The Nelson Evening Mail. MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1878.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIII, Issue 139, 10 June 1878, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1878.

In our report of the last meeting of the City Council, it was stated that applications for permission to store large quantities of kerosene and gunpowder in the heart of the town had been made to the Council, and refused on the recommendation of the CitySurveyor, and further that that officer had recommended the erection of a building, for the Bpecial purpose of storing such combustible and explosive materials in a secluded spot. That something of this kind should be done, and that speedily, is, we think, shown pretty clearly by the reports attached by the surveyor to the applications received. The first was from Messrs Buxton and Co. for permission to store 2000 gallons of kerosene and 7Slbs of gunpowder in a passage leading from Trafalgar-street to the back of their premises. Upon this the Surveyor reports:— "I consider the above passage, which joins a priucipal thoroughfare, to be an unsafe place for the storage of kerosene and gunpowder. The place at present contains a large quantity of kerosene, 75lbs of gunpowder, and a large quantity of matches. The floor throughout is saturated with kerosene, which is leaking from the cases. I consider it highly dangerous." The second application is from Mr Wilkins in Bridge-street, and to it is attached the following note by Mr Lightfoot:— "I cannot recommend the above store as a fit and proper place to be licensed. It contains at present 50 cases of kerosene, which are mixed amongst a large quantity of other goods that are packed in Btraw. The cases of kerosene are leaking Tery much, which saturates the loose straw that is scattered about the floor. Lights are also used in the store after dark for the supply of other goods. I have recommended a separat building for the purpose." These reports Bpeak so plainly for themselves that there is little room left for remark upon them, except in the direction of urging the Public Works Committee, to whom the subject of erecting a building such as that recommended by the City Surveyor has been referred, to act immediately, and the Council and its officers to see that these highly dangerous gooda are removed without delay to some place of safety. We have so frequently been called upon to complain of the neglect with which Nelson has been treated by the Post Office authorities in connection with the arrival and departure of the English mails, that it is only fair that when due consideration for our wants in that respect is shown it should at once be acknowledged. Such has been the case with regard to the San Francisco mail, to convey which to Nelson from Wellington the Charles Edward was chartered to leave there on the arrival of the Stella. The consequence was that it arrived here early yesterday morning, and was at once sorted ( and delivered at the Post Office window. ! Immediately on the arrival of the Charles Edward, the Kennedy with the West Coast I portion of the mail started for Westport, ' where she arrived early this morning, and started a few hours later for Greymouth. , All the leading London journals have articles on the late Bishop Selwyn, of whose life and character they speak in the highest i terms. It is a curious coincidence that in the same number of the Times that contains the obituary notice of the late distinguished prelate is the report of the University boat race, in which he always took a deep interest, having in his own day pulled the stroke oar in one of these contests. We understand that one of the largest policies yet effected here has been completed to-day with the Government Lif e' a Insurance, for which Mr J. R. Mabin is the Nelson agent, the premium being but a little short of £200. We understand that as the result of steady and continued working at the copper lode, discovered by Mr J. Newport, on his properj ty in the Maitai Valley, that gentleman has every reason to believe that it is no mere pocket that he has found but a genuine lode of considerable extent and ore of a very superior quality. The ore has to be packed for some distance on horses, about 2001bs constituting a load, and then it is cou-

Teyed into town by dray. Already a ton has been brought in, and when he has four more tons Mr Newport intends to ship the lot to Melbourne for assay. The distance of the lode from town is about 11£- miles, and as it is only about 150 feet above the river bed the ascent is gradual, and there will be no engineering difficulties in making a jtrainway to connect with the present dray road if it should be required, as we most sincerely hope it may; The Australian cricketers, who are gaining such laurels at home, are engaged this week to play against eighteens at Batelv and Longsight. The match of the season will be played next Monday when they are to try conclusions with the Gentlemen of England. It Will be seen by our advertising columns that the inhabitants of the Waimeas are about to bestir themselves in the matter of the much ueeded Wairoa Bridge. Accidents or mishaps, rhore or less serious, are of almost daily occurrence, and it will be fortunate if we are not called upon to record loss of life during the coming winter and spring months. The necessary funds having been voted by the Houso of Assembly, and a solemn promise given that the work should be proceeded with as soon as the loan was raised, there should be little difficulty in inducing the Government to fulfil their promise without delay. . Mk Mabiu will hold A sale to-morrow, at Mr France n 'a wharf, of timber, posts and rails, and coal. A household specift'e. As a household specific for indigestion, biliousness, nausea, constipation, sick headache, urinary complaints, and the many ailments which effect the secretive and discharging organs, as an agreeable appetizer, a promoter of sleep, a useful resuscitant, arid a genial stomachic and carminative, no alcoholic cordial has ever yet been discovered which can compare in efficacy with' Udolimio Wolfe's Schiedam Asojiatio Schnapps. — Advt. " Make liay while the sun shines " is one of the good old mottoes, and is very suggestive of prudence in the whole course of one's life. If you are. suffering from severe Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Liver, Complaint, or Gout, get the necessary and unfailing remedies while you may. They are to be had at all Chemists. Ask for "Ghollau's Gkeat Indian Cures, and get a copy of testimonials.— Testimonial Christchurch, 3rd Sept., 1877. Sir,— Having suffered, from rheumatic pains for about six years, I was induced to ti*y your Indian Rheumatism MiHturej and took two bottles of it, and I am happy to state got quite cured and am now free from pains and perfectly restored to health. I have pleasure in recommending the use of your medicines to others suffering from rheumatism.— Yours truly,— E. Pottkn.