WELLINGTON.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2197, 22 May 1908, Page 3

WELLINGTON.

(.Special to “Times.”) WELLINGTON, May 21. the STOLEN PICTURE. There are rumors about to-day that fi... ~..intiipf bv Leader that vvasstolen horn the Art Gallery recently is known to be in Wellington, but the authorities are reticient on the subject. One to whom 1 spoke said the police had received some information on the subject, but it was just possible that the communication may have been a hoax. TONGAIUItO I’AItK, At a meeting of the Tongariro Bark Board to-day, it was decided to strim<dv recommend the extension or the ~r c a of the present boundaries of the park so as to include the characteristic alpine flora and scenery of the country surrounding. Tongariro and Kuapeliu. Applications lor llax-cut-ting licenses were considered, hut as the inspector reported that there was but verv little flax within the liimfi of the ‘Park, the applications were not granted. It was decided to invite the Tourist Department to furnish suggestions with regard to the appointment of a caretaker and providing an accommodation house. HA It BOibS’ ASSOCIATION.. A conference of the executive, ol the Harbors’ Association was held m Wellington this afternoon, Mr. T. M: Wilford. chairman ol the Wellington Harbor Board (president), in the chair. The, Harbor Boards’ Bill of last year was considered, and it was decided to make a number of minor recommendations to the Government.

STOCK EXCHANGE. On ’Change yesterday. Talisman shares changed hands at £2 ss, and AVaihi sliares sold at £9 10s. Bank shares are somewhat easier, New Zealand being offered at £9 Is Od, and Nationals it £5 ss. Talisman shares rose to £2 os od today and AVailiis again sold at £9 10s.

PERSONAL. Lady McKenzie, widow of the late fair John McKenzie, is seriously ill at her home near Palmerston South. Mrs. 31. P. Cameron, of Khnndallah (her daughter) left- for south last evening.