NEW ZEALAND NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1137, 26 May 1911, Page 6

NEW ZEALAND NEWS.

(By Telcerapb.— Press AsEociationJ , HOMfe RULE ENVOYS, Christchurch,.May 2!* The Homo Uulc Envoys, Messrs. ft Hnzelton, M.J , ., AW A'. Jkdmond,_ M.1 , , and J. Donovan, arrived from Welling, ton by the Maori this morning. The dele gates were received by the Mayor, al tho City Council Chambers at noon today, and wore accorded a civic welcome. Jn the evening (hoy addressed a crowded meeting in the Tlieatre Koyal, "THE PRESS" JUBILEE. Christchurch, May 25. Tlic directors of "The Press" Company, in commemoration of tho jubilee, have voted a substantial sum to the staff as a token of appreciation of their services, and in order Hint each member may have some tangible recognition of the occasion. The sum voted has been distributed in amounts proportioned to tho length of service in each case, without regard to rate of salary or any other consideration, and every member of tho large staff who has been from one year upwards.' in tho. service, of the company lias participated in the distribution. PRISONERS SENTENCED. Auckland, May 25. In the Supreme Court Janus Sfoylaa Carter, charged with robbery with violence, was sentenced to .eighteen months' hard labour. Florence AYilliain Thompson, for theft, was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment. FIRE. Waimate, May 25. A fire yesterday burned down tiio new Library Jlall at Hunter, and tho contents wero all destroyed. The insurance is «C 250 in the Government Office. BRIEF MENTION. Timaru, May 25. The Rugby Union has.agreed to devoje au afternoon of special matches to raise funds in aid of (he erection of a Coronalion band rotunda in the park. Tlie Mayor promised to cjvo .C 25 to this'object. ' No other permanent memorial as in view, and if curried out there- will be three rotundas in the borough. Various committees are busy over afternoon and evening processions, decorations,: children's entertainments, etc. , -As a re.sult of tho petition'from' subserSierp, it is expected that a continuous telephone service will bo inaugurated ou June 1. >. . . . Dargaville, Stay 25. i Hoiio Taka was further charged witb the theft of a bullock at Tangitcroriam. April 15. Ho reserved his defence am was committed for trial.