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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXVIII, Issue 262, 13 December 1894, Page 2

We have to acknowledge the receipt from theDepartfuentof Agriculture of copies of the report of Mr T. W. Kirk, F.L.S., Biologist, and Messrs W. J. Palmer and J. C. Blackmore, Pomologists to the Department ; also that of Mr S. Lowe on apples for London. The annual exhibition of the work of the pupils at the Nelson College studio will be held to-morrow and Saturday, each day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Christchursh Press of Tuesday last states : — There were ten bankruptcies in the colony last week, a baker, a tailor, a bootmaker, a photographer, a contractor, a miner, a brewer, a furniture dealer, a farmer, and a hotel-keeper. Thus a good many trades were represented in Court. Builders, grocers, painters and others were absent. The Dunedin Star's Home correspondent states that Mrs R. Richardson, jjwho came Home from Nelson some twelve months ago with her children, left last week for a trip round the world," during which she will make a brief stay in the colony for the purpose of arranging business matters in connection with her property at Nelson. She Jeft for America by the Paris, and |will visit in turn Japan, China, Inaia, and Queenstown, unless the eastern imbroglio renders the firstnamed countries impossible to tourists. Mrs Richardson's children do not accompany her, but have been left, he believes, at a school in Barcelona. A monstek pic-nic is to be hold at Motueka on Boxing Day, the 26th mat., at Mr B. Hursthouse's Bush. Provisions can bo obtained on the ground during the day. Tea at 4 p.m ; Entrance to the picnic is free. It is hoped a large number will be present from Nelson and it is expected that a very enjoyable time will be spent. On Friday afternoon last the beautiful grounds of Mr Dyson, "Marama," Brightwater, were oooupiod by some eighty guests of the " Brightwater Glee Club." On so hot a day the delightful shade seemed mor^e than usually inviting. When tired of frolics an adjournment was made to the schoolroom, which had been prettily decorated, and the remainder of the evening was wiled away with music, games, etc. The heartiest thanks of all concerned are due to Mr and Mrs Dyson for enabling this pleasant gathering to become an annual institution. Heavy rain fell this morning in different parts of the country and suburbs. As near town as The Cliffs, at 10.30 thi3 morning, a very heavy downpour was experienced. Db. Mackie, accompanied by Mrs Mackie and family, arrived here by the Penguin this morning from a trip to England. We are sorry to learn that Miss M. Cameron assistant teacher at the Hampden Street School is resigning her situation, as it is deemed advisable for the sake of her health that she should seek a change of climate. The school children, wishing to mark the very high regard and esteem in which they hold the teacher who has so long assisted them in their labours have presented Miss Cameron with a very beautiful photographic album and a silver thimble in a'case, together with an address expressive of their extensive regret at her departure and good wishes for her future welfare. 1 bis young lady has acted in her present capacity at the Haropden Street School for nearly five years. The fact of her leaving is a matter of general regret and to none more so than to Miss Sunley the principal under whom she has served so long and faithfully. By amiouHceinent appearing elsewhere shareholders of the Bank of New Zealand are invited to cajl or communicate with Mr li. Allan, of the Auckland Clothing Company for the purpose of discussing matters in connection with the proposed call. ' A DANCE will be held at the close of the annual children's tea party this evening at Foxhill. Abchbishop Redwood left Nelson yesterday evening for Wellington. The final sets of the Teunis Tournament will be played at the girls' college ground on Friday afternoon. All friends of pupils are invited to be present. The New Zealand Bible Tract and Book Society has opened a temporary depot in premises next Messrs Bain and Co., Tra-falgar-street, with a large stock of the literature, cards, &c, usually sold by the Society. For a few days only. — J . Mathers, agent. — Advt.