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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIII, Issue 35, 9 February 1878, Page 2

The Customs receipts for the week ending this day amounted to £795 18s Bd. The Fire Brigade practice last evening, on account of its exceptional character, and the smartness displayed in carrying out the programme, deserves more than a passing notice. The Brigade — thirty-two in number — assembled at the Hose Station, and made everything ready to respond to a preconcerted signal from Wyinond's corner. This was given by the burning of a blue light, and in response to the first gleam of this the Brigade rattled down Bridge-street, and in one minute and three-quarters had two lengths of hose playing upon the buildings in Trafalgar-street. The plant was then made up, and a blue light at Christ Church invited the Brigade to a second trial of dexterity, in wh'ch time was carefully taken, and proved that in less than three minutes after the signal was given the Brigade had 840 feet of hose in use and a copious supply of water playing over the roof of the Church. The working of the Brigade was shown by red and blue lights, and the spectacular effect was very pretty. Apart from this, however, the Brigade may be complimented upon the efficiency and expedition displayed in the demonstration, Lasp evening was very pleasantly spent by a large number of people in the Wesleyan School Room, where, in addition to the attraction of refreshments and fancy goods stalls, a bride's cake and Christmas Tree were displayed. The ready sale of tickets for the Tree must have given grejit satisfaction to those who were interested in the School Enlargement Fund. The various stalls did a thriving trade ; indeed, we should imagine if the ladies who had charge of the stalls were to display the same amount of zeal in a business of their own they would very soon make their fortunes. Mr F. Thrippleton's Tonic Solfa class enlivened the proceedings with several well rendered pieces, which reflected great credit upon the performers. Mr. Clapcott, agent of the Government Life Insurance, will deliver on Tuesday evening next at the School-house, ltiehinond, the lecture and readings wbich were so favorably received here in the Provincial Hall on Wednesday last. The report which has already appeared should be a sufficient guarantee that our .Richmond friends have an unusually pleasant evening before them, and one for whicU no payment has to be made, as the admissions to Mr Clapcott's meetings are free. Jurors and witnesses are reminded that the District Court sits in civil jurisdiction on Monday morniug at eleven o'clock. There is one action for trial before Judge Broad and a jury, that of Holmes v. jNewth, jun., for breach of contract of hiring. The damages are laid at £150. Mr Pitt is counsel for the plaintiff, and Mr Acton Adams for the defendant. Wr take this last opportunity of reminding our readers of Mr Stephen Massett's intention to deliver a beautiful but brief oration entitled "Nothing but Leaves," in the Masonic Hall, to-morrow evening, at 8 o'clock. Mr Ma3sett will also recite Bryan's immortal lines " Thanotopsies," and Bishop Coxes' graphic poem " Conscience." There will be no charge made for admission. Mr. lloddkr retiring from the firm, T. R. Hodder and Co., have decided to relinquish the Trafalgar House business, and to reduce the stocks in their general stores at Kichmond and Spri .ig Grove. To effect this they will offer immediately the whole of their varied stocks at very greatly reduced prices. This sale is exclusively for cash.~[Advt.J A JtUDDir brain is the usual concomitrnt of i at disordered stomach. Life's cares are ! qir.te enough for the great thinking organ to bear without being plagued by the demons