INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1601, 5 July 1887, Page 3

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Auckland, July 4. The body found m the harbor has been identified as tint of feamuel Switzsr. Charles Alcken, ledger-keeper m the. Bank of Now Zealand, was charged at the Police Court to-day with forging and uttering a chtque for £65, and remanded, ba:l being allowed. Wellington, July 4. A German fisherman, known as "Fat Charlie," residing at Petone, hae been missing since Saturday week. He is believed to be drowned, Mastbrton, July 4. John MoOermit wes chargod m the 1 Resident Magistrates' Court this afternoon with having an unlicensed still apcr ratua m his possession, and also with having a quantity of ep'rits on whioh no duty had been paid. Be wbb fined £60 on each charge, or twelve months' imprisonment. Greymouth, Jnly 4. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Harbor Beard could not be held to- night, owing to the new appointments to the B >ard not having been goz-tled, tho old Board having expired by effiuxion of time. This will cause some inconvenience to the contractors, workmen and tradesmen looklag forward to being paid. A change m the weather, betokening rain, seems imminent. To-night rain Is falling m slight bhowers. Dumedin v July 4 The Manager of the National Bank baa received advice that the directors propose to pay a dividend at the rate of 5 per cent for the half year, and c«rry forward £4300.

fi> eating's Cough Lozenges cure Coughs fl, ima, JSronohitis. Medical testimony Hi s that no other medioine is so effectual ho cure of these dangerous maladies. ■1 CLozenge alone give ease, one or two at Hi tme ensures rest. For relieving difficulty V ceathing they are invaluable. They con« Hi io opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists m Tins, Is U& and 2s 9d each. For continuation of news see fourth page.