The Nelson Evening Mail. FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1878.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIII, Issue 161, 5 July 1878, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1878.

Wk are again compelled to hold over the report of the St. Mary's School pic-nic. A fatal accideut occurred at Waimea West yesterday, resulting in the death by drowning of a child named Leahy. From what we can learu it appears that two little children were playing on the river bed, when one of them fell face downwards into a small stream. The other tried to rescue it, but being unable to do so went to call the mother, who on arriving on the spot found the little one dead. An inquest was to be held by Dr Boor this afternoon.

Some of our readers niay not {eel sufficiently interested in the proceedings of tbe Education Board to read the minutes of their monthly meeting. We can, however, recommend Appendix B for their perusal. Wb understand that, at the request of the Insurance Companies here, the ;Minister of Justice has consented to offer a free pardon to an accomplice in the late fire-raising in Trafalgar-street South who shall give such information as will lead to the conviction of the actual criminal.

Elsewhere will be seen an advertisement from the Rev. Father Garin, stating that St. Mary's school will resume business next Monday. We understand a limited number of pupils of other denominations may be admitted.

A Grand Billiard Tournament will take place at the Nelson Hotel this evening. A meeting of the Tonic SoUfa Class, in connection with the Wesleyan Sunday School, was held last evening in the Schoolroom, for the purpose of altering and amending the rules of the clas3, when ttte members took the opportunity of thanking their conductor, Mr F. Thrippleton, for his painstakiDg efforts, and, to mark their appreciation of his services, presented him with a handsomely bound volume and inkstand. Mr Thrippleton, in his usual kind and feeling manner, which has won for him many friends, thanked the members, and assured them it was always a source of pleasure to him to render what services he could for their advancement in order that good singing might be a pleasing feature in their school services.

The gathering at the Congregational Church last night was a great success, so many being present that the tea tables had to be relaid more than ouce, After the tea there was a public meeting the chair being taken by Mr Bond. The Secretary and Treasurer's reports having been read some excellent addresses were delivered by the Revs Mr Bavio, Mr Beckeuham, and .'others, after which there was some very creditable singing. A very pleasant evening was spent by all present, and the Treasurer reports that the financial results were highly satisfactory. There will be a special service at All Saints' Church to-night at 7 o'clock, on the occasion of the induction of the Rev. J. A. Newtb to the incumbency. After the service there will be a converaaßione in All Saints' Institute for the purpose of bidding farewell to the Yen. Archdeacon Thorpe. Although meaning nothing by itself, the figure " 0 " has a considerable significance when affixed to £60,000. By a printer's error this was done in Mr Phillips' letter yesterday, and the writer has asked us to call attention to the mistake.

His Lordship the Biahop of Nelson was last night unanimously elected chaplain of the Artillery Company. The mail steamer Australia arrived at Auckland at one p.m. yesterday, two or three houra after the Taranaki left Onehunga, but the Telegraph board contained no notice of her arrival until late in the evening. The Wanaka left Auckland with the Southern mails last night, and will arrive at Wellington on Sunday. The Nelson portion will be brought on by the Wellington, arri?ing here on Tuesday.

An earthquake would scarcely be minded by the residents of Fever and Ague localities, so used are they to being shaken up periodically. If people are obliged to live in such unhealthy regions they should take the precaution to defend their systems against the tracks of malaria in advance of the unhealthy season. The surest protection is a course of Udolpho Wolfe's Schikuah Akomatio Schnapps. — Advt.