NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 18 June 1901, Page 4

NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

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A Hissing Mining 4 gent. CHBisTCHORCH, June 17. For some days there have been rumors that a mining agent, secretary for some of the dredging companies, had disappeared, ' His books have been submitted to an accountant, but the results of the examination have not been disclosed. Interproirincial Football. The Otago Eugby Union decided to accent the Wellington dates for the In. terprovinoial match and suggested August 31st for the Canterbury match. " Died in Church. Gisboene, June 16. During tho service at the Anglican Church- this morning, William Marr, ohoirmaster, fell dead. He was a leader in local musical circles. Heart diseaso was the cause, but Marr, to outward appearance; was a robust and healthy man. A Question of Precedence.

Duneein, June 16. A question is raised as to the precedence of the Mayor at matters in connection with the visit of the Yorks was considered by the reception committee. The chairman (R. Chisholm) said that after what bad transpired at tho City Council he would not think of going to the railway sliat'on to receive their Royal Highnesses. Tae Mayor, Councillors, etc, will thus receive their Royal Highnesses. As to the reeeptionin the evening of Thursday, the committeo thought that this was all along considered the proviucial reception, and subject to the ruling of Lord Ranf arly it was decided that the chairman and Mayor should receive their Royal Highnesses, not the Mayor and chairman, Tho discussion w« taken in committeo.