HAWKE'S BAY TIMES. Nullius addictus jurare in verba magistri. MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1871. THE STAR OF THE SOUTH.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 17, Issue 912, 9 January 1871, Page 2

HAWKE'S BAY TIMES. Nullius addictus jurare in verba magistri. MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1871. THE STAR OF THE SOUTH.

SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH THIS MORNING. We are very glad to be in a position to ftate that the Star of the South is once more afloat. The launch took place at half-past 6 o'clock this morning, —the ss. Rangatira being in attendance to tow her round to the Iron Pot, and likewise to render any other aspia'ance, should it be required. There seemed to have been some little doubt whether she would be launched this morning, owing to the lowness of the tide, but it was at length decided to run the risk of failure ; and accordingly at the time mentioned above, the dogs were knocked away by Messrs Lodder and Palmer, and the vessel glided gracefully and rapidly into her- native element without the slightest mishap; in fact, it was one of the most successful launches we e\er remember having witnessed. When fairly afloat, the Kangatira took the Star in tow, and brought her round to the port, arriving too late, however, for the morning tide. The various vessels in port displayed bunting in honor of the event, as also did the several places of business where there were nagstafts. When ready for sea —which we hope will not be long—it is probable that Mr Palmer will take command of the Star; and we trust that the perse verance and industry which both that gentleman and Mr Lodder have displayed in getting the vessel repaired and launched, will be duly rewarded. The Star of the South was always a " favorite " at. whatever port she visited, and we doubt not she will be a still greater favorite when again ready to proceed to sea. [A» we go to press this evening, the Star is being towed iDto the Iron Pot by the s.s. Racgatira.]