NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8312, 5 November 1888, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

BLUCKLAYBRS 1 UNION SMASHED DP Auckland, November 8. The Bricklayers' Union on Friday night was dissolved, and the funds were divided. THE LUNATIC FEWICK, With reference to the supposed lunatic Fenwiok, Judge Gillies decided that though of iftsouud mind as regards some matters he was capable of managing his affairs. He still remains in the Asylum, as no 1 oue cares to take the responsibility of releasiug'him. It is understood that Colonel Haultaio, who tnaJe speoial enquiries into tho case, does not recommend his roiease. JUUILEB STICAM-UIIP CMMPANY". &uciil\nd, November 6. Nothing has yt>fc been dove by the Auckland branch of the Seamen's Union or by the Jubiloe Steamship 00. to give effect to the settlement [arrived at between tho Steamship Owners' Association and the representatives of tho Union at Dunedia with reference to the dispute with the Northern .^teamshipOo. No instructions as to the oourse to be pursued bave been received by the looal representatives of the Union, and it is uudei stood that they are awaiting the arrival of hi* Miller, Seoretary of the Duuediu brauoh. who is expected to be iv Auckland very poon. LAND INVESTMENT COMPANY, Wellington, November 8. A company has been floated here called the Land Investment Company, Limited, foy the gurpoae pf buying

laud in blooka in the Wellington district, and selling it in small allotments. The oapital is £20,000, in £10 shares. The first issue of 1,250 shares was fully subscribed. The company has power to increase Us oapital. COLLISION IN WELLINGTON HABBOUR. Wellington, November 5. The Eotorua, while towing the barque Clairmonet oat, ran into the well-known Girda at her moorings, and sank her. SUNNYSIDE ASYLUM. Dr. MoGregor, who has jast come baok from Sydney, leaves for south to-day on business conneoted with the Snnnyside Asylum. On hearing of the fire Dr. McGregor ' broke off his Australian tour, and returned at once. THIS MAORI BURGLAR. Ohkistohuroh, November 5. John Murray, the Maori burglar, was charged at the Police Court this morning with burglaries, also with escaping from Aldington gaol, and was remanded to Eaiapoi.