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Manawatu Herald, Volume I, Issue 33, 17 December 1878, Page 2

« (per press agexcy) Alexandra, December 13. Tho Kingites are about to establish a press of their own at To Kopua. Honare te Waioha is collecting money for tho purpose. Waitaua, December 13. After repeated efforts thc> steamer Hauraki vas floated off the beach this morning. Little or no damage has been sustainol by the vessel, the weather having been unusually line during tho last ton days. CmusTCHURCH, December 13. A very handsome silver testimonial will be taken by the Canterbury team to A iu.tr alia for presentation to liailey, the cricketer. It is the gift of a lew Tasmaniau residents iv his town, and is given to mark their appreciation of his exploits as one of the Australian Jiloveu in tho Old Country. At the Police Court William Bartlett was charged by his wife with having failed to provide for her maintenance, and it was stated he had been spending his money upon a kept mistress. This, however, he denied on oath. This statement being bolieved to be false he was arrested on a charge of perjury as he was leaving the Court, and brought back and remanded Greymo jtit, December 13. Bradley's Kacocourse Hotel was burned to the ground this morning. The landlord, his wife, and family barely escaped with their lives. Nothing was saved. Tho insurances were LSOO ;on the furniture LI OO iv the South British. Du.nedin, Deeoinber 13. Yesterday morning Miss Amy Sherwiu was married at St Paul's Church to Mr H. Gorlitz, a German commercial gentleman from Sydney, the ceremony being performed by the Veu. Archdeacon Kd wards. Signor Ponipei gave tho bride away. The attendance of the public was largo, and much interest was manifested in the ceremony. The celebration of the nuptials will in no way interfeio with tJ»e fulfilment of the engagements arranged by Mrs Goilitz and Signor Poinpei. _ |