FISHER, THE PACIFIC SLOPER.

Observer, Volume 6, Issue 150, 28 July 1883, Page 3

FISHER, THE PACIFIC SLOPER.

Albert Fisher,- the erstwhile presiding genius of the Occidental Hotel, and the beloved of Hebes, seems to have enjoyed what the Yankees, call ■" a good time" on his way to Honolulu. He writes to one of his friends in Auckland from'thattropical, half-way resting-place of Pacific slopers, that he kept carefully out of sight on leaving Auckland until the pilot-boat left. Fisher was always distinguished for his modesty, and his desire- on this occasion to dispense with any- formal leavetakings, i:ot to mention the saddening spectacle of tearful admirers, does credit to his' head 'and heart. When he judged it prudent to emerge from his retirement, and take a last fond look at the erstwhile home of his adoption, he found himself in the company of two or three other kindred spirits, who wei'e seeking' change of' aiiv Among these was Bob Darrach, late billiardmarker at the Nevada, who had loved hot wisely, but too well, and had taken up another cue.

This redoubtable pair, and a Mr Burdell, of New Plymouth, relieved the monotony of the passage with quoits and snug games at "nap," and, with his usual luck, Fisher was slightly, ahead of his opponents at the finish. One good, point in Fisher's favour is, that he has written from Ho.nolulu to all his creditors requesting them to., forward their claims to San Francisco, and.promising to forward remittances as soon as he has settled down. Tfc seems that the amount of. cash, which, he actually took with him from Auckland;; has been much exaggerated. The amount was £250. Fisher sends his affectionate remembrances to many old friends, and many of his creditors who have received assurances of a .settlement look quite elated at the prospect. Fisher is reticent about his fair companion, but from anpjbher source we learn that she was in the best of,' health and spirits. Of course, the latter phrase must not be mistaken for a pun. ...