The Nelson Evening Mail. MONDAY, MAY 31, 1875.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume X, Issue 129, 31 May 1875, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. MONDAY, MAY 31, 1875.

"We learn hat the proposed match hetween Don Juan and Sultan will not take place, Mr Watts having paid forfeit. "We understand that Mr H. Otterson has been temporarily appointed assistant Clerk to the House of Representatives, in the place of Mr Stevenson, deceased. The Post says that a better appointment could not have been made. Waimea South Eaces. — The stakes will be paid at the Star and G-arter Hotel, Richmond, this evening, at five o clock. Resident Magistrate's Court. — John Hawker was this morning charged with being illegally on the premises of Messrs Twist and Gay on Saturday night, and sentenced to sis months' imprisonment. The Proposed Loan. — The Select Committee appointed to arrange a schedule of works to be undertaken under the proposed loan met this morning, the Hons Major Richmond and Dv Renwick, and Messrs Curtis and A. J. Richmond, being also present. "We understand that considerable alterations have been made in the schedule as originally sent down. The report will be brought up to-night. We understand that his Excellency the Governor is likely to visit Nelson in about ten days' time. As the visit will, of course, be an official one, some steps should be taken at once-in the direction of giving him a public reception and entertaining him while he is amongst us, His Excellency lias been well received, and has left a most favorable impression wherever he has been in the colony. A little boy who was among the crowd that assembled in Trafalgarstreet yesterday morning, met with a narrow escape. A buggy was coming up the street at the time, and the horse became somewhat restive, and not very easily steered, and in the general rush to get out of its way the little fellow alluded to was not quick enough, and was very nearly knocked down, but i fortunately escaped with nothing worse J than a grazed heel. \ The large mortality that occurred some monthß ago on some of the ships carrying emigrants to New Zealand induced the authorities to take into their consideration the dietary scale, and in October last instructions were sent by the Minister for Immigration to the Agent- General in London to arrange for a more liberal and more varied allowance to the Government

