The Nelson Evening Mail. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1873.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 80, 2 April 1873, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1873.

Nelson Gasworks. — The first instalment of plant for the gasworks, consisting of the ironwork for the gasometer, arrived this morning by the Taranaki from Auckland, where it had been purchased from the Thames Gas Company. Inland Communication. — The deputation appointed by tbe Inland Communication Committee, consisting of His Honor the Superintendent, the Hod. Dr. Benwick, and Messrs Shepherd and Pitt left for Wellington by the Taranaki this afternoon. Professor Louis performed at Richmond yesterday evening; wbea the ropetying and sword tricks were very cleverly executed. He performs at Spring Grove tonight, and at Richmond again, by request, oa Saturday. Representation op the Suburbs.-— Mr Richardson has sent in his resignation of his seat for this district, and Mr A. J. Richmond has, we are informed, expressed his willingness to come forward as a canditate if it be the wish of the electors that he should do so. Proposed Artillery Company.—A meeting of , those who are desirous of forming a Volunteer Company was held ,at the Trafalgar Hotel, last night, when Mr A. Pitt was unanimously elected captain, subject to the services of the cbmpany being accepted by the Govern- >.. ment. •. i -:;. _" : §§The Carandinis gave their -final concert at the Masonic Hall last night when the house, was well filled.. They .--v proceeded to by the- -Taranaki to day , and will return in- the same boat ■> y en route for l=TMmiaki.V-..They'; purpose, if tfme wiU;al^^ aWther; concert .:;-^«e ; ;:*sfe %..P' l

The Luna. — Some fears are entertained for the safety of the Luna, which left Manukau for Wellington with the acting Governor and Messrs M 'Lean and Vogel on board about the same time as the Taranaki, but has not yet arrived at her "destination. There was a probability at one time of the Taranaki being despatched in search of her, and her passengers, being sent on by the Ladybird, which sails from here for the South on Saturday. The Wesletan Quarterly Meeting, was held last evening, when members of the congregation and friends of the Rev, : W. J. Watkin, who is leaving, by appointment of the Conference, for Lyttelton, sat down to a farewell tea. After the | tea they adjourned to the Church, where a short service was held, and Mr. R. Lucas, circuit steward, made a financial statement, showing that besides the usual current expenses, a disbursement bad been made of £70 9s. 3d., so that their minister would have tbe satisfaction of leaving them in a vigorous and healthful condition Some remarks were made by members of the congregation replete with sympathy and good will for their retiring pastor, and hope for their future welfare under the superintendence of the Rev. T. Buddie. Mr. Watkin having replied in a kindly and most feeling speech, some anthems by the choir, and the benediction, terminated a pleasantly-spent evening. 1 '■'" ■■■•-*** , * , ~T-''"* i, -- = *-*^«iw_^if^^^