TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1464, 6 February 1886, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Layman, alias Sullivan, the Kaipara bushranger, lias been committed for trial at Auckland on four charges of burglary. It is rumored that Mr E. Wakefield, M.H.R., is thinking of contesting the Waitotara seat at next elections. A meeting of the Hon. J. Bryce’s supporters was held at Wanganui on Wednesday, when the following resolution was passed—“ That having evidence in the event of a dissolution in the House of Assembly Mr Bryce will contest the Waitotora seat, this meeting pledges itself to support him agsinst all candidates.” A large and representative meeting of fruit growers was hold in Christchurch on Wednesday evening when the following resolution was passed: —“That an Association be formed for the purpose of protecting the fruit growers of this district against the importation of diseased fruit, and of encouraging means for the destruction of disease from various causes already existing here, and generally for the dissemination of information on the subject of disease in fruit and fruit culture.” Most of those present joined tba Association and elected a Committee, In the discussion on the codlin moth the general opinion expressed was th»t the insect is not in Canterbury, The Dunedin and South Dunedin Fire Brigade t teams were accorded a warm reception on their return from Napier, a large crowd turning out to meet them. The Phoenix mine at Skippers (Otago) has got electric machinery at work, which is proving very successful, it is propossd to celebrate the event by a demonstration and invite the representatives from the leading newspapers of the colony to attend. The Governor held a levee at Hokitika on Wednesday. He also received addresses from local bodies and inspected public institutions. He was entertained at a banquet on Wednesday night, which was a great success, the Town Hall being crowded. His Excellency referred repeatedly to his warm welcome, and seemed highly gratified. His journey through the mining townships of Stafford, Waimea, and Kumara on Thursday was like a triumphal procession. The miners mustered in great force, testifying their loyalty. Several deferred-payment selectors applied to the Southland Land Board on Thursday for relief, they having taken up land at high prices which they could not now pay. In one case £7 16s per acre had been given, and the selector had spent a large sum on improvements—only four acres remaining uncultivated. In another a selector bad spent £ISOO on a holding. Consideration of the matters were deferred to admit the applicants laying their cases before the Minister of Lands. In response to a circular from the Minister notice of motion was given that the Board meet fortnightly instead of every week as at present. A young man named James Ford was drowned in the lagoon at Hokitika on Wednesday morning.