Nelson Evening Mail. TUESDAY, EEBRUAKY 9, 1875.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume X, Issue 34, 9 February 1875, Page 2

Nelson Evening Mail. TUESDAY, EEBRUAKY 9, 1875.

The Turarua arrived at Hokitika this afternoon, but her telegrams reached us too late for publication today. WAiTAru Whakf. — We understand that Mr Akersten is the successful tenderer for this work, the amount being £248. City Council.--- We understand that a telegram was received from Wellington lust night, stating that Mr Broad had been appointed by the Governor, under the BLat clause of the Act, to conduct the elections. Mr Broad will probably receive his appointment by the Phcebe to-morrow, and notice will of course be given without delay. Good Templars -—The Hon. S. D. Hastings will deliver a lecture in the Provincial Hall this eveniug, at fight o'clock, on "The working of the Maine Liquor Law in tho United States of America. ' At the close of his address he will be ha H gpy to answer any objections that may Bfc raised prt the subjec. A special meeting oNthe Loyal Nelson Lodge will be held to-morrow evening io the Temperance Hall,' at half-past 7 o'clock. The Hon. S D . Hustings, P.R.W.G.T., will fill the chair, aud will initiate candidates for the threo city lodges. Radical Reform League. — At a meeting of the League held last night the followiog resolution was passed by a majority: — '• That in the opinion of this meeting, it is highly desirable that urgent measures should at once be taken to request the two remaining City Councillors to scud in their resignations immediately, on account of the great dissatisfaction they have created in public opinion, as expressed at the meeting of citizens in the Provincial Hall." Three or four cases of fever are, we regret to say, reported from Waimeastreet, one; of which ended fatally last night, and another to day. The newly constructed sewer is blamed for this, but if it really be the cause we are disposed to t h i d k that it is owing to its being badly "trapped," rather than to any faults which may exist in the levels. If so it is a fault that can easily be remedied. The faulty portions of the drain are between Patterson's corner and the mouth, and thiß is regularly washed out twice a day by the tide, while above ihis the fall is considerable, and ,as there is a constant though small flow of water through it, it can scarcely be imagined that any filth would lodge in that portion, A correspondent suggests to-day that the bottom, or flooringj if we may so call it, of the sewer should be lined with concrete, and a proper level thus obtained. 'ihe suggestion is worthy of consideration. Accident. — We regret to have to report a very serious accident which occurred yesterday afternoon to a young man named Doidge, who was engaged ia building a bouse in Colling wood- St.,

when the sbaffoldibfj on which he was standing Fell, and he, in falling, was struck by the timber. In addition to breaking his collar boue, he appeared to have sustained internal injuries, and was at once taken to the hospital. HItJBRSIAN AUSTRALASIAN CATEtOLIC Benefit Society. — The opening dinner of St. Mary's branch of the H.A.C.B. Society took place last evening at M'Gee's hotel. There were about forty gentlemen present, Mr A. Bunny, the President of the Branch, was in the chair, the Rev Father Garin on his ri^htj and Mr M'Leun on his left. Mr Armstrong occupied the vice-chair. The health of the Pope, the Queen, the Governor, Superintendent and Provincial Council were duly proposed and responded to, Mr Maclean responding on behalf of the Council. In proposing the toast of tho "Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese of Wellington," coupled with 'he name of Father Garin, the Chairman spoke of the great respect and veneration they all had for Father Garin and Father Binsfeld. Father Garin responded. The toast of the evening came next, which was the <c Hiberniau Australasian Catholic Benefit Society," coupled with the name of Mr Charles E. Bunny, proposed by Mr James, who said it was owiDg to the exertions of Mr Bunny that a branch of this society was started in Nelson. Mr Bunny, in responding, thanked those present for the very kind manner iv which the toast had been proposed and responded to. He referred tothe steady progress the society was making throughout, the Australian Colonies andJSesvJZealand, and stated that there jtfero now over 80 branches of this society established, these branches comprising over 5000 members. He took this opportunity of coDVeyiug his thanks to the Rev Futhers Garin and Binsfeld for the assistance they had given, to the Executive Directory in Melbourne ,jar the willing manner they had granted all their requests, and tjo,.trie Charleston Branch for their kindneß3 in offering to lend their regalia. He concluded by saying that whether in Nelson or elsewhere he would always look back with pride upon the Bth February, 1875, the day he had the honor of opening St, Mary's branch at Nelson. (Applause.) " Kindred Societies " was proposed by the Vice-Chairman, and responded to by Mr Wigzell, " Visiting Brethren " was proposed, and responded to by Mr Huughton, President of the Wellington Branch. Mr Broad proposed the " Educational system of Nelson," and Mr Simmons responded, Mr Hnughton proposed " The Press,' 1 and Mr Bmnehr responded. Mr Richards proposed "The Ladies," and Mr Seymour responded. Throughout the evening there were songs and reciiatious, Mr Alfred Oakey presiding at tho piano. A Comparison. — Tho Grey Jiiver Argus of February 1, says: — " While Greymouth and Hokitika support steam tugs by private enterprise, the rich ports of Wellington and Lyttelton are calling out to the Government to provide them with tugs. At Port Chalmers the tug is subsidised to the extent of £1200 a y<ar." We ran institute "another " comparison." While a Nelson firm, after a fair fight, iv which several steam companies were defeated, succeeded in securing the West Coasi trade, the rich provinces of Otago and Canterbury hnve obtained a General Government subsidy with a view to securing to them that which, they failed to gain by honest competition. They have immortalised Mr Yogel in Napier by naming a street after him. Sir Donald M'Lean has been similarly honored. No difficulty, soys the Lyell Argus, will now be experienced by pedestrians travelling along the new roud from Nelson in crossing the Buller near the Mangles, as Mr Rowe has beeu at tho expense of fixing a wire rope and cradle, which will be at the service of those who need it entirely free of charge. The anniversary of (he Hokitika Fire Brigade wi 11 be celebrated by a ball on Thursday evening next, the 11th instant. Blondin has left Melbourne for Adelaide. His " health and safe return " were proposed by the Mayor, of Melbourne, at a champagne spread, before his departure. A gentleman who has arrived at Brisbane from Cookfown describes the heat as almost unendurable. In an ordinary cool house the glass stood at 120 degrees the day previous to bis departure. Sunstrokes abound, and the mortality on the field, arising chiefly from dysentry, is something terrible. •' The men are dying like rotteu sheep," said our informant, says a Brisbane journal, and that he hoped the record of such facts will help to deter any further exodus nutil the proper season For the consolation of those who complain of the damage done by sparrows, we quote the following from the Lytlelton Times t — " The crops in the bpreydon district have suffered very much from these pests. Several paddocks of barley which promised heavy yields, were almost entirely destroyed, and other cereals were also extensively damaged." The British ship British King, is backed for £1000 to sail the American ship Three Brothers from California to Liverpoo 1 . Among the Bhnrp practices iv advertising, one of the most impudent and questionable ones, says the correspondent of ao English paper, is that of advertising a scheme for making a large income on receipt of thirteen stamps. A neighbour of mine went in for the investment of a baker's dozen of post-

age stamps, rind calmlj yet anxiously awaited a reply to his application for the guide-post to El Dorado. A printed circular was received on which were the words, " do sb I do ; advertise for flats, and you'll make lots of money." Another advertiser sen'j in return for eighteen atampa, the advice that if the applicant would purchase a large quantity of potatoes — say £10 worth every week—take them, and sell them at two a penny, he would clear at least £500 a year. Two other applicants received similar replies. One had a receipt sent him foi making blacking, which he coulJ sell at a penny per packet.