THE DEATH OF CARDINAL MANNING.

Grey River Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 7268, 15 January 1892, Page 2

THE DEATH OF CARDINAL MANNING.

Cardinal Manning died this morning, At a meeting of the harbor board held yesterday afternoon the raport of the finance committee was read and received, and a nnmb r of accounts were passed for payment. The Chairman etited that the committee had received an offer of 7s per week for tho cottage recently occupied by Mr Hart, now the property of the board, but the late owner, Mrs Hansen, declined to give ap the key. The offer of 7s was accepted, and it was resolved that the Chairman take the necessary steps to obtain possession of the building. The Chairman reported that Messrs Hungerford and M'Kay had signed the contraot for the extension of the couth breakwater. There being no other business the meeting terminated. A meeting of the works | committee wa3 subsequently held to consider the report of the Engineer in regard to dredging. It recommended that the work be proceeded with as suggested by the harbormaster. The amount of shingle to be lifted would be about 8000 tons ; but before the dredge could start it would be necessary to erect staging and a viaduct crer the lines of rails on the reclaimed land. The report was adopted. The Governor and parly arrived at Pembroke, Latce Wanaka, on Wednesday evening, his Excellency being delighted with the trip and scenery. The party proceaded yesterday morning by coach to Queenstown. Among the rasaengers by the Mawhera yesterday was Mr Barlow, " the Blnetalled Fly," who comeß here after an absence of 26 years. We are glad to notice that Mr Barlow is hale and hearty, and that it is his intention to give several of lua initnitible entertainments. The National Bank announce an interim dividend foe the half year at the rats of five pec oentt

The polling for the Wellington t lection takes place to-day, and the contest between Mostrs M'Lean and Beli is expected to be the] keeneßt ever knwon in Wellington. Mr Cokeley has made a new departure as will be seen by advertisement in another column, by giving boat'ng excursions to Coal Oreek, Kaiata, &o, eveiy evening (weather permitting). The brewerß' "friend," Mr Jackman, has arrived again, and ye> tarday was busy inspecting cellars and brewerleB — with what resale time will tell. The following team has been chosen to represent the Grey Union Cricket Club in their match against the Wanderers Cricket Club on Saturday at Victoria Park. Play commencing at 130 p m Bharp:— B. Wickee, R. HuDgerford, Fannin, Ha^greaves, E. Morse, A. Morse, Pavitt, Sheedy, M'Kay, E. Perkins and Brook. Emergencies — Russell, Craddock, Joneß and M'Carthy. The following are the Wanderers— Davis. Good, Jamieson, Walton W., Sorley, Feary, De Bakker, M'Carthy, Firth, Calrney, Parker. Emergencies— Goodall and Wil'iamß. Owners of unregistered dogs had better pay up the license fees, as Sergeant BUseti is now on the outlook for thoße who have not done so. Mr Webley, Pianoforte and Orgm Tuner, will revisit Greymouth early in February, 1892. Ordera may be left meanwhile at Mr W. H. Perkins', Messrs North and Wylde'a, or at Gllmer's Hotel. — Advt. Mr Greenwood, Dentist, will rtturn to Greymouth Bhortly. — Advt. Sporting guns an ammunition, all sports nen'a requisites — largest assortment and ioweßt prices, Forsyte and Masters.— Advt We wish to remind our readers that Christopher Smith, the cash draper and clothier, is one of the largest importers of drapery and clothing in New Zealand, and is therefore able to sell a Btagle article at the wholesale price, and our country friends will do well to pay him a visit when in town. — Advt.