The Nelson Evening Mail. TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1873.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 61, 11 March 1873, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1873.

Waimea-west.—- A teameeting, in celebration of the opening of the new Free Chapel, Waimea- west, will be held this evening, at 6 o'clock. Richmond. — A lecture on British Colonization, by the Rev. W. J. Watkin, ■will be given to-morrow evening, in the Wesleyan Church, Richmond, at seven o'clock. Messes. Walton & Murray, Contractors, Greymouth, are the successful tenderers for the tank for gas holder, for the sum of £222 9*. Volunteer Reception Committee.*— A special meeting will be held this evening, at the Masonic Hotel, when members are requested to attend with their respective subscription lists. A Score to be Proud of. — We call the attention of all who know anything of or tafce interest in rifle shooting to the magnificent score made by Hoskin to-day in firing off the ties in the skirmishing match. During the time allowed for firing he discharged his rifle 25 times, and hit the target 23, the result being a total of "84.'ppi-tttS., J ; i ;yi v ,.;7 1! . , . ; ,. .-,,-:■■:. Ay' -<y.-V, -: '' DiSTEi^UTibN of PfiizES.-r-As ; there is no probability of the firing terminating to-qaorrow, the distribution of prizes b]*' the Hon. Major Richmond; C.8., will not take

place until Friday afternoon, instead of on Thursday as was anticipated would be the case. ; . Thames Volunteebs. — The greatest excitement prevails at the Thames with reference to the. prominent positions attained by the representatives of that district in the colonial prize firing. A committee has been formed for the purpose of making arrangements for receiving thero on their return, and n telegram was forwarded by the chairman to Major Gordon yesterday stating tbat it is their intention to invite him and the whole of the representatives of the Auckland province to a public dinner to be given to celebrate the victory of Hoskin and Stone. Trout. — The accidental killing of a fine trout in the Maitai has already been reported. The dimensions of this monster fish, which weighed ten pounds, were 28 inches in length, 16 inches round tbe shoulders, and 15£ inches over the dorsal fins. The trout which is supposed to have been one of the first lot turned out in the Maitai and consequently four years old, was displayed in Mr. Lightband's shop window on Saturday and attracted a good deal of attention. By its side was placed the younger one caught in the Brook Street stream a few days ago. The contrast between the two was remarkable the latter, about four months old being some three inches in length. Death of an old Settler.— ln the obituary list published in our yesterday's issue, there appeared the name of an old lady whose hospitality and kindness to all who were in distress bad endeared to her everyone of the old settlers in this province. Mrs Kerr, of Waimea West, in which district she had resided for upwards of thirty years, has passed away from amongst us, and has left a blank which will not be easily filled in the hearts of all who were acquainted with her, for to know her was to love and respect the kind old lady who, afc the ripe age of 80 years, has been called to her last rest. The funeral takes place to-morrow, and will, we are sure, be largely attended by tbe friends she had made in her lifetime. Amateur Theatricals. — The Oddfellows' Hall, a portion of which had been reserved for the Colonial Representatives, to whom tickets of admission had been presented, was filled to overflowing last night, when a company of amateurs gave a dramatic entertainment consisting of The Chimney Corner, and the amusing farce Little Toddlekins. The frequent applause with whieh the actors and actresses were greeted in the first piece, and the hearty laughter that was evoked by their rendering of the farce, showed that their efforts to please their crowded audience were well appreciated. The proceeds of tbe entertainment, after paying expenses, will be devoted to the Hospital Convalescent Fund. Nelson Water Supply. — We have been requested by the Provincial Secretary to warn the residents in the town that in consequence of the long drought there is reason to fear that the supply from the Brook-street dam will run short unless every precaution is taken to avoid an unnecessary consumption of the water. The consequences of a stoppage in the supply would be so serious tbat we are quite sure householders will take care not to use more than is absolutely necessary. However great may be the inconvenience, the watering of the streets will, we presume cease for a time, while the practices of the Fire Brigade will have to be put a stop to, and owners of gardens must leave their flowers and vegetables unwatered until the stream, from which our supply is drawn, bas been replenished by rain. This is a matter in which every resident in the town is so deeply interested, that we are convinced it is only required to mention the fact to ensure compliance with the request of the Provincial Secretary, that all unnecessary use of the water should cease from this date.