LOCAL NEWS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume IV, Issue 108, 10 May 1869, Page 2

LOCAL NEWS.

Court Minstrels. — We observe that this Company of Minstrels are about to perform for two or tliree evenings at Motueka. Drunk and Disorderly. — James White and Bernard Volckman, charged with this offence at the Resident Magistrate's Court, were fined 10s. each, and costs. Christchurch and Lttteltok Railway. — During the three days that the Galatea was lying in Lyttelton harbor there were no less than 16,950 passengers travelled by rail between Christchurch and Lytttelton. Organ for Christ Church. — We are requested to remind the members of the Organ Committee that a meeting is to be held at Mr. Mabin's warehouse, this evening, at half-past seven. Winter Evening Lhctures. — We understand that arrangements have been made for holding fortniuhtly lectures during the coming winter season, the first to take plaoe on or about the 21st inst. We aro glad to learn that His Honor the Superintendeiv, Sir D. Monro, the Bishop of Nelson, and Mr. Justice Richmond, have kindly consented to act in the capacity of lecturers, and we have no doubt that there are others amongst us who are b th able and willing to assist in furthering the very desirable object in view. Some time ago it was stated to be the intention of a number of the storekeepers and miners up the river to present the late Warden of*the district (Mr. Lightband) with a testimonial. That intention has now taken a practical shape, an i a handsome address has been prepared for presentation, accompanied by a purse of close on 100 sovereigns. As it is not convenient for Mr. Lightband to return to the district at the present time, the address and purse will be transmitted to him It was anticipated that the amount subscrib d would have been double, but various circumstances have interfered with this, the principal of which is the rash from Nelson Creek, where he was best kuown, to Napoleon's, and a number of those who promised to collect subscriptions in the outlying districts having neglected their duty. The following is the text of the address:—-' To G. W. W. Lightband, Esq., iate Warden of the Grey River District. Province of Nelson. — We, the undersigned storekeepers and miners of the Grey River District, respectfully request your acceptance of the accompanying pur.-c of sovereigns, as a slight testimony of our appreciation of your many and valuable services so long rendered, and of the thorough abi.ity and courtesy displayed by you when acting as Warden of this district." Signed by the Committee of Management. — Grey River Argus. .Un i I I ■