NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.
(FEE PBEBB ASSOCIATION.)
Funeral of Col. Fraser. Thames, September 19There was a large representative gathering at the funeral of Col. Fraser, late Sergt-at-Arms, this afternoon. Wreaths were forwarded by the Ministry, the Governor, and members of Parliament. AU
the local bodies were represented. Some members of deceased’s old regiment which took part in the Maori War were also present. The body was interred in the Tarura cemetery, near Thames. Divorce Cases in Camera. Christchurch, September 19. The question of taking cases in camera came up at the Supreme Court tc-day, when Mr Russell applied to Justice Dennistan that divorce cases should be taken in chambers. His Honor asked why such a course should be adopted ? It was true he said, that many oases should be tried in that manner, but there should be some special reason. Mr Russell said that parties had a right to have their cases tried in chambers, and the case under discussion was purely a matter between man and bis' wife. His Honor said that it was a case between man and his wife and the public. In the absence of any special grounds he would refuse the application.
Public Health. Wellington, Sept. 19. One of the members of the oily council to-night mentioned the fact that while certain medical inspection was made of passengers from over-sea ports, nothing was being done by the municipalities to check the spread of measles, scarlatina, influenza, and other epidemics of sickness. The prevalence of these complaints was considered by many medical men to be due to the want of proper fumigation of clothing and belongings of a large number of men'who have returned from South Africa. He recommended that a report should be procured at once from the city health officer. The Mayor promised to enquire into the matter and procure a report on the subject. The council adjourned after passing a resolution of sympathy and regret at the death of the late Mr M'Kinley. Leaving the Colony.
Wellington, This Day,
The Magdaburg Fire Insurance Company has decided to retire from New Zealand and has effected reinsurance of all its policies with the London and Lancashire,
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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 20 September 1901, Page 3
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360NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 20 September 1901, Page 3
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