The official trial trip of the new tender Bremen, for the Norddeutscher Lloyd Steamship Company, took place on Sunday afternoon (11th) under conditions of the happlest and brightest character. It will be remembered that the ressel was launched from Messrs. S. C. Farnham & Co's works by Mrs. Korff, wife of the popular agent of the great German Company in this port, in March last, at which time a full account, of the machinery and general construction of the tender appeared in these columns. Since then the finishing touches have been applied and now the Bremen can honestly be described as the smartest craft of her kind on the Huangpu. No effort hss been spared to afford the utmost comfort to passengers, and the saloon and upper deck are models neatness and general effectiveness. The saloon with its half-panels and fluted principals, carved capitals, and bays is an admirable sample of decorative art, and capable of accommodating some thirty or more people, whilst the upper deck is equal to the reception of more than double that number. Throughout, the most trivial details have been arranged for in the completest fashion, and the ensemble reflects entire credit on the designers and builders—Messts Farnhain& Ca. Ld. large number of guests had been invited to attend the trip, and the influential company who accepted included representatives from almost the whole of the German business firms in Shanghai. Dr. Knappe (Consul General for Germany), Count Pisko (Consul General for Austria), and their wives, Mx. and Mrs. Korff, the captains and officers from the itis, Saida, and Sachsen, Messrs Twentyman and Peebles (directors of Farnham & Ca. La.), and many others representing local commercial interests of various descriptions. A better day from x meteorological point of view could not have been selected, and when the tender left the Company's jetty shortly after four o'clock the weather was of the most perfect description, a delightful breeze venially tempering the hent of the sun. The excellent band from the German mail steamer Sachsen was present, and played numerous agreeable selections of. music throughout the afternoon, A capital run was made to the Spit Buoy, outside Woosung, the vessel maintaining the most regular course and with an absolute minimum of that i limited dimensions. Passing the Ge. mail steamer the and struck up the National Anthem and the Austrian) man-of-war Saida, the French mail steamer Lans, and the US.MLS. City of Peling were likewise honoured, whilst passing, with Haydn's hymn tothe Emperor, the Murseillaise and, for want of something more impressive though none the less appropriate, the Tashington Post, respectively, Refreshmonts of all kinds' were freely dispensed throughout the day and nothing was wanting to afford every enjoyment to the guests. Dancing was spiritedly indulged in on the upper deck on the way home, there being plenty of room for some twenty couples to indulge in the poetic movement. At a convenient interval on the homeward journey the vessel was pulled up, and Mr. Twentyman on behalf of Messrs. Farnham & Ca., Ld., took oe: casion to propose in a few fel "Success to_the North Gem Company." In the course of hi he referred to the great strides the Com. pany had made si menced trading on the Chinese coast thirteen ago. Now that they were inaugura fortnightly service with the old country they had found that they could not do without arender, and if it was not egotism on his part to say so, they had now one of the finest vessels on the river. In asking them to drink heartily to the toast, he would associate with his good wishes the name of Mr. Korff, the Company's representative. The proposition having been cordially received, Mr. Korff briefly responded and acknowledged in the name of the Company the kindly sentiments expressed by Mr. Twentyman. He observed that the greatest factor in the success of the Company was traceable to the fact that they only employed the best materials and workmanship for their vessels, and he ventured to assert that the Bremen was in perfect consonance with that idea, In conclusion he proposed success to the builders, Messrs. Farnham & Ca, Ld. 'The toast was duly honoured, and Dr. Knappe in a few sentences proposed the health of Mrs. Korf, and this, was also accepted with heartiness, The' home journey was
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