The Nelson Evening Mail. SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 1876.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XI, Issue 105, 22 April 1876, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 1876.

Air exodus from New Zealand to Queensland appears to have commenced, as the Albion has on board 80 passengers for there, 'and. has received advices that 50 more are ready to embark from the West Coast. Considering the wretched state of the' weather there was an excellent attendance at the Provincial Hall last night, and within half an hour of the doors being opened every one of the 275 tickets for the Christinas Tree were disposed of. Tbe drawing then commenced, and gave rise to no little amusement, as the prizes, in some instances most inappropriate to the winners, were distributed. This part of the performance being over, the tree was remeved Irom the platform, and a promenade concert commenced, and was kept up with great spirit until ten o'clock. The Grand Jury room, in which refreshments were provided, proved a great source of attraction, and was very largely patronised. . The whole aft'air passed off most satisfactorily, and must have proved very encotfraging to the members of the Christ Church choir, who were the promoters of the entertainment. The total amount received was £34, of which about £30 will be handed over to the Parsonage fund. The time for receiving tenders for building the Wakefieid parsonage has been extended to the 29th instant: The Rev G-. B. Wilson, Baptist Minister from Brisbane, who is at present on a tour through the colony for the benefit of his health, will conduct divine Service at the Baptist Church, Bridge-street, to-morrow morning and evening, commencing at the usual hours. '

T&b Albion, which arrived this morning, brought the two four-oared boats built in Melbourne for the Nelson Rowing Club. They are built of cedar on exceUent models, and look as though four pairs of strong' arras should make them travel at a pace that would ensure them a good place in any interprovincial regatta. . Sic . David Monro appears to bave made a remarkably quick trip to England a!nd back. About a month ago he was in Nelson, and yet in yesterday's N. Z Times we find the following paragraph: — " Sir David Monro and his family were passengers to Wellington by the Albion, which arrived here yesterday, having travelled from England via Melbourne." Sir David ought to be able to give an interesting account of his submarine experiences, as he must have travelled by cable to cover the distance in so incredibly short a time.