A Trip in the p.s. Nile.

Manawatu Herald, 16 June 1898, Page 2

A Trip in the p.s. Nile.

♦ In response to the numerous invitations issued by Captain Kemp and Mr Jupp, owners of the p.s. Nile, over 6o people stepped aboard the steamer at the wharf by one o'clock yesterday afternoon. The weather unfortunately was showery, but it threatened more rain than really fell, and though no one got under cover during the showers no one got wet. The steamer was headed for the bar and she moved along both steadily and speedily, and when within a mile of its destination, the steamer was run under the shelter of a bluff and moored, and then their numerous guests were entertained at luncheon. Both Mrs Jupp and Mrs Kemp were on board and they^upervised this portion of the outing, and were most attentive to everyone. The lunch was substantial and tasty, and the wants of all were well looked after by the many volunteers the hostesses had as assis- ' tants. When lunch was over Mr Thynne ascended the bridge and in a few words thanked Captain Kemp and Mr Jupp, on behalf of the guests, for their kind invitation and pleasant trip, and Mrs Kemp and Mrs Jupp for their hospitality. He remarked that they had the opportunity of seeing what kind of a vessel the Nile was, and how capitally adapted she was for excursions. He desired every success for her as he believed she would materially advance the welfare of the town by drawing people from outside for a trip when they would see for themselves that we possessed, what few districts had, a beautiful river. He called for three cheers for the success of the Nile u and one cheer more for Mrs Kemp and Mrs Jupp. These were most heartily given, and then Captain Kemp thanked all and said he and Mr Jupp were very pleased to see those present. It was their aim to try to make the steamer pay, but they were not seeking for large profits. When they ran excursions he trusted all would enjoy themselves as both Mr Jupp and himself would do their best to secure their comfort and safety. (Cheers.)

A start was then made to the bar which being sighted, the steamer was turned for home again. She ran up against the tide, from the bar to the wharf, in fifty minutes. The trip should be a grand advertisement for the boat as, despite the showers, all expressed their enjoyment of the after, noon.