LOSS OF A SCHOONER.
THR TUHARA. [BT TELEGRAPH. — I'UESS ASSOCIATION.] NAPIER, 18th May. The auxiliary schooner, Tuhara, 97 tons, which was blown ashore while ;>t anchor at Kinikini, near Long Point, jSlahia Peninsula, is reported to oe practically a total wreck. Captain M'Nab remains near the scene of the casualty. The remainder of the crew arrived in Napier this evening. E. Goodall and A. Newman, A.B.s, eaid that owing to the heavy sea and strong wind the Tuhara anchored in the bight of Long Point on Saturday night. Early on Sunday morning one of the anchors carried away. The engines were kept going full speed ahead, but the vessel dragged her remaining anchor. This was lost at daybreak, and the vessel was driven broadside on to the rocks. She became fixed where she struck. The crew, who had put on lifebelts, managed to launch the lifeboat, and a line was taken ashore. The crew stood by the ship for a while, and then got their things, and went to Mr. George Ormond's station, where they were treated with great kindness. Goodall and Newman describe tte seai as of a mountainous character, and say the crew had a narrow escape. It was lucky for them they were driven ashore in daylight instead of during the night.
The weekly session of the Pioneer Lodge, No. 11, 1.0. G.T., was held in the Rechabite Hall, Manners-street, on Monday night. 13ro. E. Coulter, C.T., presided. There was a very large attendanre of members and visitors. The item for the evening was "sacred" night, and the programme, arranged by Sister Johnston, was one ot the finest submitted to the lodge. The following contributed : — Sisters l]yan and Kelly, Mrs. Pethevick, M. Petherick, and Bros. F. Wright, Boyd, and Allan. An address was also given by Mr. Franklin, who took for his subject, "Faith, Hope, and Charity." The address proved very interesting and instructive, and the wish was expi'essed that Mr. would again visit the lodge. During the past twelve months £40,000 has beoit exponded by the Roads Department In tho Sawkoa Bay 1 hod dietjigii
LOSS OF A SCHOONER.
Evening Post, Volume LXXVII, Issue 117, 19 May 1909, Page 2
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