THE NEW STEAMER.

Thames Advertiser, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8615, 19 December 1896, Page 2

THE NEW STEAMER.

Wk wero almost afraid tho visits of tho now steamer to the Thames would be as " angels' Mew and far between, but after yosterdity'a trial we do )»ofc see why she should not bo regularly employed on the Km Tho vessel Almost glided up to tho wharf and was berthed quito easily, despite the fact that tho tide was iiofc good. The vessel is ?t passenger Wfc pure and simple j the trade is the best passengef trade with* in tho limit * the Norfchorn Company has devoted its attention to, and it Is therefore reasonable to suppose tbat the management recognising this fact will koep tho "boss" boat of fclio fleet q\i the trade slio was inteiided for.

The Wakatere berthed at the wtef last evening coming in and going out by the same tide.

The Borough Council Chambers will bo closed .as usual from the evening of the 24th December to the morning of the 7th January,

At the last moment the Alfred-Woods Company found it impossible to fulfil their engagements at the Thames,, and their visitis. indefinitely postponed.

The majority of the mines in the out districts, will close dowu to-day for tho holidays, whilst the mines in and about the Thames will probably cease svork about Tkur&dayhext,

The well known drapery and grocery Warehouso of Messrs Ncal and Close, Napier, has changed hands, the pur&lmers being Messrs Kirkcaldio and Stains,, of Wellington, The former partnership has existed since 1862.

In all probability the Hauraki Rowing Club will not be represented in the champion whaleboat race at the Auckland regatta. This is accounted for by the fact that the flowing Association has decided, to strictly enforce its rules, governing, contests.

During the lastfattnighta tee amount of deposit money for spocial claims has been withdrawn from the Warden's Office.

This Is not .Biu'prMng in the kas.t.» as the extent of Wotthless area which was taken up during the boom must of a natural consepenco ho abandoned.

Th.O Hrtiiraki lowing club will hold, their aqufitio carnival .$: this afternoon at the Shortlund Wharf.' It is to bo hoped there will bo a good muster of members for the various competitions, as it behoves them to got into good form for events other than the champion whalenoat race at tup Auckland Ke'gattaj if thoy wish to hold their own with the city men.

The ProUkHioniit admits that, thctesu.lt. of the late elections as a whole, is very disap.pQintint; to the iparty it represents, Alluding to the: general election,, after deploring the defest of Ju> Atkinson for Wellington, it saysi-" Wo are gratified at the return of Sir Robert Stoutj Mr Gilbert. Qars.on t and many of our old friends. We dcploro the defeat of the Auckland, and Dunedinprohibitionist candidates, Mr; E. H, Taylor, of the Thames:, Mr Withy, Mr Bobbins, Mr Manisty, the Kev, Mr iffeave, Mr W. Auld, and others, The defeat of Mr ll'Nab and J)r. Newman is a calamity**'

A Press Association wire from Napier received yesterday says :*—At the Land Board to-day a motion Was passed recording appreciation of tho manner in which Mr Humphries, Commissioner, had conducted tho business of tho Board -and eulogising his general administration of the district,:' In acknowledging the compliment Mr Humphries said hja experience had been: that Hawke's Bay settlers were, on the whole* hardworking, persevering and industrious. Be leavesfbr his now sphere of lobdp (Neisoti) . early in January.:

The usual weekly meeting of the Fire Brigade Wits held last evening, when nominations of officers for the ensuing, year were received as follows J, Pat'erson j Secretary, W* Hammond J surer,. Captain Walsh; Auditors, Firemen (Man. ana Bafeman; Hon* Surgeon, H • H. Payne, As to the offices now held by Oap> tains Walsh and Waterman it was resolved; that the.next meeting should decide whether there, should be a senior and junior captain or a captain and lieutenant. A ;programroe of sports to fsfko place at the picnic to be held at Nctheftou on. the 4th January was drawn up, and Included therein is a fire* men's race* for which trophies were promised by Superintendent Patetson and Captains Walsh and Waterman* The Brigade arc hoping, that some of the tradesmen wilt help them with the prize list by giving prizes for children's races., and we : are requested to state that if any feet so inclined tbo Brigade will feel obliged if they will communicate with, the officers. A young girl named Catherine Smith, daughter of fir James Smith:, of Holleston !' street, met with a serious accident yester- : day. She was engaged by Mrs N. Payne as adomestio Servant, and carrying out her duties at that lady's rosidence she had: Occasion to heat some turpentine-' and beeswax which she did by means of an aurora lamp. By some means the flames from the latter were conveyed to tho inflammable matter within tlie pot, and in endeavouring to extinguish tliotn the liquid spilt oyer the girls dress, tho [.consequence beini* that slie was i enveloped in flames. Fortunately some neighbours saw her plight, but she Was sorely burnt before the fire was extinguished, Taken to the hospital Miss Smith received every attention from the medical and nursing staff, From enquiries made we find that she is in a very critical state, tho shock to the system as well as the actual injuries being exceedingly severe, i Pianofoetks eardfully tuned for; 7*i Qif periodical visits at reduced rates, J. Gftia.(>, Thames Music Warehouse"*. Pollen street.-*-fACVT,