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Colonist, Volume XXVIII, Issue 4170, 20 June 1885, Page 2 (Supplement)

Death of Another1 'of the Earliest Settlers.—Gn the 24$h of May last there passed over to the great majority one of the last of those sturdy pioneers who were first to set foot where Nelson City now is. Mr William Lodder was born in 1821 at Stour Provost, in Dorsetshire* and was one of the survey staff forming part of tlie'expedition to this portion of the ColonyT" He arrived in the ship vVhitby,1 and landed early'in 'November, 1841—that vessel, together with the Will Watch and Arrow, having reached Astrolabe, the late Captain Cross brought-the first'boat, one belonging to the Wbitby. into Nelson Haven on the sth November, 1841. Mr Lodder Was only 20 when he landed, and he aftewards settlad in Riwaka, where he resided till the time of his decease at tbe age of 64. He has left several descendants and many friends to mourn his loss. Masonic.—The brethren of the Victory Lodge assembled in their Lodge-room at six o'clock on May 27, when after Lodge'working the installation ceremony took place, and Bro. A. B. Cresswell was duly installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing'year by Bro. Past Master Boor; Tne W. M. and many of the brethren of the Southern Star andother Lodges: were present. After the installation of the Master, the following officers ■ wefe invested:—Sen.'Warden, Bro. S. Rirkpatl'iek ; Jun: Warden, Bro. R. Allan; Treasurer, Bro. L. Boor, P.M; Secretary, Bro. T: Scott; Organist, Bio- A. F. T. Somervillej Sen. Deacon, Bro. W.C. Ancell; Jun. Deacon, bro. A/: J, Leggatt; Inner Guard, Bro. F. U\ Temperton ; Tyler, Bro.H. Haf greaves. At the conclusion of the ceremony,which was a most interesting one; being of a musical character, and in which Bro. Somerville or Organist, and Bros. Wix, Bnttle, -Hobden, • Grimes? :W. Brown, JBrowh.Blennerhassett, and others assisted, the brethren adjourned to the Masonic Hall, where the1 remainder of the evening was spent in a most enjoya'blei;manner; The absence'"of Bro;'Past-1 Master Scaly was especially regretted,l this1 being the first occasion on 'which 'h'e1 hits' been absent from an installation ceremony'"for 'many years.- A general-'desire'-'that He might speedily be restored; to1 health was feelingly expressed. The usual loyall and Masonic toasts were duly honored^ andthe brethren, after spending a mosterijoyable'evening, departedin harmony. Died on Arrival'.^—On the 25th May, WiU liam Humphrey Lloyd, a man of between 50 and 55 years of age, and who had dwelt in the CollingwooiLdiakicJfcJ! fit-.some 26 years, was conveyed down from the up-country diggings to the township, as he was suffering acutely from heart disease. Much against the advice of his friends be, insisted oh coming^ over to the Nelsbn Hospital, and accordingly he^ arrived in Nelson on May 28. A few minutes before the arrival of the: steamer, however, Mr Fletcher, who was a passenger by the vessel1 observedlan unfavorable change to come over the man, who, on the arrival of the -steamer, was at once conveyed to tbe Hospital in a cab, and received by Dr Boor, who !was awaiting him, having received a telegram' fr6'm Collingwood. The doctor at once pronounced that the man was beyond his aid, and ten minutes after his arrival at the Hospital he died. At Collingwood and on board the steamer everything that was possible was done for the unfortunate man. Poll fok a Loan tor Nelson City.— The result of the polling on June 2nd, on the question as to whether the proposals for a City Loan should be endorsed by the burgesses or otherwise, was that a narrow majority declared itself in favor of the proposed works. Only 554 votes were recorded in favor of the works, whilst there were but 90 votes objected to the same, S votes being informal. There are 1147 ratepayers on the Burgess Roll, so that 574 votes were neoessary to carry the proposals, but the number of votes in favor thereof gives a majority of ten. It is satisfactory to find that a majority is in favor of the proposed- loan, for now we may expect to see works of general utility undertaken by the Corporation which will add much to the general advancement of Nelson. The melancholy tidings that Mr J. Kennedy, whose home for nearly twelve months past has been in Nelson, had been suddenly stricken by .death, has