NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 27 April 1901, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Population of Dunedin. Dunedin, April 25. The Census return show the population of the ci y cf Dunediu as 25,114 ; the total in 1891 was 22,376. Late Archdeacon Dudley. Avckland, April 26. One of the largest an<J most representative funerila ever held in Auckland was that of the late Archdeacon Dudley which

took place to-day. Bepresentativts of all denominations were present, including the Jewish Babbi. The service was most impressive. The Primate /Bishop Cowie) gave an earnest address, referring to the many good qualities of the deceased Archdeacon, his unselfishness and the high e.t'mation in which he was held both as clergyman and a citizen. Grand Lodge of New Zealand. Christchurch, April 26. The Grand Lodge session has concluded. A motion to rescind the decision that future meetings be held in Wellington was carried, and it was resolved _ to adhere to the present system of holding sessions in the four centres in rotation. Waihi Mining Dispute. Wellington, April 2(5. At the hearing of the miners' dispute to-day by the Conciliation Board, evidence was given that the union's demands would add about nine per ceut to the working expenses of the mines. 'Barbers' Union. Wellington, April 27. The Hairdressers Assistants Union in submitting their case to the Conciliation Board demanding shorter hours, minimum age and limitation of number of apprentices employed. The Loan. The allotment of the half million loan is completed. Those who tendered for five thousand receive the allotment in full at the price tendered. This is done with the object of spreading the loan amongst as many as possible. The Match Case. Judge Edwards decided to-day that a consignment of matches of Bell and Coy. recently seized at the Customs was not liable to forfeiture.