TELEGRAMS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 11229, 27 September 1898, Page 4

TELEGRAMS.

(Per United Peess Association-.) ; 'AUCKLAND, September 26. The Christian .Endeavour Union Annual Convent-ion passed a resolution unanimously approving of the Government bill for sup-, pressing street betting, etc., and requesting tho Government to abolish the totalisator, and lastly a resolution expressing disapproval of the conduct of the Licensing Committee in extending the hours of hotels.

WELLINGTON, September 26. Mr Freiberg, the ex-Government timber expert, who has been collecting specimens of New Zealand barks with .a view to their utilisation, states that one mountain variety from the West Coast has wonderful curative effects upon throat complaints. The supply is practically inexhaustible. Mr Freiberg is about to send some large samples to medical specialists in London with a view to a thorough test in a more rigorous climate, and he thinks it may lead to the bark being placed on the British pharmacopoeia, and so create another opening for 'the undeveloped resources of New Zealand. % At a meeting of Auckland and Taranaki members of both Houses to-day the report' of a sub-committee in favour of the Stratford railway route as against the central route whs adopted by 12 votes to 7. It was decided that a deputation composed of all in favour of the Stratford route should wait on the Premier at the earliest opportunity. At Parliament Buildings" this evening, Mr Mills, M.H.R., was presented with an address1 of admiration and gratitude by the Italian reidents of Wellington for his services in connection with the release of Louis Chemis. In addition to the address he was presented with a pair of gold sleeve links, and Mrs Quilici handed him a lovely bouquet. Mr Mills suitably acknowledged the gift, and appreciative speeches were delivered by Messrs Wilson, Hogg, and Lavny, M.H.R-.'s. Chemis expressed his thanks to everyone for their efforts on his behalf, especially mentioning Messrs Mills, Fernandos, and Jellicoe. At the annual meeting of the Industrial Association the president, Mr S. Brown, referred in terms of pride to the work thl association had done in its three years of existence. It had held a most successful exhibition, would shortly have a building which cost £3000, with five scholarships, and had money at interest. There were no debts. There was an increasing roll of members. Mr Brown was re-elected president. A resolution was passed appreciating the action of the Government In deciding not to have a gaol on the Mount Cook site. * _ NELSON, September 26. At a meeting of the college governors today Mr W. S. Littleiohn, M.A., was appointed, principal. There were 57 applications, including gentlemen residing in New Zealand, Australia, England, and elsewhore. At the District Court to-day Judge Robinson sustained an appeal against the decision of the magistrate who gave judgment in favour of Milliard and Satherley for £70 damages against Bodgshun, a storekeeper, who ' sold them onion seed which plaintiffs alleged was not true Spanish. The judge held that the seed was merchantable, and that the seller could not be expected to guarantee the crop. A deputation representing the whole of the Nelson butchers waited on Mr , Graham, MH.R-., to-night re the Slaughtering and Inspection Bill. Each clause was discussed, anl the provision for the establishment of abattoirs by local bodies and inspection were cordially approved, but the provision that local bodies might delegate their powers to private individuals or companies was strongly objected to, and the member was requested to oppose the latter provision. INVERCARGILL, September 26. The Supreme Court opened to-day before Mr Justice Pennefather. Annie Martini, aged 18 years, charged with forgery, was released on 12 months' probation. Thomas M'Donald, aged 19 years, convicted of two charges of forgery, was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment. There are only two 'more criminal cases, but there is a long, civil list.