The Nelson Evening Mail. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1872.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VII, Issue 301, 18 December 1872, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1872.

Mesmerism. —Dr Carr advertises a " Mesmeric Treat " this evening, when his lecture and demonstrations will, no doubt, be largely patronised. The Rang-itoto arrived at Hokitika, from Melbourne, last night, and sailed from Greymouth for Nelsoa, at noon today. She will leave here for the South by to-morrow night's tide. Nelson Regatta. — A correspondent wishes to suggest to the Regatta Committee that some considerable time should be allowed to elapse between the starting of the first and second-class sailing-boats, as, being so much of a size, it is difficult to distinguish one from another when all are sailing together. . The suggestion is worthy of consideration and we commend it to the notice of the Committee. Magisteates' Court.— Judgment was given this morning in the case of Palmer v. Scott, in which the plaintiff claimed £5 for damages sustained by him through defendant, .by himself or his servants, trespassing with a dray and cattle upon certain land in Waindea South. The case was dismissed as it .affected the title to real property, and consequently was one over which the Magistrates had no jurisdiction ~John Westrupp was fined 10s and costs, and Daniel Allan 5s and costs, for being drunk, and disorderly. , St Mary's Bazaar. — The bazaar, in aid of VSt. Mary's schools was; opened ' this; afternoon,, and from the number of persons t who it in the course of the first ;hbur,;it seems likely that it will prove a Cgr.eat SJtec^BS./;^; The gaily dressed stalls; six ininumberjh^ye a very: pleasing effect, Jaud-^thfcgop(is that are i displayed oh them C'in^templing arrays w^ ;;;du^g:iiihe:;deßiried-, result,^amely;:-a;flpw. ■tyfyitfo !c6iri; of j the' t^a^ftom^th&^otkeia £of§, thi ;^yisUor^, : t(y s|iialfrj^e^ !§^|^p^n^^h6;roojm til J^orrow. : i ;^ l^^^i^i^illiilSfeMliiii

Rooms, Trafalgar-street, "last >venipg, wag not so well, attended iaa; it 'Reserved. ■& selection of mysicas varied as it wasgood in character and well performed, introduced a nnmber of ladies and gentlemen, professional as well as. amateurp, including many of the orchestral sections of the musical societies of the city. Mrs. Palmer's excellent, pianoforte fantasia on airs from La Traviata, as well aa the encore, Thalberg's " Home, sweet home," call for special mention, as also the overture) to Fra Diavolo, by violin, violoncello, and piano, with the addition of one of the Mason and Hamlin cabinet organs. The songs were all successful, nnd both soprano, tenor, and baritone received hearty encores. A sonatine of Schubert's for violin and piano was well received, and altogether .it was a most pleasurable evening for the limited number who were present 'to eDJoy it. It is expected that the land revenue of the province of Wellington, for the nine months ending the 31st instant will reach the, very respectable figure of £24,400. W-KECK. OF THE CITY .OF NEWCASTLE. We have been informed by Mr Robson the Superintendent of Cape Campbell lighthouse,, that several portious of wreck and some spars belonging to the above unfortunate vessel drifted into the bay between Cape Campbell and the White Bluff, and have been removed by him. We give publicity to the fact at his request as affording evidence of the set of the currents in Cook's Strait.— Marl' borough Express. The Grey Valley is not the only part of the West Coast that ia languishing for want of water. The Inangahua has not escaped. The new machine at the Wealth of Nations has been compelled to suspend operations in consequence. The directors of the company intend to call for tenders immediately for the extension of the headraoe to tb'e Inangahua. The source from which they are drawing their water now is quite inadequate, being merely a network of gullies and small tributaries of Murray Creek. The machine waa working very well, when shortness of water compelled them to suspeud operations. — Argus. Private advices received from England (says the Age,) say great objection is urged against small shipments of wool to the European market, ,Such lots do not reach their full value, as the large buyers do not notice them, and the small buyers, who do not number many, have the article up much their own price. It is strongly recommended to the producers to hold small lots over until a fair shipment can be made.