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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume V, Issue 236, 6 October 1870, Page 2

The Executive. — We understand that Mr. George Donne, M.P.C., has accepted a seat iv the Executive as representative of the Goldfields, vice Mr. A. Reid, resigned. Christy Minstrels. — We would re- j mind our readers that Mr. Bent, the witty comedian of the Christy Miustrels, is to take his farewell benefit at the Oddfellows' Hall, this evening, when we would recommend all those who enjoy a thorough good laugh to be in attendance. Live Stock. — The Airedale this morning, took with her to Wellington, for shipment to Napier, the cow and sheep lately brought out from England by Mr. C. Canning, who has sold them to a runholder in Hawke's Bay. We understand that the cow sold for £200, and the sheep for £20 each. The "New Zealand Artist." — We clip the following from the Wellington Post : — The committee ot the Victorian National Gallery have decided to give an order to Mr. Gully, the New Zealand artist, whose water-colour paintings attracted so much attention at the last Melbourne Exhibition, to paint a picture of New Zealand scenery. The price is to be £50. The English Mail. — We fully expected to have been iv a position to-day to present our readers with full details of the European news, as we had arranged to have telegrams forwarded to us from Hokitika on the arrival of the Tararua, but unfortunately she just missed the tide, and had, up to the time of our going to press, held no communication with the shore, We are, therefore, much to our disappointment, prevented from furnishing those items of news which are so eagerly looked for at the present time. Robert Heller. — The rumour that in consequence of the late arrival of the Gotheuburg the first representation of " Heller's Wonders" will be postponed, is, we are informed, entirely without foundation. The steamer will arrive to-morrow morning, aud Mr. Heller will positively appear at the Assembly Room in the evening. His attractive programme, which was telegraphed this morning from Wellington, is circulated with our present issue, and seats, we understand, are already being secured. We observe, in the Canterbury papers, that Mr. Heller's last performance in Christchurch was a grand harmonium and pianoforte recital, in which the distinguished pianist was assisted by the principal amateur and professional musicians of that musical city. Sporting. — Nelson will be well represented at the next metropolitan race meeting, to be held at Christchurch, on the 7tb, Bth, and 9th of November. A few days ago we reported the shipment by Mr. Redwood of five horseß to take part in these races, and the Airedale this morning took away Mr. Stafford's team consisting of Magenta, Lacenfeed, Mariner, a three-year-old colt out of Maria by Towtou, from whom great things are expected, and Vulcan. The principal events of the meeting are the Maiden Plate of £100, Canterbury Cup of £300, Derby Stakes of £150, Jockey Club Handicap of £120, Christchurch Plate of £150, and Metropolitan Handicap of £100,

in all of which sweepstakes are added varyiug in amount from £5 to £20. Nelson Scientific Association.—This Society held its monthly meeting last evening, Sir David Mouro, president, in the chair. The arrangements of the Committee for the affiliation of the Association with the New Zealand Institute were duly confirmed. One new member was proposed for election at next meeting. Mr. Lee read the continuation of his paper on " Astronomical Science," which he illustrated by instructive diagrams and other useful information, and oa its conclusion a cordial vote of thauks was passed to him. Owing to the lateness of the hour the reading by Mr. Simmons of his paper on "Higher Education," was adjourned till next meeting, and for the same reason the further discussion on Technical Education was postponed. A short conversation on several matters of interest closed the business of the eveniug.

Otago and Southland. — The reannexation of these two provinces dates from this day, 6th October. Results op the Pariaka Meeting. — We learn from the Taranaki Herald of Ist inst., that Titoko Waru and his lightfingered followers robbed the other Maoris who were present at the meeting of all they could lay their hands upon, and. also drove away 60 sheep, the property of Hakaraia, justifying themselves in so acting bystating that they were in payment of a dog of Titoko's which had been poisoned by Hakaraia. To tbis the last named chief very naturally demurred, being of opinion that 60 sheep were rather a large price for one dog, and, saying he would allow ten to be retained, endeavored to drive the others back, but was prevented by Titoko's armed followers. Upon this a long koi era ensued, when the all-powerful chief, feeling no doubt that his prestige was much increased by his late friendly relations with Mr. Parris, argued that if he returned the sheep the Government would be angry, and if he kept them the Government would be angry. He therefore chose to adopt the latter alternative. At this the natives who had been robbed were very angry, and looked upon it as a challenge to fight, but were temporarily pacified by the Europeans who were present. The natives were divided into three parties ; one for following and killing some of Titoko Waru's men ; another was for robbing any of the tribe who came into the district ; a smaller number were for waiting and watching events. The pakehas present recommended that they should consult the Government or its representative. That was the law under which they lived. To this, one native replied rather pertinently, that " the law was very well, but what did it do when the Ngatimaniapoto put its foot on Whiteley's neck?" It was then agreed that if Mr. Kelly would accompany the natives to towu and endeavour to recover their things, they would be satisfied. Mirth should be the embroidery of the conversation, not the web ; and wit the ornament of the mind, not the furniture. Gold is an idol, worshipped in all climates, without a^siogle temple, and by all classes, without a single hypocrite.