called forth the deepest sympathy and compassion for those whose affliction is so heavy. It is little less than a year since Mr Kennedy was married to theonly daughter of Mr Inspector Atchesou, andit may be said that only the spring time of abright and happy future had been entered upon when the telegram conveying the sad intelligence was received, and the expectant wife, looking forward to the return of her husband from business engagements, was within a short year of her marriage, left a widow. The deceased was a great favorite amongst all who knew him, and the general commiseration for Mrs Kennedy in her terrible grief, will certainly be increased by the sorrowing sympathy of the many who, in the time of their trouble, have received help and compassion at her hauds, for she has always felt for and done her utmost to assist anyone in distress. Trinity Mutual •■ Improvement Association.—The usual meeting of the Trinity Church Mutual Improvement Association was held on June 11, iv the Vestry, the room being crowded.- The subject for the evening was a paper on " Bees," by Mr H. Buckeridge. The essayistxle&lt with the question in a most full and lucid manner, starting with the genius of bees and proceeding successively to to their classification, and domestic economy, concluding with a very elaborate description of the'most approved of modern hives, and illustrating his descriptions by exhibiting hives,' and showing practically the manner in which they are handled. The paper throughout bore evidence of most careful preparation, the style was methodical, and the diction exceedingly good.l • Keoghan's Terba Gotta Paint.—Wo are glad-to :See that Mr Keogban, of Anahau, Takaka,* is gradually bringing his Terra Cotta paint more largely 'into the markets of the Colony, for we noiice that' amongst recent exports through the Port of Nelsori were two tons of this paint to a Dunedin house, and 22 cases to^a Wellington firm, in response to an order from that city. As long back as the 21st November, 1884, Mr Keoghan obtained a patent for the manufacture of bis Terra Cotta paint from meta|lic ore obtained frcm bed* at Anahau, near Takaka, in the Nelson Province, and despite considerable drawbacks he is forcing, this important industry ahead. Some little time ago his works were destroyed by fire, aud a quantity of manufactured paint was destroyed, but undismayed by such a ■erioua reverse, his energy and enterprise have surmounted all difficulties, and with new works we are glad to see that he is able to supply, orders which of themselves are evidence as to the quality and appreciation of his manufacture. Long ago Mr J. P. Cooke, Mr James Graham, and others in Nelson showed the estimation in which they held this paint, and its fame is gradually extending. Such industries deserve every encouragement, and we wish Mr Keoghan every success in his enterprise. Death of an, Old Nelson Settler.—We regret to record the death of Mrs Ann Wyan Hooper, relict of the late Mr George Hooper, which occurred at Blenheim, on Saturday, May 20. The deceased lady left Nelson about three weeks previously to pay a visit to her daughter and son-in-law, Mr J. B. Green, and whilst on her visit was seized with the malady which terminated fataly. Mrs Hooper came to Nelson some 26 years ago with her first husband, the late Mr F. B. Hadfield, and their family, and during the time she was a resident in Nelson was : highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. Nelson Cits Rifles. — The half yearly meeting of this Company was'held on Tuesday, June 9th, iv the Drill Shed Committee Room, when a large nnmber of membere were present, Captain Rowling in the chair. The balance sheet showed the Company to be in a fair way of clearing itself from debt. It was decided to hold the annual ball at the end of July, and a Committee was appointed to make the necessaiy arrangements. Captain Rowling proposed ihat the Company should procure a belt to be fired for during the next shooting season, and a little over five pounds was subscribed by those present towards the cost of same. After votes of thanks had been passed to the Secretary, the Auditors, and the Chairman, the meetiug broke up, The Southland:' Times' saya.it is a satire on- our want, of; enterprise tho-fact that we should have to impoitf apples all the way from California, or eYer>|from Tasmania, jio,.