Notes From Nelson.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 1, Issue 39, 10 June 1890, Page 2

Notes From Nelson.

(From Oar Own Correspondent.)

For the last few days a couple of foreigners have been parading the streets accompanied by a brown bear. The animal is very tame and does all manner of tricks. It can go through the manual exercise in a style that puts many a volunteer to shame; instead, of using a rifle, however, a pole is found to be a good substitute. Rumour has it that this remarkable animal can hold its own at taking “lunar observations” against all comers. Volunteer* Inspection. Last Wednesday the monthly volunteer inspection was held. The Garrison Band, with its new instruments, was present, and gave every satisfaction, save to a few grumblers, who thought that the marching step was too slow.There was a goodly muster—3B3 man turning out. Each company’s numbers were as follows: —Navals 58, City Rifles 44, H Battery 44, Stoke Rifles 40, Waimea Rifles 46, College Cadets 52, and staff 4. Lieut.-Col. Pitt was in command, and the District Adjutant was also present. As usual the force was taken to the- Botanical Gardens, and there put through the new attack formation, but as the night was rather dark it could not be called a success. After returning to the Drill Shed Colonel Pitt presented a handsome gold iqedal, the work of Messrs Brown and Kerr, to the Waimea Rifles. This trophy, which was made by the order of Messrs Dee and Sons, tailors, is to be shot for by members of the company. A splendid Martini-Henry rifle was presented to a member of the H Battery, who succeeded in winning it after a hard struggle. The Licensed Victuallers’ Belt was also presented to Sergeant Doidge, of the Stoke Rifles, who has been the highest scorer in his company. Painful Accident.

Last Tuesday a son of Mr 0. Y. Fell met with a very painful accident. Mr Fell was in his stable loft, and the little fellow,' whq is only seven years old, clambered up too. After a time the boy lost his footing and tumbled down to the ground, when his father going to his assistance discovered that his leg was broken. The little fellow is, I am glad to say, now in a fair way on the road to recovery.