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Manawatu Standard, Volume 4, Issue 153, 7 June 1883, Page 3

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C^NITBD PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Auckland, June 5 - Sir George Grey delivered an admirable address to-night to tb.9 citizens of Auckland m the Theatre Royal, on the '•principles which should govern the citizens of Auckland m forming the free public library and art gallery." The building was crowded to excess by a remarkably representative andience. Acting-Mayor senior Councillor Waddell, presided, and at the close of tht address, which lasted an hour and a half, Bishop Cowie moved, and Mr J. B. Eirth seconded, a vote of thanks to Sir George Grey for his address, which was carried by acclammation, amid enthusiastic eheere. Nipier, June 6. A building, 90ft. long, containing men's rooms, cooper and carpenter's shops, and stable, m connection with Knowfes's boiling down works, West Clive, was destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. Some men who were sleeping m separate buildings about 100 yards distant, were aroused by the dogs m the stable howling. On rushing out, the men found the whole building m flames. Scarcely anything was saved. The dogs perished m fire. There was abundance of tester, and the fire was confined to one building. The loss is £300. The building only was insured m the South British for £100. At a committee meeting of the Jockey Club yesterday, the disqualification was removed from G. J. Murtagh. Dunbdiit, June 5. The Central Licensing Committee have cancelled publicans' licenses m majority of oases and restricted hours. The Commissioners stated that iv esses where barmaids are employed after hours they would unhesitatingly take away license. Christohtjrch, June 5. The are thirty-peven candidates for Government Scholarships being examined at the Normal School — twentyfive boys and twelve girls. Tenders are called for the ocean steamer wharf at Lyttelton. The wharf is to be 500tt by 110 ft and will require 562 piles. '1 he Licensing Court for East Christchurch limits the hours m every case to 11 o'clock. :■■ Kaikoura, June 5. Intelligence has bten received here r to-day that his Excellincy the Governor is to be recommeuded to remit the fines m thesbeep capes brought against Messrs Ingles and Gordon Gibson. Gisborke, June 5 The Police Court was occupied till midnight yesterday m hearing a case of rape preferred by Mrs Miriam Prangley against a young man named Mtfindo'.*, of Gibborne. The accused was committed for trial at the Supreme Court at Gisborne. The Gisborne shareholders m the Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance Company express disatisfaction with the directors for transferring the interests of the company to the Union on their 'own responsibility. The ice this morning was a quarter of an inch thick. Cold, dry weather has set m. Optjnakb, June 5. Forty natives from Hawera and the Plains passed through on horseback on Saturday, It is rumored they intended remaining, unless- ejected by force or taken prisoners. However they left Parihaka yesterday, and passed home this morning. * Auckland, June 5. The anniversary dinner of the Auckn land Engine-drivers' and Firemen's Association took place last night, Mr R. Hobbs, M.HiR. presided. Major Harris, M.H.R., was also present. The .Chairman drew attenticn to what he called the impropriety of a secret circular recently issued, intimidating railway employes from speaking to members of the House of Representatives, and added, more would be heard of it at the next session of Parliament. It is said that the late Captain James felt a presentiment before leaving Auckland m ctiarge of the cotter Waye for that it would be his last voyage, and that he would never again reach land. So strotig was this presentia : men b upon him that it had a very depressing effect upon bis spirits ; consequently, he made his will, and took an affectionate farewell] of his wife[and familyj