INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1918, 14 August 1888, Page 3

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, August 13. The Auokland branoh of the New Zealand Educational Institute have mrde a public statement rejecting as unworthy of credence, the recent charges of immorality m schools. In a recent meeting of the Swanston village bottlers it was agreed to forward a memorial to filr Percy Smith, Commissioner of Crown Lands, asking him to use bis Influenco to secure the establishment of relief works for the settlers. It is s»ld that warnings were given by Mr Lnnden against the taking op of land at Swanston by special Bottlers as the soil is barren. The Finanoe Committee of the City Oounoll have drawn op a report recommending a reduotion m the annual municipal expenditure of about £4600. Wellington, August 13. An extensive fall of earth tiok place In the rear of a row of houses situated at Willis street, about 2 o'clock this afternoon. A girl named Lizzie Mallours, aged, 12 was doing some household work at the back of one of the houses when she noticed the earth slipping and before she had time to escape, about 200 tons came doflrn and buried her up to the neck. She was extricated with difficulty and when found had only sustained a few bruises. Joseph Simmons to-day was committed for trial on a oharge of larceny of money belonging to his employer. Mr W. Montgomery, formerly member for Akaroa, Dr Grace, M.LC, and Sir land Commissioners to the Paris ExhlblDillon Ball have been appointed New Zaatlon. The Supreme Court was occupied all the afternoon hearing the lihel action brought by Mr Bu'cher, editor of the "• Walrarapa Observer " against Ms Nation, proprietor of the " Wairarapa Standard." The latter published an article whioh plaintiff alleges reflected on bis character and he sought to reoover £300 as damages. After an hour's deliberation . the jary awarded plaintiff £25 damages and costs on the lowest tcale, Wbstpobt, August 13. The Westport Coal Company are increasing their staff by 90jnen, and intend doubling their output by means of double Bhifts. It Is reported that the Company's property Is about to be sold to a powerful syndicate. Reetton, August 13. The works of the Reef ton Electric Light and transmission of Power Company are finished, and a satisfactory trial hsfa been made. It is expected that by the end of the month the light will be m use In every street and dwelling m the town. The prioe charged is £3 per lamp per year, which is equal to 5j per light per month. The entire plant cost £6000. and was erected ry Mr W. Prinoe, of Dunedlo. Shares of the Company, on rhloh 5s was paid up, are now quoted at 3d 3d, and are sought after. Dunedin August 13. In a recent action brought m the ließldent Magistrate's Coutt against Amelia Nicholson aa order was made for payment of £4 or three days imprisonment. The money not being; paid, Mrs Nicholson was taken to gaol this morning, but an application was at once made, which was successful, that Bhe should be discharged, as she Tart a married woman. Invercargill, August 13. The weather here continues remarkably fine. Water is scarce m town and householders who had not intended to patronise the new water sapply have been forsed to make conneotlons with the mains.