The North Cumberland Reformer. — 1895-06-15 (Carlisle, Cumbria, England)

STONE'S CRUISE.  Mr. and iirs:diaelc-ne,a;cO-mia-nie-d- by the Rev. Harry and Mrs. Drew, left Hawarden Castle at a quarter past nine on Tuesday morning, and drove to Sandycroft Station, where a special saloon carriage was in waiting, in which the party were taken to Chester. Mr. Gladstone was accommodated with a couch in the saloon,and when the train left was reclining at full length. Dr. Dobie, who was at Chester to see Mr. Gladstone off, stated that his distinguished patient bad bad a quiet night, that his temperature was normal, and that he was fit to travel. The saloon was attached to the 9.55 train for London, and arrived at Easton at '2.20. A fairly large crowd had assembled to greet ths ex-Premier, and among Move present on the platform were Sir Donald Currie, Mr. Armitstead, Lady Stepney, and Dr. Habersh on (Mr. Gladstone's medical adviser in London). When the train drew up at the railway terminus little Miss Drew was the first to alight followed by Mr. and Mrs. Drew. Next came Mrs. Gladstone, carrying a bouquet. A. moment later Mr. Gladstone appeared, wearing a long black coat, closely buttoned, with a brown fur cape. Ha looked well, save for a slight paleness consequent on his recent indisposition, but it was noticed .that he 'was entirely rid of his cough. After the usual Rreetings Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone entered Sir Donald Currie's brougham to drive to the docks, where they embarked. Ibe party which Sir Donald Currie, M.P., took on board the Tantallon Castle included, besides Mr. and Mrs. Gladatone, the Rev. H. and Mrs. Drew, Mr. Henry and Mrs. Henry Gladstone, Mr. Armitstead, and Lord Bendel. Among the other members of the party are Lord Macdonald of the Isles, Lord Welby, Sir H. Loch, Sir Algernon West, Sir G. Baden-Powell, M.P., Sir John Leng, M.P., Sir J. Pease, M.P.,Mr. Ramsay, M.P., Sir J. Cowan, of Beeslack, Mr. Joshua Buchanan, of Capetown, and about eighty more. The Tantallon Castle proceeded to Tilbury and anchored for the night. The vessel Was to proceed first to Hamburg, from Hamburg to Copenhagen, and thence to Kiel, arriving there in time to witness the passage of the Emperor. through the Canal and the opening of the same In all probability the Tantallon Castle will leave Xiel on the 22nd of Jane, probably direct for the Thames' unless other arrangements ar e decided on Previously. The Tantallon Castle is a stoamer of '6,000 tons register,and a speed of 15 to 16 knots,with a crew of over 150 men. A London correspondent telegraphs :—Mr. Gladstone was in excellent spirits when he stepped from the train on to the platform at Euston. He sbook hands heartily with those whom he recognised, and ontered into conversation with Sir Donald Currie and Armitatead. With kindly consideration for the comfort • and convenience of his distinguished. Rued, Sir Donald Carrie had arranged that the enpremier and Mrs. Gladstone should drive direct Gravesend,board the to the East India Dock, and go on Tantallon Castle, which was lying off had), for her voyage to Kiel. It Ives thought that this would obviate the necessity of staying in town, %ad would likewise save the right hon. gentleman from participating in any necessary bustle and eneiteraent associated with the embarkation of the .2ther guests. According to the arrangements made Sir Donald Currie, Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone ould spend a most enjoyable time during their stay via board the Tantallon Castle. L,l4:r• Gladstone begs that no letters be addressed to .41% during!. his absence from Ensrla ad.  Mum is a poor man in Bolton who says he has no desire to be rich. He is also a liar.  SlLLET.—Teacher : "Now, Tommy, if you can give the names of three invisible colours, I will give you a halfpenny." Tommy: "Well, teacher, when the grass is covered with snow that's invisible green." Teacher: " Very good." Tommy : "When those Whitechapel murders were done, there was no policeman about, that was invisible blue." Teacher: "Oh, if you talk like that I shall not give you the halfpenny." Tommy: "Well if you put that halfpenny in your pocket that will be invisible brown." Tommy didn't get his halfpenny. A