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Colonist, Volume XL, Issue 8956, 31 August 1897, Page 2

The Camera Cltjb — Lantern Entertainment. — It is intimated that a lantern entertainment will be given in the Camera Club's Hall this evening for the pleasure of members and friends. Earthquake.— A slight earthquake was experienced here about half-past nine last evening. Congregational Sunday School Anniversary. — At the Congregational Church this j evening, the Sunday School anniversary will be celebrated by a tea at 6.15, followed by a public meeting. Old friends of the school are cordially invited to attend. Trouble with a Prisoner. — A man who, having served his term of imprisonment, was brought to Nelson that he might be discharged at the place where he was sentenced, was told by the Gaoler yesterday morning that he was to leave the prison. But the man, who had declared that he was in illhealth, and who had been examined medically with the result that his assertion was denied, declined to leave. He was allowed to remain till he had been given a dinner, and then it was found necessary to bundle him out. Cycling.— Mr E. Reynolds, of Auckland, who holds several of the New Zealand amateur championships, will arrive in Nelson in a few clays to further boom the Massey-B arris bicycles. It is probable that the local agents, Messrs Levien Bros., will get Mr Eeynolds to endeavor to put up track records here. The Acclimatization Society. — A general meeting of the members of this society will be held at the Masonic Hotel this evening, at eight o'clock. At this meeting some matters of considerable importance will be discussed, the trout fishing season is to be fixed, and a delegate appointed to attend a conference about to be held in Wellington. Naval Artillery Social. — The members of the Naval Artillery are taking the usual precautions to provide a substantial " bill of fare " for their patrons to-morrow evening at the Provincial Hall, when the annual re- union of members and their friends takes place. The usual good attendance is expected, and no doubt the members of the other companies will assist to make the social a success. Good music, refreshments, a good programme, at a nominal charge ought to be sufficient to induce large support. The Committee will decorate this evening, and the members will also take occasion to consider the best method of welcoming Lieut-Colonel Pitt to Nelson. The Phyllis Perkier Company. — " To see is to appreciate " justly applies to a first-class miscellaneous entertainment repeated at the Foresters' Hall last eveniag by Mr and Mrs Perrier, and their exceedingly clever child, of only eight years of age, Phyllis. The child is simply a marvel, and her mimicry of Frank Lincoln, Alice Leamar of the Matsa Company, and other celebrities was extremely clever, and deservedly applauded. Her chief contributions were " 'Enry Hawkins" and "Looking for a coon like me," of which the audience showed their appreciation in no stinted manner. Mr Perrier provoked considerable laughter by his absurdities, and musical selections on very original instrumentsbottles, a bar of soap, pound of candles, etc. Mrs Perrier contributed her quota to the excellent and genuine entertainment, which was brought to a conclusion by a Japanese item, in which the whole family joined with equal praise. Last night there was a large audience, and the verdict of those present was thht they had had a cheap shillings worth. Our country readers should make a note of the company's coming performances, and not neglect to see the admittedly clever child — Phyllis Perrier. Visiting Footballers. — The Greymouth Club has adopted the suggestion of the Prince Albert Football Club to play in Nelson on September 11th. The Prince Albert Club will probably hold its annual social about that date, in order to make it fit in with the visit of the Coast team.

