colony in the Gothic, received the company on the mam deck. Passing into the library the visitor* found that this apartment had been mide sriil more beautiful by a profuse display of exquisite fiowera and ferns, which, attracted general admiration. Flowers and ferns were also distributed about the saloon and passages with charming effect. The electric light was turned ou iv ail the apartments, enabling visitors to form an ' idea of the room's appearance at night. Afternoon tea was served iv the saloon. A thorough inspection was made of all parts of the vessel, including the splendid engines, and many were the expressions of admiration for the steamer, which is, as «ne visitor aptly termed her, "a noble lttip." A very pleasant two hours was spent, and the visitors from Christchurch returned by the special train, after having enjoyed most thoroughly their visit to Captain Jeimiaga and his magnificent steamer. The Stanmore band, under Bandmaster M.cKillop, was present during the afternoon, and played musical selections on the projnenade deck.