WELLINGTON.
Last night.
The Post to-night says that His Excellency the Governor hat intimated to the Premier his opinion that the result of the general elections is apparently of so indefinite a character, on the issue submitted to the country—that of confidence in the Grey Government —that he does not feel justified in accenting from his present Ministers any advice on matters outside ordinary routine of administration until the new parliament has had an opportunity of reviewing the adverse verdict so emphatically pronounced by the late one.
A report that several civil servants have been dismissed through taking a part in the recent elections is incorrect.
The Government" steamer Hinemoa leaves to bring down the Northern members to-morrow morning.
The balance-sheet of the Amateur Athletic Club shows a credit balance of £2 8s 6d.
His Excellency Governor Eobinson has been asked to take the presidency of the Glub.
Cook, the billiard champion, has beaten Kilkenny in each game in the matches played. Kilkenny won the games of pyramids.
A deputation of the Governor* of the Wellington College waited on the Premier to-day to urge upon the Government the financial difficulties of the College. The Premier informed the deputuation that a bill had been prepared by the Hon. Mr Gisbornc, and it would be brought into the House during the coming session, to enable the high schools and colleges to sell unproductive reserves, and invest proceeds in what would produce revenue.
The steamer Stormbird, while towing the schooner Mary Ogilvie over the Foxtou bar, struck inside. The schooner, however, managed to get in safely at two o'clock this morning. The Stormbird got off, and was taken up to the wharf, not having sustained any damage.
The ship Hyderabad, which lies stranded on the Horowhenua Beach, was offered for sale by auction this morning, but no bids were forthcoming.
By an order in Council, C. A. Harris, of Auckland, has been authorised to build a wharf in the Auckland Harbor.—Lot 18, in the suburb of Newcastle, Auckland, ha/been temporarily reserved,—A scale for charges for Hamilton cemetery appear in the Gazette.—Authority has been given to the Land Purchase officers at Auckland, Thames, Tauranga.Ohmemutu, and Gisboiiie to frank letters and parcels posted on Government service.
The Loflua Blonde Troupe finished a most successful season to-night. At the performance this evening ocarcely stand* ing room could be obtained.
The following volunteer officers hare been appointed:—Te Awamntu Cavalry Volunteers, Fred, Alex. Whitaker to be Lieuteuaut; Thames Scottish Battalion—
James E. M. Coney to beg Lieutenant D.D. No. 2 Company ; Philip Jas. Perry io be Sub-Lieutenant No. 2 Company. No. 1 Carlyle Eifle Volunteers, Wm. Dale to be Lieutenant; Thomas Heywood to be Sub-Lieutenant Hamilton Eifle Volunteers ; Thomas Dawson to be Captain Wellington Naval Brigade. The Manutahi (Patea) Eifle Volunteers have been disbanded.
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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3352, 19 September 1879, Page 2
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466WELLINGTON. Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3352, 19 September 1879, Page 2
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