The Nelson Evening Mail. SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 1873.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 136, 7 June 1873, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 1873.

, No Telegrams. — This is the second day on which we have received no telegrams. Our agents are not generally negligent in .this matter, but we can scarcely suppose that for eiglit-and-forty hours nothing worth recording has taken place in New Zealand. The Lottie Magnet Troupe. — Lottie- and the other members of tbis troupe will give their farewell performance this evening which will be for the benefit of Lottie and her brother Frank. As a rule Saturday night is not a favourable one for entertainments of this nature, but to-night, we expect, will be the exception that proves the rule. If there are any in Nelson who have not yet seen Lottie's astonishing feats we certainly recommend them not to let slip tbis last opportunity. Nelson Band.— An attempt is being made by the newly formed Artillery Company to establish an efficient volunteer band, but as their funds are not sufficient to permit of their paying a conductor, the co-operation of the public is invited in the shape of subscriptions. Arrangements will be made for the band to play once a week during the proper season on the Church Hill, and it is hoped that the public will assist towards providing what is wanted in Nelson, a really good and efficient band. Breach op the Scab Act. — Peter Archie was yesterday charged by Mr Nairn, the Inspector of sheep, with inti oducing 1000 sheep from the province of Marlborough into the Amuri without their being first inspected, and a clean certificate granted to them. Defendant pleaded that the proclamation referring to that portion of the country into which the sheep were taken had only recently been issued, and that he was at the time unaware of its existence. Under these circumstances tbe Inspector declined to press' the case. The Besident Magistrate said that as the prosecutor did. not wish to press for a penalty, and as there was reason to believe that the defendant might not have known of the proclamation, he would dismiss the present charge, but as be fully recognized the great importance of carrying out the provisions of the Act with rigorous strictness, a heavy fine of at least £100 would be imposed in any future case. Artizans' Association. — A most successful entertainment was given last night by members of the Artizans' Association tb a crowded house. The general character of these pleasant entertainments is too well known to render a detailed account necessary. Of the choruses generally we may say that they were most creditably rendered, and went smoothly and pleasingly throughout. The comic song "If ever I cease to love" was capitally sung by one of the members, who has an excellent voice, but was somewhat nervous ; a little practice wiil cause him to become a valuable assistance to the Society. "Bear it like a man" and " Norah O'Neil" were capitally given, the latter bringing out an old favorite who is always well received. Mr Oakey, as usual, gave every satisfaction at the piano. The farce was most amusing, and gave rise to incessant laughter. The characters were well sustained throughout, that of Fanny Sparks in particular being exceedingly well acted. On the whole the entertainment was a great success, and both the Artizans and the audience had every reason to be satisfied with it. Accidents. — A serious accident occured to Mr Thomas Harley and Mr Lloyd on Thursday last. It appears that they were coming down Jenkins' Hill in a buggy, whenthe bolts came out of one of the shafts, and the horse became so frightened that he bolted, capsizing the trap into the ditch, and throwing the two gentlemen out with great violence. Mr Lloyd was much bruised and shaken, and Mr Harley has severely injured his leg, which, it is feared, is broken. — A little child named Woodward was this morning knocked down and run over by a butcher's cart in Bridge-st. Though much bruised, the little sufferer we hear is not seriously injured. It is a wonder that accidents of this kind do not occur more frequently, as the little children that are to be seen in such numbers in the streets appear to have no idea whatever of danger, and cross tbe road in front of an approaching vehicle in the most daring manner. i ii i —————» art)