The Nelason Evening Mail. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1870.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume V, Issue 258, 3 November 1870, Page 2

The Nelason Evening Mail. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1870.

Doran Company. — We are glad to learn that this company has determiut-< ; upon commencing proceedings at once, and that the machiuery was this morning ordered from Mr. Moutray. Assembly Room. — We were glad to notice a much better attendance at the Assembly Room last night, and of this we are quite sure, that uone of those present could be otherwise than well pleased with the entertainment provided for them. The first part consisted of an amusing little piece entitled An Alarming Sacrifice, which was well and spiritedly played by Mr. aud Mrs. M'Gowan. East Lyi.ne however, proved the groat attraction of the evening, and we have no hesitation in saying that the farewell scene between the Lady Isabel and Sir Francis Levison, aud the visit of Lord Mount Severn to the unfortunate, broken hearted woman, which immediately followed, were masterpieces of acting, and it is needless to say that they called forth rounds of well deserved applause from the delighted audience. The performance terminated with tbe amusing afterpiece of Aladdin or the Wonderfal Scamp which as usual created much merriment. Friday will be the last night of the Company's appearance iv Nelson when we hope to see a bumper house.

Public Holiday.—We notice that the steamer Lady Barkly has been laid on for a special trip to Motueka, proceeding to Kaiteriteri if necessary, on the 9th inst., the Prince of Wales' birthday, leaving Nelson at 8| a.m,, and Motueka on the return trip at 7 p.m. So excellent an opportunity of breathing the sea air will, no doubt, be eagerly seized Upon, and the little steamer, we expect, will have all she can do to accommodate the numerous excursionists who will take advantage of so pleasant a way of spending their holiday. Scientific Association.—This Society held its monthly meeting last evening, Sir David Monro, President, in the chair There was a large ufctendance including a number of ladies. One new member was elected, and ten additional were proposed for ballot at next meeting. Mr. Simmons, Head Master of Nelson College, read his paper on the best means of supplementing the higher Education of the Colony, which contained much valuable information combined with highly practical suggestions on the important necessity of a more advanced education for both sexes thau is afforded at present in this country. From the marked attention with which the paper was listened to, and the very interesting and instructive discussion which ensued, and in which a number of the members took part, we trust that an expression of a definite form will be arrived at at the next meeting indicating the New Zealand Institute as possessing the best nucleus for such au educational movement. In the meantime we hope that Mr. Simmons will allow his paper to be published. The expressive vote of thanks accorded to him at its conclusion, and the strongly appreciative tone that pervaded the discussion which followed are a sure index of the popularity with which it would be received by the general public. The New Stamp Duties Act.—-As we are given to understand that many mistakes have occurred with regard to the cancelling of stamps in certain cases, as prescribed by the act of last session, we now publish the clause which bears upon the affixing and cancelling of stamps ou the class of documents hereinafter mentioned :—" Whenever any adhesive stamp shall be used on bills of exchange, drafts, orders, and promissory notes, the I maker or drawer, in the case of promissory notes, drafts, or orders, and the acceptor, in the case of bills of exchange, shall, at the time of the making or drawing, or the acceptance, as the case may be, so sign his name as that part of his signature shall be on the left side of the stamp, part on the stamp itself, and part on the right side of the stamp, and the signature shall be written continuously, and shall be so written as if the stamp were part of the paper, and in default thereof the stamp shall b* of no avail, and in the case of promissory notes, drafts, or orders, such adhesive stamp shall be affixed by the maker or drawer thereof, and in the case of bills of exchange by the acceptor thereof." The failure to comply with these provisions renders the parties so failing liable to a penalty of fifty pounds. > ! ■ , ■ I

outside, and commenced blackguardiug them all round, nor was Harley at a loss for a reply. Threats were flying about in •all directions, and Harley said if he had Nathan iuside, he would wring the little beggar's neck. Nathan used far more threats than Harley. When Harley left the malthouse he said, I will go and kuock tthe obstructions down from the outside. George Matthews : Harley, Daly, aud I were in the malthouse ou Saturday -afternoon, and Harley and I knocked down the boards from ihe windows. We did <not attempt to strike Nathan. This closed the case for the defence. His Worship said that there being some question as to the title of both parties to the land, and no malice having been shown, he could not convict the defendant of the assault. With regard to the threat, that had been clearly proved, and defendant must be bound over to keep the peace for six months, himself in £50 and two sureties of £30 each, defendant to pay costs. A cross action was then brought by Harley praying that Nathan might be ■bound over to keep the peace. Thomas Harley : Ou Saturday afternoon I was in the malthouse knocking •down the obstructions at the windows. "Nathan was outside, and as I looked through the window he deliberately struck at me with an axe, and threatened to do me bodily harm. I then went ■out and as I was getting over the fence he -said he would knock me down with the axe in his hand. I swear from what passed that I believe Nathan will do me bodily harm. Isabella Gilbertson : I am servant at Mr. Harley's. I saw him get upon the fence on Saturday afternoon. I heard the -words " Kuock your brains out." lam not sure that they were used by Nathan. Case dismissed. JSatkan v. Harley. — Action to recover -ihe sum of £9 for damages inflicted upon timber ard doors. Harley v. JSaihan. — Action to recover d£2s for damages sustained hy plaintiff by windows of malthouse being closed, and water being poured upon the grain by •defendant. These (wo cases, arising out of the dispute reported above, were being proceeded -with when we went to press.