GENERAL TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11650, 11 May 1901, Page 6

GENERAL TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

[by TELEGRAPH.— ASSOCIATION.] , Napier, Friday. The late Mayoress (Mrs. G. H. Swan) was yesterday afternoon the recipient of a handsome silver tea and coffee service butter dish, and tray, from a number of ladies, as a. mark of appreciation of the manner in which she had carried out the duties of the position during the long Mayoralty of her husband. The presentation was made by the present Mayoress (Mrs. John McVay). on behalf of the subscribers. Mrs. Swan suitably replied, expressing her surprise and pleasure at being made the recipient of such a handlome gift. Nelson, Friday. News was received from Edinburgh that Mr. A. N. Fell, and Mr. Phil. Mule's, who are studying medicine at Edinburgh University, had both passed their professional examination. Fell has also distinguished himself at football, and was one of the Scotch international team which defeated Wales, Ireland, and England. Mrs. Frost, sen., of Wakaptcwa, died en Wednesday night, aged 98. She has resided here over 50 years, and k-avs many descendants, extending through ftur generations. Wellington, Friday. The Federation Commission are at preBent sitting at Parliamentary Buildings considering their report. It is notified in this week's Gazette that the following colonies have prohibited the importation of swine from New Zealand for the periods stated : —Queensland, six months, from March 27. 1901; New South Wales, one year, from March 21; Victoria until revoked ; Tasmania, one year, from April 12; fWest Australia, until revoked.

The death is announced of Mr. William Wynn Kirkby, son of Colonel Kirkby, of New Plymouth; aged 28. Deceased' had "been accepted as a member of the First Contingent. Slight hemorrhage, however, induced him to abandon the idea. There was A recurrence of hemorrhage a month ago, and It ended fatally last night. Mr. John Huteheson, senior member for Wellington City, delivered a pie-sessional address to-night. His remarks were chiefly in criticism of the Government. No vote WSiit taken.

At the Supreme Court to-day George Lund was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment for horse stealing at Feilding. Dunedin, Friday.

At the annual meeting of the Trustees, Executors and Agency Company, the report recommended a dividend at the rate o< eight per cent, for the year, placing £500 to reserve fund, and carrying forward £357 16s 4d.

The Presbyterian Church sustentation fund dividend for the half-year is £96 13s 3d.

Christchukcii, Friday.

The Premier has consented, if possible, to open the Agricultural and Pastoral Association's winter show on the 29th inst.

TufAKU, Friday. The retiring Mayor, Mr. John Hole, entertained the new Mayor, the new and old councillors, and others, at a social gathering, and presented to the Council a framed enlarged photo, of the 12 past Mayors and the town clerk (Mr. E. 11. Lough), who has been in office since the borough was inaugurated in 1868.

Hokitika, Friday. The Ross Borough Council and the Railway League are taking active steps to promote the extension of the railways from Hokit'La promised by the Premier.