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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 161, 5 June 1884, Page 2

Auckland,.. June 3. A two nights' debate m thfi Theatre Royal is commenced byCharles Bright and George Brown, of conditional immortality celebrity, on the question "la the Christianity of the New Testament detrimental to human progress," the former affirming and the latter denying the proposition. Great publin interest was taken ; there are 960 present, and axcelleut order prevailed. Mohi Tawhai, M.H.R., delivered and interesting address at the Salvation Army Barracks last evening. Christciiuuch, June 3. Mr Parneli has consented to retire from the Ashburton contest, many of his supporters having asked to be relieved of their promise, as they wished to vote for Sir Julius Yogel. Timaru, June 3. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company to-day sold by auction at Waimate Junction 17,900 bushels ot barley, at from 3d 6d to 4s, all to Dunediu brewers. Blejthei.v, June 4. A commission, consisting of Capt Hume and G. S. Cooper, has been appointed to enquire into the charges preferred against Mr Turn bull, R.M., by another official here. The commission sits within one month.