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Colonist, Volume XXXII, Issue 5685, 24 December 1889, Page 3

Chbistmas Eve.—With all the faith that is so strong a characteristic oi the young folk it is confidently believed that Santa Glaus will be busy to-night, and being fully prepared to admit the efficacy of faith, we have no doubt that the good saint and his many assistants will have a brisk time in providing for those who Jwill be looking to-morrow morning for tangible evidence of the kindly visitant. In the meantime however it may be expected that the toy shops and those wherein Christmas presents are disposed for sale will be busy centres. On looking down our advertisement columns we notice that IMr W. H. West, of the Old Stand in Bridgestreet, has laid in a thousand different novelties for the present season. Mr William Moyes, ratchmaker and jeweller, of Trafalgar street has also a lav, 8 variety of articles suitable for Christmas presents. At Mr Hnffam's in Hardy s'reet will ba found remarkable mechanical toys aod other attractions. Mr Melhuish, of Trafalgar street, Messrs Beath and Co, and Loveday Bros, of the same street, have also provided a stock of Christmas presents. The windows of Mr B. Snodgrass, of Hardy and Collingwood streets, too, affo d sufficient proof that he is prepared to satisfy many demands. The Bijou Band.—The members of this Band, which has been engaged to perform at the wharf on Regatta day, Thursday next, will, on that occasion, appear for the first time in their new and neat uniform. Si JOHN'B WE9LISYAN GHtJßCH,—Owing to the bankruptcy of the original contractor for the erection of this oburoh, the Offioial Assignee invited tenders for the completion of the bnilding. Several builders competed, and yesterday the tender of Meßers Fitz. William, Doidge, and Stringer was accepted. The contract price is £1039 6s, a Bum below the estimate, and the bankrupt estate will receive a substantial benefit from thue oarrying out this work. , ~, . „ Fibe Bbigadb Band.—We hear that the Fire Brigade Band will give performances id Trafalgar street this evening. Accidknt.—On Sunday last a somewhat painful accident happened to Mr R. Stuarl of the Gordon Downs Aooommodation house, Motueka Valley. It appears he was in the act of outting a large ham in two for the purpose of cooking part of it, and was using a larga butchers knife which slipped off the bone of the ham and penetrated _ his left leg some two or three inches, severing some of the smaller arteries, thu3 causing extensive bleeding, which there was considerable difficulty in stopping. He was convened down to Wakefield and immediately attended to by Dr Pearless. We hear he is doing a? well as can be expected under the circumstances, but it will be some week or so before he is able to get about again. # • Chbistjas at the Asylum.-Atthis season of the year a number of residents invariably afford practical evidence of their kindly interest in the ooor unfortunate inmates of the Asylum. For some years back the patients have derived much pleasure in participating •n tha drawing at the annual Christmas tree, and this year they are again to be afforded a similar pleasure. We are requested, on behalf of Mrs Morrison, the matron, to express her thanks for contributions in money and articles for the Christmas tree, from Mesdames Boor, Fell, Farrington, Percy Adama, R. Levien, Kempthorne, Mackay, Holloway, Bird, Mackie, Misses Warner, KiDg, Webster, Birch, Dr Boor, Dr Maakie, Rev L, Moor, Messrs H. D. Jackson, Moyes, Everett Moyes, Everett Black, Snodgrass, Maclean, Melhuish, Field, Buxton & Co., and the New Zealand Clothing Factory. At the meeting of the Town School Coinmit'ea hell last night, it was mentioned that the net proceeds of the school concerts will be about £15, which sum. goes into the Prize Chbistmas Cabols.—At All Saint 9 Church this evening there will be a short carol service, commencing at 11 o'clock. These services have now become an institution, and a large attendance may be expected at the Church to-night. . ■ •■ Distbicx Coubt.—At the Bitting of the District Court, held yesterday before his Honor, Judge Broad, the oase of Richardson and others v. the City Council was withdrawn upon the application of Mr Pitt. Mr Fell on behalf of the Liquidator, Mr S. J. Reeves, applied for an order fixing the list of contributorie3 in the matter of the Enterprise Gold Mining Company, in liquidation. Mi Pitt, on behalf of Captain Franklyn, a forfeiting shareholder, opposed the placing of bis name on the list. After lengthy legal argument from counsel, his Honor reserved judgment. Judgment to be given at the next sitting of the Coort on January 15th next. Cbicket.—The members of the tsam of Wanganui cricketers, who are paying ua a visit, are all either past or present Wanganm Oallegians, and to-day will meet a past and present Nelson College team on the College ground, when an interesting game may be looked for.—The matoh between the Albert and Athletic Olubs, whioh takes plaoe in the Park on Boxing Day, promises to be a very, closely contested one, both Clubs putting good teams in the field. A small charge of 6d will be made for admission to the ground, and no doubt the matoh will be witnessed by a large n umber of spectators ■' Town Schools CoMi?ixxßK.