INTERPROVINCIAL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XII, Issue 39, 14 February 1877, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington, Wednesday. John McKane who was recently sentenced for rape received thirty lashes this morning. Owen Kane for a similar offence also received twenty-five lashes. Both men suffered severely, groaning loudly. The original scheme for forming an opposition Gas Company has revived. Arrived— Wakatipu, from Sydney. She brings 10 saloon, 29 steerage, and 270 tons of cargo for all ports. She leaves for South this evening. The Hon G. M-Lean and Dr Lemon are among the passengers. . Christchorch, Wednesday. A Ratepayers Association was formed last night to look after the interest of the ratepayers in air city matters. This has ' originated from the feeling of dissatisfaction ' resulting from the city assessment this yoar, and Carruthers' drainage scheme. The weather continues fine. Greymouth, Tuesday. Kileen's Greymouth Hotel, and store adjoining, were burned down this morning about four o'clock. The building was insured in the South British for £500. Lyttelton, Tuesday. The Ringarooma reached Lyttelton at 3 p.m. from Port Chalmers. She was delayed owing to one of the man-holes in the boiler becoming loose, and had to stop aud blow the boiler down. She' sailed for Wellington and Nelson at 6.30 p.m. Dchedin, Wednesday. A movement that is on foot for erecting a Sailors' Home is being well supported by the public, and large subscriptions are formed by the leading mercantile firms. The University Council passed a resolution affirming the desirability of proceeding with the establishment of a medical school in connection with the Otago University. Mr Justice Williams delivered the judgment of the Court of appeal in the case of Webb v. the National Bank of New Zealand. The rule was made absolute for the arrears of judgment, but without costs.