INTERPROVINCIAL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XV, Issue 44, 20 February 1880, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

[Press Association. | Wellington, Friday. The Post's list in aid of the Irish distress fund has reached nearly £500. A lad named George Dennist Richardson was drowned in the harbor afc the back of the railway station last Light: He fell oft the reclamation, and was not missed until discovered in the water. A deputation from the unemployed waited on the Government this morning with reference to obtaining employment. The Minister replied that the Government intended opening several roads which were to be let in small contracts, and would afford employment for a large number of men. Blenheim; Thursday. The following are the events of the second day's raciDg : — Handicap Hurdles : Clarence 1, Grey Momus 2, Whalebone 3. Hack Hurdles : Dick 1, Foul Play 2, Oraaka 3 Racing Club Handicap : Norseman 1, Satellite 2, Magnolia 3. Ladies Pursb : Talent 1. Christchtjrch, Friday. The District meeting of the Rechabitea yesterday decided to hold the next annual meeting at Taranaki. A resolution was passed asking the officers of the various Tents to render assistance to Mr Matthew Burnett on his visit to New Zealand. The Temperance Her mid was appointed the official organ of the Order. The newly elected officers were installed, and the proceedings closed. The Minister for Education, Mr Rolleston, is expected to arrive to day. The Acclimatisation Society have resolved that the duck shooting season be from April., Ist to July 12, and the pheasant shootingseason from the Ist to the 30fch of June, both days inclusive, and that hares be not shot this season. Dunedin, Friday. The Star is authorised to state that the Union Company takes Volunteers from any port to Nelson and back at single fares. Auckland, Friday. The City Council hag £4000 claims for . compensation. - ; -The Artillery presented a testimonial to Sergt.Major Drill Instructor Hyde who is removed to Wellington. The plans for the new Bank of New South Wales are completed and a large substantial building will be erected in Queen-street. The prejudice against the French Communists is so great that householders refuse to let houses to them. Employers of labor also l«ok with suspicion on them and refuse to employ even the political exiles.