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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXIX, Issue 122, 25 May 1895, Page 2

A quantity of interesting matter will be found on the fourth page. Whip tops are in, and as a consequence more than one window front is out. Hoys not only put their tops through windows but in stopping to have a last " whip " are almost trampled down by horses in the streets. Besides the danger they submit themselves to the youngsters are apt to frighten horaes. A dastardly action o.curred last evon.ng. Just at dusk as the train was passing over tha 88 Valley crossing, coming to town, some person threw a heavy stone which smashed through a plate glaS3 window of one of the cars, scattering the glass over the head and shoulders of a lady passenger. Enquiries aro being made as to the offender, who will be proceeded against if discovered. The provisional director.- of the Waimea Dairy Factory meet again this evening at Bichmond. A meeting tho Prince Albert Foootball Club is to be held this evening. The experience gained in Taranaki goes to show that cheese making pays better than butter. For the past two seasons tho milk suppliers to the Coast cheese factories, mostly run upon co-operative principles, have received 4d per gallon for their milk. The Cambridge Borough Counoil has struck a rato of Is in the £ A man charged at Christchurch Police Court ou Thursday with attempted suicide was released. The police had the charges withdrawn, being satisfied that at the time the man was suffering from hunger and starvation, and had no intention to destroy himself. At a meeting of the unemployed in Napier recently Mr W. Stanton said the men objected to applying at the labour for work, fearing they might subsequently be run in for "having no lawful means of support." Farewell meetings will be held in the Salvation Army Barracks to-morrow on the occasion of Adjutant and Mrs Spiers leaving. Yesterday was quite a warm day, the glass at midday going up to 9<">. The San Francisco Mail is expected to reach Nelson by the Grafton early on Monday morning. An old landmark at the Port is being removed this afternoon, We refer to the large blucguni on the property situated between the Gasworks and Russell-street. The tree was planted in the early days, and is remembered by the oldest inhabitant, A horse attached to a milkcart belonging to Mr Shirtcliffe bolted down Waimea Road early ; this morning and turned into Bridge Street, stopping near Mrs Louisson's. A quantity of milk was lost by the jolting of the cans. The first of an intended series of Socials was held last evening in the Stoko Hall, by tho Sherwood Forest Lodge of Foresters. Tho Hall was prettily decorated with evergreens, lodge emblems, and photos of lodgo members. About twenty-four couples took part in the dancing, which was interspersed with music, tho following ladies and gentlemen contributing songs, etc.: — Missus Ching (3), Nayloi-, and Sheldon, Mrs Geo. Levien, Messrs F. Trolove, and F. Obing. Bro. John Homan, C.R., presided, and liro. Kenny, P.C.R., olliciated ns M.C. The music for the dauco was furnished by Mrs Levien. An accident, fortunately unattended with any very serious results occurred yesterday morning. Mr Treacher, of Messrs Wilkins & Field, was driving a skittish mare down Jenkins Hill, and having occasion to administer the whip just slightly a second time the mare started off. In order 1 1 avoid an accident on the road Mr Treacher pulled tho horse towards tbe side, but she ran into the bank falling into the ditch herself and throwing ber driver into the same place. Mr Treacher however escaped without injury. His wifeand two children remained in tho trap (a light rustic) and wero also unhurt. Ono shaft was broken. Tho mare had to be dug out of the ditch. Conspicuous in the show windows at Messrs Fleming Bros upholstering business premises in Hardy street, are three large easy chairs, known properly as " Manchester chairs. The chairs were manufactured to order by Messrs Fleming, and the comfort of l.lieui can onlv be known by a trial They arc beautifully lilted throughout with springs handsomely covered, und altogether comfortable to recline in. Messrs Fleming have also an extensive stock of upholstery, carpets, and furniture. A very successful anniversary in connection with the Church of Christ was celebrated yesterday at the Meeting Houso in Waimea-street, A