TELEGRAMS.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLII, Issue 7390, 17 February 1902, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

(PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Christohurch, February 15.

Dugald Paterson, on remand on a charge of fraud did not appear, and the bail was estrated, himself in LSO and one recognisance of LSO. At the annual meeting of the Industrial Association, Christchurch, the balance sheet showed receipts L 4491 and expenditure L 4305. Some comment was made on the purchase of rolling stpek outside the colony, and the speakers emphasised the desirability of utilising local manufactures. The Trades Council, in a letter to the papers, appeals for support against food trusts, especially referring to tho Flourmillers' Association, which it is alleged charge 30s per ton more in Canterbury than in Auckland. Since the letter was written, the Association notifies a further rise of 10s. Fbilding, February 11. On Saturday, at the S.M. Court, Thomas Gol'iing and James Williams were committed for trial for burglary at Halcombe. A Master Bakers' Association has been formed, including surrounding townships, for mutual protection against bad marks. The price of bread will be raised shortly. Wanganui, February 17. Colonel Sommerville left to-day for Wellington to supervise artangements in connection with the Rifle Association's meeting atTrentham, commencing on the 27th. He has received an offer from Greytown of £50 towards sending a team to Bisley, provided certain men go, but is of opinion the money must first be subscribed, and then the best men selected.