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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume III, Issue 130, 4 June 1868, Page 2

The following debt cases were heard at the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday morning: — J. Gleeaon v. J. Garrard. H. Bullard, and J. W. Potter : This was an action for £14 15s. for 55 days' labor at Adele Island in quarrying stone at 9s. per day, the price of rations, supplied &c. being deducted. Mr Kingdon appeared for the plaintiff ; Mr Pitt for the defendant, and after the evidence had been heard, Mr Pitt objected to the case being heard, the summons not having been served 48 hours before the time fixed for hearing. The plaintiff was therefore nonsuited, defendants' costs being allowed. — W. Harper v. Thomas Robinson : Action to recover 10s. 2d. for one week's rent of a cottage, and eggs supplied to the defendant, who admitted the claim, but pleaded a set off of f 1 for painting the plaintiffs house last December, for which he applied after the plaintiff had given him notice to quit his house. Judgment for the plaintiff for 10s. 2d. and costs lis. payable to plaintiff. — Edward Biddell and John Wells were each fined £2 and costs, being arrears of Education Rate for last year. We understand that it is intended, in order to meet the requirements of members of the Anglican Church residing in that fast-increasing part of the city which is situated on the southern side of the Maitai, shortly to erect a church on the site presented by A. & Collins, Esq., M.R.H., in that locality. It is also stated that until this edifice is erected, it is proposed that Divine Service shall be celebrated in the building- adjoining the residence of Mr W. C.'Hodgson, and formerly used as a chapel by Bishop Hobhouse, which has been kindly offered for the purpose. A young man named William Edwards, a milkman residing on the Waimea-road, met with an accident this morning, when starting on his rounds, which, however, was fortunately not of a very serious character. It appears that the harness had not been properly adjusted,. and the horse started off, throwing Edwards, who was in the cart, to the ground with much violence, his face and hands being severely cut and bruised. The horse was soon stopped, aud any further mischief thus prevented.

Considerable alarm was created in the city last night about 20 minutes past 8 o'clock, by the pealing out of the alarm bell from the tower near the Government Buildings. The streets were speedily thronged with persons anxious to discover the whereabouts of the fire, and the engines were manned and brought out with all possible expedition, but until a considerable period had elapsed, every one was as wise as his neighbor as to the locality in which the fire had taken place, aud the most vague rumors were afloat in reference to the subject. Even the members of the. Provincial Council, who were in full debate at the time, caught the alarm, aud regardless alike of the Speaker's attempts to affect a decent adjournment pro tern. of the House, or of the eloquence of the honorable member for the. Grey (we need hardly say we allude to Mr Home, and not to his pachydermatous colleague,} left that august assemblage pell-mell to render assistance at the supposed conflagration. After awhile, however, it was ascertained that the roof of Mr Wilkie's residence, at the top of Col-liugvvood-sfcreet, had taken fire, and that the flames, which were bursting through it, had almost as speedily been extinguished. It seems that a son of Mr W. M. Stanton first gave the alarm, and Messrs Manson Sinclair, J. Graham, and J. Sherwood at once repaired to the house, and after giving intimation to the inmates of their danger, proceeded to take very energetic measures to put out the fire, and the town soon resumed its wonted tranquillity. We learn from Mr Wilkie that he attributes the origin of the fire to a spark falling upon the shingles of the roof, which had burnt uuperceived for some time, until it was fortunately observed by tbe neighbors, as we have already described. From private information received from the West Coast we learn that Mr Donne's constituents, disgusted, we presume, at the strange antics which their representative has played during the present session of the Provincial Council, propose convening a public meeting at an early date, for the purpose of calling upon the hon. member to give an explanation, if possible, of his conduct, and in case of such explanation not proving satisfactory, insisting on the resignation of his seat. We have received several complaints of injury done to property in this city, the last few nights, especially in the Wood, by some individuals whose rowdy propensities would receive a very wholesome check in the shape of a few weeks' confinement in durance vile. Last night the brass tap put up for the convenience of the residents on the Maori Reserve was smashed to pieces, and the water left running over the Haven Road. We are also informed that on more than one occasion lately, the hydrants on the Government Wharf, for watering ships, have been turned on, and several hundred gallons of water have thus been lost during the night We would remind those individuals who take delight ia such wanton and senseless amusements, that by tbe provisions of the Act, they render themselves liable to a fine of £10. for each offence, which would doubtless be rigorously enforced. The lecture given last night by the Rev. W. Lee — ' An Evening with the Poets' — at the Wesieyan Chapel, Richmond, was of a very interesting character, and was listened to with evident gratification by the audience. The lecturer gave illustrations from very many of the poets of the present century, including Thomas Hood, Mrs Hemans, Cowper, Miss Dewsbury, Robert Bums, Southey, Tennyson, Longfellow, &c, interspersed with observations on their various attributes and peculiarities, and the lecture altogether afforded, much pleasant instruction to those who were fortunate enough to be present. We have received the score of a cricket match played at Lower Takaka on Monday, the 25th ult., between two elevens from Upper and Lower Takaka which resulted in a decided victory for the former, with eight wickets to Bpare. The Lower Takaka team went in first, and scored 30 in their first innings, making 32 in their second, whilst the Upper Takaka men scored 30 in their first innings, and 33 in their second, with, as we have already stated, eight wickets to fall. The bowling of Jacobson on the Lower and Barnett on the Upper Takaka side were very creditable, as was the batting of Mr C. Lewis, who was amongst the victorious team. The match was played for a ball and

luncheon, of which the two teams partook, at Mr Dodson 's Hotel, Lower Takaka, and a very agreeable day was spent. A gentleman resident in this city this morning brought to our office some currants grown and dried in Nelson, which are described by a grocer who is considered a very competent judge in such matters, as the finest sample he has ever seen. We learn from Mr W. M. Stanton that he has this afternoon received a telegram from Madame Carandini, from Greymouth, desiring him to postpone her concert announced for Friday next, as, owing to the bad weather, the Airedale had not arrived, as was expected. Due notice will therefore be given of the evening fixed on for the final appearance of Mdme. Carandini and her party. A- grand ball was given at Government House, Auckland, on Thursday last by his Excellency the Governor aud Lady; Bowen, in honor of her Majesty's Birthday, .at which over 500 guests were present, including 15 native chiefs.