The Nelson Evening Mail. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1872.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VII, Issue 63, 13 March 1872, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1872.

Wesletan Church. — A sermon will be preached this evening in the Wesleyan Church, Hardy-street, by the Rev. Mr. "Warren. Excursion Trip. — A capital opportunity will be afforded to sporting men wishing to attend the Greymouth races by the smart little steamer Charles Edward, ■which is advertised to sail for the Grey on Friday next, at noon, conveying passeugers there and back at single fares. Diorama. — The diorama of the American war is being exhibited at the Oddfellows' Hall every evening, when , in addition to the well-executed seriesof pictures, the still further attraction is offered of the chance of securing one of the numerous gifts which are so liberally distributed at the close of the performance. The performance this evening will be the last but one in Nelson. Professor Haselmayer. — This gentleman gave the first of his series of entertainments to a fair house last night, and although his appearance in Nelson had been heralded by glowing accounts of his performance, we may safely veoture to say that none who were present at the Assembly Eoom last evening were in the smallest degree disappointed. All his conjuring tricks are remarkably clever, that which called forth the greatest approbation being the " goblin drum," which performs some most astonishing feats. His trained birds and mice also acquitted themselves most creditably, showing that they had undergone a vast amount of training. On the whole the entertainment was a most pleasing one, and we can safely recommend anyone desiring a couple of hours' amusement, to pay the Professor a visit. We may state before concluding our notice that Mr. Haselmayer has called at our office to-day with a request that we will call attention to the noisy behaviour of the frequenters of the gallery, which so annoys and disturbs him in the execution of his various conjuring tricks that he is quite unable to do them full justice. This hint will, we are sure, be sufficient to prevent the recurrence of such an annoyance. There will be another entertainment this evening, with a change of programme. Greymouth. — At the close of an interview with a deputation, at this town, the Middle Island Minister, Mr. Reeves, thought that, on the whole, the inhabitants of the district had cause to be thankful to the Government generally. They were getting a fine road to the reefs, a road out of the town, a railroad to the coal-mine, and river-protection works, and, if that did not satisfy them they must be very exacting men. Inangahua Reefs. — From the G. B. Argus we learn that a gentleman recently returned from the reefs tested some stone at one of the banks at Charleston, From llozs. of quartz taken from Shiel's prospecting claim, 3grs. of gold were obtained ; and from 7ozs. of quartz from a claim on Kelly's line of reef, l^gr. of gold was the result. The stone, previous to being reduced, looked perfectly destitute of gold, and before it had been tested the party who had brought it down, as well as several to whom he showed it, doubted very much the fact of gold existing in it. The Natives in Hawke's Bay are pushing the construction of their schools at Pakowhai and Omahu. In connection with this, the Herald reports the formation of a Pakowhai and Omahu Cricket Club. The members are all, of course, natives, Henare Tomoana being captain. They have recently purchased a supply of cricketing apparatus, bats, wickets, &c, and are, we hear, practising assiduously and making astonishingly rapid advances towards proficiency. They think that next year they will be in a position to challenge any eleven in Hawke's Bay, and intend to do bo. Eleven of their boys, too, will, probably, challenge any eleven European school boys.

A Strange and nearly fatal case of poisoning is reported by the Charleston Herald. A little boy while playing in the bush discovered a bottle of nitric acid, which had been placed there by one of the beach claim holders, and partook of some of the contents. Fortunately, it was soon discovered what he had done, and a medical man sent for, under whose care the little fellow is said to be getting over the ill effects of his dangerous draught. Greymouth Eaces. — The Argus of Monday says : — Four more horses entered to run at the forthcoming races have arrived in town, and, by the influx of owners, trainers, and jockeys, the aspect of the population is becoming decidedly " horsey." The four new arrivals are Black Eagle, which was shipped at Onehunga by the steamer Wellington for Nelson, and thence by the steamer Charles Edward ; Flying Jib, which arrived yesterday by the steamer Wallabi ; and Lacenfeed and Ronald. Trainers and horses are regularly at work at, early morn ; the course continues in good condition ; and, so far, everything promises well for the success of the meeting.