THE COLONIST. PUBLISHED DAILY-(MORNINGS). NELSON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1888. ENTERTAINMENT.

Colonist, Volume XXXI, Issue 5287, 8 August 1888, Page 3

THE COLONIST. PUBLISHED DAILY-(MORNINGS). NELSON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1888. ENTERTAINMENT.

The grand Tableaux Vivants, which were held iv the Theatre last evening were a great success, and were thoroughly appreciated by •tllG-large audience. Exquisite taste was display ed ln"theitreS-sekrasd-&g -gsaCK^^gta^s were complete. Of the eleven charming scenes which were presented the best was the boat scene from Lancelot and Elaine, while the most amusing were " Mrs Gamp " and " Betsy Prig," which were introduced by a lively reading by Dr Cressy. Mrs Houlker's splendid voice was never heard to greater adavntage, and for each song she received a most enthusiastic encore. Miss Campbell and Mr Manson, by their vocalisation, added much to the attraction of the entertainment, while Mrs Macartney and Mr Jas. Harkness deserve notice for their reading. Miss Jackson and Mr Collier supplied some excellent music. The Committee—Mrs Eichmond, Miss Kempthorne, Miss Harris, Miss Kingdon, Miss E. Harris, Dr Cressy, and MiGardner—are to be congratulated on the satisfactory results of their painstaking efforts, and \ye believe that if they decided to give a repetition of the entertainment they would find quite as large and appreciative an audience, as there was last night, present to enjoy the second appearance of the Grand Tableaux Vivants. Orange Ball.—A ball in connection with the looal Orange Lodge is to be held in the Provincial Hall on Thursday evening. The Committee are taking great pains to make the event a very pleasant and «n joy able one. Debating Society.—A debate between the local Society and the Motueka Society will take place to-night at the Bishop's School on the question—" That a poll tax upon Chinese entering the Colony is unnecessary and inexpedient." The members of the Nelson Society will affirm the motion and the visitors oppose it. The debate will propably be of much interest. The Weather.—Captain Edwin reported at 4-38 p.m. yesterday: — "North-east to north and west gale within the next 12 hours, with heavy rain. Glass will further fall" Nelson Philosophical Society. — The following is a synopsis of the paper read by Mr W. Wells before the Philosophical Society on Monday evening, on—" Blight on our Fruit-bearing Trees, with some Biiggestions as to how it may be checked." In the first place the necessity for proper nutriment, air, &c, being supplied to plants, just as to domestic animals, to secure their healthy growth, was insisted on. Where this was not attended to the plants became weak and impoverished, and as a consequence an easy prey to parasitical life: In planting orchards many of the conditions necessary to successful cultivation were neglected. In Germany, owing to the technical education imparted, the culture of fruit, especially of beet rooi, ig an important industry. Authentic records show that in 1882 no less than 400,000 tons of beet sugar, valued at £10,000,000, were imported into England from Germany. The reason for the falling of in the fruit-growing products in the Colony, as well as the existence^ the blight pests, were, he considered, due to our having exhausted the nutritive qualities of the virgin soil, and not having supplied nutritive material in its place. To combat the evils, it was recommended that all old blighted trees be rooted out, and and those less injured dwarfed to a height not exceeding six feet and trained either as polearas j or espaliers. He suggested as a blight destroyer the same solution of lime and sul-1 phur found so effective in the case of scab in I sheep, viz., lib. sulphur, 21b. lime, to lOgal. water. These agents would not affect the tree injuriously, indeed, the lime would improve the soil. With regard to legislation on the subject, he did not believe in coercive measures; more could be done by making our educational system less bookish and more technical in its character: Finally, he would suggest that certain plain and practical rules be agreed upon and published for general information. Thk District Courts Amendment* Act, which has been brought in by the Hon Mr Hislop, extends the jurisdiction of the Court so as to include partnership disputes, and actions for false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, libel, slander, seduction, breach of promise of marriage, eto, where the amount claimed does not exceed £200. The old and ridiculous mode of selecting jurors is abolished, and it is proposed that for the future they shall be chosen by lot instead of alphabetically. It is also provided that a verdict of three-fourths of the jury may be taken after they have remained in deliberation at least an hour. The taking of the evidence of witnesses at a distance is also provided for. The Court is empowered to stay any action if brought contrary to good faith, or if the Judge considers the action vexatious or frivilous. The 14th section provides that the Judge of a District Court may exercise all the powers conferred upon him whether within his district or not, and seotion 19 confers upon the District Judge all the powera of a Supreme Court Judge for the arrest ef all persons believed to be about to quit the Colony. The 20th section and its four sub-sections define the powers of the Court in partnership disputes. Messrs Sharp & Sons will hold an unreserved eale of sundries at Messrs Cats Bros, 's shop, Bridge street, at 10.30 this morning. They also have a stock sale at Richmond at half past two this afternoon. __ Draught Match.—The first match between the Bright*ater and Star Clubs was played at Brighiwater, and resulted in a win for the country team by two games. The return match was played at Mr Clements's rooms on Saturday, and after a very exciting finish, resulted in a tie, both teams winning 16 games eaoh, whilst 'four were drawn, The following are the scores:—.

