Nelson Evening Mail. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31,1890.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXIV, Issue 258, 31 October 1890, Page 2

Nelson Evening Mail. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31,1890.

The strike in New Zealand is now practically at an end. Ifc appears that Unionists are to work with non-Unionists, and the men are to work unconditionally, though the labour bodies refuse to acknowledge the Employers' Association, all agreements to be made with fche employers individually. It is to ne hoped that, when all hostile feeling between the two parties has been allayed, some arrangements will bo arrived at by which a repetition of whafc has jusfc taken place in New Zealand, causing so muoh injury to the colony and to individuals alike, will be rendered impossible, or afc all events exceedingly improbable. It will be seen by our cables to day that the Board of Conciliation formed under the auspices of the London Chamber of Commerce, is doing its work admirably, and its proved success should be an encouragement to fche appointment of a somewhat similar body in New Zealand, where there is no reason whatever why employers and employed should nofc work amicably together if there is some recognised authority fco which all differences as they arise should be referred for settle* ment. The Customs receipts at the port of Nelson for the month of October amounted to £2213, the prinoipal items being spirits in bulk £375, [ ditto in case £399, tobacoo HH, tea #210, goods by weight £336, ditto ad valorum £329. The beer duty amounted to £135. For the corresponding month of iast year the Customs receipts were £2679, and the beer duty £119. Thk Nelson Rowing Clubs will open their season to-morrow afternoon, when members are requested to assemble afc the sheds at quarter past two. The procession of boats j will starfc afc three. A Band will be in at-« I : tendance, I ■

The Provincial Hall, which has just been re-plastered and painted by Messrs Savage and Sons, presented a very pleasing contrast last night to the dingy appearance to wbich those in the habit of attending it of late years had been growing accustomed, although they never ceased grumbling at it. It looks now a good deal more like what a public room tbe property of the Government should be. Mk W. H. Phillips, junr., notifies that hia meeting at Forster's Hall, Brightwater, will be held at 7 o'clock to-morrow evening instead of 7'30 as previously announced. The alteration bas, we understand, been made in order to allow the representatives of the press to avail themselves o£ the return train to town, and those who purpose attending the meeting are invited to assemble punctually at the hour Darned. There will be a Wesleyan choir praotioe this evening at a quarter to seven, when a full attendance of memb.rs is requestrd. Thk anniversary tea in connection with j the Spring Grove Wesleyan Sunday School was held in the Church yesterday, when a fair number sab down to an excellent spread. A public meeting was held afterwards when the Rev. J. Crump occupied the chiir, and addresses bearing on Sunday School work were delivered by the Rev. W. A. Evans, Ven. Arch. Mules, and Rev. F. W. Isitt. The report which was read showed that there were nine teachers on the roll, and 41 scholars attending the school. A Bible Class for young women ia also held, con ducted by Mrs Masters. The financial state of the school was in good circumstances, having a balance in fund of £5 19s ld. During the evening the choir sang several hymns, and performances were given on the hand bells. The Church, which had been tastefully decorated, looked exceedingly pretty, and reflected great credit on those who had devoted their time to the work. Mr Severne informed us thia morning that his son had seen a weasel a few days ago on the banks of the Maitai, so it would sesm that the vermin are increasing in this district. An error crept into our report of the District Court yesterday. In the case of Schwass applying for his discharge it was stated that ' the discharge was granted, to take effect after the month:" It should have read " after three months.'' The drapers' shops as well as most of the others will close to-morrow and on future Saturday nights at half p:tst nine. A good deal of interest is being taken in the quoita tournament in conueotion with the Nelson Olub. Twenty entries have been reoeived, and so far the games have been thoroughly well contested. A Cup contest betweon (he Star and Nelaon Olubs will commence in the Park on Satudray afternoon, and the following are the teams Stare: — Ingham, Moore, Clear, Strawbridge, Blincoe (2), Salmond, Corder, Jenner, Dee (2), Hale, Stevens, and Andrews ; emergencies, Barltrop, Webley, and Kraghan. Town:— Adoook, Shaip, Harkneea (3), Nason, Von Sturmer, Walker, Wither, Wood (2) ; emergencies, Levien and Moore, The Rev Charles Clark arrived by the Wanaka this morning, after a very rough passage. The night before leaving Auckland he lectured on behalf of the local Y.M.C.A. in the Choral Hall, which, although the largest in the city, proved totally inadequate for the occasion. Not only was every available seat in the Hall filled, but the orchestra and platform, capable of holding 200 people, were densely packed, At the conclusion of the lecture Mr Clark announced that he would return to Auckland before leaving the cjlouy. A bumper house should greet this celebrated lecturer this evening when he will present his " New Dickens' Entertainment" which is said to be one of the most pathetic and amusing of all his lectures. The Napier Telegraph says : -The Brandon Hall Estate, near Bulls, part of the estate of the Hon. John Johnston, has been sold to Mr William Waatney, Wakapuaka, Nelson, for the sum of £20,000. The first sale of land in the direction of breaking up a large station which has taken place in Marlborough came off on Tuesday, when Mr Clifford's Awatere estate was put up at auction. By private sale nine lots totalling 2,347 acres were sold for £13,143, or an average of £5 12s. Some buyers came from Canterbury and other parts of the colony. 1500 yards flannelettes, choice patterns, at 33d worth 7^d.— loo gross sewing cottons at ls 3d per dozen, afc the Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co's Sale. — Advt. Every well dressed man wears one of the Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co's 21s tweed suits, honestly worth 45s. — Advt. Gents' fancy regatta shirts at 2s 3d each, reduced from 4s Cd, gents 5s lid white shirts for 3s lid, at the Auckland Clothing and Drapery Co's Sale. — Advt,