INTERPROVINCIAL.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XVI, Issue 5579, 26 September 1889, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Prk Press Association. — ''opyiuoht.J WELLINGTON, To-day. The steamer Huia, which grounded at Foxton eleven days ago, tioated off at 10 yetterday morning. Tlie Mayor lias received a letter from one of Wellington's leading citizens intimating that with v view to commemorate the jubilee of .lie foundation of the colony by the arrival of fir.st settlors in Port Nicholson, he is prepared to irive the sum of LI, OOO towards the formation of a free public library in the city. The only condition is that the library shall bo established in the Jubilee year. Notice has been given by Mr Jellicoe of his intention to move in the Supreme Court at the next sitting in Banco for a charge of venue in the case of the indictment against Detective Benjamin for perjury to such a judicial district other than Wellington, as the Court may direct, on the ground that a fair and impartial trial of the indictment cannot be had by a grand and petty jury of the jury list at Wellington. It is-mulerstood that a portfolio has been offered to Captain Russell, who has taken time to consider. At a meeting of the Anglican Synod last evening Mr C. Rons Martin moved : " That this Synod approves of the principle of the Private Schools Bill introduced during last session of the New Zealand Parliament by the member for Dunstan." The motion was supported by Bishop Hadneld (Primate elect), Rev. Toogood, Rev. H. H.-.rvey, Rev. T. L. Tudor, and others. The motion was carried unanimously. There is every probability that Captain ; Russell will join the Government, but it is understood not as Colonial Secretary. It is stated that the vacant portfolio, Education is offered him. Major General Edwards arrives at Auckland on 15th October, but as he will only remain 14 days in the colony, none but the forts at the four centres will be inspected. The Minister of Defence has forwarded a programme to General Edwards, and will probably go to Auckland and accompany him on his tour. The Government expect another 250 Martini Henris from England next week. The greater portion of the last consignment has been distributed over the colony and being taken up freely. Hon. Mr Fergus has received numerous letters from officers of volunteers objecting to resuscitation of battalions. DUNEDIN, To-pay. The body of Jas. Shand was found in the Taieri river. On Wednesday he was in town, and obtained several documents from the Official Assignee and afterwards returned to his farm at Abbotsford. He was then in a rather depressed state of mind, and complained that he had of late suffered from insomnia. He was last seen on Friday morning by some farm employees, to whom he spoke in bis usual manner, and then walked ove: the fields, as was his custom every day. James Wilson and Peter Duncan left town on Saturday afternoon, and assisted in the search for him, which was made by several parties. Mr Shand's coat, hat, and stick were found last Saturday on the river bank about a quarter of a mile from the farm. Yesterday the half-yearly meeting of the Colonial Bank was held, Mr G. McLean presiding. In moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet declaring the usual dividend of 7 per cent, the Chairman said they saw prosperity going on around them, which though it had not yet reached all points, was bound to niter through all the colony. When they looked at the balance-sheet they would see that banks had shared in this measure of prosperity. The directors had this half-year been able to pay the usual dividend, and to put aside a good sum towards the reserve, and provide suflicient for all bad and doubtful debts. Information has been received that company with a capital of L 20.000 has been floated at Sydney. The name is the Ouida Sydney Tin and Gold Mining Company, to work 700 acres of alluvial flats on Robertson's River, Stewart Island. An expert has arrived here on behalf of the company, and goes to the Island on Saturday to start work at once on a large scale. Samples of tin from the claim sent to Sydney were found to contain 30ozs (?) of tin to the ton. AUCKLAND To-day. The abduction case ended in three men and two women being bound over to keep the peace for 12 months. They were also ordered to pay the costs amounting to L 22 10s. A Melbourne syndicate has made an offer to purchase the whole of .the Auckland Tramway Co's plant for £36,000, and a meeting of shareholders has been called to consider the proposal. It is understood that in the event of the offer being accepted, the syndicate will run the cars by cable or electricitj'. CHRISTCHURCH, To-day. It is understood that Memo England h.s been purchased by Mr Vernon Musgrave and that the price is £1050. There is no doubt the colt will stay in New Zealand. The opening of the cycling season in Christchurch takes place on Saturday, when all the clubs will combine to form a procession at New Brighton. It is expected that 200 cyclists will be present. MASTERTON, To-day. At the District Court yesterday, before Judge Robinson and a jury, Thomas Maxted, of Pahiatua, sued the Bank of New Zealand for L2OO for dishonoring his cheque for L 2, when he had funds to his credit. A verdict was give for plaintiff of L 25 and LlO 6s costs. A largely-attended meeting of the public last night passed resolutions condemning the Rabbit Act and its administration in the North Wairarapa district ; also Government be asked to suj)ply settlers with rabbit proof netting at a low rate ; that the Government make wire netting a legal dividing fence, and contribute to the cost of erecting the same between the settlers' and Crown 1 mds where they join. TIMARU, To-day. Alex. Crombie, of Kingsdown, was shooting here this morning. The gun burst, and shattered his hand and blew his nose off. Captain Woolcombc, one of the old identities, was run away with by a young horse in a buggy, which was capsized and the captain's leg was broken in two places. The Timaru Refrigerating Company have made satisfactory arrangements with Nelson Bros., and at once take steps to enlarge the premises and plant to a freezing capacity of 1000 per day, which should be°cqual to the requirements of the district for many years. HOKITIKA, To-day. The Town Hall at Kanieri, with reading room and chemistry class room, were destroyed by lite early this morning. There are no insurances. The building cost about £300. Fortunately the lire did not cross the street to the remaining portions of the township.