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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2210, 3 February 1886, Page 2

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Dunebin, February 2. Wm. Robertson, aged 19, was drowned at the head of Lake Wakatipu. Makton; February 2, The store formerly occupied by, Mr Bredin, was destroyed by fire at 1.30 this morning. Insured for 300 in the New Zealand office. The origin is unknown. Chrbtohuroh, February!, f At a largely attended special general meeting of the Industrial Association, held to-night, the report of a subcommittee, completely exonerating Messrs Scott Bros, from any attempt to infringe the conditions of their contract with the Now Zealand Government for the construction of locomotives, was unanimously adopted, and a deputation was appointed to ask the Minister of Public Works to inspect the material which Ims been condemned by the Inspector. The following is the special clause said to be infringed The' number of engines required under the contract is ten, _ which, with the exception of those portions supplied by the Government and the gauges, are to be wholly manufactured within the Colony of New, Zealand from the raw material, such aB pig, plate, bar, and angle iron, and no castings, or forgings, or other portions shall be imported oither in a rough, finished, or semifinished state." The sub-committee reported that having inspected the imported material, they consider, as regards the iron and copper plates and angle iron, that jt is ordinary commercial iron, na supplied to engineers in England; that as regards the side frames, bOgie frames, and other parts on which tho punching or shearing machine has been at work, they consider that the aim of the Government in the clause above quoted is to ensure to the colonial workmen that his interests shall not bo prejudiced by having work done on the material in England which could have been done here, and that from this point of view the condition has not been infringed, as nothing has been done to lessen the amount of labor to be expended on these parts in the colony; further that these parts cannot be condemned under the wording of the condition referred to, as they are not in a finished or even semifinished state,

Hokitika,'February 1. A large meeting of policy-holders in the Governmen- Insurance Association was held this evening at the County Council Chambers to protest against Mr Driver's appointment and the contemplated expenditure on new buildings at Wellington. Tho following resolutions were carried unanimouslylst. The policyholders present at this meeting view with alarm the appointment of Mr Driver at a salary of a thousand to fifteen hundred per annum in the Government Insurance Association, and beg to protest in a most emphatic manner against it, as unwise, uncalled for. and likely to lead to aipicus tax on the profits of the policyholders. 2nd. In the opinion of tliia meeting, the vory large expenditure contemplated on palatial structures in Wellington, and the purchase of unsuitable buildings at Christchurch for Government Insurance puiposes is altogether uncalled for and unnecessary."

Nelson, February 2. After 10 o'clock yesterday the weather was perfect for the Anniversary Day holiday. The Friendly Societies' Fete attracted about 3000 people, and the sports, terminating with fireworks, were exceedingly good, A large procession of the societies, in which Wellington and other visitors took part, preceded the sports. The two mile Walking Handicap was won by C. Guy, of Nelson, in ISinin Bsec, It was a splendid contest, Moreahead, of Wellington, being second. The Champion Mile liace was won by Barker, of Wellington, after an escitjnu tusslo. Webster, of Nelson, and Barker, of Wellington, }'an a tie for the Anniversary Handicap. The latter won ovor £2O in money and a sjlvor watch.''

Auckland, February 1, Five hundred anfl seventy-seven caaea, pf fruit—appleß and pears—by the Wajhpra, from Melbourne, were infected wjth tjie codlin flipth, and were not ftl]pwd tp be landed, ajid wjll be returned tp tfie pprfc whence they were shipped. Auckland, i. In the Synod an interesting dobiite on education took place. Sir Alexander Stuart addressed the Synod, and nave a veiy hopeful aooount of the work in Sew South Wales. There' the Aot allows one hour daily for religious instruction. Teachers heartily assist, with the approval of parents. In some large schools 500 children are under religiouß instruction. The teachers say the cluldren are more amenable to control. Tho Bishop of Dunedin introduced the Samoan chiefs. The Bishop of Auckland obtained a com* mitteeoncathedralappointments. Several select committees were appointed. Auckland, this day. Bascombe's store at Makaruru has beon

btyrpMowfi, and P0 lyorth pf mods destroyed, A fire has occurred at Orakei, a native settlement, The chief, Paul, intimates the loss at £3OO. Intelligence from the King Country states that No. 4 party of prospectors, who got as far south as Tuhua, have met with considerable opposition from the natives, and have turned back. This Pjirfcy, with Nos. 3 and 5, are now at Waimato, wnifcllig-foi' the native meeting whiohwasto havo been held about the end of last week,' No 1 party is' how At Mitnakiipa in the vicinity ot'Kawhia, ahd No 2 party'is still at Mokau. So far, none'of the parties liavo met encouraging prospects, -

Dunedin, this day. % P' Stewart addressed his constituents' 4 fnrtb Tlmiiidin last nujht. He expressed himself opposed to tljo'Easi and Wcst'Cpaat railiyay,' arid against further scribbling for bptfovyeil money, and was jn favor of jn]migrajilqn, and prqteotion tq Native industries. He revived a vote of thanks iirid confidence. Mf Biirron addressed hi? constituents at (j'livorsham, and also reooivetl a vote of thanks and confidence, IJe expressed the boliof that tho present coalition was injuriousto Government.