INTERPROVINCIAL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIII, Issue 299, 26 December 1878, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

fPBESS AGENCY.] Christchurch, Tuesday. In consequence of a severe cutting up in tbe Press of the performance of "Conrad and Lizette," Baker and Earron have withdmvn their advertisement from that journal.— The man McLaren this morning was sentenced to six months imprisonment for indeceny— The Sydenham Borough is about to be lighted with gas. The Borough has a credit balance of over £3000 at the Bank.— Mr Joseph Allen, vertinary surgeon, was thrown from a trap on to his head yesterday, and is not expected to live.— The body of Mr Henderson was found drowned in a creek near Lake Ellesmere. He had been for many years living in a neglected condition iv the district— Mr Justice Johnston yesterday said that he agreed •with;Mr Justice Williams that three circuits a year should be held in the South Island —The Christchurch criminal sittings commence on the 6th January. There are eleven cases for trial.— A resident of Woodend named George Ivens was found was Jast week dead in a pool of water, and his two favourite dogs were lying close to him with their throats cut. It is supposed to be a case of suicide.— A public meeting of ratepayers of Avonside and Philhpstown witi be held to-night to consider the advisability of anuexation to Christchurch. . . „ Alexandka, Tuesday. A large Native meeting and korero took place at Kopua yesterday. Tupotatoi, a relative of Rewi's, proposed that all Europeans and half-castes be removed frora the King country and he was backed up by Takuhu Another relative, Tapetana, stood on the contrary side and reminded them of Potatu's last advice to cultivate the acquaintance and friendship of the Europeans. No decision was come to.-The Native Minister's proposed visit to Kutui was also talked about and strong opposition was manifested against it. It it thought, however, if he comes this way tbe difficulty will be removed. The King and Te Whora are still near Raglan.