THAMES TITTLE TATTLE

Observer, Volume 7, Issue 161, 13 October 1883, Page 16

THAMES TITTLE TATTLE

The Obsebvek correspondent is supposed to be a very Low(e) man It is to be hoped that the professor won't act the goat when acting as M.C. at the next concert dance On dit that Darkie will shortly return to the Thames. Cause: want of faith in his girl Willie F. and Miss P. aro having a quiefc time of it of an evening along secluded streets. Potted at last, Will "On the wings of love I fly." Did W.G. hum this air as he stood on the Koto's deck, eager to reach Auckland, and once more clasp Miss D. in his loving embrace Who says Cousin never pines for caveloy ? How she wished he was with her to carry troublesome little Maggie down the wharf on Monday 1 Our Highland Lassie threatens that pretty stranger, who is trying to supplant her in Tot's affections, with — note the word — Faral-ization Wanted, by the outraged Thames public, a poet or poetess, who can write advertising verses with a littlo sense and rhyme in them. Model ad. poem : " The Tragic Fate of Whitaker A Co," as printed in the local papers Why did not Miss B. and her brother perform at the Bazaar Concert ? Has tho little par. anything to do with it ? How rare and pleasant it is to see the conductor or conductress of a choir and its members on good, terms — all happy and sociable. Whence the change, dear friends Why does that retired storekeeper haunt those young ladies of Upper Kichinond-strcet ? Plenty of money and old age is a nuisance— so some people say Jim looked very happy doing that schottische on Tuesday. You had a good partner, Jim ; but you should have been at home; you are not so young as you used to be The Irishtown Q.A. have made the first move in the race with the " jam-tarts," by removing to a respectable dancing hall. Go it, ye spalpeens " A wee drap in his e'e," was a poor excuse by the friends of our great C.C. for his insult to Mr G., of the Karaka Road, on his entering the football supper-room, by saying, "Here comes 'Number One!'" The following entertainments, tfec, tako place shortly : — Bazanr Concert ; Hibernicon; Queen's Variety Troupe; Choral Society ; Gordon Gooch, from Auckland, with Concert Company ; Barlow's Infant Troupo ; Protestant Alliance Annua Soiree, Concert, and Dance ; and St, George's Eeyival Dance How happy J.G. looked on Tuesday night, especially when dancing with Miss McL. Yet a gloom sometimes shadowed his manly brow, no doubt caused by his thinking if it was safe to pro — but, there, we have nothing to do with his conflicting thoughts. Nil desperandum. Jack Alick G. seemed to prefer spooning behind the screen with that dear little innmorata of his to tripping the light fantastic. Don't do it at the next concert, Alick ; it makes a fellow envy you Is it true that those two kindred spirits, the young and old 6on ton bachelors, E.E. and A M., contemplate a trip to Salt Lake, as their efforts to make young ladies see them as they see themselves has proved fruitless, How they will bo mourned ! Not much The sneezer cut quite a dash on a broken-down ponjlast Tuesday afternoon. He seemed more able to carry the moke than it to carrj him Harry, deaf, darling Mary has returned safe and sound from the wilds of Te Aroha. Of course, she has left several broken hearts behind her — she always does. How she was welcomed fcack by hor many ardent friends and affectionate admirers ThelrishtownQ. A. showed their " dragging up" by the way in which they destroyed the curtains, Ac, in the Hibernian Hall «n Thursday. The row they make when dancing is something frightful It is not a sin to kill vermin, and the thinking men of the Thames say kill the skunk that wrote that par. about H poisoning D. ! " The wording of the par is condemned on all sides. It is truo she has fallen, as many another girl has done, and should not be shieldod more than another; but, hang it nil ! the wording of the par. was apt, purposely or otherwise, to mislead readers. It says, " Auckland gets the credit this time," as much as to aay that she has been in the same predicament before, which is net the case. Fair play is bonnie play, >»...Wo witnessed one of those larrikin attempts at smartness at the Hibernian Hall, on Tuesday night, by J.D., of the Block, during the interval between the concert and the dance. Excepting hoodlum wit, smartnees is out of your line, Jim. Bemember the saying of Burns, " If we could see ourselves as others see us," etc For rank, arbitrary pomposity and imaginary literary talent commend me to the stalwart H., editor of