INTERPROVINCIAL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XVI, Issue 204, 27 August 1881, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Dunedin, Friday. There is great excitement here in commercial circles in connection with the examination of S. Clayton, bankrupt, by the trustees in his estates, Messrs Lcary and Conyerg. Creditors are admitted to the examination, and the proceedings have been reported,' although without the trustees' consent. Clayton's statement makes extraordinary allegations affecting Guthrie, of Guthrie, Larnach, & Co., and alleges most intimate re ations being of a nature the reverse of reputable. Saturday. A five-roomed unoccupied house in Fourthstreet, belonging to Alexander Cairn, was burnt down last night. It was insured, but the amount is not yet ascertainable. CniiisTcnußcn, Saturday. At a public meeting last night it was resolved to form a company to promote the cultivation of linseed, and the manufacture of linseed oil. The Interprovincial Football Match, Otago v Canterbury, takes" place this afternoon. The teams are considered to be very equally matched. Lyttbltox, Saturday. An initial meeting of the " Land Ho Association, No. 1," formed to promote the nationalisation of the land in New Zealand was held here last evening, the attendance in spite of the bad weather being good. The appointment of a President was postponed, but a Secretary, Treasurer, and Committee were appointed. The subscription was fixed at one shilling per month. A public discussion will be held here naxt week. The movement is well supported here. The Secretary stated that he expected branches would shortly be formed in other towns.