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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XI, Issue 252, 21 November 1876, Page 2

consist of Romberg's charming cantata, "The Lay of the Bell." This was given by the Society some fourteen years ago, when it proved very popular. The second part will comprise miscellaneous selections, including several solos, duetts, and choruses. There will be a rehearsal at the Provincial Hall this evening, at which a full attendance of members is requested. Tickets will be obtainable at the Provincial Hall this evening and tomorrow afternoon between four and five o'clock. We are glad to be able to record to-day a still further rise in the price of wool, the particulars of which will be found in our telegraphic column. It is stated that prices are now up to those ruling in February last, which means that the rise since the last sales is equal to between £i and £5 per bale. The total export from New Zealand during 1875 was 149,600 bales. A_r accident occurred yesterday afternoon to a trap as it was leaving town, owing to the breaking of a trace, which flapped against the horse, causing him to bolt and capsize the vehicle, the occupants of which, Mrs Malcolm and infant and . Miss Bell, -were thrown out, but, fortunately, beyond being severely shaken, were not much hurt. A mishap also occurred to Mr Wharton, who, on returning from a drive, essayed to turn into his gate rather too sharply, when one of the horses fell and broke the pole and swingletrees, and on rising to his feet increased the damages by smashing the splash-board with his heels. There were three or four in the carriage at the time, but all escaped unhurt. Since last Saturday there has been a very rapid rise in the barometer throughout the colony. In Nelson it stands at 30-17, aud at only three or four stations was it reported this morning as being below 30. We learn by telegram that the Wallace will bring from Wanganui a large number of draught and saddle horses, and the remainder of her cargo will consist of sheep. It will be seen by advertisement that Mr Mabin will sell her cargo by auction on her arrival here. "Sleep, Gentle; Sleep, Natures Soft Nurse " is the grand natural recuperant of exhausted energy, the providential agent which reimburses the body during the hours of repose for its expenditures of vital force ! during the hours of wakefulness. The cont'mued loss of it causes asphyxia and brain fever. It is always obtainable by taking before going to bed a wine-glass or two of that brain soothing and nerve strengthening •Uxir, Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps. — Advt.