ARRIVAL OF THE GOTHIC.

Otago Witness, Issue 2086, 15 February 1894, Page 36

ARRIVAL OF THE GOTHIC.

Wellington, February 9.— The White Star liner Gothic, 7730 tons, Captain Jennings, which is under charter to the Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company, arrived late this afternoon from London, via the Cape and Hobart, and was berthed alongside the Queen's wharf shortly after 5 o'clock. She is the largest vessel that has been in New Zealand waters, and her arrival was watched with considerable interest by crowds of people who lined the wharf, to whom she was the object of great admiration The purser reports :— The best day's run during the voyage was 370 miles. She landed 60 passengers at the Cape, 35 at Hobart, and brings 90 for Sew Zealand. Her cargo for all ports in New Zealand consists of 4000 tons. She carries a full complement of 136 hands and has a small job printing office on board, where menus and programmes of concerts, balls, <fee. held on board are printed. Mr W. S. Graves, one of the chief owners of the White Star line, accompanied by his wife, is making a round trip in the vessel for the benefit of his health. General Sir Mark Walker, V.C., X.C.8., and Lady Walker are among the passengers from the Cape; and Bishop Julius, of Ohristchurch, came from Hobart. The Rev. W. C. Brown, of Brisbaae, a well-known temperance advocate, is a passenger from Home. In her cool chambers the vessel brought a shipment of parasites to the order of the New Zealand Government for the destruction of the Hessian fly. The Gothic will be thrown open for inspection to-morrow and Sunday, and a charge made for admission, the proceeds to go to BOine local charity. Before her departure from London she was thrown open to the public on the 23rd December, and a charge of Is levied for admission in aid of the funds of the Dreadnought Seamen's Hospital. The purser's reports states "that the whole affair was a colossal success, and never before had such a number of visitors been seen on any vessel in the port of London. As a result of the day's proceedings the hospital was benefited to the extent of £4000." The Gothic is magnificently fitted up, and her arrival has been the source of considerable excitement to-day in shipping and commercial circles.