TELEGRAPHIC.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 383, 27 February 1908, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC.

Christchurch, February 24. Lord Pluuket inspected the Technical College to-day, and expressed himself highly pleased with the display of work. He left for Akaroa by the Tutanekai this, evening, and leaves at-'iuid-day to-morrow for the Bluff. The funeral of the late Mr J. C. Wilkin, formerly-managing director qt the Lyttelton Times, who died 3u: Paris towards the end of last year, took place this afternoon and was very largely attended. Among those present were newspaper men from other parts of the Dominion, and many representative men of this city. A very large number of beautiful wreaths were received. • . Ei/tham, February 24. Mr Jacob Marx, a farmer, of Maugatoki, is announced as a candidate for the Egmout seat. It is understood he stands in the Opposition interest. Five candidates are now out, with a possibility of more to come. , Dunedin, February 24. The Alexandra South Borough Council has decided to ask the Government to declare the Alexandra district ho longer a district under the Fire Brigades Act. Wairoa, February 24. A man named Machiu, a visitor to the Lake House, Waikaremoana, attempted suicide this morning by cutting his throat. He is in a critical state. Machin is said to be from Hastings. _________