Wellington, Last Night.
It being impossible to conclude the Asylum inquiry within the time given to the Commission, it is understood that it is the intention of the Government to extend the time. The Hon. Mr Eolleston leaves for the North on Friday. The Presbyterian Assembly met again to-day. An address to be presented to His Excellency was read and submitted to the Assembly.; The General Treasurer's report was adopted. It was agreed that Professor Salmon's generous offer to give his services in the education of theological students of Christchurch be referred to the Presbyteries. The Foreign Mission report was adopted, and the Rev. Mr Treadwell was appoiuted convener. ' A motion was carried,' "That in the interests of the spiritual necessities of Presbyterian residents in Fiji, application be made to the Home Church for asoistance in sending a minister to this field." Reports on Church agency were read. It was moved and carried," That, in view of the new arrangements, the present relations of the Church with this Agency cease, and that the Agency Committee be instructed to adopt-,the recommendations for providing the Agent's salary." .
Grreymouth, Last Night. The races have been postponed until Friday, owing to rain falling.
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Waikato Times, Volume XVI, Issue 1359, 17 March 1881, Page 3
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