LATE TELEGRAMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 1891, 1 May 1890, Page 22

LATE TELEGRAMS.

Auckland, April 30. la a letter acknowledging the receipt of subscriptions from Auckland to the Irish evicted tenants' fund, Mr Kennedy, M.P., states that New Zealand has shown that she knows how to reconcile the most completa loyalty and patriotism with a hearty spirit of helpfulness towards the persecuted and suffering, and an intense sympathy with those struggling to obtain that measure of freedom which she herself so soberly and worthily enjoys. Sir Walter and Lady Buller, who were passengers from Sydney by the Mararoa last night, proceed on to Wellington to-morrow. ' Wellington, April 30. The uew volunteer regulations, drawn up as suggested in the report of General Edwards, are in a forward state, and will be presented to Parliament for approval. ' The regulations provfde for increased capitation on similar lines to those adopted in Australia, and if Parliament approves of them the Government only propose to bring the change on gradually. The navals and two senior iifle companies in each centre will be first enrolled under the new regulations. At a meeting of hotel proprietors and others this evening the proposed increase in the price of beef and mutton by butchers from to-morrow was discussed, and a committee appointed to report on the question of establishing a cooperative butchery for the public protection. GBEyarouTH, April 30. The Coalpit Heath mine at Brunnerton has been accidentally flooded, and it will be several days before work is resumed. The installation of Bro. Henry Thomson as Grand Master of the New Zealand Grand Lodge of Freemasons took place this evening. Over 250 were present at the installation which took place at the Oddfellows' Hall. The scene was most imposing, the hall having been perfectly arranged and beautifully decorated. The ceremony was performed by Bro. E. T. Gillon, assisted by Bro. Vincent Pyke. A large choir under R. Trist Searell rendered the music. After the ceremony the degree of Fast Deputy Grand Master was conferred on Bro. Gillon in recognition of his services, and of Past Grand Secretary on Bro. Robertson (Wellington). A banquet was held subsequently in the hall of the Chamber of Commerce, which was crowded The utmost enthusiasm prevailed.