NEWS NOTES FROM WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 7258, 21 February 1885, Page 5

NEWS NOTES FROM WELLINGTON.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Wellington, Friday. AUCKLAND HOSPITAL. I have already wired to you that it was not intended to hold any enquiry into the merits of the dispute between Dr. Bond and the Committee of Management. Dr. Grabham, Inspector of Hospitals, is in Auckland, and has full power to act if he thinks necessary. It was intended at first that Mr. Cooper (Colonial Under-Secretary) and Dr. Heotor should enquire into the allegations made on either side, but that intention has been abandoned. Dr. Hector, however, has gone to Auckland, and his advice will be available if thought desirable. I know that the Colonial Secretary thinks the quarrel of a merely "domestio" character, which mutual forbearance and common sense should be adequate to settle. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. It has been proposed that a band contest (extending over the season, each band taking week about) should be a part of the programme of the Industrial Exhibition. Auckland should win a very high place in such a competition. So many bands might be selected, each reinforced by local talent. It ia also proposed that the exhibition should be opened with a musical cantata — words and music by a New Zealand poet and composer. No decision has been arrived at. The only fear is that local jealousy would spoil the effort. Why not engage such a musician as Herr Carl Schmitt, who might be entrusted to select hie own poet. THE SHOOTING SEASON. The Acclimatisation Society of this provincial district, at its meeting held to-day, resolved to lengthen the period of the season for shooting native and imported game. Instead of the 15th of April as heretofore, the season will begin on the Ist of that month and end on the 31st J uly. WAR CORRESPONDENT. A young New Zealand journalist (Mr. Wbitely King) has offered his services to accompany the New South Wales conticgent to the Soudan. I know the gentleman. He is energetic, plucky, ready, and enterprising. He is a grandson of the Rev. Mr. Whitely, a clergyman who was murdered at the White Cliffs by the natives years ago. He is a native of Hew Plymouth. It is said he is in treaty with the Sydney Telegraph m to the terms and conditions to be fulfilled. FORESTRY. Mr. Hooker started yesterday for the North, proceeding by Featherston, Foxton, Wetfc Coast, New' Plymouth, Napier, and East Coast. lam informed he is travelling on leave of absence, and will have to report himself to his Government (Madras) within six months, consequently his stay in Auckland will be extremely shorfc. I believe he has letters of introduction to gentlemen in Auckland who are best acquainted with New Zealand forest and timber trees.