WELLINGTON.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VI, Issue 814, 20 June 1879, Page 2

WELLINGTON.

This Day. The proprietors of the Theatre Royal intend getting a sunlight on a different principle. A strong opinion prevailing that the sunlight at the Opera House was the cause of the fire. I An inquest was held yesterday on the fire, but nothing showing its origin was adduced; and an open verdict was returned. ; : A writ for the Hutt election will be issued to-day. • At a meeting of "Wesleyans, nearly nine hundred pounds was subscribed towards rebuilding a new Church. , The statement that the Union 00, intend reducing seamen's wages is denied^ It is understood that in the present state of the revenue and falling off the land sales, the Government will not propose any further reduction* of Customs Duties this year. A new Representation Bill will be one of the first measm-es introduced in the coming session. Montague Browne, son of Mr. " Snyder " Browne, on behalf of Hiscocks and Hayman, has leased the Theatre Royal for twelve months. The news received by the Government in regard to the Parihaka meeting is to the effect that Te Whiti's influence is on the wane. Many of his followers are disgusted at the nonfulfilment of his prophecies, and also alarmed at the warlike preparations made by the Europeans. Titokawaru and his tribe have openly declared their determination not to fight against Europeans, but make common cause with them.