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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3938, 14 October 1891, Page 3

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Bv Telegraph.—Press Association

Cheistchurcu, October 13. The first annual meeting of the Canterbury Athletic Club's Protection Association wa3 held ttwiigbt. Twenty-one clubs are affiliated, and it w&J. reported that its work Lad been Successful in preventing men from becoming defaulters. It was decided to communicate wiUi other centres and endeavour to have associations started there. The annual meeting of the Prison Gate Missjon was held to-day, Mr Justice Denniston presiding. The Secretary reported that during the year 87 men and 4 women had been cared for in the Mission Home at a total cost of only £7O 6s Bd. DuNEns, October 13. Diptheria has made its appearance in South Dunedin and two deaths are reported. Feilsing, October 13. It%as decided at a meeting of %fcttsiolils last night to entertain at a and make a presentation to Mr Peter Bartholomew, one of the first settlers in the Manchester Block, who leaves shortly to reside at Levin. Auckland, Octobsr 13. The Auckland representatives at the ensuing competitions in Australia left for Sydney to-day by the Talune. They are Private McCarthy, Victoria Rifles ; Captain Tobin, Royal Irish Rifles ; Corporal Hazard. A Battery of Artillery ; Corporal Webster, A Battery of Artillery. The Christchurch ElectionChristchtjrch, October 13. Mr Eden George has instructed his solicitor to proceed with his petition claiming the Christchurch seat. He has retained Mr George Harper, Mr T. W, Stringer, and Mr L. CoheD. Railway AccidentDonedin, October 13. A train on the Kaitangata Coal Company's line, consisting of a» engine, composite carriage, and 80 tracks, was run on to a sliding by mistake, and cime into collision with some loaded coal trucks. No one w" injured, but the engine was so badly damaged that one had to be secured from the Railway Commissioners to take its place. The Son W. Rolleaton. Chbistchdrch, October 13. It hes been decided by sympathisers with the Opposition to give a banoget to the Hon W. Rolleston on Wedflfesday, November 11. The Ohxiatchurch Diocesan Synod. Christchurch, October 13. The annual session of the Diocesan Synod opened to-day. Bishop Julius in his address expressrd regret at the illness of the Bishop of Nelson, suggesting that a message of sympathy should be sent. He stated that the total parochial debts had been reduced by £3OOO. He congratulated the diocese of DuDedin on the foundation of the Selwyn College. Referring to education, he said he entirely approved of the elementary system of ibis Colony, in so far as it was free and compulsory, and if it were only undenominational instead of secular be could support it with alibis heart. He would be ready to join with other denominations in obtaining such a system as that followed by the London School Board. He concluded by expressing his opinion that the time was drawing near when the union of tbe various Christian churches would be accomplished.