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Star (Christchurch), Issue 3653, 26 December 1879, Page 2

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On enquiry at tho Hospital just boforo going to press, wo were gla.d to learn that the injured men were progressing favourably. A third man named Patrick Cuddinohy was &r---rested during the afternoon. A fourth man, who it is stated took an active part in tho affray proceeded to Titnaru by a train immediately afterwards, but lias been telegraphed for. During tho rush that followed the cry of "Faugh a ballagh," when Superintendent Broham was making the first arrest, ho received a severe blow on the shoulder. The procession did not re-form after the attack, but the majority returned albng tho street -and thon made their way to the raHw&y-BtatioD, -whero thoy left for , Prcbbleton shortly after 11 o'clock. About 2.80 p.m. Mt Barrett, licensee of tho Borough , Hotel, received instructions to close the hotel. i A large orowd of persons were present during the day in the vicinity of the hotel, among whom were stationed as many constables as , could be procured from the various ports of the district. Hie Worship the Mayor waß i also present during tho day, and, in coneeJ quence of Tumours prevailing, arrangements have been made by which a large body of men ! will be available at a moment's notice.