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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXIX, Issue 226, 24 September 1895, Page 2

Mrs Mules has consented to present tho trophies to the winneis at the close of the Amateurs' Sports to-morrow afternoon.

On Friday evening next the annual ball in connection with the Oddfellow's Mansion of Peace Lodge, Wakelield, will be held.

The last of the series of socials under the auspices of the Female Foresters Lodge, was hold last evening in the Foresters' Hall. Dancing began shortly after eight o'clock, and was kept up with spirit until past midnight. The duties of M.C. were performed by Sister Taylor, and excellent music was furnished by Sister East. The dancing was interspersed with songs given by Miss Larkins, Messrs VV. E. Poole, Hobbs, and J. Nalder. A sailor's hornpipe was danced by Bro S. Harford and this item was encored. Sister Moller presided,

As we stated recently the Cameia Club is preparing for a limelight lantern exhibition of views. The exhibition will take place on Friday evening next in the Provincial Hall. In conjunction with other Colonial photographic clubs, the local Camera Club has arranged for the interchange of slides with like societies in the Old Country. The first batch of these has come to hand, and will be shown as stated above, together with a considerable number of South Australian views. Such an opportunity will doubtless be taken advantage of by many who admire real pictures.

Last year the Government steamer Hino moa steamed 3?,800 miles, and was 4071 hours under steam, consuming 871 tons of coal, Bho carried 2,109 tons of cargo, landed 142 tons of coal at lighthouses, and cleaned, painted, and re-linod 116 buoys.

The report o£ the Marino Department states that experiments are to be made in burning oolza oil at Pencarrow Head lighthouse. The only occasion on which a light went out during the year was at Pencarrow Head, when, owing to the carlessness of tho temporary keeper, the light was out for 7min on the 10th of April, 1894. The man was dismissed.

The Sketch of 12th June gives portraits of the North-west Mounted Police Rugby football team, with particulars of a six-days tour which it made from its headquarters at Regina, Canada, to Calgarc and Alberta, playing three matches. The first was against Calgary and district, the second against the E Division North-west Mounted Police, and tho third against a combined team picked from the two teams. It further states that tho team holds tho Manitoba and North-west Rugby Union Cup, which it won last fall. The Canadian Government does not hold the same views respecting police officers taking part in athletics as the present N . '/>. Government does.

At the convocation of the Trafalgar Royal Arch Chapter last evening, the election of officers for the ensuing teini took place as follows : — Comp. W E Fleming, Z ; Comp. A McKellar Wix, II ; Comp. B H Moller, J; Comp. J MeEaehen, Scribe E ; S Kirpatrick, Scribe N ;Comp. E Beachnm, First Sojourner ; Comp. H Baigent, Treasurer ; and Comp. T Scott, Janitor. Companion S Bolton was electhd Master of the Excellent Lodge, and Companion A McKellar Wix Master of the Mark Lodge. The installation will take place at the next convocation of the Chapter.

A convocation of the Victory Royal Arch Chapter is called for this evening, when the o (licor s will be installed by the Supreme Grand Officers. Visiting companions will be welcome.

The Mayor has written to Mr Holmes, (of the Public Works Department) at Belgrove, asking when work will be ready for the unemployed.

Mr F. Buxton will deliver a lecture this evening in the Provincial Hall.

