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Hawke's Bay Times, Volume XIII, Issue 552, 17 February 1868, Page 2

Skdhti.anp.—Arrangements are being uiaile to erect an English Cimrch in the above township.

Imh Isr.vyps.—The Melbourne Argus advocates Australia taking possession of tlie Eiji Isiands.

Tin: Duke of Emyr.rr.GH. —Referring to the (liilicnity of raising subscription?, Ac., towards defraying expenses connected with tlm approaching visit’of the Duke of Edinburgh, the Evening News inclines to ihe belief that His Royal Highness will meet with but a sorry reception at Auckland.

OriiXlXff OF THE Roman Catholic Chapel ax Shostland.— The Southern Cross, 11th February says The Roman C.itholic chopcl at Shorlland was opened on Sunday, 9th Feb., and was attended by a large congregation. 'i he ceremony was very imposing, and Father Rivard, FT*., merits the approbation of his flock for the exertions he Ims made to obtain for them a place of worship. The Bask of Rew Zealand, Wanga-nui-—The Chronicle, Feb. S, says The bunk is now taking possession of their matrnificent new premises in Victoria Avenue, which are just about finished. The business will be conducted there on and after Wed-

nesday next, 1 he bnildingis one of the finest —if not the finest, —in Wanganui, and is an ornament to the town in which it stands. Capture of a Whale at Coromandel. —The Coromandel correspondent of the Daily Southern Cross supplies the following : —A large whale ran ashore in the harbor on Saturday, 2oth ult., near Ruffin’s, and was captured by the settlers of the adjoining bays, who speedily set toj work to boil it down. It is estimated to yic,d about one tun of oil, and will prove a valuable prize !o tlie Aiders. The huge monster measured about 30 feet from stem to stern, and had evidently sought shelter in shallow waters from its inveterate enemy, the sword-fish, as, on inspec'ion, it w»? ftui.fl to be wounded,.