NELSON.

Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2505, 16 January 1877, Page 2

NELSON.

Monday.

The heavy rain last night cleared the atmosphere, and there is every promise ef fine weather for the regatta. The boats are out practising regularly, and afford a pretty sight, which attracts large numbers of people. The Dolly Varden is still the favorite, though slightly receding in bettig. - . ... '■ .>. „'- .- .- ..-.'■

This day. Messrs Curtis and Sharp addressed their constituents last night. There was a very poor attendance, owing to boating matters attracting so much attention. Mr Curtis spoke in strong terms of the waste of time of the session by unnecessary talk, and thought the House should take steps to stop it in future. Regarding Sir George Grey, he said though he was one, violent and persistent in bringing groundless charges against Ministers, and was often very injudicious, still he regarded his presence in the House as a great advantage, and having bad the effect of checking abuse and promoting economy. He strongly condemned the outcry against. Sir J. Yogel for resigning, and considered he was perfectly justified in doing so on the grounds stated by him —failing health and private affairs.. He thought the House should have voted his travelling expenses, as the Colony was perfectly well aware. of his extravagant habits when they placed him in power, and had no right to complain of him afterwards. He spoke dispassionately and not as a supporter of Vogel's, as he thought the colony would have done far better if it never placed him in charge of its affairs. Votes of confidence in Mr Curtis and Mr Sharp were passed unanimously.