WITHIN THE COLONY.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume II, Issue 207, 26 September 1894, Page 3

WITHIN THE COLONY.

NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. Per Press Association.

Proposition.

Dunrdin, Thi» Day. At the Anglican Synod, a proposition ii under eoneiduation to elexate St Paul'i Church to the Bank ef Cathedral aad constitute a chapter. To be Removed. Napier, This Day. The lighthouse on the Bluff is to be removed to the Kidnappers. Committed for Trial. Napier, This Day. llestall has been coKuaitted on the charge of poisoning niae men at Palska station. There was arsenic in dust taken from hit pockets. Proposed that Election of Bishop be Deferred. Napier, Tkia Day. Amotion was tabled at the Dioaaan Synod tkat the elaction of bishop be deferred till the endowment funds reaoked ten thousand pounds. The White Ant. Auckland, This Day. Captain Brow, the entomologist, has traced the white aat te puriri, and advised that this wood sheuld set be used for piles. Kerosene will aot kill the insect, but fumes of prussic acid and alcohol will. Native Education. Auckland, Tkia Day. Tko Committee of tho Board of Governors recommend tkat free tuition be given to not more than six Maori lads in a year provided they can, if under 14 years of age, pass the 4th standard. New Bishop of Waiapu. Napier, This Day. At a meeting of the Diocesan Synod late last night Archdeaeon Leonard Williams was elected bishop of Waiapu. There was no other nomination. Sporting. Marton, This Day. The following are the results of the races so far : Flying Handicap.—Orion 1, Kalmea 2, Lebel 8. Dividend, £5 Bs. Hack Flying.—Artist and Silver Park ran a dead heat. Bonovoree third. Sudden Death. New Plymouth, This Day. An elderly man named John Collins was found dead on the road at Henui. It is supposed he had a* apoplietic stroke. An inquest is to be held. %