INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XVI, Issue 5093, 1 October 1891, Page 1

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

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WELLINGTON. September 30. At the Diocesan Synod service in St. Rial's, .special prayers for the Bishop of Nelson were offered up.

The .steamer Hinemoa, which leaves for Milford Sound early to-morrow morning with prisoners, will call at West Wanganui to ascertain what became of the crew of the ketch Elizabeth.

The compensation case of Charles Pliarav.yu v. the Minister of Public Works, in which the plaintiff claimed L 1650 on account, of certain land taken for the purpose of the Terrace Gaol, has been settled by the payment of LI3OO in full satisfaction.

The Picturesque Atlas Company intend to appeal against the decision of the Chief Justice in the test case brought by them in which judgment was given for defendants.

At the Diocesan Synod a long debate took place on a motion that, in the opinion of the Synod it is desirable to appoint a Commission to enquire into fcho causes which have led to the rejection of the Christian religion as a means of education, with authority to communicate with members of other denominations, and to report on the best means to be adopted to remedy the defects in education caused thereby. The motion was ultimately lost. A select committee was appointed to consider the position and prospects of the Diocesan pension fund, with instructions to examine the feasibleness of the clery insurance scheme. The Synod passed a motion conveying to Mrs Suter the sincere sympathy with her hi her present great affliction.

DUNEDIN. September 30. At. the instigation of Mr W. 11. Mackenzie, the Inch-Clutha dairy factory sent a few cheeses with a friend of his returning to the Old Country. The ehcesc was highly commended, and the vendor guarantees (iO.s and upwards. Should tho factory accept this offer this price will enable them to pay 4d a gallon for milk, and declare a dividend of 15 per cent.

A man was arrested in Port Chalmers railway tunnel this morning, who gave his name as John Williams. He stated ho had been live years in the Sunnysido Asylum, Christchureh, and was waiting iu the tunnel for tho purpose of having his head cut off. The unfortunate man is supposed to be a painter from Addington Workshops, Christchureh.

CHRISTCHURCII. September 30. Mr E. Sandford addressed a crowded meeting in the Theatre Royal to-night. He announced himself in favor of the policy of the present Government, and was opposed to the Private Schools Bill. He was in favor of the female franchise. A vote of thanks and confidence was declared carried unanimously.

Efforts are being made to get Mr It. H. Rhodes, who contested the ITeathcote seat at tho last election, to stand in tho Opposition interest. A requisition to Mr G. (t. Stead is being signed. Mr J. T. Smith, who contested Christchureh at the last election, announces himself as a candidate.

AUCKLAND September 30. A public meeting, convened by the Mayor of Auckland at the request of •several citizens, was held to-night, when a resolution was passed protesting against the isolation of Auckland from the railway system of the North Island, and strongly urging that the interests of tho colony, and especially of Auckland and Taranaki, would be advanced by tho immediate construction of a railway from the Parototo tunnel to Stratford. ,A resolution was also passed demanding that the Government spend forthwith the sum of L 64,000 already appropriated for this purpose out of the North Island Trunk Railway loan in extending tho railway at the north end from Mokau to the tunnel, and that the residue of tho special loan be also applied in constructing the line without delay to tho Stratford divergence. A Committee was appointed to carry out this object.

WANGANUI. September 30. The entire horse parade was held on the racecourse to-day. There wero 22 entries, divided into four classes thoroughbreds, hack and carriage stallions, draught stallions, and pony entires. The awards were as follow Thoroughbreds—Natator, 1: Gipsy King, 2. Carriage stallions—Dolphin, 1 ; Quicksilver, 2. Draught stallions—King of tho Clans, 1 ; Clansman, 2. Ponies—Sampson, 1 ; Nugget, 2.

NELSON. September 30. The ketch Elizabeth, owned by J. G. Burfoid, went ashore at West Wanganui, and has become a total wreck, but tho crew are apparently safe. A messenger was sent overland from Collingwood this morning, and he returned to-night and telegraphed that the Elizabeth was a total wreck. The men are shipping gear and stowing the same in the shed. The Bishop continues'about tho same.

INVERCARGILL. September 30. In tlic Supremo Court to-day Edward Roberts was charged with perjury, alleged to have been committed in the hearing of a Resident Magistrate Court action by him against the Chinese at Round Hill. Ho was acquitted. The parties appeared to have got into a state of muddle of accounts through partial settlements and contras. The Chinese maintained that on a certain date Roberts received L 4 from them, which accused, in the Lower Court, denied.

GREYMOUTI-I. September 30. Mr Guinness, M.H.R., returned to-day. The Mayor and members of the Borough Council and Harbor Board drove to Paroa, where they accorded him a hearty welcome. At the town boundary several hundred persons and town bands collected and cheered him warmly. The Mayor read a complimentary address 011 behalf of the Borough Coui.cil. Mr Kerr, the temporary Chairman of the Harbor Board, welcomed Mr Guinness on behalf of that body. The Mayor and Mr Kerr referred in complimentary terms_ to Mr Guinness' efforts during the session 011 behalf of the town district. Cheers were given for Mr Guinness and the Minister for Public Works. Afterwards the member was escorted to his private house, outside which a large crowd gathered. This was the only reception of the kind ever accorded hero to any member of Parliament.