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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXV, Issue 126, 29 May 1891, Page 2

A ukbting of the members of the Poultry, Bird, and Dog Asiooiation was held last evening in the Oity Council Chamber, Mr F. Trssk be ng.in the ohair, The appointment of judges for the forthcoming show was dieoußßed at some length. A propoßicion to engage the services of a competent judge outside the distriot was negatived, it being agreed that the expense would be too great. It waa finally decided to appoint loaal gentlemen to aot in thia oapaoity, and this was done. It was also resolved that the poultry and doga b« divided into soveral eeotions, a judge being appointed to every one. Thb first of a series of leotures. in oonneotion with the All Saints Young Men'B Institute, was given last evening in the All Saints Bobroolroom bv the Rev. F. W. Cbatterton entitled " The Earth's History aa Written in Stone," Mr Beeoham being in the ohair. After an exceedingly well delivered and in* s (motive address a hearty vote of thanks was aooorded the rev.leoturer. The next leoture will be delivered by Mr Blylh, formerly Native Oommiaßioner at Fiji. The inaugural meeting of the Nelson Temperance League will be held this evoning in the Provincial Hall, when Mr T. Field will be in the ohair. Tho Revs. F. W. Chatterton and F. W. Isitt aud others will addreas tho meeting, and will alao answer any reasonable questions.. There will be a collection taken to defray expenses, but no charge will be made for admission. Thkkk will be no praotico of tho St. John's ohoir this evening. The ohildren taking part in the Wesleyan Sunday Bohool anniversary are also notitied that there will be no praotioe thia evening. They are, however, requested to meet at the Ohuroh at half-past ten on Sunday morning. A gband lime light exhibition of a vory interesting nature is to be given in the Theatre on the 11th June. The subject is '•Lighta and Shades of London Life," depicting some new and excelleut aponea from Darkest England. These viewa will be illuminated by Mr Holland's powerful lime light machinery, and aome of the piotures, though about 18ft in diameter, will be really well defined, Tne views are to be accompanied by a good descriptive leoture, fuller particulars of whioh will be advertised. A sale of work ia oonneotion with ,the Baptist Ohuroh will ba held on Wednesday next, when a large stock of useful and fanoy articles will be offered for aale. The proceeds are to be devoted to the "Now Ohuroh Fund, " and the members of the congregation are hopeful of raiaing a considerable sum by the bazaar, On Thursday evening a tea will be given in the sohoolroom, after whioh any artioles remaining from the aale will be Bold. Thb installation of Worshipful Master and investiture of officer of the Viotory Lodge of Freemasons will take place at the Lodge Room, Collingwood Btreet, this evening, commencing at seven o'olook sharp. Bro. fl. J. Williamß, of Wellington, Grand Director of Ceremonies, N.Z.0., will be the installing offioer. All Masonio brethren are cordially invited to be present, A banquet will be held in the lodge room at tho oloso of the ceremony. Two Cup matohes are to be played tomorrow afternoon in Trafalgar Park, between teams representing the Senior and Junior fifteens of the Nelson and Albion Olubß, The names of the players, whioh were publiahed io lastnight'a issue, show that the Town have not at all strong teams, so that the Albioua ghould h,ave no trouble in winning both games. Tho Park iB very rough, aad is by no means in good condition for playing, especially the South end, Should to-morrow prove fine there should be a large attendance of speotators. We understand that the Rugby Union intend admitting ladiea free. A hketinu of the members of the Nelson Chess Club will be held this evening, when all members are requested to be present. The tournament will be commenced this evening and should prove very interesting, aa tho players have been divided iuto four olaaaes, bo as to make the game more exoiting. Several new members hive joined during th« lwt few weeka, of whom some are pronounced to be flrst olass players. MpRE wqol-liiied G/loves to hand for the Winter Season. Ohas. Hill & Sons, Nelson Hat Factory (and at Wellington).— Advt. The Auokland Clothing and Drapery Co. have taken over Mr B. Buttle's shop, in Trafalgar street. Look out for their great spring sale.— Advt. Another lot men's 45/- tweed suits for 21/«. Men's imitation saddle tweed trousers @ 5/9, at the Auokland Clothing k Drapery Oo.'s sale.— Advt.