The Nelson Evening Mail. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1879.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIV, Issue 32, 5 February 1879, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1879.

The increasing popularity of the Nelson College must be a source "of considerable gratification to the Governors and masters of that institution, and, indeed, to the residents of the town and district generally. To the latter it may be interesting to learn that the muster roll now contains a larger number of names tbtm has ever appeared on it before, the present term having commenced with no less than forty "new boys." Applications from parents desirous of "sending their sons as boarders have been so numerous of late that the Governors have decided upon erecting a new wing, which will afford accommodation for sixteen additional boarders, and also contain a large class-room 46ft x 24ft with two fire-] laces in it. Among those who arc now boarding at the establishment are 37 boys from other parts of the colony, including Taranaki, Wanganui, Wellington, Marlborough, Napier, Dunedin, luvcrcargill.and the West Coast. We heartily congratulate the masters, and, we may add, Mrs Mackay, to whom the hoys are largely indebted for the comforts they enjoy, upon the large measure of success that has attended their efforts to make the Nelson College one of the leading educational establishments of the colony. Mr Adams at the Provincial Hall, and Mr Pitt at the Theatre Royal, will to-night make their final bow to the electors prior" to the latter being invited to assert through the medium of the ballot box, to the voice of which of the two charmers they pay the greater heed. It is to be regretted that both could not have delivered their speeches in the same building, for, as at present arranged, we presume that Mr Adams will gather his supporters arouud him at one place, and Mr Pitt his at another. It is a curious fact, and one worthy of notice, that throughout the whole of the contest neither of the candidates has voluntarily epxressed, or been asked, his seutiments with regard to the existing Ministry. Perhaps this omission will be remedied to-night. Mr Reeves, M U.K., has shown us a telegram from t the Secretary to the, Postal Department, stating that a tender has been accepted for a fortnightly mail service, to commence at an early date, between Foxhill and Hampden The statutory declarations of Mr Condell and Mr Adams will be fouud on the third page. Jx order to inform our readers of the result of the polling to morrow as soon as possible, the publication of the Mail will be postponed until 5 - 30 p.m. A 150 yds sweepstake between Mr Cyrus Webb, of the Wellington A.A.C.and several members of the Nelson T.A.C. will take place in the Botanical Gardens this evening at 7-30. Mr Redwood's horse Rata while on the passage from Blenheim to Wellington in the steamer Napier, was so knocked about and bruised as to render it very improbable that he will take part in the race for the Cup. We paid a visit the other day to Mr Butler's baths io Hardy-street, and were surprised to find what inducements they hold out to those who are fond of a swim in fresh, clear water, to pay them a visit. The large bath is 90ft x 45ft, and varying in depth from four to six feet, well supplied with dressing-rooms, and having a plunge board at one end. Across the centre, and a foot or two above the surface of the water, a wire is stretched, which enables those who have not yet learned the art of swimming to enjoy their bath a3 well as those who are independent of such assistance. The bath is fed from the mill lead, and a constaut stream of pure water ensures its cleanliness. We cat] recommend all who enjoy a refreshing dip to pay Mr liutlcr a visit. Jx consequence of a telegram which we published yesterday stating that the whole of the white fish ova expected from San Francisco by the mail steamer next week were to be sent to lovercargill, » number of the members of the Acclimatisation Society met this morning and decided to telegraph to the Government that the Society were prepared^ take delivery of a portion of the ova, which had been promised to them long since' to place in the snow fed lake Rotoiti, the temperature of which had been ascertained to be well suited to that description of fish, and asking whether the Ilinemoa would be allowed to call here and land them when on her way to the Bluff. Mr Charles Janion, of Kumara, is at present playing a match of three game of chess by correspondence with Dr. Giles, RM., of Hokitika, and the latter gentleman is also playing a match of three games with 11. H. Lusk, Esq , recently one of the representatives of Auckland in the General Assembly. Dr Giles and Mr Lu3k were old chess opponents nine years ago at Nelson, so this match will help to revive old associations and knit together old f rinds in the brotherhood of chess.