WELLINGTON.
May 16
Tbe Divorce Court opened this morning. Decrees absolute were granted in the cause of Gilfillan v. Gilfillan (Dunedin), and McGhee v. McGbee (Dunedin). A rule nise was granted in the caee of Weston v. Weston (Christchurch) was adjourned until to-morrow, their Honors taking time to consider whether the fact that a certificate was not issued before marriage would affect the case. The case of Campbell v. Campbell (Christchurch) is proceeding. A deputation of Wellington hotelkeepers waited upon the Premier and Colonial Secretary on Saturday in reference tbe Licensing Bill which is to be re-introduced dnriDg the next session of Parliament. Tbe deputation approved generally of the Bill, but they took exception to certain provisions as to Working Men's Clubs, family hotels, etc.; they also urged that the fees proposed to be charged for licenses were too high. After bearing tbe deputation Ministers promised to consider tbe representations made.
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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3084, 16 May 1881, Page 3
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