RECEPTION OF SIR JULIUS VOGEL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1121, 10 July 1882, Page 2

RECEPTION OF SIR JULIUS VOGEL.

Invbkoa'rgill, July 8. ; To-day the Mayor has been requisitioned to convene a public meeting to consuler what steps should be taken to rsceiyq yir J, "Vo«a| on liia arrival at the -Bluff on Monday morning. The meeting came off to-night, and was fairly attended, and it was decided to appoint a Committee to carry out its wishes, which were evidently in the direction of simply meeting Sir Julius on his arrival and giving him ,a cordial welcome, a banquet being generally considered superfluous and hot in accord with the probable wishes, of Sir Julius. Tho proceedings were enlivened by a speech by Mr Colin MoKav,'a member of the Town Oounoil in the course of which' he strongly ' denounced Sir J. Togei'a oaroer in this colony, stating -it was simply contemptible if he again entered the political arena. It would be a great calamity for New Zealand. Ab a member, of the Corporation, lie would object to any expense being incurred in connection with'the reception, but would be willing to vote half-a-crown to-piocure a pack of cards for Sir Julius Vogel in order that he might make anothor start in thn colony. Messrs Melvor and J.'MiWjh'ell combated Mr McKay's, statement,' the' former pointing out how well Sir Julius had served: Southland in connection with immigration, and the latter; praising his scheme " of Crdvb'rtiirienti Life 'lnsurance, which alone should! entitle him to their gratitude. ' TBAUESMEN'S BALL.

Auckland, ibis day; A proposed .tradesmen's ball to the petty officers of the Nelson has fallen, through, tue choral ball not being avail-, able before the departure of the ship. . ■ Superintendent-Thomson has returned from the Thamos, and will forwards Wellington a report of the enquiry into the charge brought by Farrell against O'Grady, the officer in v charge of the Thames district, It is , understood that .he does not intend taking any action .on his own. responsibility re the' serious charge made against O'Grady. A WELLINGTON DIVORCE. Wellington, this day. In the civil sittings of the Supreme Court to-day; the case of Levoi v.,Levoi and. another, an application by .Ralph Levol for divorce on the ground of the wifel adultery, was heard. .After hear ing the evidence Judgo Richmond reserved judgment and adjourned the court until the 25th initt, v