A slight scrimmage between Mr Hitchens, of blood-restorer fame, and a Mr Nelson wa- witnessed in front of tho Post-oflice Buildings this afternoon. It appears that Nelson has taken the tronblo to have the blood-restorer analysed, and is now of opinion that it is compound of sarsaparilla and dock root. This he considered a most important discovery and made no secret of tho affair. Meeting Mr Hitchens on the explanade of tho Post-office about three o'clock to-day, he began to taunt him wil h making blood restorer out of dock roots and sarsaparilla. What exactly took place wo do not know further than that the two immediately embraced eiich other, und after a short scuffle Nelson rolled down the steps and Mr Hitchens went down towards Queen-street. Neither of the gentlemen was hurt, although Nelson received a shaking in his tumble.
Herr Bandmann's dramatic season. in Auckland concluded on Saturday evening, Notwithstanding the exceedingly unfavour able weather, the Theatre was well patron ized. The performance consisted of the iirst aud third acts of the " Corsican Brothers" and the emotional drama of "■Bast Lynne," Herr Bandmann appeared as Fabrien dei Franchi in the former, aud MrJ.'F. Cathcarfc as Archibald Carlyle in the latter play. Lady Isabel in " East Lynne " was played by Miss Beaudot, while Miss Lucy Ashton again made a decided hit as "Cornelia." The scenery of the first play was painted by Mr Ashton and was deservedly admired.
