The Nelson Evening Mail. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1873.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 97, 23 April 1873, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1873.

St. Michael's Church. — We have teen requested to state that although the lists were only opened on Monday, the sum of- £5 15s has already been subscribed towards raising a fund for replacing the ■windows recently broken at .St. Michael's Church. Election foe the. Subtjbbs.- — The representation of this district is not to be decided without a struggle, Mr Charles Elliott, Mr Kelling, and Mr A. J. Richmond having offered themselves as candidates. All three of them declare, their approval of the Public ; Works policy. Mr Elliott invites the electors to meet him at the Agricultural Hall this evening, and in the other districts on certain flays which will be. found stated in his-; advertisement; Mr Kelling also purposes to hbld meetings throughout the

The Late Rev. W. D. Rtjsz.— The tidings of the death of this late;lamented gentleman have caused a wide-spread feeling of sorrow throughout the Waimeas, where he was well known 'and respected as a conscientious, earnest, and faithful pastor. All the principal churches there have been draped with black, as a mark of respect to his memory, and allusion wa* made to the sad event from the pulpits; Departure of Mr. J. C. Richmond. — A large number ot his friends assembled on the wharf yesterday to bid farewell to Mr Richmond, who took bis departure in the Albion for Melbourne en route to England; where he purposes remaiuing for a year or two. Mr Richmond bas, duriog the whole time he has resided in NelsoD, taken an active interest in all public matters whether of a political or social character, and the regret occasioned by his absence is as sincere as will be the welcome he will receive on his return. Coronee's Inquest. — J^n inquest was held on Saturday night before Dr. Squires, the Coroner, and a jury of which Mr. Sunley was foreman, on the body of Annie Sinning, whose death was caused by a heavy door falling upon her. It appeared from the evidence that decsftsed's father was engaged in putting up a stockyard at Mr. Pratt's slaughter ground, and had taken out a heavy gate weighing about 2cwt. which was to be erected, for the purpose of measuring the distance between the posts. Two of his children, a little boy and the deceased were with him, and the latter was playing about under the gate, which was propped up with a stick, when a strong gust of wind came and blew it down on her. Tbe brother at once called out to his father, who went to the spot and found tbe poor little thing quite dead. A verdict of "Accidental death " was returned. Ngakawhau Coal Mine.— The Westport Times has been authorised to publish the following : — " The lessees of the Ngakawhau coalmine have arranged with Mr A. Beetharo, of Auckland , to form a company, with a capital of £30,000 in 6000 shares of £5 each. It is intended to call up about £2 per shore during the ensuing six monthß for the purpose of purchasing a suitable steam tug and lighters, mining plant, &c. It is not expected any further calls will be required. It is intended to reserve about 1000 shares for disposal on the West Coast, the remainder will be taken up in Wellington, Auckland, Nelson, and Christchurch."