INTERPRQVINCIAL NEWS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1945, 15 September 1888, Page 3

INTERPRQVINCIAL NEWS.

. ♦ . (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION;) Auoki-and, September 14. It Is understood Sir George Grey will soon proceed on his trip Home, going by way of San Francisco, and spending a few weeks In the United States. It la said that he will visit Ireland and lecture on Home Rule, He hopes to be able to return before next bpsblob. "Wellington, September 14, The Exhibition Commlsslonera have just received a telegram from Sir James Hector saying that ho has succeeded In obtaining a 000 l ohamber at the Exhibition m Melbourne for any dairy produce which may be forwarded for the special dhow of such produce to Ye held m November next. A man named Robert Taylor was to-day committed for assault and robbery from tbe person. The Premier returns to town this evening. Steps are being taken by the Minister of Education for the appointment of a Commission to enquire Into the finanolal arrangements and general management of the Lincoln Agricultural College, regardIng whloh complaints were made In the House by Mr O'Oallsghan, M.H.R. The Commissioners will be Mr Henry Overton, of Irwell, and Mr D. McMillan, of Coalgate. DpNBDiN, September 14. The Direotora' Report of the Kaltangata Railway and Coal Company states that the bnlao.ee to the credit of profit and loss Is £6890. A dividend In recommended of 10 per cent per annum for six months, with a bonus of 15s per share ; £3765 Is to be carried forward. Sir Robtrt and Lady Stont and family left for Melbourne to-day by tbe Walhora. At the speolal meeting of the Equitable t Insurance Association It was decided not , io admit the Press. The motion given notice of was oarried — "Tbat the Directors be authorised to dispose of the business by , sale (Lfr t^nefer ." apd an agdtylon wan , made "but tbat any disposal to parties t haying a domloile beyond New Zealand i *kilj be gbsolote safe for pub only/!