NEW ZEALAND.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 7068, 14 February 1893, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

(By Telegraph.) Ministers on Tour. NEW PLYMOUTH, Fbb. 14. The Hon. Mr Beddon arrived last night from the South and Mr Cadman this morning from Auckland. Mr Seddon has mot several deputations. He vhited the gaol this morning, also the harbour works with Mr Hales, Chief Engineer. He meets this afternoon a joint deputation of members of the Harbour Board, Borough Council and Chamber of Commerce, to discuss matters connected with the interests of the district. Political WELLINGTON, Feb. 14. I he Times' Masterton correspondent wires that Boobie Mackenzie will be asked to contest the Masterton seat. JudicialThe Government have instructed th® Crown Solicitor to defend an action brought to test the validity of the sentence passed on Aldridge by Mr Edwards, when sitting as a Supreme Court Judge. Sanitary. At a conference between the Mayor _ of Wellington and suburban mayors, re sanitation, it was resolved to recommend the Government to appoint a medical gentleman as inspector, and a veterinary surgeon to act with him. The Governor’s Reception. WESTPORT, Fbb. 14. There was beautiful weather to-day for the official reception of the Governor. At 11 o’clock an addrees of welcome was presented and His Excellency made a suitable reply. The party left for Denniston, where he will be entertained. Ho will leave overland for Nelson to morrow. Christchurch Sessions. CHRISTCHURCH, Fbb. 14 The following is the calendar of the Supreme Court Sessions, which open on Monday : - Thornes Downs and Henry Jensen, burglary ; Fred Cooper, alias Cameron, forgery and uttering s Charles Allen, assault with intent; Margaret Isles, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm ; M. Corcoran and John Howard, larceny from the person ; Elizabeth Whittel, alias Taylor, larceny. MiningDUNEDIN, Fbb 14. The Sew Hoy Company’s return for the week shows 67 czs of retorted gold. The Undaunted Company, Matakanui, washed up 700 ozi for eight months’ work. The Elevator and Golden Run, Roxburgh, obtained 71 ozs. Supreme CourtINVERCARGILL, Fbb 14 The Supreme Court sittings opened this morning. No bill was presented in the Lora

Gorge murder case. His Honour stated the course taken was justifiable, ns it was evident from the depositions that no jury could have convicted the accused. It was very much to be regretted that no evidence was forthcoming to bring to justice the perpetrator of such an atrocious crime. Lucy Poole, for forgery, was ordered to come up for judgment when called upon. Roderick Charles Clarke got three years for embezzling funds of the Southland Times Michaelfehcehy,for louse breaking, got four months.