TELEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 984, 14 June 1879, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

(PEII PRESS ASSOCIATION.) WELLINGTON. June 13. Alfred Dillon Bell and William Elder have been appointed rangers under the Protection of Animals Act.

The following valedictory address from Sir W. Fitzlierbert appears in to-night's papers : " Gentlemen, the Presidency of the Legislative Council having been offered me by the Government, I have decided, after very careful consideration, to accept the offer. This step requires me to resign my seat in Parliament as member for °tho Hutt. In thus severing the political ties which have united us for so many years, I feel a regret deeper than I can well express. In many fierce political struggles I have fearlessly advocated in your midst liberal advanced viows of policy, and I shall olierish as long as I live ft grateful memory of the generous support vou always gave me. I am, yours, etc., William Eitzherbert." It is understood that Sir William, following the precedent established by Speakers of the English House of Commons, will bid farewell to the House of Representatives by letter, through the Clerk of the House.

Mr. Henry Jackson is announced as a candidate for the Hutt, and Dr. Buller and Mr. W. A. Fitzherbert are mentioned as possible candidates, June 14. Mrs. Phillips was committed for trial to-day, for wilfully setting fire to her house at Kaiwarra, on the 10th May. A lad named John Wilson, whose pareni a reside at Christchurch, has been committed for stealing LlO 10s and a pair of boots, belonging to Mr. John England, Lower Hutt. ' The 2s aval Brigade intend petitioning the Government to place on the estimates T iru-v/i c.- « J - -- - »- • • • T*T T WTViiT. J nne 13. The tender of Messrs. Smith and Smith for L 240 10s has been accepted for painting bridges ou the DunediiirMoeraki section of tlie railway. June 14. At the Police Court to-day, Alexander Osborne, charged with attempting to commit suicide by drowning himself, was cautioned and discharged. A charge of stealing a watch arid chain in a brothel, wig also dismissed, the evidence being weak. AUCKLAND. June 14. Captain Carey, of the s.s. Rotorua, was charged with a breach of the Post Ofiice Act by not keeping the mails in a secure place. He was lined L 25, and costs L 3 9s. Another charge was withdrawn, defendant paying costs L 4. The Crown Prosecutor said he must press for a heavy fine, on account of the frequent complaints of the delivery of damaged mails by various vessels. He did not wish to punish the captain, but the company. Great preparations are being made for the reception of the Governor. Government House and the ball room are being renovated and refurnished. A large muster of Volunteers, Friendly Societies, and State schoolchildren is expected. Triumphal arches ar« being erected in the route of the procession. At a meeting of ladies, the Mayoress presiding, to arrange a present to Lady Robinson, it was decided to present jv bouquet of flowers in a holder of elaborate design, on which is to be inscribed the words, "Welcome to Auckland. "

A man of unsound mind named Fred. Reece, of Cambridge, stole SergeantCooth's horso. On his arrest he savagely attacked the constable with a tent pole. He has been sent to the Asylum. John Lebreen has been committed for arson at Karakaraki. Most of the turbulent and disaffected natives afc Punia have cleared out for Taranaki. CHRISTCHURCH. June 13. Mr. J. C. JjQddington, Manager of the Bank of New Zealand, Lyttciton, was this afternoon presented with a testimonial on the occasion of his leaving that town. The present was a black marble clock.

A young woman whose husband had deserted her and sailed for England, threw herself into the river to-day. The water was shallow, and she was dragged out-without difficulty. The Hon. E. Richardson, C.M.G., one of the members for the City of Christchurch in the House of Representatives, addressed a meeting of his constituents this evening, in the Volunteer Hall. The attendance was but thin. The Mayor of Christchurch took the chair. TIMAIIU. : Tyne 13. At the Chamber of Commerce, to day, notice of motion was given'for the exclusion of all bankrupts from being members of the CJiamber.