Masonic. — A meeting of the companions ef the Trafalgar Royal Arch Chapter takes place this evening. Volunteer News. — The Greymouth Naval Artillery, who were in a similar position to the Nelson Navals in respect to uniform, have decided to form themselves into a Rifle Corps, and adopt the " regulation pattern." They intend to call themselves the " Mawbera Rifles."— Captain Littlejohn left for the West Coast on Saturday last, and will be absent a short time. His mission is the superintendence of the firing for the Sargood, Son, and Ewen trophy. After finishing the Coast work, he will proceed to Marlborough for a similar object. — The officers will meet again on Thursday evening to discuss the question of Lieut.-Colonel Pitt's welcome, City Council Election.— Tne nominttions close at noon t >day. Mrß. H. Moller lmbeen nominated by Messrs J. H. Cook and J. Armstrong, junior ; Mr C. J. Harley by Messrs I. Johns and E. A. T»ask ; Mr W. Afeantan by Messrs B. B. Bisley and A. Bittn; Mr Joseph Hyde by Meßsrs Mojre and G. M. Rout; Mr C, Hnggiit by Meesrß J. Scott and R Bird. Messrs Harley^ Aberetan, ni Hyde are seeking re-eleo'ion. The pol tabG3 pi ca on Thursday, September 9th. Bjr ugh op Richmond Council. — Messrs Nathaniel Dodghun, S ravel Fitcall, William Dick?on Hrrknees, and Alfred Sbeat h<\v3 been nominated for the three eea's io ■he above named Connoil. The poll will take place on Thursday, September 9tb. The las; thr?e earned are seeking re-eleotion. Prawns.— Some time ago the Nelson Acclimatization Society obtained some prawns from New South Wales, and those were liberated, some near the entrance to the harbor and others near the further extremity of the Boulder Bank. We have not heard till now of any prawns having since been seen, but a party of cyclists who visited the Glen on Saturday, and searched among the boulders \ and rocks as the sea came in, report that they ' saw what they were convinced was a prawn. They describe it as darker in color than a shrimp, and larger than any shrimp caught here, being about three inches in length. It is to be hoped that the attempt to acclimatise the prawn has been successful. Education Board — Teachers' Appointments. — The Education Board held an all-day sitting yesterday in Committee, and rose at too late an hour for the minutes to be available for publication. For the position of instructress in the Kindergarten system, with condition of studying the system at Wellington for a certain period, there were ten applicants, and, after a ballot, Miss Ethel McEachen, of the Toi-Toi Valley staff, was chosen. For the teachership at Upper Takaka there were four applications, and the names of Misses M. Colthart, Frances Packard, and Beryl Moore were forwarded to the Committee. For the teachership at the Cronadun there were nine applications, and the following names were forwarded to the Committee : — Missas M. Colthart, H. Phair, M. J. Marris, E. Keen, E. E. Bryan, and J. Oxley. The Board will resume at ten o'clock this morning. Football — The Alisiox Representatives. — A meeting of the Albion Football Club was held at the Coach and Horses Hotel last evening to make the final arrangements for the North Island tour, during which the Club will play Petone, Masterton, and Grey town. Mr D. Andrews was elected manager of the team, and Mr Tibbie secretary. The following comprise the team : — Messrs Busch, Krahagen, Tibbie, Ingham, Bright, Lawrence, Dee, Chapman, Spencer, Cook, Satherley, Moore, Cnmmings, Feary, Smith, Brown, Snow, Coppins, and Harling. The players will leave Nelson on September (sth, and return on the 18th. I A Big Lawsuit. — Says the ' New Zealand Times ' of Saturday :— -Mr W. Tyree, the New Zealand agent for acetylene gas, arrived yesterday morning by the Takapuna. The action his company has commenced against the Dunedin firms for infringing the Willson patent is likely to develop into a big one. Expert evidence will be brought from America and Europe to support the claims of the patentees. Auction Sale at Riwakv.— On Thursday September 2nd, at 2 o'oi.jck sharp, Mea.ra Bisley Bro3 and 00., will sell by public auction at Mr Willhm Jnkin's "yards, Riwaka, that valuable leasehold fa r m known as " Bethwaites " with dweliiDg hous=» and buildingß thereon. This land is beautifully > sitaated and command* a eplerdid view of the distriot. Albo at the same yards the auctioneers will sell on aoooant of Mr Wm, Jenkins, 25 good dairy cows, 250 tjrnip fed fat sheep etc. Now that the Premiers have been made Privy Councillors great interest attaches to th? Stite uniforms worn in connection with tbat high office. It is not cur intention to £?- into detail?, but there is much more s'gnifio canoe in the golden loop adcr.iingthe csiriohfeathered hat than the million ate likely to understand. In the same way he gold capsule on Wa ker'a Whisky bottle has a meaning other than that of mere display. It is the symbol of Royalty among Whiskies denoting tbat Walker's leads.