WELLINGTON.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3455, 21 January 1880, Page 2

WELLINGTON.

This day,

A little boy aged 8, a sou of Gore, caretaker ol the reservoir, was drowned last night in the stream formed by the waste water from the reservoir. An inquest will be held. Young Eraser commenced his task of walking 106 miles in 24 hours at nine o'clock last nij{ht. He finished his 60th mile at eleven this morning, and is going very well. Latbk. After fiuishing 67 miles, Fraser gave in, having fainted. Entries for the Eegatta closed to-night. For the first class coasters race four entered, and five for the first class yacht race. The entries for the other events are numerous, post entries being received for vessels not in port at time of entry. The libel action, Anderson v. Kirkbridge, occupied the Court all day, and will be continued to morrow. The regatta on Thursday is expected to be a great success. Several well-known coasters have arrited here, and intend taking part in it. Subscriptions are beiug collected in aid of Mrs Domld, whoso husband '"»■« naottt

Kaiwarra range on Saturday. An amateur entertainment and also a Naval one are advertised for the benefit of the widow.

The following governors of the New Zealand Institute have been elected by the affiliated societies for the current year :-Dr Buller, C.M.G. F.K.S., Mr T. Kirk, P.L.S., and Captain W. P. Kussell, M.H.R.

Alfred Fraser commences his task of walking 108 miles in 24 hours at the Arcade at nine o'clock this evening.

The police intend to strictly enforce the provisions of the Employment of Females Act. Sergeant Anderson, of Wellington police, has been appointed Inspector for that purpose.

A distinct shock of earthquake was felt here at 4 o'clock this morning.

The proclamation relative to a Commission appointed under the Confiscated Lands Inquiry, ani Maori Prisoners' Trial Act, 1879, appears in the Gazette, also an Act to make provision for an enquiry into the alleged grievances of aboriginal natives in relation to certain lands taken by the Crown under the authority of the law, and for enabling the Government in Council to postpone the trial of certain prisoners who have been committed for trial for alleged offences concerning such land.

The appointment of Sir W. Fox, Sir F. D. Bell, and Hone Mohi Tawhai as Eoyal Commissioners on Native Affairs is gazetted. -