TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 309, 26 December 1873, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

PROVINCIAL. Wellington, December 24. Wellington will send seven boats to Canterbury for the Interprovincial regatta. All the 'tenderß for the erection of the nev.' Government Offices have been declined, because they were largely in excess of the Colonial 'Architect's estimates. Christchurch, December 24. The Good Templars contemplate erecting a hall, to cost £2,000. Dunedin, December 24 The Standard Company are now accepting risks The number of shares applied for in Dunedin is 33,772. The Governor arrived this alternoon, and drove overland from Oamaru with Lady Fergussan. He was much lmpi eased with the beauty of the scenery He was met at the W->ter of Leith by the Mayor and the City Councillors, when the address was read. The Governor made an extempore reply, and thanked the Council for their considerate reception. He was glad he had come overland, and he and Lady Fergusson were delighted with what they had seen. He hoped to remain some time in Duuedin, and to tee something of the working of its public institutions. A triumphal arch was erected at the Octagon. The Governor was loudly cheered when driving under it on his way to Government Eouse, the Artillery firing a salve at the same " v time. December 24 The Otago Sugar Kefinery Company is very popular. One of the promoters will be sent to Engla d by the next mail to arrange for plant *'' and a skilled manager. The banquet to Mr Yogel will be held in the University Hall. Hokitika, December 25. There were five candidates nomirated lor the Supfrintendency. Messrs. Kennedy, White M.H.R., Hoob, Boner, M.L.C., and Stanton. The show of bands was in favor of Bonar Stanton resigned. The poll takes place on January 2. A close contest is anticipated between Bonar and Kennedy.