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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXXV, Issue 172, 31 July 1901, Page 2

•' The New Zealand Trade Review and Prices Current," of July 25 quotes hops as follows :— Californians and Bavarian (d.p. 6d per lb), Is 3d nominal : Nelson (free) 9d tolOd.

The " Marlborough Pross " records the death of Mr Wm. Esson, at the age of (51 years. Deceased came to Nelson in hS.o(S, and subsequently went to Marlborough.

At the Magistrate's Court yesterday judgment was given for plaintiffs with costs in the following undefended oases.- — Dee and Sons v. R. V. Lloyd (Palmerston North) claim .£lO 2s 3d, costs .£1 15a 6(1 : Mr Harley appeared for the plaintiffs. Bisley Bros. "and Co. v Mrs E. Stapp, (Bainhani) claim M 3s 6d, judgment for ,£3 7s lOd with 19s costs, Mr Moore appeared for the plaintiffs.

Mr W. Thompson, the well-knmn bicycle rider, who went to South Africa as a despatch rider, has returned on discharge and ia now on a business visit to Nelson. He has been heartily welcomed by old friends. Mr Thompson did despatch riding in Natal for a short time, and while there won tLe Army 25 mile road race. Shortly after arrival, how ever, he waß transferred into the South African Light Qorse, raised by Johannesburg mine-owners, and saw a good deal of active service under Gonoial Bullw. He served as a scout on beveral occasions, and he claims to have taken part in 53 engagements exclusive of skirmishes and affairs of outposts, escaping without a scratch. He speaks in high praise of General Buller, and says that that Commander is greatly loved, adraiied, and trusted by the Army,

The Marlborough. " Express " records the death on the 18th instant of Mrs Miiller, an old settler and pioneer, who was within two months of being S2 years of age. She arrived in Nelson in the ship Pekin early in 1851. She resided in Nelson till the end of 1857. when she accompanied her husband, the late Dr Miiller, to Blenheim, where the latter had been appointed as Magistrate and Postmaster. Mrs Muller was highly esteemed for the kindlyjsympathy and help always extended by her to persons in time of need, particularly among the early settlers and their descendanta

At the meeting of the Education Board yesterday afternoon a letter was received from the Hope of Richmond Lodge, 1.0. G.T. (Richmond) drawing attention to the widespread habit of cigarettesmoking amongst schoolboys. It was resolved to inform the Lodge that the Board was in sympathy with any movement having for its object the repression of the pernicious habit referreq to. Ie was also resolved to forward a copy of the letter to Colonel Pitt, who has lately been interesting himself in the matter.

A rarity in Nelson — a thick fog—prevailed this morning, and it was impossible to see clearly 50 yards ahead of ono. The rain cleared off yesterday afternoon, and the sun shone, but there was another heavy fall at night and in the forenoon.

By the English mail delivered this mor- ing first-class speed certificates were received from Sir Isaac Pit man and Sons for the following Bhorthand pupils of Miss Brans' class:— E, K. Naylor 120 words a minute; label Greig (100); Beatrice Seymour and M. Muncaster(Bo), and Mary A. Roberts (60).

The following is taken from the letter of a. JOuneclin youtli wko is studyinoelectricity in England : — " We visited the electric light statioji at Accrington, which is on the modern principle of utilising all street and house refuse (dust cart accumulations) to generate steam for driving dynamos for towns that have no land to reclaim. It is a very successful and economical system, although to see the stuff they burn ono would hardly believe it possible."

The number of stock condemned and slaughtered under the Stock Act Amendment Act, LS9B, were as follows : — Horse, 1 ; cattle, 2960 ; swine, 634. The sum of £4002 was paid in compensation. The total sum received in respect of the disposal" of carcases was £907.

A return shows the number of sheep in the colony on the 30th April last to be 20,186,784. This is a total increase for the year of 831,589. The increase is largely in the South Island viz, 618,238, whie the increase in the North Island is only 213,351. The biggest increase in the colony is in the Canterbury and Kaikoara districts — viz., 390,811. In Otago the increase is 196,056 ;ia Auckland, 7719.

On Friday next, at the residence next to Dr. Hudson's, Mr Wm. Lock will sell the whole of the nearly new furniture and effects belonging to Mr A. G. Walker who is leaving Nelson. The list includes a full size Perzina, almost new On Thursday, the Bth, at " Treesilian " Wakapuaka, Mr Lock will sell the furniture and effects in the estate of the late Mrs Oldham.

Wanted known.-^The best epeci for CblUblams je Fern Oiatweat

The Stoke and Waitnea Rifles will como down by this evening's train for instruction at the Drill Shed in the use of the Lee-Eufiold Magazine rifle. After the parade a meeting of the Stoke Rifles will be held for the election of honorary officers. The arrangements in connection with the Oddfellows' plain and fancy dress ball and social, to be hold next Monday, are well forward. A. few well known vocalists have kindly consented to assist. Bandmaster I'russell's orchestra has boon engaged, and altogether every thing proraises to be as successful as in former years, a very pleasant evening being anticipated. A barque flying the Norwegian colours brought up at the outer anchorage this afternoon. v he proved to be the Selma, seven weeks out from Samoa. One man died on the paasage. In spite of the weather there was a good atendance at the Congregational Church last night, when the .Rev. P. McKeo Wright gave " An Evening with New Zealand Poets and Poetry." He illustrated his remarks with varioxis interesting quotations and recitals from among 36 New Zealand writers, including Thomas Bracken, W. l\ Reeves, W. A.. Adams, Jessie M'Kay, and also Mr Wright himself. Mr Wright was assisted with music and recitations by the Congregational choir, the Key. R. S. Gray, Misses A. Barltrop and F. Coote, and Wr Kershaw. At the close of the very interesting and instructive entertainment a vote of thanks was heartily accorded to the lecturer on the motion of Mr Treacher, seconded by Mr Joseph Taylor. The collection was in aid of the Church Improvement Fund. The Nelson portion of the San Francisco mail will arrive by the Mapourika early to-morrow morning.

The annual ball of the Wakatu Mounted Rifles will be held at the Provincial Hall this' evening, and uo pains have been spared to make it a success, a large attendance being anticipated. The decorations for the Tennis Ball have been left standing, and the room should look very picturesque with the draperies, festoons, and uniforms. The public will be admitted to the gallery till 10.30 at Is a head admission.

It costs money to fly even two small flags every day in the year. The two on the Capitol at Washington, U.S.A., each about three yards long, fray out so fast that it costs iJ2O a year to replace them. They are darned every day.

A general meeting of the newly formed Government Rifle Club to elect officers and adopt rules, etc., will be held at the Orderly Room to-morrow evening.

A full range of Christopher Johnson and Co.'s Cutlery has just arrived. Also many other lines lately out of stook. — R Snodgrass, Importer. — Advt.

To-morrow at 2 o'clock Messrs Bisley Bros & Co. will 6ell at Waimea West the freehold property of 579 acres known as " Dishers' " having frontages to main road and situated a short distance from the Brightwater Railway station, Also lire and dead stock, implements, etc. On Saturday the firm will sell at H*rdy street young horses, brok-n and described as medium to heavy draughts, and trap horses.