THAMES TALK

Observer, Volume 7, Issue 348, 8 August 1885, Page 12

THAMES TALK

There was unmistakable agitation among the frequenters of the corner on Saturday last. Perhaps the troubles of another of the fraternity had something to do with it ? - J). R. G-ellion, the masher of the corner crowd, r was sued the other day for the maintenance of a young sharebroker. Judgment, 12s per week and £25 down in cash and scrip. David, like his great namesake, is now in sackcloth and ashes. Blessed are the departed — but this adjective is not the one applied by many of hi 3 victims to the memory of the levanting Mick. Though lost to sight, he is dear to the memory of unlucky speculators; What has become of the crowd who conducted last year's socials ? Surely there is enough spirit in them to get up another series of entertainments of the same class ? Private parties and ' musical evenings ' are at present the society rage. The stalwart coastal skipper still ploughs the water in single blessedness, notwithstanding recent rumours to the contrary. The next inspection of the blue-jackets is sure to attract a big house. The fame of the worthy , medico's proficiency in military tactics has spread abroad, and is certainly the 'hit' of the season. The skipper may now take a back seat, and hide his diminished head. Footballing has been carried on this season with more vigour than ever. It is, in fact, the only amusement in which the public display any ,real interest. But unseemly exhibitions of temper have on rnoi'e than one occasisn marred a really good game. The Volunteer Company's match on Saturday last was far and away the pleasantest the season has yet produced. Well done, pupil teachers of the Thames ! Your excellent average of passes at the last examination does you infinite credit. ' Charley's last hop was a complete failure. C, of the bank, would make a splendid cabby. Rather rough on Fred and Greorge not being allowed to act as umpires. Maria and the young reporter have fallen out. Bill is best man again. The Miners' Hauraki football match came off as usual, fists being used rather freely. Charley has been allowed to take that ferocious crop off again. Who is the new pack-boy ? Quite a New Yorker. Harry thinks the dance hardly good enough for rag managers. Jim F., the popular line-man, has joined the noble army of benedicts.