INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1920, 16 August 1888, Page 3

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

(F3E PBBSS ASSOCIATION ) Auckland," August 15 A meeting of the direotors and managers of mines m the Haarakt diatrlot, and others Interested In mining, was held today to consider the question of soourlpg aa adequate exhibit of minerals m the New Zealand Court at Melbourne, A committee comprising the Mayor, Messrs J. Yonng, and A. Porter were appointed to gather qnartz from the various mines, to be forwarded to the Exhibition. Some discussion took place as to the disposal of ores at the close of the Exhibition, It being pointed out that it would involve too great a sacrifice, as mine owners had to send ore which would be given away, and it was agreed : — " That the ore exhibited shall be at the absolute disposal of the owners, either for sale or to be returned." The Auckland Rugby Union have reoelved a cablegram from Mr Lillywhlte, stating that the English footballers' will play In Auckland on September B'h. Napier, August 15. With referenca to the allegation that Government had refused to pay a polioy on the life of the Ute Perolva! Bear, on the ground that hla name was James Peroival Bear, Mr Oliver, the local resident agent, Informs the " Herald " that the statement Is based on a complete misapprehension. All that has been asked for Is proof that the James Peroival Bear, whose relations now claim, is the name as the Peroival Bear who was Insured, and a simple statutory declaration by the surviving relatives will be accepted as soffiolent proof. The relatives misunderstood what was required, hence their belief that the Department refused to pay the policy. The Borough Oounoll to-night adopted the report of the Electric Lighting Committee, who recommended the Council to awelt the result of the experiment to be tried at Wellington and other plaoes. Wellington, August 16. It Is atated that the Hon Mr Larhaoh has instituted proceedings agalntt the proprietors of the " New Zealand Herald," Auckland, for libel, claiming £2000 damages, and has retained as counsel Sir R Stout and the Hon P. A. Buckley. In the seventh month of tbe rating year just expired no less than 220 dwelling houses have been erected In the City, besides a large number of business premises. Efforts are to be made to float the stranded barque Kate Tatham. Tbe ketch Florence, which has been chartered to convoy the necessary gear, will be towed over to-night to the scene of tbe wreck. The preliminary enquiry Into the clroumstances connected with the vessel's stranding was commenced this afternoon. The evidence will be forwarded to the Marine Department to deolde, If oeoei- , wry, to hold a Magisterial enquiry,