WELLINGTON.

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3100, 24 January 1879, Page 1

WELLINGTON.

..■•■■■■ Thursday. This afternoon the Mayor presented a handsome illuminated address to Mr Atcheson, Superintendent of Police, as a memento of respect and esteem of the citizens of Wellington. The Mayor spoke in the highest terms of Mr Atcheson as a man and officer. Mr Hunter, M.H.R., and J. C. Crawford, late 8.M., also spoke in the most flattering terms of Mr , Atcheson. The Mayor expressed regret that in consequence of the stringency of the rules of the service they were unable to present him with anything more substantial. The amount collected will be forwarded to Mra Atcheson. Sir William Fitzherbert was unavoidably prevented from being present. Besides making Wednesday, the 29th, a bank holiday, all the Government offices will be closed in honour of the anniversary. The general entries for the Wellington races close at eight p.m. on Monday next. Longlands has become a strong favorite for the Cup. The express drivers have petitioned the City Council to restrain hackney carriages from conveying passengers' baggage. The Council declined to enforce the restriction prayed for. An application has been made to the Corporation for a free supply of water to private schools, but it was not enter* tamed. Only three or four of the Hermione's immigrants now remain in the quarantine station.