The Nelson Evening Mail. FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1870.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume V, Issue 112, 13 May 1870, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1870.

Mr. H. J. L. Augarde quotes Pioneer shares, £6 paid, at £7 per share; Cuiliford's, £l ss. paid, at par. . Busmess done this day. Steamer Charles Edward. — This long missing steamer has at last arrived in the Bay, having been signalled at an early hour this morning, when the Lady Barkly was at once despatched to tow her in. At the time we went to press they had not entered the harbor. Auxiliary Fire Brigade. — We see by advertisement that the residents in the Waimea-road are bestirring themselves on the subject of forming an Auxiliary Fire Brigade, a meeting for tbat purpose being called at Hampden-street Schoolroom this evening, at 7 o'clock. This is a step in the right direction, and we wish the promoters every success. Caution. — We have been requested to state that for tbe last few days a young girl bas been visiting many ladies in Nelson, begging from them clothes for an aged inmate of the depot. Some of her begging expeditious have proved successful, but it has been fouud on enquiry that the articles given bad never fouud their way to their intended destination, nor was the girl in any way authorised to ask for them. Mr. Dry's Picture. — The " reduced charges for admission will no doubt induce many persons to visit the Assembly Room, for the purpose of witnessing this real wonderful picture. No description that we can give can possibly convey any idea of the really astonishing workmanship that bas beeu displayed in its completion, but we would strongly,, advise everyone to go and see for themselves the most ingenious piece of work that has ever yet been disployed to view in Nelson. CorPER Mining. — Reference was made in the Colonist a few days ago to the opening up of a copper mine at Tavistock England, in tbe year 1844. In 18G5, the manager, in speaking of tbe successful working of that mine, stated that "during the past 21 years four hundred and twenty thousand tons of copper had been raised and sold, I'ealising two millions five hundred thousand pounds, aud that constant employment had been given to more than a thousand people." This mine still yields about 16,000 tons annually. — J. Cock. Stealing Coals. — At the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning two young lads named Westrupp and Hart, aged respectively, 14 aud 10, were charged by Mr. Paul with stealing coals from his wharf. The prosecutor would not press the charge but stated that within the last week he had lost no less than three tons of coal from his wharf. His Worship addressed a word of warning to the mothers of the boys who were present, saying that it was by no means likely that children would steal coals unless encouraged to do so by their parents. Football. — A match between tbe Town and College clubs is to take place in the Botanical Gardens to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 2 o'clock. The game which is the first of the season will be joined in by some of the best players in the place, and is likely to prove a well contested one. The following is a list of the players : — Town Club : Drew, Goulstone, Kempthorne, Grace, Tennent, Butt, Otterson, Adams, Munro, Cross, Vickerman, Sinclair, Clark, Burnett, Lloyd, Smith, Lucas, Fearon. College ; Pratt, Cox, Wither, Blundell, Vickerman, Scaife, Adams, Sharp, Burnett, Armitage, Howie, Roy, Buckland, Nicholson, Watts. A Runaway Policeman. — A telegram was received a few days since by the Inspector of Police here, stating that an ex-member of the Marlborough Police Force had started for Nelson, taking with him the wife of his superior officer, but as there is no law in existence which renders such a proceeding a punishable offence, an accusation was laid against the man for stealing a revolver, and against the

woman for carrying ofi" some of her husband's money. Our police were therefore on the look-out for the amorous constable on the Maungatapu, but without success, and it was soon discovered that he and his inamorata had chosen the Top House route, and had gone over the hills^ to Motueka. Constable Levy was despatched in search of them, and soon succeeded in arresting and bringing them to Nelson, whence they were immediately despatched to Blenheim, the woman, who is the mother pf six children, declaring that she would not return to her lawful protector, as she was far better satisfied with her second choice. Opening of the Catholic Church, Wakefield. — The opening of the above Church took place on Saturday, 7th inst. Before the ceremony began, some explanatory words about the necessity of a blessing and the meaning of the different ceremonies, were given to the assembly who stood in the front of the Church. This blessing commenced with a procession in which the Rev. Father Garin, in cope, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Father Chereyre, in surplice. After having sprinkled holy water round the outside of the Church, Father Garin opened the door and entered, followed by the members of the congregation, who recited the Fiftieth Psalm, and Litanies of all the Saints, during the sprinkling of the holy water over the walls, and the blessiDg of the Altar. Mass was then celebrated, at which the Choir of St. Mary's, Nelson, sang and played in the most creditable manner, Mozart's Kyrie No. 12, Van Bree's Gloria, Credo, &c. After the Gospel, an appropriate sermon was delivered on the text, " Lord I have loved the beauty of thy House, and the place where thy glory dwelleth." (Ps. xxv. 8.) After an hour of interval, tea was served, to which about 250 persons sat down, and ample justice was dene to the good things which had beeu prepared. Before the guests retired, Father Garin, standing at the front door of the Church, delivered an address, followed by a hail-storm, which however was harmless, as it consisted of a shower of lollies which the Rev. gentleman was throwing over the children in remembrance of a real hail-storm which 60 years ago, on his own birthday, caused great alarm ; also of his coming to Nelson 20 years ago, that same day, May 7th, 1850. On the next day, Sunday, the Dedication took place, but owing to the weather beiDg very wet, there were not as many attendants as there would otherwise have been. However, some of the more determined came from town, and joining those from the country, nearly filled the Church. Mass was celebrated, and another sermon delivered. The choir sang Winter's Mass in the same marked style. Half-an-hour after Mass, vespers were sung, and an address given to explain the reasons for giving the name of a Saint to a Catholic Church, and why St. Joseph had been chosen and approved by the authorities, for the Wakefield Church; then the Rev. Mr. Garin read the Dedication, and the ceremony terminated with the Benediction of the most Holy Sacrament. The choir, who had, during the two days, sung and played with a remarkable effect and precision seemed, at the last service, to play with more energy and vigour, as a compensation, as it were, for the bad weather. The ceremonies, the services, and the behavior of the attendants during the two days, were evidently accompanied with the deep feelings of a religious attention. The building, which is Gothic, and of the very best timber, is a real ornament to the place, and a credit to all those who took an interest in it. Mr. Stewart, the architect, drew the plan, and made a present of it to the Church, and Mr. Good, the contractor, executed it in a most satisfactory mauner. The committee remembers with gratitude the repeated words to the carpenters and painters, "Make a good job of it;" and indeed every one considers that the Church is the most substantial and best finished iv the province. The proceeds of the collection and tea — on the first day, amounted to £47 10s. lOd., and on the second day to £5 14s. 4d. The committee hope soon to be able to state the real cost of the buildiug. — Communicated. Another reef is reported as having beeu struck this week in No. 1 claim north, ou the Irishman's Creek. The reef is said to be four feet in thickness, and equally rich with the other leaders or reefs in that aud the adjoining claims. — Westport Times, May 7.