The Nelson Evening Mail. TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1877.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XII, Issue 197, 21 August 1877, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1877.

The monthly meeting of the Southern Star Lodge of Freemasons will be held at the Masonic Hall this evening at 7*30. The Bud of Promise Tent of the Independent Order of ltechabites will meet at the Temperance Hall this evening at 7-30. If the Inspector of Nuisances will take a walk to the western end of Bridge-street, and exercise his sense of smell, he will detect something in which to base a report to the City Council. Wilton's Star Combination Troupe will perform at Richmond to-morrow evening, when an opportunity will be afforded our country friends of paying a visit to this clever little troupe. A dramatic entertainment, which is likely to draw a crowded audience, is to be given at the Oddfellows' Hall to-night by the men of 11.M.5. Sappho in aid of the Queen Bee Relief Fund. The first piece will be the twoact drama entitled " Harold Hawk," and the second the laughable farce " A fish out of water." There is every promise of the calico and fancy dress ball, which is to be held in the Provincial Hall this evening, being largely patronised. It is believed that there will be a keen competition for the prizes, especially among the sterner sex. As several persous have announced their intention of paying a visit to the Hall at the close of the concert to be given by the Sappho men in the OddFellow*' Hall the judges have decided not (o i give their decision until the concert is over. A number of the officers and men of H.M.S. Sappho are expected to be present, as also a few of the Normaaby Hussars and members Ol other volunteer companies. The large gallery will be thrown open to visitors, whose wants in the way of refreshments will be attended to by a waiter, who will make occasional visits for that purpose. The room has been tastefully decorated for " the occasion there being a profuse display of bunting, &c! Nothing has been left undone to ensure the success of the ball, and there is every probability of the funds of the Naval Brigade being supplemented by a good round sum of money. From Dunedin w£ bear of stone-thro win? being indulged in by the lads of the town to the detriment and annoyance of passers by, bat we need not go so far as that £or instances of the damage done bj this' foolish. \

pastime. On Sunday last, we ara informed, as a lady and gentleman were walking up from the Port the former received a severe | blow on the side from a large stone thrown from the hill where a number of boys were congregated. The gentleman at once mads enquiries as to the offender but, of course, I nobody there had been guilty of the offence. If two or three offenders were caught and an example made of them the dangerous practice might be checked. The late Mr Elliot, of Nelson (saya the O. li. Argus), previous to his decease had very nearly completed the compilation of the New Zealand Turf Register, and on his death it was finished by his son. The work, however, proved unprofitable, and there seemed no probability of its being continued To racing men, clubs and generally, the first publication was hailed as filling a want experienced by New Zealand, and strong hopes were entertained that after a commencement had been made it would have been continued. To the regret of all, however, there is a probability of its not being again issued, unless better promises of support be afforded than formerly. A movement to secure its re-appearance has been made in Christchnrch by asking each club to subsidise the work, and should sufficient encouragement be given, it may again be published. It would be a pity if it were allowed to drop now that a very good commencement has been made. The little cells imbedded in the lining of the stomach exude an acid fluid essential to digestion. Wheu these cells become abnormally excited, they pour forth an excess of this fluid, producing acidity of the stomach and the stinging sensation called heartburn. Ihis cause of indigestion, as well as its consequences—flatulence and biliousness, is speedily obviated by the tranquilizing influence upon the nerves of the stomach of Udolpho Works's Schbsdah Abohatio Schnapps. — Advt.