tea was given during the afternoon, and in tho evening a public meeting was held, both boing largely attended. Mr E. Lewis occupied tho chair, and htieily sketched tho history of tboir cbnrch. It had been started some !)0 yoars ago by Walter Scott, a Presbyterian minister, and afterwards by tho brother. Thomas and Alexander Campbell. They had no human creed and not a single rule, but simply took tho Bible as their guide; thoy accepted no other authority, called no man master, and settled all diiToreneeß under its guidance. Mr Lewis gave a hearty welcome to all friends, and was espeoiaily ploa.od to see so many young people present. Mr Barton referred to its being tho birthday • t Her Majesty tho Queen, and under British rule, ho said they had the groatest liberty of any nation, and so it was in tho Chuioii of Christ This was the 51st anniversary of tho churoh in Nelson. Their anniversary celebration was originally hold at Brightwater on the Ist January. He congratulated the ohuroh ou the improved position it held, and sincerely hoped that It would continue to prosper. Short addressee bearing upon the object, aims, and working of the Church of Christ were delivered by Messrs H. Bate, J. Piper, H, Langlord, T. Brough, Griffith, Telenius, and Q, Page. All the speakers urged upon the audienoe the claims of Primitive Christianity, and mado special reference to the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man, hoping that tbis ideal would soon bo realised. Solos were nicely rendered by Mrs F. Knapp and Miss May Griffith . During the evening anthems wore sung by the Nelson and Spring Grove choirs. The singing of the National Anthem and the benediction closed a very successful gathering. Tho Meeting House was tastefully decorated, and presented a very pleasing appearance.

A great many young Nelsonians and old people too, enjoyed a day at the sands yesterday. "Queen's" weather was given for the occasion and picnic parties were to be , seen in almo3tovery direction. Tho various drives about Nelson were also well patronised, and the train took a number out into the country. Whilst the weather was so perfect in town it is surprising to hear aa we have done that a Southerly-approach-ing a gale— was blowing up Wakefield way. A telegram received this afternoon states that Mr C. W. Potter, stationmastcr at Probbleton, has been accidentally killed on tho railway. Mr Snowden, Mayor of Melbourne, and Ohief Justice Onslow, of Western Australia, have been knighted. Tlieso are the only Birthday honours yet announced. We have to announce the death of MiEdwin Harris, which took place this this morning in his ninetieth year. He was one of the pioneer settlers, and landed in New Plymouth in 1841. He brought special recommendations to Governor lloDson, but before lie could reach Auckland Captain Hobson had died. He then entered the service of the New Zealand Company, nnd for many years was engaged in .surveying its newlyacquired blocks of land, but finding the hardships attending this work more than his constitution could stand, he bought land and began bush-farming. At the time of the Maori war he had to come into town with his family. After serving in the militia for some months he came came to Nelson, where he soon became known as an artist of considerable ability. He was born in Plymouth in 1805 and after finishing his education he devoted some time to the study of painting, and then entered the ofiice ot his brother-in-law, the late eminent engineer, Mr J. M. Rondel, F.R.S., with whom he remained six years. Mr Harris was an accomp'ished musician, and was for many years a member of the Nelson Harmonic Society. He leaves three daughters, Mrs A. W. Moore, Mrs Weyerpang of New Plymouth, and Miss Harris of Nelson, also several distinguished nephews, among whom may be mentioned Lord Rendel and Wm Austin Dobson. His only son, a fine young man, a member of the Taranalri Rifle Volunteers, was killed by the Maoris at the beginning of the war. C. P. Andersen, tailor, has removed into new premises in Trafalgar street. TO-MORROW'S SERVICES. The Rev J. H. MacKenzie will preach at Trinity Presbyterian Church to-mor-row, and on Monday evening in the Wakefield Hall. The Rev E. C. Isaacs conducts both services at the Congregational Church. The Rev Mr Marshall of Richmond is to occupy the pulpic at Sc John's Weslcyaii Church. The Rev Mr Padley will preach at the Baptist Church.