WELLINGTON NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 3483, 25 October 1894, Page 7

WELLINGTON NEWS.

(by telegraph.-press association). Wellington, Last Night. The Labour Journal issued to-day states: " "Reports as a whole show that," with the return of spring, work is much more plentiful, and nearly all reports agree in stating that there is a very large decrease in the number of men travelling on the road. Tradesmen also speak in a more hopeful Strain. No doubt for the next six months work will be more plentiful, and as a consequence trade will be better." A proclamation in a Gazette Extraordinary, published to-night, formally prorogues parliament until 6fch December. The t Colonial Treasurer leaves for the south in the Hinemoa about midnight. The Ballance memorial committee has decided to alter the design to a statue, instead of a monument as originally intended. The Premier promised to assist them In every way. The presentation already spoken of was made to Dr Lemon this morning by the Postmaster • General on behalf of the officers of the Department. Mr Ward spoke at some length, reviewing Dr. Lemon's career. The Premier also spoke in flattering terms of the late Superintendent of Telegraphs. There was a large attendance of officials, and the function took place in the accountant's long room, which was decorated for the occasion.

The Appeal Court was engaged to-day hearing the case Union Bank v. South Canterbury Building and Investment Company, which is expected to last several days, The bank brought the action against the company, which is in liquidation, and the liquidators, Montgomery and Quinn, to recover advances to. the amount of £BOOO. Judge Denniston gave judgment against the bank on the general question and for it on the minor points, and cross appeals are now being argued. At Tanui to-day the Rev J. C. Andrew of lea station was fined £2O and costs for failing to destroy rabbits,