INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1704, 5 November 1887, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

*_ Auckland, November 4. A unique proposition came before the Waitemata County Council at. their ordinary meeting to-day. The Whangarel Coouty Ooaucil telegraphed asking them to oo operate m endeavoring to seenre from the Government the iam of £50,000 per annum, for five years, the money to be distributed pro rato amongst the nine counties of Auckland. The proposal created much amuaement. It was resolved to send a copy of the telegram to Mt Monk, M.H.R. Wellington, November 4, The torpedo, loat during praotloe some days ago, haß not yet been found, bat It Is stated that it has twioe been seen near the Heads, bat observers fearing it might be charged left it alone. Government have offered the uaual Admiralty reward of £29 for its recovery. The skating rink recently opened here is becoming very popular, notwithstanding that several accidents of a somewhat serious nature have occarred. One lady last weak had her aim badly fractured by a epill, and instances of minor accident! are reported. The delegates attending the Munlolpal Conference were to-day entertained at luncheon by the Mayor of Wellington. Greymotjth, November 4. It la claimed on behalf of the Education Board that there are 200 ohildren m the district under six years of age, which meana a lo&a of £800 a year. This, with the lo3b of 03 capitation on 1400 children, brings the amount the Education Board will be deprived of tip to £1150 per annum and it is contended the Board cannot meet lte requirements aa it is. Christohurch, November 4, The entries for the Metropolitan Agrf* onltural Show number 1404, against 1005 laßt year. The principal increase is m ehe'p. whioh number 866, againat 240 last year. The horses amount to 184 ; cuttle, 168; implements, 317 ; N«w Zealand m*nuf>iotor> s, 111 ; pige, 41 ; dairy produce. 65 ; cured and preserved meatß, 65, Dunedin, November 4. At the Police Court today, James Marshall was committed for trial for breaking into a store. He had very ingeniously got hold of the key from the waiatooat of the storeman. The storeman was suspicions, as ha had missed the key, and Marshall was caught red-handed.