TELEGRAPHIC.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4048, 26 February 1892, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC.

[Per Press Association.]

Nelson, February 25,

A man, giving tbo name of Joseph Rhodes, called at the police Station and asked to bo taken into custody for forging a cheque and obtaining goods at Blenhoim. As lis was suffering from the effects of drink, lie was sent to the gaol for curative treatment, and tbo Blenheim police communicated with, when it was learned that a warrant had been issued for the arrest of Rhodes on the charge of obtaining goods and money by false pretences.

The Auxiliary Squadron.

Auckland, February 25, The Star states that Auckland has been chosen as thj headquarters of the Australian Auxiliary Squadron in New Zealand waters, and that it is the intd tendon of the Admiralty to build upon £&i the three acres of land given to them by the Harbour Board near tlio Calliope Dock, Devonport.

Tbo Departure of Lord Onslow.

Russell, February 25. The s.s. Mararoft sailed at 3io p.m, Lord and Lady Onslow were most pleased with the cordial farewell given them by the Bay of Islands county offioials, The Maori canoes Omapere and 'l'awatawa, escorted Lord Onslow and party as a guard of honour, Lady Jersey and the Countess of Galloway were placed in the former canoe m passengers, and wo delighted at their first experience of Native craft. Huia and his sister occupied the seats of honour in the Taivatawa canoe. A handsome mat and greenstone were presented to Huia by the Ugapubis, Captain Bourke, of the Ringarooma, entertained the Governor and party at lunch, As the Mararoa left ltussell . the Ringarooma saluted Governor Onslow, aad the Mararoa replied,