OBITUARY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6694, 6 November 1889, Page 3

OBITUARY.

AUCKLAND, Nov. 5. Mr R. J. O'Sullivan, ex Inspector of Schools in the Auckland district, died today from the effects of a paralytic stroke. He has been in precarious health for some time. Mr O'Sullivan, who was sixty-one years of age, was Inspector from 1872 until 188S, when he retired from that position. ! TBAMWAY SYNDICATE. I A cablegram has been received stating that a representative of the Syndicate interested in tbe purchase of the Auckland | Tramways is coming from Melbourne to arrange the details. The disposal of the Tramways is regarded as practically concluded. j HOSPITAL BOABD. ! i In regard to the recent Howe enquiry the Hospital staff allege that the Hospital ! Board have themselves broken tho rules cf the institution in several eases, and offer I suggestions for alterations in the regulations. LIBERAL SUBSCRIPTIONS. A sum of about .£4OO has been subscribed on behalf of evicted tenants in connection with the mission of the Irish delegates. SOCIAL PDRITY. The Social Purity Committee established recently have decided to address the Minister for Justice, urging that better facilities be given for suppressing disorderly houses ; that the ago of consent be raiGed ; and that a reformatory be established. JUBILEE CARNIVAL. About -6-100 has been collected for the Jubilee Carnival. A canvass of the city will shortly be commenced.