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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume IV, Issue 92, 21 April 1869, Page 2

Mesmer[SM. — Dr Can* slill continues to per for in before crowded house?, ami to-morrow night, we are informed, lie is to operate upon four Maorics who have volunteered their services for the amusement of the public. Tiie Rev, W. G-. Thomas will preach this evening, at 7 o'clock, in the Wesleyau Church, Hardy-street. To-morrow evening n, Circuit tea mpetiug will take place, and after tea a public meeting, when the Revs. ,T. Crurap,;.J. B. Taylor, and W. G-. Thomas will address the meeting. The Court Minstrels. — This company under the management of Mr Peliiug have arrived here and will perform at the Masonic Hall this evening. From the critiques that appear in the Australian papers this company appear to be very far superior to the ordinary run of Ethiopian Serenaders. Their concerted vocal music is very highly spoken of, as also their instrumental solos, especially on the concertina, We expect to enjoy a great treat this evening and trust to find the house woirfiUtd. I-I.M.S. Galatea, — On Monday afternoon and yesterday morning the ship was opened 10 the public, and very large numbers availed themselves of (he opportunity that was afforded by the six steamers which were constantly plying between the shore and the ship, to visit this noble specimen of naval architecture. It was estimated that nearly 3,000 persons visited the ship on Monday and close on 1,500 yesterday. On all sides we hoar the praises of the officers and crew, who did all in their power to make the visit agreeable to the hosts of visitors. Accident. — An accident occurred yesterday to a Maori, who, on returning from the races, was thrown from his horse and lighted on his head. He was brought into town and taken to Dr, Cofclorell's house, who found that there was a severe scalp wound and temporary concussion of the brain. On making enquiries this morning, ■ we found that lie was progressing very favorably. Accident. — During the race for {hi Handicap Steeplechase, a sad accident occurred which we fear must end fatally. At the second leap, Subaltern struck the feace with his fore legs, and turning a complete somersault alighted on his back, falling with all his weight on his rider, John Mahoney, a lad who for the last twelvemonth has been in the employ of Mr. 11. Redwood, juo. In faliing, the pommel of the saddle struck tho uufortuu:ite jockey on the head, which was completely smashed. lie was still brealhiug when our reporter left the course, but not the slightest hopes are entertained of his recovery.