TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2912, 2 March 1893, Page 3

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[PEE PJREBS ASSOCIATION,] Itew Plynionth Harbor. New Plymouth, March 2. A meeting convened by the Mayor was held last night to take into consideration matters relating to the harbor, and was largely attended. A resolu'ion was passed appointing a provisional pommitLe fqr the purpose of raising funds to be devoted to the pernianenfc protection of the Mew Elyniouth breakwater, and that the committee pall' » meeting of sub? soribersfor the Jaurpose of appointing a permanent eommifcte<* for taking control of the disposal of such funds and making arrangements therewith, A large amount was subscribed in the room. Waier»ii*nt». Patba, March 2. Three wafcersptfuts were seen in tho offing about a quarter to eight this morning. One struck the land near the south end of the town and took a north-easterly course, doing considerable damage. It unroofed three houses and several sheds, the debris of one house being carried a quarter of a mile away before falling. Tfc« ll«W*nt Kwi*ili«|uali« kl ' ■* '.-i *■'■ Wellinoton, March 2. The damage to chimneys and plaster at Government buildingi-r^elson, will cost pe.arly £200 to repair: I'he Public Tr49t (%!9 h»8 taken oyer the JJaitangafA fund, transferred to ft by statute of last session. The amount is £10,500. Political. . The Liberal Association held a social gathering last night, at which Messrs Beeves and Seddon spoke. The former said the Government would have the largest surplus ever seen in New Zealand, and warned the party to be OMeful.in/ selecting candidates; ,>Mr Seddon .depre: tatoa' any I 'attempt; to'Sset' the ■ country j»ga]nstthQtow», '■