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NELSON.

August 5. A Lecture. Dr. Marshall, of Otago University, gave a very interesting lecture, in the School of Music, on Friday, Mr A. T. Maginnity was in the chair and introduced the speaker, who was listened to with much attention. To illustrate his subject, “Volcanoes and Earthquakes,” Dr. Marshall exhibited some remarkably fine lantern slides. Among others in the audience were: —Mr and Mrs Cock, Miss Cock, Mr and Mrs C. Y. Fell, Miss S. Fell, Mrs Atkinson, Mrs Ledger, Misses Ledger, Miss Gibbs, Mrs Kempthorne, Miss Mules, Mr and Mrs Mackie. A Social. A social was held at the Cable Station, Wakapuaka, on Saturday evening, when the staff of the Eas.tern Extension Company, bade farewell to the staff of the Government Offices, who are leaving the Bay for their new stations. Golf. Monday, being a holiday, matches were played all day. The winner of the men’s match was Mr Squires. The successful players in the mixed foursomes were: Miss Glasgow and Mr H. Cock. The runners-up were: Miss D. Bell and Mr Williams. Personal. Mr and Mrs John Oldham, of Wakapuaka, Nelson, celebrated their golden wedding on August 4th. Their marriage took place at St. Luke’s Church, Cheltenham, England, on August 4th, 1860. The many frienda of Mrs Robert Levies

will regret to hear of her death, which occurred last week. Mrs Levien was a resident of Nelson for more than forty years, and greatly esteemed by all. Mr and Mrs F. H. Richmond have returned from Blenheim. Mr and Mrs McKie (Bank of New South Wales), are to be moved to Timaru. Mrs and Miss Trolove, have returned from their visit to the North Island and Blenheim. Miss N. Mules has returned from Wellington. Dr. Walker (Blenheim), is visiting Nelson. Miss L. Hunter-Brown, is back again, after a long stay in Wellington. Herr Lemmer (Nelson School of Music), has been appointed judge at the Marlborough musical competitions. A presentation of a gold wateh and chain, with greenstone pendant, was made to Mr J. D. Beuke, of Upper Moutere, on his retirement from the Waimea County Council, after twenty-one years’ service.

DOLCE.