DUNEDIN.

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3423, 11 December 1879, Page 2

DUNEDIN.

Last night A. Melbourne telegram of the 8 inst advises Darrow and Co , that the leading South Staffordshire makers of bar iron have withdrawn all quotations, and that the prices continue* to advance. On Mondny night the Her. Dr Stuart, while walking in hib garden slipped and fell heavily, dislocating his shoulder and sustaining a severe (shaking. He was attended by Dr Miller and is progressing favorably. \ At the Land Board it was stated for ! the convenience of new arrivals and intending settlers, tbat statements bo prepared and posed itt public places, giving all information regarding the land open tor selection. The annual session of the local Orange Institution was opened in the Oddfellows' Hal! today, the K.W.G.M.. Bro Levell and 5 delegates were present. Part of the business will ba the consideration of a motion to tnke Father Cliiniquy under the Society's protection during bis iNew Zealsnd tour. Too Caledonian Society have resolved to make a first prize for hand competition at New Year's sports £50, and make 16 in number the minimum members in each band. At the Police Court this morning. Peter Tryston was again brought before the bench for failing to support his children '• already inmates of the Dunedin Industrial School and was ordered to pay 60s per week. Edward Brown was ordered to par 5s < 6d per week, and admitted his liability, \ but urged in extenuation that he had only | received £2 12s 6d for three weeks work ' in a contract at Mullocky Gully.