THE COLONIST. Published Daily—Mornings Nelson, Tuesday, January 23,1900.

Colonist, Volume XLIII, Issue 9692, 23 January 1900, Page 2

THE COLONIST. Published Daily—Mornings Nelson, Tuesday, January 23,1900.

Old Age Pension Court. — Mr Henry Howorth, S.M., held a sitting of this Court yesterday, when a considerable number ot renewals were granted, and one fresh applicant, Mrs Johannah Polglase, was granted £5 per annum. The Court will resume its sittings on Monday next.

ISTEBFEBING WITH BRAKES ON A TbAIN.— An information has been laid against a young man, a resident of Stoke, charging him with having, on the 16th December, when the train was in motion between Nelson and Bishopdale, outward, interfered with the working of the train by putting on the. brake attached to a passenger carriage. The case will be heard on Friday next.

Probatb. — Yesterday, on the application of Mr Harley, the Registrar of the Supreme Court granted probate of the will of John Noden, deceased, to Thomas Boyes, George Boyce, and Ann Currin Noden, the executors named in the will. Mr Fell moved for and obtained probate in the estate of John Livingston, of Waimea West, deceased, to John Perse Livingston and Philip Topliss, the executors named in the will.

Town Schools Committee. — Owing to there not being a sufficient number of members present last night, the meeting of the School Committee was adjourned until Friday evening.

Horse Injured on the Railway Link. — We learn that the down train yesterday morning struck a horse which had wandered on to the line at Spring Grove with such force that the animal was thrown to one side and driven right through the wire fence bounding the line. The extent of the injuries to the horse we are unable to state, but our informant says that the animal was unable to rise though struggling to do so.

Wakemeld. — The annual picnic in connection with St. John's and the Pigeon Valley Sunday Schools took place on Tuesday last, when the children with their teachers and a large number of parents and friends journeyed to Motupiko, where they were met at the station by friends with conveyances and driven to the pretty bush belonging to Mr Coleman, senr. Here they were joined by the Motupiko and the Motu&a Valley Sunday Schools and other friends, the bush presenting a very pretty appearance with its groups of picnicers dotted about. Sports for the children, cricket, rounders, and the usual picnic games made the day pass all too quickly, ,and a. start was made for the railway station soon after 6 p.m., but before leaving ' hymns were sung by the children and a short address on " Pleasure " given by the vicar, the Rev. C. W. Jennings. Hearty cheers were also given for Mr Coleman, senr., Mr and Mrs A. Coleman, Mr F. Brewerton and Mr L. Thompson for their kindness and assistance. Wakefield was reached a few minutes after 8 p.m., the excursion having been thoroughly enjoyed by all. Before dispersing cheers were also I given for Mrs W. Bird, who had generously provided buns for the children on the return journey.

Mimus.— Our Reefton correspondent telegraphs ihe following returns : Buller Dredge, 15 ozs for 128 hours' dredging ; Consolidated Dredge, 23 ozs 9dwts 6 grs for 121 hours.

Fibe at Pangatotaba. — We learn from a correspondent that on Tuesday night last Mr J. Enowles' barn, stable, and out-houses at Pangatotara were destroyed by fire, very little of the contents being saved.

The Raspberry Crop. — ANgatimoti correspondent writes that raspberry picking is in full swing in that district at present, but the fruit is ripening very slowly, and the need of rain is fait very much.

Grain and Fruit Crops in Lower Moutebe. — Our Lower Moutere correspondent writes ; Harvesting is now in full swing here and although the crops will be generally much lighter than last year the quality will be first-class. The fruit crops are also much smaller than last year. Owing to the long spell of dry weather, the country wears a very parched appearance.

Presentation. — Last evening, on behalf of the Garrison Band, Mr Trussel, the bandmaster, made a presentation to Mr D. Forsyth.who in his capacity of hon. secretary to the Nelson Amateur Athletic and Cycling CJub rendered such good service on the occasion of the recent sports in aid of the Band funds. Mr Trussel said the Band deal red to evince their high estimation of those good services, and on behalf of the members he presented Mr Forsyth with a handsomely engraved gold ring,- which bears the name of the recipient, and the inscription " Presented by N. G. B. " on the inside of the ring. Mr Forsyth said he had gladly rendered all the assistance in his power without any thought of acknowledgment, but he thanked them very heartily for their handsome present, which he accepted as an evidence of their kindly feeling.

Fatalities. — We learn from Association telegrams that Mrs Jessie Burt, aged 50, died suddenly at Dunedin, on Sunday, the cause being heart disease. A boy named Percy Homblow was drowned at Sumner, near Christchurch last week, and his body was recovered yesterday by a fisherman. Peter Patterson was killed at the Christchurch Railway Station on Thursday whilst shunting. The Coroner's Jury returned a verdict of accidental death, and found that no blame could be attached to anyone.

BUTTBB AND CHEESE IN LONDON MARKET. — The Agent General has cabled from London that >butter is quoted at 98s per cwt, and that there are signs of the market improving. The oheese market is firm, Jbut buyers are very shy.

Presentation to Mb O'Eeoan. —Mr O'Regan has been presented with an address and a purse containing about 100 sovereigns by his political supporters and friends at Westport. In reply, he said he could not promise to contest the Buller seat at the next election. Mr O'Began has now. received three purses of sovereigns since his defeat at the general election.

Mb Wm. Lock will sell this day, at 2 p.m, at the New Zealand Insurance Company's buildings, the contents of the tea kiosk, comprising Japanese screens, chairs, tables, cutlery, crockery, and numerous other lines, without reserve.

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