WELLINGTON.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXII, Issue 8112, 12 May 1880, Page 2

WELLINGTON.

May 11. It is alleged that Longhurst, who was sentenced to 10 years and two 'floggings last session for rape, received his first flogging in such a severe manner lhat he has been in a stato of utter prostration ever since. Serious consequences have supervened, and tho patient is only kept alive by constant attention aud copious administration of nourishment and stimulants. Various rumours are afloat as to the reason of the alleged extreme severity. The rumour that Sir AVilliam Fox was to be called to the Ministry is entirely without foundation, James Cornwall, a platelayer on the Featherston-Rlasterton railway, broke his ankle while carrying his luggage from the guard-van. A magnificent bride-cake, weighing about 701bs, was on view yesterday at Mr P. Laing's shop, Limbton-quay. It stood 3ft high, and was tastefully bedecked with floral ornaments. The cake was made for the weddiug of Miss Johnston and Mr Pereival. The Hon. Secretary for fche Irish Relief Fund at Melbourne has received a letter from the Lord Mayor of Dublin, which is sent as a circular, for copies to be forwarded to the Secretaries of the various Committees in the different Australian colonies. Writing on 6th March, the Lord Mayor states that the total amount already received amounted to £100,647, of which £54,070 had been contributed by the Australian colonies, iucluding £700 from Wellington. The most fashionable marriage which ever took place in Wellington was celebrated to-day between Miss Jessie Johnston youngest daughter of the Hon John Johnston, and Mr Poreiva), barrister, of Christchurch, membor of the firm of Joyut and Pereival. It was celebrated in the Catholic Cathedral this morning. There were twelve brid':Bmaids and two pages. The Church was crowded to excess, large numbers being unable to obtain admittance. During the day the shipping iv harbour were decorated with flags in honour of the event. At the sitting of the Court of Appeal this day, the Judges unanimously decided that Mr G. B. Barton's name should be struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors, for misappropriation of moneys belonging to his clients.