emigrants for the future, the additional cost of which was calculated at Is 6d per adult per week. The Hannibal, which may be expected here during the course of the ensuing month, was, we believe, the first ship to be despatched under the new regulations, which, in addition to the improved fare for which they provide, also include arrangements for securing the services of a children's matron, or nurse, for each, ship, whose duty it is to supervise the cooking and serving of the children's food. The Hannibal started finally on her voyage on the 14th March, two families having been landed owing to their showing symptoms of scarlatina, and another, consisting of four individuals, on account of both the parents being deaf and dumb. Of the 207 souls on board, 22 are for "Westland, 35 for Marlborough, and 17 for Taranaki. Chtjecee Parade. — A parade having been ordered for yesterday morning, the various City Companies of Volunteers, including the Artillery, City Rifles, Naval Brigade, and Artillery and Rifle Cadets, mustered at the Drill Shed at half-past ten, and marched thence, headed by the Band, to Christ Church, where there was a full choral service, the sermon being preached by the Rev. J. Leighton, who is the chaplain of the City Rifles. After service they again marched through the town back to the Brill Shed, and a very pretty sight it was from the Church Hill, the whole of Trafalgar-street being lined with spectators, who at the time were on their way home from the various churches. The Naval Brigade attracted the most attention, this being their first appearance in public, and their men-of-war's dress being quite a novelty among volunteer corps in Nelson. Although the Brigade has some sixty names on the roll, about thirty only appeared yesterday, the remainder of them not being yet supplied with uniforms. The commissioned officers too were unable to attend the parade for the same reason. The force altogether presented a highly creditable appearance, and called forth decided expressions of approval from Colonel Lyon, who had arrived by the Phoebe that morning, and was viewing them from the Church Hill. Before the City Rifles were dismissed, they took the opportunity of so many being in attendance to present Captain Wix with a handsome gold locket, Lieutenant Godfrey, in doing so, speaking in high terms of the services he had rendered the Company, and expressing a hope that his absence would only be temporary. Captain Wix thanked them heartily for this additional proof of their goodwill towards him, and trusted that ere another year had passed he should again meet them on the parade ground. The Honorarium.-— According (o the new tariff the followiug will bo the amouut of honoraiium payable to the members of the Provincial Council named below; — Mr Donue, Mr Corbett, Mr M'Guire, Mr Boase, the member for Westport, and Mr Ivese, £45 each; Mr Kelliug, Mr Kerr, Mr Shephard, Mr M'Gregcr, Mr Gibbs, Mr Pa.ker, Mr TarruPt, and Mr Baigenf, £35; Mr Waslney, £27. Total, £577. In addition to the above, Mr EJwarJs and Mr Waßtuey will each receive £50 as members of the Waste Lands Board. The members who receive no honorarium ore: — The Speaker, the Provincial Secretary, Provincial Solicitor, and Provincial Treasurer, Messrs Sharp Acton Adams, and Edwards. Fencing Laws Bill.-— Under this title a Bill was introduced on Friday night by the Provincial Solicitor which provides that " All matters or questions arisiug between owners or occupiers of property liable to the provisions of any Act or Ordiuenoe in force in the Province of Nelson, regulating the erection and maintenance of dividing fences, may be heard and determined before any Resident Magistrate or Court of Petty Sessions, notwithstanding that tho decision of any such matter or question shall be beyond the ordinary jurisdiction of eueh Resident Magistrate or Court of Petty Sessions." The Bill ia framed in accordance with an Act of the General Assembly in its last session, which, after providing for such legislation, proceeds to enact that, •' Upon ths passing of any such Ait cr Ordinance, any Resideut Magistrate or Court of Petty Sessions may hear and determine »uy such matters as in suoh Act or Ordinance providfd, beirg any one of the following matters, that is to say:-~(l) Hearing and taking evidence, and making any order as to the erection or maintenance of dividing fences. (2) Deciding upon the description or kind of fence to be, erected or maintained, or that in the opinion of the Court ought to be erected or maintained, in accordance with such Act or Ordinance. (3) Determining the date, ticno, and manner in which such fence ehould be erected, nud by whom it should be erected or maintained, (4) Determining the expense of erecting or maintaining any such fence, and by whom the same should be borne. or paid." A prisoner named Michael Iliggins made his escape from the Picton gaol last m eek. His absence was quickly discovered, and the alarm was given ; the police were communicated with, and measures taken to facilitate his recapture. The chase continued all day, and about six o'clock in the evening the escaped prisoner was discovered near a hut at the Elevation; he was at once secured and conveyed again to gaol, from which place he will have some difficulty in again making his escape. When he left the gaol he had on the leg-irons, but when found he had succeeded in freeing himself from part of the incumbrance. — Press.

Upon one large eheep-stntiou in Southland, no fewer than 7,000 rabbits were killed during the last four months of 1874, ond no fewer than 10,000 upon the adjoining station during the- same period. They are going ahead in the way of sport in Otago. Already one season's trout fishing has pnssed, and now coursing is about to couie into fashion, i a Mr Rich, of Pahnerston, announcing his intention to yive a cup, value £50, to be run for. It is noticeable that, according to somo of the country papers hares have become a perfect pest in portions of Otago. Little "All Sight," who visited New Zealand with a Japanese Troupe, met with an accident the other day at Stoke-upon-Trent. Whila on the high ladder he lost his balance and fell upon the stage. One of his ribs was brokeu, and he was much bruised. Figaro remarks satirically that the five year old acrobat suffered a similar mishap some six years ago. A curious effect in the recent storm in the country districts (cays the Grey River Argus) ia reported from the Napoleon Hill. The aite of the first township there is the mo3t elevated point in the locality, and is much higher than ony part of the surrounding country. The timber had been cut awny from this pnrt of the range at the time of the great rush, except a lar»e black birch tree which stood ou the pinnacle of the hill overhanging the (own, and in such a position that it would be dangerous to fall it. This tree, which was a landmark visible for miles around, was struck by lightning about noon on Sunday, the 16th inst. The electric fluid entered at the roo/e, splitting the l-arrel of the tree upwards for nearly 100 feet, aud expended its forceamong the limbs and branchep, eetting fire to the whole lot, and making a blazo which lasted for three or four days afterwards.