NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

Grey River Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7658, 24 April 1893, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

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:,\ WEL?JNGTpN, April 21. The free public library was bpsried thia afternoon, the ceremony beiug performed by Mr Justice Richmodd, ifho : opßned "the -front door of the building with a silver key specially manufactured for the occasion. There was a .very large attendance^pf the_ pnbJLc^_in,clu,dlng i the., members of the city council arid~most of the leading citizens. Short speeches were delivered by Mr Justice Richmond, Mr FT. D. Bell (mayor of Wellington), Hon W, P. Reeves, and Councillor H. Fraser. The speakers paid a high tribute to Mr W. H. Levin, who started the project for the construction of a free publlo library for Wellington with a donation of LIOOO. It waß mentioned that the city council had spent L 6051 of the ratepayers' fundß on the building, and allocated L 2250 for the purchase of books for a reference library and Councillor Frasor, who is chairman of the library committee of the city council, stated that in the opinion of competent authorities, the city had now the nuoleus of the best reference library in the- southern hemisphere. April 22. The Colonial Secretary returned from the north last night, and the Minister for Public Works from Christohurch thia morning. The Rev F. W. Isltt has written te the Trades and Labor Council on the question of judical separation, citing several instances of wives who had to live with drunken husbands for life, there being no free procedure whereby she could get separation. The oouncil decided to considered the question of judicial separation at the next meeting. The question of tenieriDg for letter carrlera' auits was also considered, and it was decided., to write to the Postmaster-General,, pointing out the evil of the tendering system and suggesting .as an : alternative that Government workahbpa should , be established,, „ r The first,annual report pfth.e} New Zealand Rugby -FootballUnidri

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Ing the work of the season, says :— " The determination of this union is to put down anything which In any way may detraot from the standing of the game ; to seoure equal justice to playera, while meting just punishment to offenders ; to ■eoure uniformity of rules and praotioe ; to discourage betting and lavish expenditore in the entertainments of visiting '•""•" April S3. The funeral of the late Mr Did B bury thia morning was largely attended, inoludlug the Hons Oadm«n and Seddon and the heads of all branches of the Civil Service, besides a number of leading citizens. A private telegram received states that a good wash has been made in Duffers Creek, near Totara Flat, Grey Valley. It is believed that the result will be of great benefit to the West Coast of the South Island. The purchase money (L 260,000) for the Cheviot estate was paid over on Wednesday last In Chrlßtchuroh by the Crown solicitors to the trustees In the estate of the late Hon W. Robinson. The fine arts bazaar in aid of the building fund of the art gallery realised a net profit of Ll2O. Strange to say, Miss Holmei, who organised the bazaar, drew • , the first prize in the art union. Wbstport, April 22. The quantity of coal exported for the week ending to-night by the Weatport Coal Oo was 5559 tons. Christchubch, April 21. The oommittee of the band contes* to be held in Christchurch on November 9th, 10th, and 11th, haß deoided that the first .Apprize shall be LIOO, seoond LSO, third |||L3O, fourth L2O, fifth LlO, and sixth L 6. #' Itisexpeoted that the special prize list will be large, aa it is believed that English firms will assist the committee with , prizes for solo p'.aying. The Hon Mr Sudd- n left for Wellington this afternoon. He stated in the course of an interview that all the Ministers except the Hon Mr Waid would be there on Saturday. One of the pressing duties bef ire Ministers was holding an executive council meeting to consider the report on the Walkomltl murder trial and petitions for the commutation of the death sentence from the Governor to arrive at Wellington on C. Monday, au( * a meeting ia to decide fate, which will be held not later than Tueaday. Nine members of the Christchurch city council laat night signed a " ronnd robin" calling on the Mayor to resign his seat, as they deoline to sit any lunger if he occupies the Mayoral chair. The Mayor issued a challenge to Councillor Gray that both resign and contest the Mayor's chair. If Gray be beaten he and five other councillors to give an undertaking not to re-enter municipal polltici for five years, the Mayor giving a similar undertaking in the event of his defeat. April 23. Edward Chaoman, of Sprlcgbank, who was accidentally shot while wild cattle hunting a few days ago, died on Friday. He was the third son of Robert Chapman, one of the earliest runholders In Canterbury. The settlement that is now known aa Springbank estate was the seoond ran taken up in the province. Nine of the city councillors have given notice to the town clerk, agreeing to resign their Beats if the mayor will alao resign his office, so as to leave the decision of the preßent difficulty in the hands of the ratepayers. Blenheim, April 23. Mrs Mair, wife of Captain Gllbart Mair, Parliamentary interpreter, and who Is well known throughout the coloay, died at Blenheim this morning after a painful illness. The remains will be fekento Wellington for interment. The deceased lady wb the enly surviving daughter of the late John Sperry, Property Tax Commissioner . Dunedin, April 23. The draughts match for the champion■hip of Dnnenin, between D~ Ji. BrodJe and G. Foreman, wae won by Brodle by a majority of two games, Brodie winning five and Foreman three, twelve being drawn, The Dunedin Gold Dredging Co received 156 czb last week.