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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIII, Issue 12, 14 February 1878, Page 2

Divine service was conducted in Christ^ Church yesterday by the Rev. R. Coffey, of St. Mark's Church, Wellington, who has exchanged duties for a few weeks with tha Rev. J. Leighton.

An inquest was held at Wakefield on Saturday afternoon upon the fire by which Mr John Duncan's barn was destroyed ou Saturday the sth inst. The following verdict was returned :—" The jury empanelled to enquire into the origin of the fire at Mr John Duncan's, at Wakefield, consider that although there is no evidence to show that it was caused by sparks from the engine on the railway, they are of opinion from the frequent fires that take place on or near the line, that it may have occurred from that cause, and would respectfully request the Government to take such measures as will lessen the danger to property from sparks from the engines. (Signed) Robt M. Smith Foreman."

There js some ; talk (says the 4rgus) that so soou as the Hou. Mr Larnach returns to Wellington the plaut and staff of the Nelson Daily Times will be removed to Wellington, where a new penny morning paper wjll be established under the control of Mr Moor, of Nelson, a journalist of experien.es and ability.

Henry Cape Williamson was found guilty in Wellington last week of passing a valueless cheque. His Honor sentenced him to twelvsmonths imprisonment with hard labor, remarking that prisoner was nofc like an ignorant man • he had received a liberal education and held a responsible position. When as fe# jf he had anything to say why the sentence q£ tte Court should not be pasied upon him, Williacasyu answered, " I have nothing to say and iawa#'your pleasure." The Canterbury Press &t&ieti' tMti'vrh&u the Hawea was in Harrison's Cov'ci, a Mllfbrd Sqynd. a bottle was found containing a document Sated 19th Pecember, stating that the writer, D. SoutijePiaEd, witiv his dog, in a boat 13 feet keel, had put' In M&r« 'en toute

from the Sound to Jackson's Bay. He stated he was captain, cook, and steward ; the dog h's crew.

Mb Hodder retiring from the firm, T. R. Hodder and Co., hare decided to relinquish the Trafalgar House Business, and to reduce the stocks in their general stores at Richmond and Spring 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. No traveller or voyager, or resident of an unhealthy region should be without a supply of Udolpeo Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps. It is the best possible autidote to the effects of any poisonous element that may exfst in the water or the air, a preventive and cure of the sea sickness, a positive remedy for indigestion, a good restorative for the convalescent, an excellent appetiser, an anodyne for the sleepless, a gentle and harmless diuretic, a constitutional invigorant, a cheering cordial for the despondent, and the only stimulant which can be safely introduced into the sick room or used for hospital purposes.— Advt