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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XII, Issue 14, 16 January 1877, Page 2

Ocr readers are reminded' of the spopular concert that is to. be given at the Provincial Hall to-night iv aid of the .'funds of the Rowing Club, !.-•.---,. -•-., The half yearly meeting of the Nelson City Rifles will take place this evening after parade which will be held at 7.30. Those who desire a,n of 'pb-v taining a good view of the racing tO : niorilow and: next day will no doubt be glad -to avail' themselves of that afforded by, the steamers •Charles.Ed ward and Wallace, 5 Which are advertised to accompany the yachts and coasters, '• and; to "cruise about the harbor to-morrow and -on Thursday. ] .- The Banks advertise that they will be to-morrow and on the following day. - Tickets for the Derby Sweep can be obtained from Mr M.Gee.up to eight o'clock to-night, and the drawing will commence at half-past. It will be followed by Calcutta Sweeps, on the various events. Tite entertaiqiheufc given at the Masonic Hall last night by the. Star Bijou Troupe was, not so \veli patronised as it deserved to be, the performances of Herr Schott alone beiug well worth all the money charged for" .adiqission. His solo playing oh various'.' instruments was really a; treat to listen to, audj we hope that with less counter attractions to-night the Company, which contains several good and well known artists, will have a full house. V -- r . -,- „,.• . Ljr order to:allow of our giving- a : full re-: port of the races, the Evening Mail will, be" published somewhat later than usual on the "regatta days/ The country papers Will be despatched by the 10.30 train. ■Aj meeting of the Sailing Committee was held last night. It was resolved that the Com• modore, Vice-Commodore, Secretary^ and Mr parrard, should draw this 'afternoon for . the places of the various boats, and that the captains should call at the Committee Room

each morning to ascertain the places of their boats in each event. Mr Akersten reported that the Government Wharf had been repaired and was perfectly safe for 1500 people. A vote of thanks was accorded to him for his services. Dr. Sealey the Captain of the Nelson Rowing Club was requested to call v meeting of the Various crews now here j to'consider various -matters connected with ' boating. Mr Bunny; in consequence of his whole time being occupied with regatta business, resigned the Ball Secretaryship, which was undertaken by Mr Wymond. The Committee then adjourned until this evening.