NEW ZEALAND.

Waikato Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2066, 3 October 1885, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

[BT TBf-Ei.RVPH -PRKSS \S-iOmriON.] WELLINGTON, Thin sday. The funeral of Colonel Reader took place tins attcmoon. Deceased was accoidud full military honouis, and the funeral cortege, notwithbtanding that the weather was most boisteious, was a very imposing one. Archdeacon Stock conducted the funeral service. His Excellency was represented by Mr Pennefather, Pi hate Secretary, and Major Kctles, A.]) C There were between 300 uid 100 of the constabulary and local forces present. The Government was represented by the Hon. Mr Ballance, Defenco Minister, and the Hon. Mr Richaidson, Minister for Public Works. Fourteen cirringcs followed occupied by official persona and mfluonti.il citizens. The tlower show at the Exhibition is a groat success. DUNEDIX, Thursday. Afire at James Allens faim, T.nen, destroyed the stables .ml out houses, and a considerable quantity of i.ii'inng machinery. Only about half the los 3 is covered by insurance. Marshal Itooth opened his services bore in conjunction w itli the Salvation Amiy this pvening, and during the next few days wilt continue Ins work. One of the attractions is to be " a hallelujah wedding." Colonel Whitmore leaves for the South to-morrow, and will retrtrn to test the guns at the defence w oiks next week. CHRISTCHURCH, Friday. The criminal calendar for the session, winch commences on Monday, is unusually light. There are five cases .igaiust six pusoners. The most serious charges are for an unnatural offence, and bi caking and enteiing. Two of the prisoners, charged witli assault with intent to rob, were committed for tnal toflay< ___