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Colonist, Volume IV, Issue 432, 13 December 1861, Page 1

The Colonist.

VOL. IV.-No. 432.]

NELSON, NEW ZEALAND,. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1861,

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from Shakesperean plays to Buckstone farces afford. Those which have been presented so far have been characterised by judicious selection, exceedingly good acting as a whole, and admirable appointments; new scenery also, by Mr. Hodgson, making a striking and refreshing change for the overtaxed and too familiar drops and set pieces of the Nelson Amateur Dramatic Socieiy, which became extinct four years ago, leaving such properties for the use of the various companies of professional successors who have in the interim visited us. Of the one abovementioned we may say, that if a continuation of larger audiences than any previous company experienced, be a criUrim of excellence and ability ot a superior order, they have certainly enjoyedthis during their stay in Nelson to a greater extent than any company that preceded them, and they have, in our opinion, fully deserved it. It is, however, only proper to state that much valuable assistance has been afforded by several amateurs who have spiritedly contributed to swell the ranks of the company, and the Nelson Volunteer Band undertook the responsibility ot the orchestral department with its usual willingness and promptitude.

It is satisfactory to learn that the railway at present being constructed by the Dun Mountain Railway Company, is progressing rapidly towards completion. We understand it has now nearly reached the Wairoa saddle, a distance of seven miles from the fcoi Bof the incline, and within four miles of the "chrome workings. The portion of the line through the town is also making a good show, and it is not improbable that the goods of the next English ship may travel from the port to the town upon it. It is quite likely that trains of chrome ore will be brought from the Dun Mountain to the wharf direct in February next.

The following is the list of articles forwarded from the Province of Nelson, New Zealand, (Dec. 1861) to be exhibited at the International Exhibition of 1862. Had more time been given this list would have been much more extended. 1 Library or hall table, as per descriptive sketch —Produced or manufactured by T. Bush— Exhibited by The Nelson Commissioners. 2 Panoramic views of the City of Nelson from Britannia Heights—Davis and Hoby—Nelson Com. 3 Do. do. do. from hill behind the gaol, Nos. 1 to 13—Davis and Hoby—Nelson Com. -1 Photographic view of Nelson Government Buildings.—Davis and Hoby—Nelson Com. 5- Photograph?c views of Nelson College, Nos. 15 and 16—Davis and Hoby—Nelson Com. G Panoramic view of the City of Nelson, north, south, east, and west—Parmenter and Oxley —Nelson Com. 7 Photographic view of Nelson from tho 'Bush —A. Fletcher—Nelson Com. V Stereoscopic views of Nelson (seven views)— A. Fletcher—Nelson Com. 10 Fleece of Wool (long Leicester)—N. G. Morse —N. G. Morse. 11 Nelson Cloth, 12 yards, much used for volunteers' uniform, wears well, sells retail at 6s. per yard—Blick Bi others—Nelson Com. 12 Scoured Wool, prepared for the Nelson Cloth Manufacture—Blick Brothers—Blick Brothers. tliers —Blick Brothers. 14 Preparations of New Zealand flax (Phormium 'J'Viiiix), Nos. 1 and 2, material for paper making—Luke Nattrass —Luke Nattrass. 15 Specimens of Plumbago, washed from Pakawau, Massacie Bay— Exhibited by Curtis B i others. 16 Specimen of Nalive Copper, from the Dun Mountain—Nelson Institute Committee. 17 Bed-rock of the miner, from Aorere (with scales of gold)—Ndson Institute Committee. 18 Coal from the bed of the Buller river, West Coast—T. R. Hackett. 19 Coal from Waimaugaroa, West Coast—T. R. Hackett. 20 Coal from Pakawau, Massacre Bay—J. Lewthwaite. 21 Copper Ore from the Dun Mountain Mine (six pieces)— Dun Mountain Company. 22 A knobby stick (Rata)—C. M'Gee. 23 Chiome Ore from 'Marsden's Sett,' near the Dun Mountain —E. Everett. 24 Red ilermalite from D'Urville's Island—Nelson Institute Committee. 25 Chrome Ore from Dun Mountain (two pieces) —Dun Mountain Company. 26 Chrome Ore from the Croixelles, Blind BayNelson Institute Committee. 27 lion Sand from the sea shore, west side of Blind Bay (found in almost unlimited quantity)—C. Weisenhaven. 28 A Bushel of Wheat—H- Redwood, sen. 29 A Bushel of Oats—Dr. Monro. (Nos. 30 to 34 were exhibited hy the Provincial Government.) SO. 50 ozs. gold, from Slate River, Golden Bay. 31. „ Buller River, West Coast. 32 ~ Takaka, Golden Bay 33. „ Golden Gully 34. „ Wangapeka. (Nos. 35 and 3G were exhibited by E. Baigent, sen.) 35. Timber, viz :— 1. Ti tree, a furniture wood 2. White Mairi, for furniture and wheelwrights' work. 8 Red Manuka, for furniture and turning purposes. 4 Totara, for furniture and building 5 Red Birch ~ „ G Rimu „ „ 7 Red Pine „ „ 8 White Pine „ „ 9 Mairi, hardwood for wheelwrights, and learings for mill machinery, in lieu of bushes.' 10 Laburnam for furniture, &c. 11 Ake ak J „ 12 Ngaio „ 13 Totara logs „ 14 Totara knobs ~ 15 Fushia log „ 36 Foliage of Trees, &c. 87 Specimen of Nelson Hops—C. Harloy—do. 38 Dressed flax, for fibrous manufactures— Wastney and Doughty—Chamber of Commerce. .39 A Tea Poy of New Zealand woods—W. Howell —C. Elliott. 40 Chrome Ore, from Ben Nevis, Nelson—exhibited by T. Andrews. 41 Coal, from the Grey River, West Coast—Provincial Government. 42 Reference Map of the Province of Nelson— Provincial Government. 43 Geological Map of the Province of Nelson— Provincial Government. 44 Specimen of color, blue, from Dun Mountain chrome ore— Manufactured and exhibited by Luke Nattrass.

Military. — Three officers serving in New Zealand have been dismissed the Bervice: Captain Hare, 40th, and Captain Baillie, 65th, for being drunk while on duty; and Captain Stack, 65th, for disobedience oi orders.