Thk Nhw EEBBiDES.—Tha Eev 0. Murray (Mirered a lecture at the Presbyterian Church last evening upon the New Hebrides, The Bey F. Calder occupied the chair, and prayer waa offered by the Bey L. Moore. The Chairman, after referring to the importance of the subject of the lecture, called upon Mr Murray to deliver his address. Mr Murray gave an exhaustive and deeply interesting account of the Islands, their discovery, geographioal position, population, climate, products of.the Boil, and their exports. He also entered at considerable length into the life, manners, and customs of the people in a highly appreoiatiye manner. He also gave' specimens of their language in the reciting and singing of a hymn. A most pleasant and profitable evening was enjoyed by all present. "Bouoh on Piles."—Why suffer Pilei, Immediate relief and complete oure guaranteed. Ask for "Bough on Pies Sure oure for. itching, protruding, bleeding, or any form Of JPiIM.-Adyt, '

Foresteei' Ham..—l very largely attended summonsed meeting of Cottrt Eobin Hood was held last flight, when Br6; Douglas, 08, presided. After, considerable discussion, it was resolved by 37 to 10 votes to build a hall. Some eight sites having been offered, the number was reduced to two, and after a lengthy discussion it was agreed by 38 to 37 to accept the offer of Mr C. Harley, senr., for a piece of his paddock, next to Mr Oann's in Collingwood Btreet, having 40 feet frontage to the latter street and 113 feet to New street. It is proposed that the hall shall be 60 feet by 30 feet, with two good sized ante rooms in the front. Hearty votes of thanks were given to the Committee who selected the sites pa before the meeting, and obtained iaformationt as to probable cost of th» building, also to Bro. Mason for the assistance he had given in the matter. Bros. J. A. Harley, W. E. Parmenter, W. Douglas, E Bayley, J. [East, A. Askew, W. T. Bond, E. Hale* F. Flowerday, and E. Finney were appointed ai a Building Committee to see to all the details connected with the erectiou of the hall, and the hope was expressed that they would soon hand it over in a complete state to the Court. We are requested to stats that the Trustees of the Court will meet at eight o'clook on Saturday evening to arrange for the completion of the purchase of the Bits. Service op Song.—The members of the Baptist Sunday School Band of Hope gave the Service of Song entitled " Jessica's First Prayer," last night, in the Baptist Schoolroom, which w&s well filled. The Eev. J. Standring, who takes great pains with the children acted as conductor, Mr W. Blick as reader, while Miss E, Dee presided at the organl"' Tag children' acquitted themselves most creditably, Wei iiie atl&eace frequently applauded their efforts. Aetizans to the Front.—We learn that! a meeting is to be held in the Congregational Church next Monday evening, when the speakers will all be artizans. A shoemaker, a cabinetmaker, a cab driver, a blacksmith, a painter, and a wharf laborer, will be among the speakers. This thorough working men's meeting will no doubt be largely attended. Picturks. —We notice by advertisement that Messrs Bisley Bros & Co. are going to sell, at an early date (probably next Saturday), a splendid collection of pictures, a large number of whiuh have just arrived from the Auckland Exhibition, and are by the best artists. A sale of this description should attract a large number of lovars of art. A Cabd.—An important discovery is announced in the ' Paris Figaro,' cf a valuable remedy for nervous debility, physical exhaustion, and kindred complaints. The discovery was made by a missionary in Old Mexico; it saved him from a miserable existence and premature decay. The Bey. Joseph Holmes, Bloomsbury Missions, Bloomßbury Square, London, W.G., will send the prescription, free of charge, on receipt of a self addressed stamped envelope. Mention this paper.

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