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Auckland Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 273, 17 November 1896, Page 5

The Transvaal Governmanb 19 "commandeering " the Outlandors to prevent the rinderpest, but wealthy people are allowed to engage substitutes.

The Marquis of Huntlv was re-elected to the rectorship of the University of Aberdeen.

At the annual meeting of No. 2 L.0.L., held in tho Protest tan b Hall, Newton, last evening, the election of officers took place, resulting in the return of all the old members with the exception of the W.M., which oflko was conferred on Bro. J. Jatned. Bro. VV. feherson, P.G.M. acted as installing officer. After the Lodge was closed light refreshments were served out, and the usual l*yal and patriotic toasts given and responded to. There was a large attendance of members and visitors, and all spent a very plaaaant evening.

A rehearnal of the music in connection with the opening ceremony of the Sundayschool Industrial Exhibition en Tuesday nexu at three p.m. will be hold in tho Tabernacle tomorrow (Wednesday) sight at 7.30 p.m.

Recently tho newly-Formed corps of Garrison Artillery Volunteers at Devonport sent in an application to the Defence Office to be enrolled a« a Volunteer Company under the Governmonb. A reply has been received from Wellington stating that the acceptance of the offer has boen deferred until the arrival of Major Polo Penton, the newly-appointed commandant of the New Z9uland force?, who is expected to arrive at Wellington about the 27ih inst.

At the Amateur Athletic Club'a thirtyfourth carnival on Saturday next, E. Reynolds, the amateur champion cyclist, will attempt to beat his own time of 2min 30« ec for one mile.

Great preparations continue to be made for the floral fete to be held ab Elleralie racscoure on Saturday, November 28th. Largo entries have been received, and the fete gives promise of eclipsing that of last year.

The children's flower show takes place in the Choral Hall on Friday and Saturday next). The show will be opened on Friday at half'paet two.

Besb value in linoleumß and carpeta at J. Tonaou Garlick'g. By far the largeab stock to select from and the neweab designs.— (Advt.)

A team will be picked from the following to represent City CO. against North Shore C.C. to morrow afternoon :—Messrs Hopkins, Snedden, Morgan, Whelan, Potter, Lewis, Twiname, Robertson, Noton, Sayers, Simpson, Till, and Froßt.