SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 933, 15 June 1878, Page 2

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

[ItnESS AGENCY.] AUCKLAND, last nlgH. The Grammar School embrolio has entered a new phase. Mr Brett passing the building which had been barricaded by the head master, saw a hundred and fifty boya outside and asked Avhy school duties were not going- on. Tl c? replied they could nofc get into the building. Mr Brcfct as a member of the Board of Governors authorised the burstingopen of the door. Mr Macrae mean while disniisood the boys. TUa ;

Commissioners bailiff re-entered and holds the building. The Nr.tive Minister arrived in tlio Hinenioit this --afternoon and goes South iip-ain to-night. Mr Bneidand offered the property of Woodstock, consisting of 1910 acres. It was withdrawn, the highest offer being £325. I WELLINGTON, Wednesday^, In. consequence of the nature t>f Dr Hector's report upon samples of kerosene submitted to him by the police, the Corporation have taken the matter up, and selected 42 samples out of their own bond, and upon being teste.l it was -found that only two samples out of the -1-2 came up to the standard required by the Dangerous Goods A.ct, and all the rest will be labelled dangerous oils. A large quantity having come by the Ringaroormi, and being stored in the Corporations bond, the Corporation decline to allow it to be withdrawn until such time as it has beeu proved to be safe oil for domestic use. Several tests taken out. of the same can shewed a difference in the oil, that on the top of the can being inferior and more inflammable than the oil at the botom. The Chamber - of Commerce have callel a special meeting for Friday, foi* the purpose of discussing the kerosene question. i A groat deal of interest is taken in the matter. Several storekeepers have sent to Sydney for the highest priced kerosene, to avoid coming under the provisions of the Dangerous Goods Act.