The Nelson Evening Mail. TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1879.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIV, Issue XIV, 15 July 1879, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1879.

A telegram from a correspondent which appears elsewhere announces that a majority of the members have formed themselves into an Opposition, and this is corroborated by a Press Agency message which gives the number as 44, the total of the House of Representatives being 86. Treated as Nelson has been and would continue to be by the present Ministry, we can but fervently hope that their days are numbered, and that their places will be filled by men who have a more earnest desire to deal fairly with all parts of the colony, instead of favoring some of the districts at the expense of the others. We are sorry to find that our Nelson members are depriving themselves and their constituents of all influence in the House by splitting themselves into two parties, Messrs Curtis, Richmond, Hursthouse and Gibbs having sided with the Opposition while Messrs Adams, Baigent, and Reeves appear ts have declined to commit themselves. We sincerely trust that before the struggle is over we shall find them all pulling togeiher. Mr Frank Huddleston has sent five paintings, which are very highly spoken of, to the Sydney Exhibition. They are principally views of the scenery in the neighborhood of the Otago lakes. Mr and Mrs Fritz advertise and entertainment at the Masonic Hall to-morrow evening, in which a wonderful performing pig will be a prominent feature. Mrs Fritz will give a most sensational account of her captivity among the Red Indians, and will perform in the character of a true savage. The anniversary meeting will be held at the Congregational Church this evening, when, after the tea, addresses will be delivered by several ministers and friends. The annual meeting of the parishioners ot Christ Church will be held in the Shel-bourne-street schoolroom at 730 this evening. The annual meeting of All Saints' parish was held last evening, when there was a larger attendance than usual. The accouuts were passed, showing a better state of things than was feared, owing to the recent effort to clear off the debt on the Institute. Dr Boor and Mr Andrews, senior, were elected Churchwardens, and the following as Vestrymen:—Messrs H. V. Gully, James and Geo. Hodgson, A. M'Kellar Wix, W. Crooke. H. Edwards, B. West, M. Andrews, and C. Y. Fell. A large Committee was formed for managing the Institute, and votes of thanks were carried to the retiring Churchwardens and Vestrymen, including one in memory of the late Mr Thornton; also to the ladies for their work; and to the Right Rev the Bishop, who, in the absence of a regularly appointed clergyman, presided. Save your money by going to F. J. Hingston's and purchasing your good at greatly reduced prices during his annual stocktaking sale, ending on the 31st July. Salt butter and bacon wanted in exchange. — A dvt.