-rThe ordinary monthly meeting of. the Town Schools Committee, was held last evening, when all the members with the exception of Mr Field were present. The usual routine business was transacted; no matter of intereat being brought forward. TheS Committee meet on January 27th;next» ~ ~.*Jt •Iv^V i >--:-'': The CiTttlpßAL.—To-morrow" (Gimatmaß) night there-tfiil be a reoital of sacred music at the Cathedral, when the Choir, augmented by a number of vocalists, wilT under a.number of carols, anthems, and hymns, as well as a large selection from the "Messiah.! 1 Aided, by the organ and an orchestra, the performance, which will be under the conductorahip of Mr W. J Morrish, will doubtless be a very enjoyable one. Skmction of Pbobationebs.—At a speoial meeting of the Town Schoola Committee held on Dec. 17; in accoordance with the request of the Education Board for the Committee to select the prabationers for Hardy street and Toi Toi Valley sohools, Mfas Annie Kelly was appointedto-the former, and Miss Francis Jacobsen to the latter. Bank Holidays,—The Banks in this distnot will ba closed to-morrow avid on Thursday. Anthem and Cabol Sbbvicb,—On Christmas night the Wesleyan church choir assisted by friends, will give an Anthem and Carol Service in the Provincial Hall. We learn that a very admirable programme has been prepared. No charge will be made for admission, but a collection will be made in aid of the fund for the new pipe organ, which is being obtained for St John's Wesleyan Church. ■ " , . The Takaka Racks.—The annual race meeting will take place at Tekaka on Thursday, Boxing Day, and the attractions of the locality 88 well as the pleasant little race meeting, are sure to induce very many to visit the charming valley. It will be noticed that the steamer Lady Barkly leaves Port to-morrow evening at ten o'clock on an excursion to Takaka and Colliagwood, and that the Anchor Line steamer will sail on Thursday morning .at Btven o'clook with exoarsionists for Takake. *b* the fare by this vessel I has been fixed - i.V exceedingly moderate IprioeofflTfl ibiliiDgl,

Thkatre Royal.—On Boxing night the exceedingly clever conjuror Kudarz will open a aeaion at the Theatre Boyal. * This performer has reoently been appearing in Wellington, and (he Press of that city allude to hit entertainments as being remarkably clever, and interesting. Hid feat of " the vanishing lady "is particularly mentioned, and lovers of the mysterious, and the wonderful, frill it may eafely be predicted, look forvard to the advent of Kudarz with very considerable interest. -; y.. : iCi ' . ■ ; Railway Arrangements. —A special time table with holiday: fates has been punished for to-morrow, for Boxing Day, and tie holiday season, no do.ubt the traffiq wiH bi coneiderable. ■ . - ':J ■ ' ' *"' -' : "-"-' ■ ' Sunday School [PioNio.-On .Thursday the scholars attending the Baptist Sunday School will hold their annual pictrio at Tomlinson's Bush near Brightwater. We wish them a pleasant day. x » ;■■• '■'■'!,' "'■' " "/[ Lucas's Almanac—We have received from Messrs Lucas and $on a copy of their Nelson and West Const AJmanao and Year Book for 1890, which is nicely got up and contains a great variety of information. The Begatta.—The Regatta Committee met at the Custom House Hotel last evening to arrange matters in connection with the Regatta to be held on, Boxing Day. The programme is now in the printer's hands, and will be ready for sale this evening. It contains full part'culars of the entries for the various races, showing handicaps, colors, <fee, and the charge for oopies is fixed at 6d each. We notice that the time allowances in the bandioap sailing raoes are to be arranged at the start instead of at, the finish of the races, an arrangement that will do away with the confusion which has generally occurred when some dozen boats leave their moorings in a duster. It is to be regretted that neither of the Nelson Clubs will be represented in the Champion Pairs, but a good race is expected between the Star and Wellington Clubs. The other rowing races should be welloontested and we hope to see the Nekon crews well to the front. The entries for the Bailing races are more numerous than usoal, and judging by the handicaps some very close finishes may be expeoted, especially in the second class yacht race. Altogether, provided the weather proves favorable, we feel oonfident that the Begatta of 1889 will prove a grand success. Mahakipawa— The case against Campbell and Nelson charged by Peter Sorensen with stealing gold from the Wairarapa claim, came before Messrs, fell and Dunban J.P's, to day at Picton, Mr M'Nab for defendants, and Mr Hazlett for prosecutor. The charges were found to be utterly without foundation and they were dismissed without requring evidence for the defence. Mr M'Nab has now received instructions to take action against Sorenaon for the recovery of £500 each to Nelsoa and Campbell as damages for malicious proseoution. There was considerable excitement here over tho eases and general satisfaction at the deoision. The prosecutor was burnt in effigy to-night and chased out of the township by a band of indignant diggers. Violence was feared at one time, but the excitement ia subsiding. Marlborongb ■ Times.'