TELEGRAMS. INTERPROVINCIAL. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Waikato Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1849, 13 May 1884, Page 2

TELEGRAMS. INTERPROVINCIAL. [BY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

GLSBORNE, Monday. At a meeting of the principal residents, held this morning, the feeling was that all candidates should give way for Sir Juliui Vogel, and it was decided to call a public meeting to-night, to test public opinion. Lock and Gannon were present, and expressed their willingness to stand out if Rees was also agieeable. Rees left for Auckland yesteiday, and is being telegraphed to.

NEW PLYMOUTH, Monday. The natives at Parihaka are mustering for the purpose of holding a large sale thcie shortly, in order to raise money to provide food for a seiiea of monthly mettings, to be held by Te Whiti at Parihaka.

WELLINGTON, Monday. Lottie Wilmott, well-known throughout the colonies, died at the Hutt on Thursday. She had been ailing for sometime. The funeral of a child of one of the Salvation Army took place this afternoon. The procession was headed by the Army band, followed by the soldiers, then the " Hallelujah lasses" and children. The ceremonj was quit* novel here, and was witnessed by large number of spectators. Major Atkinson and Mr Mitchelson leave for Auckland in the Hinemoa late to-morrow night. It is understood that the Premier will deliver a public address in Auckland. His Excellency the Governor returns by the Hinemoa. The election for the vacancy for Thorndon, which takes place to-morrow, is creating a great deal of excitement. The candidates are Dr Newman, Mr Henry Bunny, and Mr Thomas Dwan. Hanlaa writes the following letter to Wellington : — Gentlemen, — In reply to your letter of the 21st March, I have to say that my visit to New Zealand will depend a good deal on what prospects are held out of rowing exhibitions or matches. lam quite prepared to make a match with Heam, the New Zealand champion, on the following terms :— Stakes to be £500 a-side, and I to be allowed £150 for expenses in going to New Zealand.