Whatever tho prospects of a complete union of Methodists, it is always satisfactory to see the various denominations cooperating in a good work. An instance of this occurred last evening, when, in the p-esence of a crowded audience, in the Provincial Hall, a united choir comprising Wesleyans, Baptists, Collingwood Street Brethren, and Presbyterians rendered a service of sacred song. Their object too, was a laudable one, namely, to assist the Salvation Army in one of its self denial eflbrts and also to usaist the Hospital funds. The theme of their song, "The Way to Heaven," was peculiarly appropriate to the occasion. The connective readings were read by Miss K. Hounsell, ana the incidents of the story relate to a great evangelistic work carried on by the Kev James Scott, " the persevering hard working Scottish Evangelist. A more transparent', lovelier, kinder heart never beat in human breast. lie lived a self-denying life which many would not like to live, but his death was a death all would like to die," and this man, so the story runs, was told the way to Heaven by an almost starving city Arab boy /or sUpence. The boy subsequently became a Missionary and went out to Africa, where his work became a labour of love. The incidental musical pieces, choruses, quartets, trios, duets, and solos were very nicely sung, considering that the choir laboured under exceptional dilliculties through shortness of books, and they had only teen able to get, five practices together. Despite these drawbacks their singing was really good in several pieces, though in one or two instances the unovonncss was very marked. The quartets itc were taken by the Misses A. Kidson, Hastie, A. Toll, Cooper, and G. Bond, Mrs Marker, Messrs Gibson, W Itiehards, and C. Lucas. Mr Black conducted and Miss King presided at the organ. Before dispersing Adjutant Cummingsof the S.A., heartily thanked tho choir for its assistance and hoped the day would come when he, as a member of the " Army," would bo able to go into their Churches and do them a good turn. Hot coll'ee and light eatables were dispensed at the close of the last anthem.

The annual general meeting of the Nelson Pigeon Sooiety was held in the Club room last evening, and was well attended, Mr G. A. Maoquarie, the Prosidont presided. The report for the year was read by Mr W. H. Simpson, the Secretary. Ho referred to the satisfactory position of the Society, both as regards the membership and the interest displayed in the working of it ; and the rapid progress made by the Homing Pigeon in Nelson, which breed the Sooioty had done so much to foster, was mentioned. A great many races had been held during the year, the most interesting having been the series for Mr Kenney's medal, whioh was won by Mr Macquarie. The report

also referred to the loss which the Sootety has sustained through the removal from Nelson of Messrs H. Walker and H. lliley; and noted with pleasure the fact that the President would not, under his altered circumstances, be leaving this district. The balance sheet showed a small credit balance. The result of the election of officers was as follows: — President, Mr G. A. Macquarie; Yioe-Presi-dents, Messrs L Kerr, A. C. Mooro, Jas. Boon, and A. G. Betts; Secretary and Trea surer, Mr W. Simpson; Committee, Messrs E. Donkin, It. P. Giblin, W. Penney, F. Slade, and W. Bannehr; Flying Committee, Messrs Macquarie, Simpson, Giblin, Donkin, and Slade. It was decided to have a race from Wellington on November 9th and also to have a Derby raco from the same place during the month o! May next. In receiving the medal won by him, tho President announced his intention of presenting its equivalent for a race to be fixed by the Committee, and also to give prizes of £I, los, and 5s for another race.

Mr Jackson, late of the Union Bank of Australia, Ashburton, has been removed to Nelson and arrived here yesterday.

A linal reminder is given of the Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club's inaugural sports meeting to-morrow afternoon at Trafalgar Park. The first event— looyds handicap Ist heat starts at 3-15 p.m., and the 2nd heat five minutes later. The lirst cycling event (one mile Ist heat) starts at 3-2o p.m. If the weather clears up to-morrow an oxcellent afternoon's sport is promised, and as a wind up the Rowing Club's Minstrel entertainment at ihu Theatre Royal in the evening should be well patronised.

The Inangahua School jdomniittee, in notifying the Education Board of tho death of Mr O. J. O'Kegan, state that they feel it would be difficult to fill the vacancy created by his death. Deceased had endeared himself to all, and the evidence of the progress of the scholars under his tuition was marked. The Committee asked the Board to pay the deceased's salary for the month of September. In the event of a successor being appointed, the Committee stated its preference to a male teacher. The Board approved of the payment of the salary as asked, payment to be made to the next of kin. A successor is to be advertised for at soale salary.

Birmingham turns oub every week, among other articles, 14,000,000 pens, 6000 bedstead?, 70,000 guns, 30,000 000 cut nails, 100.000,000 buttons, 1000 saddles, 5 000,000 copper or bronze coins, and 20,000 pairs of spectacles.

A white rhinoceros is Mr Cecil Rhodes's latest acquisition in the rare animal line. Baron Rothschild, another animal collector paid recently as much as £400 for one.

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