WELLINGTON.
Lust night.
The question of making some provision for the Wellington unemployed is now receiving the careful consideration of the Government.
Telegrams have been received by the Government to-day that although there had been some sho's fired by Major Kemp md his followers on the Muvimutu block, they were not aimed at any body, but were fjred into the r:"r in mere bravado.
The Fon. Mr Biryre returns to Wellington oa Monday to consult with his co^gaes on visions public matters, but returns to Hawera e'most immediately.
It is understood thut the first sitting of the Boyei Commission on Native Affairs will be held on the 23rd inst.
'lhe partnership prbitralidn in connection with the Chroniole has concluded. It is understood that Messrs Cure and Allan Anderson, two of the proprietors, have purchased Mr Henry Anderson's share ia the paper. The latter filed •
declaration of insolvency in the after noon.
The meeting of the unemployed immigrants yesterday lapsed owing to the convenor of the meeting not being present. The/ hold another meeting next week.
Young Scott, the pedestrian, started on his task of walking seven miles in one hour last night. The youth walked well throughout and covered half the distance i'u 30o>ins. ssees., the seven miles occupying GOmins. 45secs. It is thought that Scott had not sufficiently recovered from his long walk to undertake such a 'Vast race. Scott's'exhibition of walking here have been very successful, and he, along with his trainer (Mr Austin,) leave for the south by the Eingarooma to morrow. Ie is understood Scott returns here early next month, when he will essay to walk 112 miles in 24 hours, prior, to his meeting Edwards at Sydney. ' - . r This day. Twentyeight entries has been received here for the New Zealand Kiflo Association meeting at Nelson.
Dr Lemon has received a cablegram that there are two Irish Relief Funds, one with the Lord Mayor of Dublin at its head, and the other with the Duchess of Marlborough.
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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3477, 16 February 1880, Page 2
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331WELLINGTON. Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3477, 16 February 1880, Page 2
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