The Nelson Evening Mail. THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1870.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume V, Issue 194, 18 August 1870, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1870.

Mining Shares. — Mr H. J. L. Augarde ! quotes Mount Ophir Shares, £9 paid, at £10. Business done this day. Collingwood. — By the Lady Barkly which arrived from Colliugwood this moruing, we learn that the damages caused by the late accident at the coal mine tramway have been repaired, aud that coals are now being delivered again at the river's side. — The Perseverance Company's battery is fully engaged in crushing, but uo cleauiug np has taken place since last week. The Railway- — Yet another delay has occurred at home with reference to the Nelson and Cobden Railway, caused on the present cccasion hy the absence of Dr. Featherston from London at the time When the solicitor for the proposed company was desirous of obtaining some information from him, without which he was unable to draft the Act deemed by him to be necessary to the security of the compauy. Auxiliary Five Brigade. — This Branch of the Nelson Fire Brigade celebrated their anniversary last eveuing, when about five and twenty sat dowu to a really excellent dinner, provided by Mr. Bennett, of the Custom House Hotel. After ample justice had been done to the good things with which, the table was most liberally spread, the cloth was removed, and- the customary loyal toasts having been disposed of, the remainder of the evening was giveu up to merriment and harmony,| Mr. Oakey, who presided at the piano, rendering most valuable assistance to the various vocalists. After spending a most pleasant evening thej party broke up at a little after midnight. Annexation oj? the Grey. — From our Wellington files we learn that the Government propose to introduce a Bill providing for the annexation of the Grey and Teremakau districts to Nelson. Without expressing any opinion as to the advisability or otherwise of extending the boundaries of our Province, we must say that it would have been but a simple act of courtesy to have first of all consulted the Provincial Legislature on this question, for it might be, that when the matter was gone into minutely by the representatives of the people in the Council, objections would be found which might very easily be overlooked by the members of the General Assembly who have neither the time nor the opportunities requisite for the careful study of a question of such vast importance to the districts to be affected by the proposed measure. We are glad to find that Mr. Curtis is making a stand on this point, aud trust that he will continue to raise his voice against such interference with what is a purely Provincial matter.