The Nelson Evening Mail. FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1880.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XV, Issue 91, 16 April 1880, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1880.

Shortly after the rising of the Magistrates' Court yesterday afternoon a very disgraceful scene was enacted in Trafalgarstreet in front of the entrance to the Nelson Club. It appears that Mr Bunny, the junior counsel for the prosecution, was retiring from Court, having under his arm a quantity of law books and papers, when he was met by Mr Percy Adams,, who assaulted jMr Bunny with a riding whip, striking him over the head. Mr Bunny thereupon dropped his books and went for his opponent, when blows were exchanged and some blood drawn from Mr Adams. Mr Langley Adams then appeared in the ring, whereupon Mr Teschemaker essayed to prevent further mischief. Ultimately the combatants were induced to enter the Club, but a large number of people had congregated together and great excitemeut prevailed. On Mr Teschemaker leaving the Club he was cheered, and shortly after Mr Bunny left the building, and he, too, was cheered. He then spoke to those present, stating that though he may have had some unplesant things to do he had merely done his duty as a barrister, and if the necessity again arose he should be ready to act in a similar manner to-morrow. He was again cheered, and groans were given for " the Justices " by the crowd, who were shortly afterwards dispersed. 'We learn that the police are issuing summonses against Messrs Bunny, Teschemaker, Percy Adams, and Langley Adams, and that they will be charged at the Magistrates' Court on Wednesday with creating a breach of the peace. Last evening it was stated in town that a meeting would be held this evening relative to the late charge against Mr Acton Adams, and since then we notice bills have been posted giving notice of the meeting, for particulars of which see advertisement. A patient named Robert King Turner who was admitted into the Lunatic Asylum last September died there this morning. An inquest is to be held this afternoon.

The opening game of the football season will be played in the Botanical Gardens tomorrow afternoon. The Club this year has enrolled over 30 new members, and a good game is expected. The varied and attractive programme which the Georgia Minstrels have prepared for entertaining the public to-night should not fail to draw a large audience to the Theatre Royal. Since their last appearance hero this troupe have met with the niosfc brilliant success in their tour through the colonies. The thorough delineation of Negro character, together with the comicality which they display, both in their sketches of plantation life and character songs, make them most deservedly popular, and has gained for them the sobriquet of the King Laughmakers, to which Mr Wilkinson, Billy Wilson, and Hosea Easton contribute much towards sustaining. Of the other members of the company the press speaks in high terms. Mn J. B. Mabin reports thafc at his sale on Wednesday afc bis Bichmond sale yards there was a good attendance ; bufc, owing to the long drought on the Waimoa Plains, and the consequent scarcity of feed, the prices realised did nofc come up to what sellers could otherwise reasonably expect. The following is a list of prices of some of. the stock, &c. :— Wether lambs, 6s 9d to 7s 6d ; ewe lambs, 6s 3d ; fafc sbeep, mixed ages and sexes, 93 ; ewes in lamb by Romney Marsh Tup, 8s 3d ; Roraney Marsh lambs, 63 ; cow to calve in about 4 weeks, £8 5 cattle fit for butcher, about" 22s 6d per lOOlbs ; a dog cart, been ÜBed for some time but lately renovated, £15. For horses there was the usual quantitj offering, but those sold fetched much below their owners' expectations. Mr Mabin also reports that afc the sale yesterday of the furniture, &c, belonging to Robert Murray McTurk, Esq;, in Cambria-street, there was a good attendance. The bidding was brisk and articles realised a satisfactory price. It will be seen by advertisements thafc Mr Mabin will hold several sales at his Nelson Auction Rooms to-morrow at noon, and on Monday a sale at Bell Grove Inn of cattle, sheep, &c. . 1