tho evening luminary, and enlightener of the Thames public. This paragon liberator waxes waxes wroth at the presumption of Mr Mahoner in thinking that anything under his supervision in the Star should be questioned. Forgive him, most mighty signor, for his ignorance in not knowing that there was such a learned gentlemen at the head of it. Angelg of mercy and ministers of grace, defend me from ever being so unfortunate as to raise the iro of this despot of literature and learning.. ..The second of the series of concerts on behalf of the Catholic Bazaar Fund eventuated on Tuesday. Although not so well attended as the previous one, it proved a financial success. The singing was only moderate if we except Miss Gonroy, who quite excelled herself. Sevoral young singers made their debut on this occasion, and, with the exception of a little nervousness, which is excusable, acquitted themselves well. Mr W. Woodward, in his character songs, was the life of the evening. A dance wound up the entertainment, Mr J. Doran officiating as M.C. Doctor S. is talking of leaving the Thames for Auckland. Nearly time The "jam-tarts" have started a fortnightly dance in St. George's schoolroom. The grocer says I was misinformed re the quarrel with Otanui. He says if he was worth a pasting, he is quite capable of doing it himself We are all glad to hear that Mr Murray is well again, and able to get about. Won't we out the dash now that the coaches are running up the country H.C., the milk and water man, has got a wife, and is made a happy man at last...i The Kirikiri folks havo new games now — eel-catching, torching, and dancing on the bridge. It takes very little to amuse children How did Willie feel when hi 3 flash mare bolted on the Puriri wharf the other day, when the young Indies were laughing at him P Why does Mrs G., of Puriri, visit Mrs B. every day? As sure as the clock strikes 7 a.m. she is on her vi&it Lizzie and Nellie look very forlorn since Harry and Jiininie left for the upper country. Cheer up ; it's not for long George and Tilly have made it up again. True lovo never does. ruiiiSmopth, does is, Tilly P...;.. Bob looks very lonely since that young lady had sucha lend of him What attraction has Henry 8., of Irishtown, round Mackay -street ? Is it Annie? Rose looked quite motherly wheeling that four-wheeled coach on Saturday What made Effie use such strong language to Arthur last Sunday evening ? Language like that may be used in the country, but not in town. It looked very bad for P., of Mackay-street, to be digging his garden on Sunday, when the church people were coming out. ' ■ — A sign of the times— the Chairman of the Brokers' Association took a week's holiday and had a spin around the Hot Lakes. Business must be very slack when John takes a holiday Ted W.s jaw dropped about four inches when he heard the Maid of the Hills was scratched for the Melbourne Cnp If that is a sample of the Thames swells that attended the evening party on the 3rd in St. George's School, all I can say is, the Thames aristocracy is sadly deteriorating The Duke is still dancing arouud after Maggie. Pity she could not induce him to knock off billiards, save his money, and get spliced Saveloy is m trouble. He sent an onion through the boss's window last week, and it has taken a week's screw to repair damages. If you want to be a Spofforth, Joe, practice where there are no windows. For instance, Cousin's yard The Yorkshire Clod lost his temper at the meeting re Sheehan's prize. It shows bad taste to challenge a man out to fight when you hava lost your motion. You may thank your stars your challenge was not taken up, or I expect you would have been in the hospital at present ; and then what would the Blue Ribbon Army have done without its orator The Irishtown Quadrille Assembly have shifted their quarters to the Hibernian Hall. They had a high old time of it last Thursday night. One young woman fainted, and another went into hysterics Vidal says things are fearfully quiet, not even a newspaper controversy going on. Now, then, Jeremiah H., give George a start on Spiritualism.. ..Tom and Ned K. are up to a wrinkle. The drummer goes to Auckland, and, for fear anyone should jump his claim, leaves Ned in charge of the Bushfe). Thi3 is brotherly 10ve...... Darkie haß left us at last. How he was piling it on on Sunday night. A peanut to a gooseberry he returns in less than a month, to once more encircle that slender waist. .• ' ■ ■ ,-■■ . _■ ', . '

"Waktbd Kkows.-t-T. Harris, tobacconist, has removed to Isaacs* Buildings, Lower Queen-street.