GENERAL TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13767, 4 June 1908, Page 5

GENERAL TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

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C'HRiSTC'iiUKCJr, Wednesday. \John Arthur Francis Pkbl, a draper, \-ho was admitted to the hospital on Sbnday afternoon, suffering from injuries sustained iu an accident through a horse boiling, has died in the institution. An inqnjst was held, and a verdict of accideath was returned. \Palmkeston North, Wednesday. Mr. ilornblow, one of the candidates for the OroV seat, addressed a crowded meeting at Ximbolt-on last evening, and was accorded \n enthusiastic reception. \ Dunewix. Wednesday. The annua, meeting of the Otagc Fanners' Union Five, insurance Association was held to-day. TlAchairmau (Mr. Grey) stated that the aniouii, now insured was £116,561, an increase of '$10,500 over last year. Of this about £40(0 was received since the balance-date. M'a.i\h 31. At a meeting oWud sheep-breeders today the following resolution was agreed to: "That it be a recommendation to the Sheep Breeders' Associationthat all sheep for export be passed by an inspector, and that inspectors shall carry asid use cull marks to be placed on ul' rejectedsheep." iNvjBBCARGtL, Wednesday. Tho Southland troopeis' memorial was unveiled to-day, a thousand volunteers taking part. Speeches were delivered by the Prime Minister, Mi. Justice Denniston, the Mayor, and others. Four kinds attended, and the patriotic demonstration was impressive.